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Taking the Rotary reins in Patong
Taking the Rotary reins in Patong
As the 10 Rotary Clubs in Phuket held a joint club presidents installation ceremony at The Pago Design Hotel Phuket on July 12, Carol-Ann ‘Cabbie’ Rein took the reins as President of the Rotary Club of Patong Beach, the only English-language Rotary club on the island. Here in a statement to The Phuket News, Cabbie introduces herself and outlines her goals as Club President for the term 2024-2025.
Phuket’s home-grown tourism efforts praised
Phuket’s home-grown tourism efforts praised
PHUKET: In a significant visit aimed at enhancing local tourism, the Advisor to the Prime Minister, along with the Inspector-General of the Prime Minister’s Office, Inspection Area 6, arrived in Phuket yesterday (Aug 3) to engage in a series of meetings and study visits in Phuket from Aug 3-5.
Patong lifeguards mark 53 surf rescues in July
Patong lifeguards mark 53 surf rescues in July
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach are urging people to obey red ‘no swimming’ flags and lifeguards’ warnings after 53 people were rescued from rip currents in 29 incidents at Patong Beach alone in July.
Phuket readies for PPAO Mini Marathon
Phuket readies for PPAO Mini Marathon
RUNNING: More than 1,000 people have already registered to take part in the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) Mini Marathon 2024 to be held on Koh Siray on Aug 25.
Privy Councillor visits Rajabhat
Privy Councillor visits Rajabhat
PHUKET: Privy Councillor Gen Dapong Ratanasuwan visited Phuket Rajabhat University on Thursday (Aug 1) to inspect the progress of student affairs initiatives aimed at fostering community service, enhancing moral values and promoting ethics among students.
Phuket job fair touts 2,000 vacancies
Phuket job fair touts 2,000 vacancies
PHUKET: The Department of Employment, in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Employment Office, Phuket Vocational College and JobKK.com hosted a labour meeting and job fair offering more than 2,000 job positions yesterday (Aug 2).
Rh-negative group repeats urgent call for blood donations
Rh-negative group repeats urgent call for blood donations
PHUKET: The Rh-negative Blood Donation group has repeated its call for urgent blood donations to help a French man in desperate need of O Negative blood.
Traffic at Heroines begins to swell
Traffic at Heroines begins to swell
PHUKET: After confirming traffic flow was still moving relatively freely at the Heroines Monument this morning (Aug 2),Thalang Traffic Police this afternoon advised motorists to make factor in traffic delays to the travel time.
Phuket Immigration arrests seven foreigners for overstay
Phuket Immigration arrests seven foreigners for overstay
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested seven foreigners for overstaying their visas in a special effort to track down foreigners illegally staying in the country.
Training day for Phuket Immigration volunteers
Training day for Phuket Immigration volunteers
PHUKET: A training day was organised on Wednesday (July 31) for Phuket Immigration volunteers aimed to increase the overall efficiency of the work conducted by officials at the department.
Phuket data part of ‘human development project’
Phuket data part of ‘human development project’
PHUKET: Officials held on online meeting with representatives from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) yesterday (Aug 1) as part of a human development project focused on the key social issues of sexual and reproductive health, reduction of gender-based violence and sexual abuse.
Power outage to affect heart of Kathu
Power outage to affect heart of Kathu
PHUKET: Kathu Municipality has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect several large housing estates in the area tomorrow (Aug 2).
Toyota Gazoo Racing returns to Saphan Hin
Toyota Gazoo Racing returns to Saphan Hin
MOTORSPORTS: Phuket is gearing up to welcome the return of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Motorsport Thailand at Saphan Hin Park this weekend (Aug 3-4).
Phuket set for month-long ‘Lobster Festival’
Phuket set for month-long ‘Lobster Festival’
PHUKET: The annual  ‘Phuket Lobster Festival’ will get underway tomorrow (Aug 1), with more than 100 restaurants across the island taking part in the month-long event.
Traffic warning as Heroines Underpass power pole project gains speed
Traffic warning as Heroines Underpass power pole project gains speed
PHUKET: Srisoonthorn Municipality has urged motorists to avoid using the southbound lanes along Thepkrasattri Rd from Thai Watsadu to the Tha Reua Shrine when the power poles beside the road are moved before construction of the Heroines Underpass begins.
Ceremonies mark His Majesty the King’s birthday
Ceremonies mark His Majesty the King’s birthday
PHUKET: Ceremonies are underway all across Phuket today (July 28) in honour of His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun’s 6th Cycle Birthday (72 years).
Phuket Surftival2 underway
Phuket Surftival2 underway
SURFING: Despite patches of rather inclement weather, the President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) Rewat Areerob officially got the Phuket Surftival 2 festival underway yesterday (July 27).
Swimming awareness course for kids launched
Swimming awareness course for kids launched
PHUKET: An initiative has been launched to teach young children swimming skills in an effort to prevent accidents and potential drownings.
Phuket to host jobs and career fair
Phuket to host jobs and career fair
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed a jobs and career fair will be held next Friday (Aug 2) in efforts to engage more people in work and further stimulate the local economy.
Duana looking to make an Olympic splash in Paris
Duana looking to make an Olympic splash in Paris
SWIMMING: There were a section of people in Phuket who were paying extra close attention to proceedings as the 33rd Olympics Games got underway in Paris, France yesterday (July 26) in the hope of spotting a familiar face.