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John Legend and family visit Phuket
John Legend and family visit Phuket
PHUKET: Superstar entertainer John Legend and his family were in Phuket yesterday (Apr 5) as part of a spring break holiday to Thailand.
New incinerator to burn at least 500 tons of solid waste a day
New incinerator to burn at least 500 tons of solid waste a day
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality last week held its first public meeting on a project to build a new incinerator at the solid waste disposal facility at Saphan Hin to cope with the increasing volume of trash generated on the island.
US Ambassador meets Phuket Governor, police top brass
US Ambassador meets Phuket Governor, police top brass
PHUKET: Ambassador of the United States of America, Robert Godec, held a meeting with Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat as part of the US Embassy’s Consular Outreach Visit to Phuket yesterday (Apr 4). Topics ranged from tourist safety to Phuket’s effort to become a special administrative area.
Phuket stunned by Burrows paedophile arrest
Phuket stunned by Burrows paedophile arrest
PHUKET: The arrest of Richard Burrows, better known in Phuket as Peter Smith, for paedophile charges after arriving in the UK last week has stunned many of those who knew him, as he had lived on the island in plain sight for decades.
Srettha outlines vision to ‘Ignite Tourism Thailand’
Srettha outlines vision to ‘Ignite Tourism Thailand’
BANGKOK: Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin has outlined his vision to ‘Ignite Tourism Thailand’ in 2025 with a multifaceted approach to establish the country as a tourism hub.
Five arrests in Octopus restaurant ’nominee’ raid
Five arrests in Octopus restaurant ’nominee’ raid
PHUKET: Police have raided the Russian-owned Octopus restaurant in Cherng Talay and arrested five suspects, including three Russian nationals, for illegally operating a business through a nominee shareholder.
Cherng Talay, Rawai gear up for Songkran celebrations
Cherng Talay, Rawai gear up for Songkran celebrations
PHUKET: Authorities yesterday (Apr 4) revealed two significant events scheduled for Cherng Talay and Rawai as part of Phuket’s upcoming Songkran festival celebrations.
‘Electra dolphin’ rescued at Patong
‘Electra dolphin’ rescued at Patong
PHUKET: Tourists at Patong Beach were abuzz with excitement yesterday (Apr 3) as lifeguards rushed to rescue a melon-headed whale, less commonly called the ‘electra dolphin’, that had washed ashore.
Phuket court reopens ‘tourist case division’
Phuket court reopens ‘tourist case division’
PHUKET: After four years, the Phuket Provincial Court has reopened its special division assigned specifically to hear cases involving tourists.
Phuket meth bust lands 42.000 pills
Phuket meth bust lands 42.000 pills
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested a man in Krabi after a raid in Ratasda, Phuket, landed more than 42,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah).
Popular liveaboard tour boat consumed by fire
Popular liveaboard tour boat consumed by fire
PHUKET: A popular liveaboard dive tour boat suffered extensive damage by fire at Thap Lamu in Thai Mueang District, Phang Nga, north of Phuket, late yesterday (Apr 3).
Russian arrested as illegal tour guide
Russian arrested as illegal tour guide
PHUKET: As the police crackdown on foreigners working illegally in Phuket continues, the Phuket Tourist Police have announced the arrest of a Russian man for working illegally as a tour guide at Pak Phra Beach, beside the Chong Pak Phra Channel, which separates Phuket from the mainland.
Phuket ’No L’ Songkran festivities promoted in Bangkok
Phuket ’No L’ Songkran festivities promoted in Bangkok
PHUKET: The ‘Songkran No L Phuket 2024’ festivities to be held on Dibuk Rd in Phuket Town have been selected by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation as one of 15 locations in the country to promote safe enjoyment of celebrating the Thai New Year.
Police mobilise for Songkran
Police mobilise for Songkran
PHUKET: More than 345 police, security personnel, rescue workers and administrative officers assembled in front of Phuket City Police Station yesterday (Apr 1) to mark the launch of a 10-day campaign to crack down on crime in the lead-up to the Songkran holidays.
Phuket hosts Olympic weightlifting qualifiers
Phuket hosts Olympic weightlifting qualifiers
WEIGHTLIFTING: The final qualifying stage for weightlifters from all over the world hoping to secure a place at the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer got underway in Phuket on Sunday (Mar 31).
Phuket Immigration to close for Chakri Memorial Day, Songkran holidays
Phuket Immigration to close for Chakri Memorial Day, Songkran holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has announced on its official website that its offices will be closed for the Chakri Memorial Day substitution day holiday next Monday (Apr 8) and for the Songkran holidays.
Thailand win gold and bronze at SE Asia Parasailing Championship
Thailand win gold and bronze at SE Asia Parasailing Championship
PARASAILING: Thailand’s top parasailors performed admirably to clinch gold and bronze medals at the South East Asian Parasailing Championship held in Hong Kong this past weekend (Mar 27-31).
Police warn against April Fools stories
Police warn against April Fools stories
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Police have issued a warning against any April Fool’s Day stories, calling Apr 1 the ‘Day of Lies’. Any stories that deceive the public or cause harm in any way may incur fines of hundreds of thousands of baht, or even up to five years in jail for the most serious cases, police have warned.
Italian man arrested for early morning drunk driving in Patong
Italian man arrested for early morning drunk driving in Patong
PHUKET: An Italian national was arrested by Patong Police for drunk driving on Sunday morning (Mar 31). According to the police report, the man’s blood alcohol content (BAC) measured 95mg/dL on a breathalyzer, which is twice above the legal limit.
Guns and drugs suspects arrested in Patong
Guns and drugs suspects arrested in Patong
PHUKET: Three men and one woman were arrested by Patong Police this weekend (Mar 29-31) on charges related to firearms and drugs.