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Canadian arrested for drugs in Phuket as PM calls for harsher police action
Canadian arrested for drugs in Phuket as PM calls for harsher police action
PHUKET: A Canadian man was arrested in Patong yesterday (Apr 19) for his involvement in illicit drugs and working illegally. The arrest coincided with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s review of the Region 8 Police performance, during which he urged an intensified effort against foreign crime in Phuket.
Wichit, Rassada to suffer major water outage
Wichit, Rassada to suffer major water outage
PHUKET: Two sub-districts in Mueang Phuket, Wichit and Ratsada, will be without mains water supply next Tuesday (Apr 23) due to necessary works at Bang Wad Reservoir.
Young Isan woman drowns in Phuket
Young Isan woman drowns in Phuket
PHUKET: A 23-year-old woman from Thailand’s Northeastern region, commonly known as Isan, drowned in Phuket yesterday afternoon (April 19) after an incident on seaside rocks in Kalim.
Russian Consul General bids farewell to Phuket Governor
Russian Consul General bids farewell to Phuket Governor
PHUKET: Russian Consul General Vladimir Sosnov has held a farewell meeting with Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat as he prepares to leave his post. Although the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not officially announced the end of Mr Sosnov’s tenure, a statement from the Phuket office of the Thai Public Relations (PR Phuket) explicitly states that.
PM Srettha urges acceleration of Phuket transport projects
PM Srettha urges acceleration of Phuket transport projects
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered all relevant authorities to expedite the implementation of projects aimed at alleviating traffic issues in Phuket. The directive came during his visit to the island province today (Apr 19).
Free EV bus service to launch in Phuket Town
Free EV bus service to launch in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Local consortium of Phuket companies PKCD with the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation together will launch a free air-conditioned electric bus service in Phuket Town, starting May 9.
Patong tuk tuk driver alleged to have abused local lady
Patong tuk tuk driver alleged to have abused local lady
PHUKET: Police in Patong have confirmed they are investigating claims by a local resident that she was physically and verbally abused by a tuk tuk driver while at the popular nightlife spot which she then posted on social media.
Firefighters contain wildfires near Phuket Airport
Firefighters contain wildfires near Phuket Airport
PHUKET: The Fire and Rescue Department at Phuket International Airport was called to help douse two fires in areas near the airport yesterday (Apr 18).
Phuket to offer internationally accredited swimming scholarship programs
Phuket to offer internationally accredited swimming scholarship programs
SWIMMING: The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has confirmed it is partnering with Phuket-based Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort to develop and offer an international swimming scholarship program accredited by the World Aquatics Federation.
Phuket officials take a trip to China
Phuket officials take a trip to China
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket recently completed a trip to Chengdu where they explored mutual cooperation efforts on trade, investment and tourism between Thailand and China with counterparts based on the Mainland.
Russian man Phuket’s one death in ‘Seven Days’ Songkran campaign
Russian man Phuket’s one death in ‘Seven Days’ Songkran campaign
PHUKET: A 40-year-old Russian man has become the sole death in a road accident in Phuket during the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024, which concluded at midnight last night (Apr 17).
PM Srettha visit to include police action against ‘foreign mafia’ in Phuket
PM Srettha visit to include police action against ‘foreign mafia’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is to be briefed on local police action against “foreign mafia” in Phuket during his visit to the island tomorrow (Apr 19).
Phuket water reserves not yet critical
Phuket water reserves not yet critical
PHUKET: Phuket Irrigation Office Chief Krirksak Leenanon has assured that the water levels in Phuket’s three main reservoirs are sufficient to see island residents through until the annual rains arrive next month.
HRH Sirindhorn opens Phuket Prison ‘Library of Wisdom’
HRH Sirindhorn opens Phuket Prison ‘Library of Wisdom’
PHUKET: Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visited Phuket today (Apr 17) to officiate the opening of the ‘Library of Wisdom’ at Phuket Provincial Prison.
PM Srettha visit to review Phuket traffic woes
PM Srettha visit to review Phuket traffic woes
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will visit Phuket on Friday (Apr 19) as an inspection visit to review projects to solve traffic problems on the island.
Phuket maintains zero road deaths in Songkran ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Phuket maintains zero road deaths in Songkran ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: With Phuket entering its last day of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024, the island still has yet to suffer its first death on the roads since the campaign began last Thursday (Apr 11).
Patong drunk driving arrests continue
Patong drunk driving arrests continue
PHUKET: Patong Police are maintaining their efforts to curtail drunk driving in the busy tourism town, with two more foreigners charged for the dangerous behaviour early this morning (Apr 16).
Phuket passes five days without a road accident death
Phuket passes five days without a road accident death
PHUKET: Phuket has still yet to suffer its first death on the roads since the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024 began last Thursday (Apr 11).
Maha Songkran events continue in Phuket Town
Maha Songkran events continue in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat last night (Apr 14) joined Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas and Miss Grand Phuket 2024 Malin ‘Lin Malin’ Charanan, who was also crowned Miss Grand Thailand 2024 last month, in promoting the Maha Songkran events still underway in Phuket Town.
Officials warn of heatstroke
Officials warn of heatstroke
PHUKET: As the hot weather continues, ;local officials have issued a warning urging people to beware heatstroke.