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Phuket tour boat crews arrested for drugs, safety breaches
Phuket tour boat crews arrested for drugs, safety breaches
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested three Phuket tour speedboat crewmen for drug possession and a further five crewmen and captains for violating the Navigation Act in Thai Waters Act.
Bang Yai Canal clearing set to begin
Bang Yai Canal clearing set to begin
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality will carry out dredging of a section of the Bang Yai Canal to help prevent flooding in the area as part of a project being conducted to commemorate His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on July 28.
ISOC steps in at Nui Beach
ISOC steps in at Nui Beach
PHUKET: Rear Admiral Tinnakorn Kanjantamee, Deputy Director of the Phuket branch of Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), which serves as the political arm of the Thai military, the led an inspection visit to Nui Beach yesterday (May 28) to address a land dispute after the vicious assault at the beach last week.
Phuket tourism roadshow targets Vietnamese market
Phuket tourism roadshow targets Vietnamese market
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association, in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), has held its ‘Phuket Roadshow to Vietnam 2024’ aiming to boost tourism from Vietnam to Phuket. 
Local school receive new sports field and equipment
Local school receive new sports field and equipment
ALL SPORTS: Students at a local Phuket school have reason to celebrate after they were presented with a new sports field and a range of sporting equipment on Saturday (May 25).
Major power outage to hit Bang Tao, Cherng Talay
Major power outage to hit Bang Tao, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage on Wednesday (May 29) that will affect a large area in Cherng Talay stretching into the western parts of Srisoonthorn.
Le Phang Beach run promotes a healthy lifestyle
Le Phang Beach run promotes a healthy lifestyle
RUNNING: A community run was staged yesterday (May 26) at Le Phang Beach in Cherng Talay to promote the merits of a healthy lifestyle among local residents and tourists alike, organisers said.
Police press charges over Nui Beach violence
Police press charges over Nui Beach violence
PHUKET: Chalothorn ‘Boy’ Chotpanang, the man at the centre of the violent assault at Nui Beach last Thursday (May 23), has been charged, police have confirmed.
TAT ‘Phuket Luxclusive’ project targets sustainability
TAT ‘Phuket Luxclusive’ project targets sustainability
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office is hoping its ‘Phuket Luxclusive’ project will help raise international competitiveness standards of local tourism operators.
GSB project aims to keep Phuket market vendors clear of loan sharks
GSB project aims to keep Phuket market vendors clear of loan sharks
PHUKET: The Phuket City Municipality Fresh Market 2 in Phuket Town has been designated one of 18 fresh markets in the country to be part of an initiative by the Government Savings Bank (GSB) to help support incomes of those in the fresh produce industry, and keep them clear of loan sharks.
Phuket Kusoldharm Foundation serves up scholarships, rice donations
Phuket Kusoldharm Foundation serves up scholarships, rice donations
PHUKET: The Phuket Kusoldharm Foundation held an event at their headquarters on Saturday (May 25) to distribute scholarships and donate rice to local schools/
Fitness events confirmed to honour His Majesty the King’s birthday
Fitness events confirmed to honour His Majesty the King’s birthday
FITNESS: Phuket officials have confirmed a series of fitness-themed events incorporating walking, running and cycling as part of nationwide celebrations to mark His Majesty the King’s upcoming birthday.
Bangku underpass to close for repairs
Bangku underpass to close for repairs
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has confirmed that the underpass at the Bang Ku intersection will be closed this evening (May 25) into early tomorrow.
B2mn paid in compensation following Kathu road deaths
B2mn paid in compensation following Kathu road deaths
PHUKET: Sophon Suwannarat, the Governor of Phuket province, oversaw the ceremony to hand compensations to the families of a man and woman killed in a horrific road accident in front of Phuket Tiger Kingdom.
Public invited to join holy Buddhist water ceremony for HM’s Birthday
Public invited to join holy Buddhist water ceremony for HM’s Birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has invited the public to join a formal ceremony to draw water from a sacred well at Wat Chalong to be used during the royal celebrations to mark the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle (72 years) Birthday on July 28.
Phuket prepares for royal ordination project in honour of HM The King’s birthday
Phuket prepares for royal ordination project in honour of HM The King’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat presided over a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (May 23) to prepare for the royal celebrations of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on July 28. 
Thailand International Boat Show moves to Yacht Haven
Thailand International Boat Show moves to Yacht Haven
PHUKET: The 2025 edition of the ‘Thailand International Boat Show A Luxury Lifestyle Event’ will take place at Phuket Yacht Haven from Jan 9-12, organisers have confirmed
Running event to mark Guan Yu Shrine anniversary
Running event to mark Guan Yu Shrine anniversary
RUNNING: Officials have confirmed that a running event open to the public is being organised to coincide with celebrations of the 139th anniversary of the Guan Yu Shrine in Ban Na Bon.
Phuket Senator applications roll in
Phuket Senator applications roll in
PHUKET: More than 240 people have submitted registered their candidacy to be selected as the next senator representing Phuket.
B5bn Phuket ‘international medical center’ still waiting on budget
B5bn Phuket ‘international medical center’ still waiting on budget
PHUKET: Phuket is still waiting for budget approval to move ahead with the much-touted ‘International Andaman Health Center’ to be built at Mai Khao.