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Phuket airport taxi checks as Maxim becomes legal
Phuket airport taxi checks as Maxim becomes legal
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) began inspecting taxi operators at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Feb 15), before the PLTO had announced that three new taxi app operators, including Maxim, were now deemed legal in Thailand.
Unlicensed Phuket tour boats caught overloading
Unlicensed Phuket tour boats caught overloading
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and Marine Police Region 8 have arrested two tour boat operators for using boats with expired registrations, not having enough liferafts on board and carrying too many passengers.
Phuket weed shops face new crackdown
Phuket weed shops face new crackdown
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police are ramping up their efforts to crack down on illegal marijuana traders on the island following complaints of foreigners illegally importing cannabis flowers, peddling cannabis and randomly organising parties.
Phuket Town comes alive with Chinese New Year festivities
Phuket Town comes alive with Chinese New Year festivities
PHUKET: The streets of Phuket Old Town came alive last night (Feb 15) with the grand opening of ‘Phuket Festival 2024’, held as part of Phuket’s Chinese New Year festivities.
Double header Phuket run challenge confirmed
Double header Phuket run challenge confirmed
RUNNING: Two exciting landmark running events have been launched under the banner ‘Sport Tourism Phuket Run Series 2024’, it was confirmed on Tuesday (Feb 13).
Officials target 10% of Phuket residents to have CPR, AED training
Officials target 10% of Phuket residents to have CPR, AED training
PHUKET: Phuket officials have stated their intention to have 10% of the Phuket population proficient in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) within one year.
Phuket Town Mayor touts festival tourism
Phuket Town Mayor touts festival tourism
PHUKET: The Mayor of Phuket Town has declared there is no need to rely on the tourist high season alone as there are a variety of events for people to enjoy all year round.
Phuket Town schools get foreign language boost
Phuket Town schools get foreign language boost
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has signed a contract hiring the Prince of Songkla University Phuket Campus to provide English and Chinese language instruction to students in schools under the jurisdiction of Phuket Municipality.
Preparations underway for Heroines Festival
Preparations underway for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: Officials are moving ahead with preparations for the annual Heroines Festival, this year to be held from Mar 9-23.
Just married: Phuket marks Valentine’s Day
Just married: Phuket marks Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: Couples who registered their marriage at District Offices in Phuket today (Feb 14) were showered with blessings and small gifts from officials to mark the romantic occasion of Valentine’s Day.
Governor kicks off public sector football comp
Governor kicks off public sector football comp
FOOTBALL: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat laced up his football boots and took to the field yesterday (Feb 13) as part of an inter-governmental department friendly football competition.
Vachira opens ‘Comprehensive Disability Service Centre’
Vachira opens ‘Comprehensive Disability Service Centre’
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital has teamed up with the Phuket Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office to open a new ‘Comprehensive Disability Service Center’.
Police launch safety, anti-crime campaign
Police launch safety, anti-crime campaign
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police held an assembly at Phuket City Police Station yesterday (Feb 13) to mark the launch of a safety and anti-crime campaign to continue through to Feb 22.
Phuket Town launches waste bank
Phuket Town launches waste bank
PHUKET: In a bid to tackle the escalating issue of waste management, Phuket City Municipality has launched its ‘Samakkhi Samkong Community Waste Bank’ initiative.
Forest officials to explain vendors at Freedom Beach
Forest officials to explain vendors at Freedom Beach
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has ordered the Phuket branch of the Royal Forest Department to submit a formal report on why beach vendors have been allowed to operate at Freedom Beach, and to explain any monies collected from the vendors.
Phuket sets sights on ‘World Festival & Event City Award’
Phuket sets sights on ‘World Festival & Event City Award’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has assigned a task force to prepare Phuket’s application for the 2024 IFEA World Festival & Event City Award in the 2024 IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition.
Officials urged to resolve Soi Ta-iad traffic woes
Officials urged to resolve Soi Ta-iad traffic woes
PHUKET: Watchara Jaruriyanon, Managing Director of the renowned Tiger Muay Thai training facility on Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, has called for authorities to take steps to alleviate traffic congestion along the small, but busy, street.
Phuket residents urged to conserve water
Phuket residents urged to conserve water
PHUKET: Udomphon Kan, Director of the Phuket Provincial office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket), has urged Phuket residents to conserve water use as a measure to help avoid any water shortages as the ‘dry season’ continues.
Wat Chalong Fair returns for 116th year
Wat Chalong Fair returns for 116th year
PHUKET: Held each year to coincide with Chinese New Year, the annual Wat Chalong Fair is underway, with a variety of artists to highlight the entertainment.
CIB arrests two ‘scam gang’ suspects in Phuket
CIB arrests two ‘scam gang’ suspects in Phuket
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), working with officers from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), have arrested two suspects in Phuket wanted for fraud, by opening ‘mule’ bank accounts for scam gang operators.