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OIC launches youth ‘Insurefluencer’ project
OIC launches youth ‘Insurefluencer’ project
PHUKET: The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) in Phuket, in collaboration with the insurance and financial sectors, has launched the ‘Insurefluencer: The New GEN 2025’ project aimed at empowering children and youth to become communicators of insurance knowledge within their communities.
Officials review key policies, honour community efforts
Officials review key policies, honour community efforts
PHUKET: Provincial leaders and heads of government agencies gathered for a high-level meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall on Thursday (May 29) to review progress on key policies, coordinate upcoming royal events and recognise outstanding contributions from individuals and organisations across the province.
Phuket readies for Queen’s Birthday public holiday
Phuket readies for Queen’s Birthday public holiday
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Office, along with all other government offices, will be closed on Monday and Tuesday (June 2-3) as the country commemorates the 47th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.
Phuket provincial sports finals readies for kick-off
Phuket provincial sports finals readies for kick-off
ALL SPORTS: Details for this year’s Phuket qualifying leg of the national youth sports finals have been confirmed as the province seeks out local and national sports stars of the future.
Drug 'inspections' continue at migrant worker camps in Pa Khlok
Drug 'inspections' continue at migrant worker camps in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Officials from the Thalang District Office are continuing their campaign in checking migrant workers for drugs, with six migrant workers testing positive for drugs during what was called a “surprise inspection” at four worker camps in Pa Khlok yesterday (May 28).
Mudslide complaint halts luxury villa project in Rawai
Mudslide complaint halts luxury villa project in Rawai
PHUKET: A luxury villa construction project in Rawai has been temporarily suspended after local residents filed complaints about mudslides encroaching on public land.
Hotels, condo projects approved in Phuket environmental review
Hotels, condo projects approved in Phuket environmental review
PHUKET: Four hotel developments and three condominium projects have been approved following a review by the Expert Committee on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Phuket’s environmental protection areas.
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay, Srisoonthorn
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay, Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage in Cherng Talay on Thursday (May 29) to facilitate high-voltage system upgrades.
Pakistan Ambassador visits Phuket
Pakistan Ambassador visits Phuket
PHUKET: The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Thailand, Rukhsana Afzal, paid a courtesy visit to Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (May 26).
National seminar in Phuket launches ‘Smart Tourism’ with AI’ push
National seminar in Phuket launches ‘Smart Tourism’ with AI’ push
PHUKET: Supachai Jaismut, Assistant Minister to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, was in Phuket over the weekend to officiate the opening of a national seminar aimed at Thailand charting a new path for its tourism sector through the power of artificial intelligence (AI).
Phuket on alert after heavy rain triggers local flooding
Phuket on alert after heavy rain triggers local flooding
PHUKET: Local officials have ramped up efforts to manage flooding and prevent further disruptions after heavy rainfall inundated parts of Phuket yesterday (May 24, according to reports from the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM Phuket) Command Center.
Phuket Blood Bank marks 58th anniversary
Phuket Blood Bank marks 58th anniversary
PHUKET: Phuket officials celebrated the 58th anniversary of the Vachira Phuket Hospital Blood Bank yesterday (May 23), honouring decades of lifesaving contributions under the theme ‘The Giver is Happy, Giving Breath to the Recipient’.
More heavy weather to come
More heavy weather to come
PHUKET: Patong Police are calling on motorists to drive with extra caution as heavy downpours continue to drench the island, making roads slippery and treacherous ‒ particularly on Patong Hill.
Darasamut Underpass to close for cleaning, electrical repairs
Darasamut Underpass to close for cleaning, electrical repairs
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass will be closed overnight for two nights to allow for cleaning and electrical system maintenance.
Parcel company probed for encroaching on street, causing traffic woes
Parcel company probed for encroaching on street, causing traffic woes
PHUKET: A parcel delivery company on Chao Fa East Rd in Wichit is under investigation for allegedly encroaching on public land and causing traffic obstructions, following complaints from local residents.
Chinese Consul General visits Phuket
Chinese Consul General visits Phuket
PHUKET: The Chinese Consul General in Songkhla, Wang Zhijian, paid a courtesy visit to Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat at the Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (May 21).
Indonesian trawlers seized off Phuket
Indonesian trawlers seized off Phuket
PHUKET: Two Indonesian fishing vessels have been seized and their 18 crew members have been arrested for illegally operating in Thai waters, following a coordinated patrol and investigation in the Andaman Sea.
Power outages to affect Laguna area, Cherng Talay
Power outages to affect Laguna area, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced scheduled power outages in the Laguna area of Cherng Talay as part of ongoing work to upgrade the high-voltage distribution system in the area.
Andaman Trail Run dates confirmed
Andaman Trail Run dates confirmed
TRAIL RUNNING: Dates for this year’s Andaman International Trail Running (AITR) event in Phuket have been confirmed, organisers have announced.
Phuket third for COVID
Phuket third for COVID
PHUKET: Phuket has been ranked the third-highest province in Thailand for COVID-19 infection rates per 100,000 population, according to the latest update from the Department of Disease Control covering data from Jan 1 to May 10, 2025.