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Phuket prepares for Peranakan Festival 2024
Phuket prepares for Peranakan Festival 2024
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has confirmed that the annual ‘Phuket Peranakan Festival’ this year will be held from June 21-23.
Tourist Police boss pushes Phuket road safety drive
Tourist Police boss pushes Phuket road safety drive
PHUKET: National Tourist Police Commander Pol Lt Gen Saksira Phueakum visited Phuket yesterday (May 20) to stress the importance of ensuring foreigners have valid driver’s licenses and that car and motorbike rental operators comply with all legal requirements.
Large yacht catches fire off Koh Lone
Large yacht catches fire off Koh Lone
PHUKET: A large yacht moored off Koh Lone, in Chalong Bay, suffered extensive damage after it caught fire this afternoon (May 20).
Visakha Bucha holiday brings alcohol ban
Visakha Bucha holiday brings alcohol ban
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration and other government offices will be closed on Wednesday (May 22) as the nation celebrates the major Buddhist holiday Visakha Bucha Day
Bangla stabbing suspects arrested
Bangla stabbing suspects arrested
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested three men for the stabbing of a British tourist on Bangla Rd early Friday morning (May 18).
Hundreds brave rain for ‘Phukethon 2024 Run Fiesta’
Hundreds brave rain for ‘Phukethon 2024 Run Fiesta’
PHUKET: The iconic streets of Phuket Town came alive this weekend as more than 500 runners from across Thailand and around the world participated in the highly anticipated Phukethon 2024 Run Fiesta.
Illegal jet-skis, ‘jet cars’ targeted in Yamu crackdown
Illegal jet-skis, ‘jet cars’ targeted in Yamu crackdown
PHUKET: A multi-agency task force has fined jet-ski operators for operating illegal jet-skis in Yamu Bay and the area off Ao Por, including Koh Rang, Koh Rang Noi and Naka Island, off the east coast of Phuket.
Drug raid nets more than 6,000 meth pills
Drug raid nets more than 6,000 meth pills
PHUKET: A raid in Cherng Talay has landed the arrests of four suspects with with “drug addicts” taken into custody, officials have reported
Phuket readies for popular Rugby 11s tournament
Phuket readies for popular Rugby 11s tournament
RUGBY: A recently renovated Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang is gearing up to play host to the highly anticipated Amora Hotels & Resorts Phuket International Dimbulla Rugby 11s Tournament next month.
More congestion at Heroines Monument as power poles moved
More congestion at Heroines Monument as power poles moved
PHUKET: Motorists have been warned about even heavier traffic congestion at the Heroines Monument on Thepkrasattri Rd as workers start moving power lines south of the busy roundabout from Monday (May 20).
Foreigner arrested for drunken rampage in Patong
Foreigner arrested for drunken rampage in Patong
PHUKET: Officers from Patong Police had to use force to arrest a drunk foreigner causing a public nuisance on Thaweewong Rd on Tuesday (May 14) morning. A report regarding the incident was published late on Friday (May 17), specifically noting that officers acted according to police protocols.
Phuket cannabis traders petition to be keep weed legal
Phuket cannabis traders petition to be keep weed legal
PHUKET: Members of the Phuket Cannabis Association have submitted a formal request to not have cannabis reclassified as a narcotic.
Swedish-Russian dual national arrested over B100k extortion
Swedish-Russian dual national arrested over B100k extortion
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man who holds Swedish-Russian dual nationality has been arrested for his role in the extortion of more than B100,000 from a Russian woman after offering to provide the woman with currency exchange services.
Russian cocaine arrest leads to Nigerian drug dealers
Russian cocaine arrest leads to Nigerian drug dealers
PHUKET: The arrest of one Russian man in Wichit for cocaine has led to the arrests of three Nigerian nationals found to be major dealers on the island.
Governance probe reviews Rajabhat building fiasco
Governance probe reviews Rajabhat building fiasco
PHUKET: During a visit to Phuket yesterday (May 14), Ruenwadee Suwanmongkol, Inspector-General of the Prime Minister’s Office Government Inspection Area 6 office, stopped by to inspect firsthand the multipurpose building at Phuket Rajabhat University that remains incomplete despite more than B200 million spent on it.
Governor to lead Phuket Senator selection
Governor to lead Phuket Senator selection
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, a Bangkok-appointed official, will chair the selection committee for the so-called “election” of Phuket’s next senator.
Forest rangers called on to help prevent Phuket deforestation
Forest rangers called on to help prevent Phuket deforestation
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong has ordered all forest rangers on the island to ramp up efforts to prevent illegal encroachment and deforestation in their respective areas.
Power outage to affect north of Heroines Monument
Power outage to affect north of Heroines Monument
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect the area around the Shell petrol station north of the Heroines Monument tomorrow (May 16).
Phuket Town pawnshop ramps up support ahead of school term
Phuket Town pawnshop ramps up support ahead of school term
PHUKET: In response to the increased financial needs of parents at the start of the school term, the Phuket City Municipality Pawnshop has announced the allocation of B170 million in revolving funds.
‘Sweet Baba Phuket’ Wedding Festival draws to a close
‘Sweet Baba Phuket’ Wedding Festival draws to a close
PHUKET: The 11th Sweet Baba Phuket Wedding, themed ‘Auspicious for Married Life, Know the Value of Preserving Culture’, drew to a close ni Phuket Town yesterday (May 13), highlighting the Baba-Peranakan wedding traditions that have been cherished for over a century.