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Phuket’s second incinerator gets second public hearing
Phuket’s second incinerator gets second public hearing
PHUKET: Phuket officials have held the second public hearing on the draft report and environmental impact mitigation measures for the ‘Waste Management and Power Generation Project’, which will see Phuket receive a second incinerator capapble of burning off 500 tons of solid waste a day.
Hotels to get fee waiver extension
Hotels to get fee waiver extension
BANGKOK: The Interior Ministry will ask the Cabinet to keep the present waiver on operation fees for hoteliers for another two years to support the recovery of the tourism sector, says Interior Ministry spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.
Thai Post launches Euros ‘lucky prizes’ contest
Thai Post launches Euros ‘lucky prizes’ contest
PHUKET: Thai Post launched its Euro 2024 lucky prize contest with a ‘road show’ through Phuket Town yesterday (June 24), the first of a series of road shows throughout the country to promote the contest.
Weather warning reissued as power outages blight Phuket
Weather warning reissued as power outages blight Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial electricity Authority (PEA Phuket) is urging people to be patient while workers race to restore power supply to locations all across the island.
Patong Police claim peace made after angry tuk-tuk boss tirade
Patong Police claim peace made after angry tuk-tuk boss tirade
PHUKET: The angry Patong tuk-tuk boss and the metered taxi driver involved in a dispute in front of Jungceylon shopping mall in Patong on Saturday (June 22) have made peace, according to Patong Police.
Phuket Peranakan Festival hoped to deliver B300mn boost
Phuket Peranakan Festival hoped to deliver B300mn boost
PHUKET: The Phuket Peranakan Festival underway this weekend is hoped to deliver a much-welcomed B300 million boost to the island’s economy.
More paedophile charges for Richard Burrows, a.k.a Phuket’s ‘Peter Smith’
More paedophile charges for Richard Burrows, a.k.a Phuket’s ‘Peter Smith’
PHUKET: Richard Burrows, who for decades lived in Phuket under the name ‘Peter Smith’, will face more than 20 additional charges for sex crimes against children, police in England have confirmed.
Blue Tree Phuket to cease ‘lagoon’ services
Blue Tree Phuket to cease ‘lagoon’ services
PHUKET: Popular water recreation park Blue Tree Phuket located in Cherng Talay has announced it will cease its ‘Lagoon services’, resulting in cutbacks amounting to 70% of its current staff.
Governor touts Phuket at UN ‘SDG localisation’ event
Governor touts Phuket at UN ‘SDG localisation’ event
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat was in Bangkok yesterday (June 21) to take part in the closing ceremony of the ‘SDGs Localization: Thailand’s Journey Towards Sustainability’ project by the United Nations branch in Thailand.
Darasamut Underpass reopens after flooding, again
Darasamut Underpass reopens after flooding, again
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass in front of the Central Floreta shopping mall reopened to traffic this afternoon (June 21) after a pump failure left the tunnel flooded yet again.
Patong Beach ’red flagged’ as weather warning issued
Patong Beach ’red flagged’ as weather warning issued
PHUKET: Lifeguards have posted red ‘no swimming’ flags along Patong Beach and are urging all residents and tourists to heed warnings to not enter the surf following a notice issued yesterday (June 19) by Phuket Vice Governor Sattha Thongkham, acting on behalf of the Governor of Phuket.
Chalong Hospital gets a new ambulance
Chalong Hospital gets a new ambulance
PHUKET: In a collaborative effort to enhance emergency medical services in the south of the island, Rawai Municipality, the Rotary Club of Andaman and the Phuket Chamber of Commerce have donated a state-of-the-art emergency ambulance to Chalong Hospital. 
Phuket Town on flood watch
Phuket Town on flood watch
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality disaster officials are closely monitoring water levels in Klong Bang Yai, which flows through the heart of Phuket Town, following recent heavy downpours, with more heavy rain expected in the coming days.
Mobile medical unit launched at Soi King Kaew
Mobile medical unit launched at Soi King Kaew
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Norasak Suksomboon today (June 19) inaugurated a new mobile medical unit provided by the Princess Srinagarindra Volunteer Doctor Foundation (PorSorWor) to serve the residents in the King Kaew area, one of the poorest communities on the island.
Phuket airport holds sea rescue drills
Phuket airport holds sea rescue drills
PHUKET: Personnel at Phuket International Airport are undergoing a two-day training course in marine rescues and the use of inflatable dinghies, with the training aimed at improving readiness for potential aircraft incidents over water or at sea. 
Dibuk Rd affected as cables installed underground
Dibuk Rd affected as cables installed underground
PHUKET: Motorists are urged to avoid travelling along Dibuk Rd in the Phuket Old Town area during the coming week while trenches are excavated in order to install power and communications cables underground.
‘The Weed Club’ in Patong raided for e-cigarettes
‘The Weed Club’ in Patong raided for e-cigarettes
PHUKET: The ‘Weed Club’ in Patong and an associated address in Ratsada have been raided by officials for trading in the illegal sales of e-cigarettes, after the shop’s operations were brought to the attention of the Phuket Governor.
Highways Office unveils B39mn Kalim coastal road expansion
Highways Office unveils B39mn Kalim coastal road expansion
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office held a public meeting today (June 18) to garner feedback on its plan to spend B38.91 million on a road-improvement project along a 1.25km section of the coastal road through Kalim.
Patong cleans up, on alert for more flooding
Patong cleans up, on alert for more flooding
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri has urged residents in the tourism town to beware more flooding after areas throughout Patong were inundated by heavy downpours since last night (June 17).
Phuket names 38 Senator candidates for Bangkok selection
Phuket names 38 Senator candidates for Bangkok selection
PHUKET: The Provincial Selection Committee led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannrat has confirmed the names of 38 candidates to be forwarded to Bangkok for consideration in the national selection process in determining the country’s next Senate.