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Karon Night Plaza remains closed pending fire investigation
Karon Night Plaza remains closed pending fire investigation
PHUKET: The fire at Karon Night Plaza on the weekend destroyed 20 shops and caused more than B43 million in damage, Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has confirmed.
Weather warning as winds, downpours hit Phuket
Weather warning as winds, downpours hit Phuket
PHUKET: Teams of workers are out across the island today (July 17) clearing up after the strong storm lashed the island overnight.
Defence officials raid shop for e-cig sales, baraku
Defence officials raid shop for e-cig sales, baraku
PHUKET: In response to a complaint lodged through the Phuket Provincial Damrongdhama Center (Provincial Ombudsman’s Office), a special administrative task force raided a shop on Koh Sirey found involved in the illegal sale of e-cigarettes and contraband cigarettes.
Another major power outage to affect Kathu
Another major power outage to affect Kathu
PHUKET: The main branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority for Phuket (PEA Phuket) has announced a major power outage that will affect a large area in Kathu tomorrow (July 17).
Phuket Town special admin talks held
Phuket Town special admin talks held
PHUKET: Mongkolchai Somudorn, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, along with Anu Yaemsaeng, Director of the Office of the Decentralisation Commission for Local Administrative Organisations, under the Office of the Permanent Secretary, which operates under the Office of the Prime Minister, attended a meeting in Phuket on Friday (July 12), to discuss ​​Phuket City Municipality’s request to be granted status as  a special form of local government organisation.
Phuket sacred water arrives in Bangkok
Phuket sacred water arrives in Bangkok
PHUKET: The sacred water drawn from the blessed well at Wat Chalong has arrived in Bangkok for the ceremonies to be held for the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cylce (72 years) birthday on July 28.
Phuket Provincial office to request B338mn budget for ‘necessary’ projects
Phuket Provincial office to request B338mn budget for ‘necessary’ projects
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office, headed by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, is to request a budget of B338 million for projects deemed “necessary” for the development of the island as a sustainable tourism destination.
Crafting a Cherng Talay community
Crafting a Cherng Talay community
As the building boom across Phuket continues, a lack of facilities to support this growth is starting to become apparent. Are there enough facilities on the island to accommodate the influx of new residents? An increase in young families means a need for  infrastructure to be built around them. This is where Flying Lizard comes in.
Fire rips through Karon Night Market
Fire rips through Karon Night Market
PHUKET: A devastating fire ripped through Karon Night Plaza shopping mall in the early hours of this morning (July 13), damaging multiple shops and causing millions of baht of damage, officials have confirmed.
Patong to host ‘Neon Waves’ edition of ‘Amazing Beach Life Festival’
Patong to host ‘Neon Waves’ edition of ‘Amazing Beach Life Festival’
PHUKET: Patong will host its ‘Neon Waves’ beachfront festival early next month as part of the ‘Amazing Beach Life Festival’ to be held in four provinces under the national ‘Ignite thailand’ tourism push.
Major traffic changes tabled for Heroines Monument
Major traffic changes tabled for Heroines Monument
PHUKET: Phuket officials are to propose to the Phuket Governor a raft of suggestions on how to modify traffic flow at and near the Heroines Monument in order to ease traffic congestion while construction of the Heroines Underpass is underway.
Phuket on flood alert
Phuket on flood alert
PHUKET: Phuket officials have been put on flood alert as another warning of heavy downpours and thundershowers has been issued for the coming week.
Phuket to represent Thailand in bid for InterPride World Conference 2025
Phuket to represent Thailand in bid for InterPride World Conference 2025
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected to represent Thailand in the country’s bid to host the InterPride World Conference 2025. 
Patong Municipality launches breast cancer awareness campaign
Patong Municipality launches breast cancer awareness campaign
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has initiated a royal health project to combat breast cancer, in line with the royal initiatives of the late Princess Mother. The event was held at the Arunrat meeting room of the Patong Resort Hotel on Wednesday (July 10), with Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri presiding over the opening ceremony.
Major power outage to affect Kathu
Major power outage to affect Kathu
PHUKET: The main branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority for Phuket (PEA Phuket) has announced a major power outage that will affect a large area in Kathu tomorrow (July 12).
Malin Plaza, Banzaan vendors warned against price gouging
Malin Plaza, Banzaan vendors warned against price gouging
PHUKET: Vendors at Malin Plaza Patong Market and Banzaan Fresh Market in Patong were warned against price gouging during an inspection by the Phuket Provincial Office of the Ministry of Commerce yesterday (July 10).
Phuket school basketball competition wraps up
Phuket school basketball competition wraps up
BASKETBALL: The 2024 Phuket School Basketball League came to a climax last Saturday (July 6) at the Sports Building in Saphan Hin.
Phuket Immigration to close for major holidays
Phuket Immigration to close for major holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has announced that its offices will be closed for two major holidays this month: Asarnha Bucha Day and Khao Pansa (Buddhist Lent Day), and His Majesty the King’s birthday.
Phuket airport conducts full-scale emergency-response exercise
Phuket airport conducts full-scale emergency-response exercise
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport held its required emergency-response drill early this morning (July 10) with an exercise simulating an aircraft sliding off the runway.
Phuket signs MoU to promote gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights
Phuket signs MoU to promote gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office, led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, has officially declared its support for gender equality and diversity by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) titled ‘Pride & Equality Phuket’.