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Phuket targets eco-industrial city status by 2027
Phuket targets eco-industrial city status by 2027
PHUKET: A workshop was held this morning (Feb 29) at Provincial Hall to provide overview and understanding on plans to develop Phuket as a recognised eco-industrial city.
Officials honour Phraya Wichit Songkhram
Officials honour Phraya Wichit Songkhram
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong yesterday (Feb 28) led a ceremony to pay tribute to Phraya Wichit Songkhram, credited as the ‘founding father’ of Phuket Town.
Fire warning as Phuket heatwave takes hold
Fire warning as Phuket heatwave takes hold
PHUKET: Phuket MP Somchart Techathavorncharoen has issued his own fire warning as temperatures in Phuket are expected to hit 38°C today through Friday (Feb 28 - Mar 1).
Chalong Municipality eyes B28mn Soi Palai improvement
Chalong Municipality eyes B28mn Soi Palai improvement
PHUKET: Chalong Municipality at its first ordinary council meeting for the year yesterday (Feb 27) saw proposals put forward for projects requiring more than B132 million in funds, including B28mn to be spent on improving Soi Palai.
Phuket Food Festival underway at Saphan Hin
Phuket Food Festival underway at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas is calling for tourists and local residents alike to enjoy the Phuket Food Festival 2024, currently underway at the centre stage area at Saphan Hin.
Fire warnings continue
Fire warnings continue
The warning follows a large fire in the field opposite the Lotus’s Samkong branch on the bypass road last night, followed by another fire spreading at a Chinese cemetery near Khao Rang earlier today (Feb 27).
Swede arrested for passing counterfeit euros
Swede arrested for passing counterfeit euros
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed the arrest of a Swedish man for passing counterfeit €200 banknotes.
Pita announces Move Forward candidate for PPAO President
Pita announces Move Forward candidate for PPAO President
PHUKET: Pita Limjaroenrat in Phuket on Saturday (Feb 24) announced former Vachira Hospital Director Dr Lersak Leenanithikul as the Move Forward Party’s candidate for President in the next Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) election.
Phuket holds night fun run and mini marathon
Phuket holds night fun run and mini marathon
RUNNING: The “Discover Phuket Night Run” held yesterday (Feb 24) has been declared a big success by authorities, with more than 1,500 people taking part.
Expat completes children charity swim around Phuket
Expat completes children charity swim around Phuket
SWIMMING: Phuket resident Todd Blankenship recently successfully completed his ambitious mission to swim around Phuket to raise money and help local children via a Rotary Club of Patong Beach initiative.
Outrage as teen videoed skating on temple
Outrage as teen videoed skating on temple
PHUKET: Two teenagers have caused a stir after one of them was videoed skating on a building in the grounds of Wat Mueang Mai in Thalang on Friday (Feb 23).
More turtle eggs laid at Mai Khao Beach
More turtle eggs laid at Mai Khao Beach
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed the second case of a leatherback turtle laying eggs at Mai Khao Beach in the past fortnight after a nest containing 137 eggs was discovered early this morning (Feb 24).
Phuket hosts senior tennis comp
Phuket hosts senior tennis comp
TENNIS: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat officially welcomed teams from all over the world as he opened the 12th International Senior Tennis Cup this morning (Feb 24).
New beginnings for rescued lion cub
New beginnings for rescued lion cub
PHUKET: The lion cub used to attract tourists to a cafe north of Phuket Town by a Chinese national has found a new home, a new play mate and a new name.
7-Eleven staff join Patong ’volunteer guards’ training
7-Eleven staff join Patong ’volunteer guards’ training
PHUKET: Personnel from 7-Eleven convenience stores in Patong have joined nightlife venue security staff in their training as ’volunteer guards’ to help bolster security on Bangla Rd.
Officials remind of alcohol ban from midnight
Officials remind of alcohol ban from midnight
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Police and Patongunicipality have issued a reminder about the ban on alcohol sales tomorrow (Feb 24), in observance of the Buddhist holiday Makha Bucha.
Phuket roadshow to India hoped to bring B10bn boost
Phuket roadshow to India hoped to bring B10bn boost
PHUKET: Representatives from the Phuket Tourist Association have praised their tourism roadshow to Mumbai a success, with more than 70 India-based travel operators taking part in the travel trade event.
Kratom juice producer in Kathu arrested
Kratom juice producer in Kathu arrested
PHUKET: Provincial and district officials led a raid on a shop in Tambon Kathu last night (Feb 22) where two men were arrested for the production and sale of kratom juice.
Senate inspects Phuket’s traffic woes
Senate inspects Phuket’s traffic woes
PHUKET: More than half a million vehicles are clogging Phuket’s roads, Senate Transportation Commission Chairman Gen Yodyut Bunyathikarn was told yesterday (Feb 22).
Phuket holds mobile agricultural clinic to help local farmers
Phuket holds mobile agricultural clinic to help local farmers
PHUKET: A mobile agricultural clinic supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and structured to develop local farming practices was held in Cherng Talay yesterday (Feb 22).