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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.
PLTO to lift ban on registering new app taxis
PLTO to lift ban on registering new app taxis
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) will lift its ban on any new taxi drivers being registered in Phuket following a meeting in Phuket with Padipat Suntiphada, the First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand.
Woman accountant arrested on five warrants for scam gang ‘mule’ accounts
Woman accountant arrested on five warrants for scam gang ‘mule’ accounts
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested a woman accountant in Phuket who was wanted on five separate arrest warrants for opening bank accounts used by at least one call centre scam gang.
Chalong Cup underway
Chalong Cup underway
FOOTBALL: The 11th annual edition of the Chalong Cup kicked off on Saturday (June 15) with a record number of teams participating in the ever popular community event.
Phuket International Rugby 11s a roaring success
Phuket International Rugby 11s a roaring success
RUGBY: The Amora Hotels & Resorts Phuket International Dimbulla Rugby 11s, which took place last weekend (June 7-9) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang, has been deemed a huge success according to organisers.
MoTS Phuket office hosts lifeguard training
MoTS Phuket office hosts lifeguard training
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Office (MoTS Phuket) is conducting a workshop aimed at enhancing the safety potential in water tourism within the ‘Andaman Tourism Development Zone’.
Andaman Hotelier 2024 kicks off
Andaman Hotelier 2024 kicks off
PHUKET: The Andaman Hotelier 2024 event kicked off at the Robinson Lifestyle shopping mall in Chalong yesterday (June 15).
Budget approved for public park development at old Phuket Prison
Budget approved for public park development at old Phuket Prison
PHUKET: A budget of B169.5 million has been given the green light to allow design and development of a public park on the grounds of the former Phuket Prison in Phuket Town.
Ombudsman orders Phuket officials to step up action on nominees
Ombudsman orders Phuket officials to step up action on nominees
PHUKET: Phuket officials have been ordered by national Ombudsman, Songsak Saicheua to resolve the issue of ownership or possession of land or real estate by disguised agents of foreigners.
World Blood Donor Day honoured in Phuket
World Blood Donor Day honoured in Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Red Cross Society of Thailand together with the Phuket branch of the National Blood Center marked ‘World Blood Donor Day 2024’ with an event in Phuket yesterday (June 14).
Phuket readies to pass Senator selection to Bangkok
Phuket readies to pass Senator selection to Bangkok
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannrat will tomorrow (June 16) lead the Provincial Selection Committee in deciding which candidates will be presented to the national selection committee in Bangkok in order to determine who will serve as the next Senator for Phuket.
Road safety push to target motorbike riders
Road safety push to target motorbike riders
PHUKET: The rising number of people killed and injured in road accidents in Phuket has spurred provincial officials to launch a series of workshops targeting local district and community leaders to take action, with specific focus on motorbike riders 
Privy Councillor visits Rajaprajanugroh School
Privy Councillor visits Rajaprajanugroh School
PHUKET: Privy Councillor Admiral Pongthep Nuthep, Chairman of the Rajaprajanugroh Foundation under Royal Patronage, visited Rajaprajanugroh School 36 in Kamala yesterday (June 13) to inspect the school and present royal items to students.
A Feast Of Football Awaits At Euro 2024
A Feast Of Football Awaits At Euro 2024
FOOTBALL: The European Championships, on this occasion known as Euro 2024, kick off in Germany this evening (June 14), offering a month long feast for football fanatics.
Two arrested for illegal fishing off Cape Panwa
Two arrested for illegal fishing off Cape Panwa
PHUKET: Two men have been arrested for fishing illegally in a restricted area off Cape Panwa that is designated as an aquatic animal and plant sanctuary.
Another injured sea turtle rescued on Phuket shores
Another injured sea turtle rescued on Phuket shores
PHUKET: Another sea turtle who had become entangled in discarded fishing nets washed ashore in Phuket yesterday (June 13).