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Wage hike to B400 takes effect
Wage hike to B400 takes effect
PHUKET: While the nation was busy engaging in water fights and celebrating the Songkran festival on Saturday (Apr 13), the second daily minimum wage hike for this year came into effect.
Phuket roads yet to claim first Songkran death
Phuket roads yet to claim first Songkran 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).
Phuket survives Songkran Day with no road deaths
Phuket survives Songkran Day with no road deaths
PHUKET: Phuket has survived the first three days of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024 with no deaths, but the tally so far stands at 24 people hospitalised for injuries in the 24 accidents recognised by local officials.
Thai weightlifters secure four spots for Paris 2024 Olympics
Thai weightlifters secure four spots for Paris 2024 Olympics
WEIGHTLIFTING: Team Thailand have secured four berths at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris following their success at the recent World Weightlifting Championships in Phuket.
Phuket Songkran: 12 hospitalised in road accidents
Phuket Songkran: 12 hospitalised in road accidents
PHUKET: Phuket has survived its first two days of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024 with no deaths, but the tally so far stands at 12 people hospitalised for injuries in the 12 accidents recognised by local officials.
M2MMA’s Phuket debut a knockout success
M2MMA’s Phuket debut a knockout success
MMA: Marie Heinz stole the headlines as she walked away with the World Muaythai Organization (WMO) World Featherweight Title Belt as new fight promotion M2MMA debuted strongly in Phuket on Mar 31.
Chalong Police give away helmets in gesture of festive care
Chalong Police give away helmets in gesture of festive care
PHUKET: Riders caught without helmets at a road safety checkpoint near Chalong Circle on Friday (Apr 12) were surprised with free helmets and gentle warning from the police, marking a fresh approach to promoting road safety.
Patong readies for Songkran
Patong readies for Songkran
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri got the Songkran celebrations for this year underway yesterday (Apr 11) with a blessing ceremony for elders, as the government heads into a five-day holiday and the three-day ‘Songkran Music Festival On The Beach 2024’ on Patong Beach starting today (Apr 12).
Zero Phuket road deaths on Day 1 of Songkran ‘Seven Days’
Zero Phuket road deaths on Day 1 of Songkran ‘Seven Days’
PHUKET: Phuket has survived its first day of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024 with no deaths, but the 24-hour period saw four people hospitalised for injuries in the four accidents recognised by local officials.
Koh Samui international beach volleyball comp a big hit
Koh Samui international beach volleyball comp a big hit
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Over 135 top athletes from more than 28 countries competed at the ‘TAT Samui Open Beach Volleyball’ on Koh Samui on the weekend of Mar 29-31.
Governor issues hard deadline for Phuket water plan
Governor issues hard deadline for Phuket water plan
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has given officials until Wednesday next week (Apr 17) to submit their plans for water management for the coming wet season ‒ and to make sure there is enough water supply for the dry season next year.
Motorbike convoy marks ‘Wear a helmet’ campaign launch
Motorbike convoy marks ‘Wear a helmet’ campaign launch
PHUKET: A motorbike convoy through the streets of Phuket Town marked the launch of a ‘Wear a hemet 100%’ campaign now underway by Phuket City Police and provincial disaster officials.
Phuket Songkran ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign to get underway
Phuket Songkran ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign to get underway
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led the official ceremony today (Apr 9) to announce the annual road and water safety campaign for this year’s Songkran Thai New Year holidays.
Call for blood donations
Call for blood donations
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Center (Phuket RBC) in Phuket Town is calling for people of all blood types to make donations to help boost blood stocks during the Songkran holidays.
Phuket Airport readies for Songkran rush
Phuket Airport readies for Songkran rush
PHUKET: Management at Phuket International Airport have assured that temperatures will not rise throughout the passenger terminals while two of the four main air-conditioning units at Phuket’s key tourism portal undergo an ‘overhaul’ ahead of the expected surge in passenger traffic over the Songkran holidays.
Water reserves ‘should be enough’
Water reserves ‘should be enough’
PHUKET: Phuket officials are confident that the water supply reserves at the island’s three main reservoirs are enough to safely provide residents and tourist accommodations with enough water until the annual rains arrive next month.
Couple selling stolen phones and tablets nabbed
Couple selling stolen phones and tablets nabbed
PHUKET: A couple selling mobile phones and tablets at a shopping centre in Phuket that were stolen from Phetchaburi province were arrested by police this morning (Apr 7).
Police bust Talat Yai illegal gambling den
Police bust Talat Yai illegal gambling den
PHUKET: Police have confirmed a raid was made on an illegal gambling den in Talat Yai during the early hours of yesterday (Apr 6) and a total of 32 arrests made.
Governor leads efforts to save trees at iconic viewpoint
Governor leads efforts to save trees at iconic viewpoint
PHUKET: Sophon Suwannarat, the Governor of Phuket, has ordered efforts to save palm trees at the popular tourist spot of Promthep Cape be hastened after a recent attack by black-headed caterpillars.
German nabbed for overstay, violent behaviour
German nabbed for overstay, violent behaviour
PHUKET: Police in Chalong have confirmed they have apprehended a German national who was found to have overstayed his visa by 500 days and who threatened neighbours and officers with weapons.