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Phuket readies for sacred waters ceremonies
Phuket readies for sacred waters ceremonies
PHUKET: Officials are drawing up preparations for the sacred Buddhist water ceremonies to be held in Phuket in honour of His Majesty The King’s 6th Cycle Birthday (72 years) on July 28.
Dead green turtle found at Nai Harn Beach
Dead green turtle found at Nai Harn Beach
PHUKET: Officers from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) have buried the remains of a heavily decomposed adult green turtle that was found washed ashore at Nai Harn Beach.
DMCR confirms coral bleaching off Racha islands
DMCR confirms coral bleaching off Racha islands
PHUKET: A survey by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has confirmed coral bleaching at reefs off the Racha islands, south of Phuket.
Phuket ramps up ‘Pride Month’ celebrations
Phuket ramps up ‘Pride Month’ celebrations
PHUKET: Phuket Pride activities began in Patong on Saturday (June 1), marking the start of a month of celebrating the LGBTQI+ community in Phuket and all over the world.
Phuket honours Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday
Phuket honours Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led a merit-making ceremony at the Phuket Auditorium this morning (June 3) to honour the 46th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida.
Fugitive arrested for Kathu stabbing
Fugitive arrested for Kathu stabbing
PHUKET: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested a man wanted for attempted murder following a stabbing at a venue in Kathu District in 2008. The man was arrested after he taunted police in a post on Facebook, saying “Who dares to arrest me?”
Hungarian Honorary Consulate opens in Phuket
Hungarian Honorary Consulate opens in Phuket
PHUKET: Hungarian Ambassador to Thailand Sandor Sipos and Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat together co-chaired the grand opening of the new Hungarian Honorary Consulate in Phuket on Friday (May 31).
Commemorative pins for HM the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday go on sale
Commemorative pins for HM the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday go on sale
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has officially launched the sale of commemorative pins featuring the emblem of the celebration in honor of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday. 
Phuket celebrates launch of Dragon Line EV Smart Bus
Phuket celebrates launch of Dragon Line EV Smart Bus
PHUKET: Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Sorapong Paitoonphong, visited Phuket early this week to personally take a ride on Phuket Town’s newly launched public bus.
Indian SpiceJet launches daily flights to Phuket
Indian SpiceJet launches daily flights to Phuket
PHUKET: SpiceJet, a major Indian low-cost air carrier, has commenced daily flights to Phuket from Delhi.
Maritime exercise to be held in Phuket
Maritime exercise to be held in Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai-MECC) is preparing to hold the FTX ‘maritime field training’ exercise in Phuket next week (June 7, June 9-10).
Swedish man arrested in Phuket for 113 days of overstay
Swedish man arrested in Phuket for 113 days of overstay
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a 41-year-old Swedish national for overstaying his visa. The man now faces the maximum fine of B20,000, deportation and a 5-year ban on entering the Kingdom.
Legal Matters: Navigating Phuket’s property boom
Legal Matters: Navigating Phuket’s property boom
In recent years, Phuket has surged in popularity as a prime investment destination for foreign real estate buyers. This growth is driven by several factors, including the robust recovery of tourism, substantial infrastructure developments, and government policies designed to attract wealthy individuals through visa options like the Elite Visa and Investment Visa.
Phuket Pride activities begin in Patong
Phuket Pride activities begin in Patong
PHUKET: Members of the LGBTQI+ community from Phuket and all over the world are starting to celebrate Pride Month in Patong today (June 1). Various activities under the banner of Phuket Pride 2024 will continue in Patong through June 9. Then, on June 29, Phuket Town will have its own pride festival, branded as Discover Phuket Pride 2024.
Phuket readies to mark Queen’s Birthday
Phuket readies to mark Queen’s Birthday
PHUKET: Phuket public and private sectors are preparing to honor the 46th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida on Monday (June 3). The day is recognised as a national holiday, meaning all government offices will be closed. Some activities have already commenced, while more are set to start tomorrow (June 1).
Phuket Governor welcomes Hungarian Ambassador
Phuket Governor welcomes Hungarian Ambassador
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sopon Suwannarat welcomed H.E. Sandor Sipos, the Hungarian Ambassador to Thailand, yesterday (May 30), joined by Thanusak Phuengdet, the Honorary Consul of Hungary in Phuket, and their delegation.
Marine Police chief touts ’Andaman Dawn’ success
Marine Police chief touts ’Andaman Dawn’ success
PHUKET: Operation ‘Andaman Dawn’ led by the Marine Police has netted nearly 20,000 meth pills, confiscated 23 firearms and 314 rounds of ammunition and landed 112 arrests, Marine Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Prutthiphong Nuchanart announced today (May 30).
Foreigners caught working illegally installing Chinese TV channels in Phuket Town
Foreigners caught working illegally installing Chinese TV channels in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Tourist Police have arrested two Chinese nationals and one Myanmar national for working illegally while installing cables to provide Chinese TV channels in Phuket Town.
Marine Police launch Operation ‘Andaman Dawn’
Marine Police launch Operation ‘Andaman Dawn’
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Police, working with multiple agencies, has launched its ‘Andaman Dawn’ campaign to target illegal fishing, drug trafficking and other criminal offenses while also aiming to ensure the safety of marine tourists.
UNDP leads MoU signing to promote human rights among Phuket SMEs
UNDP leads MoU signing to promote human rights among Phuket SMEs
PHUKET: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has led the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote responsible business practices and human rights among Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Phuket.