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Phuket residents urged to take part in national census
Phuket residents urged to take part in national census
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has posted online a video urging all people in Phuket to take part in the Population and Housing Census 2025, a nationwide initiative aimed at guiding future development and policy planning.
Water spouts on Chalong Bay cause internet storm
Water spouts on Chalong Bay cause internet storm
PHUKET: Large water spouts moving through the anchorage in Chalong Bay caused a storm online earlier today (Apr 11), with many local reports branding the phenomenon a ”tornado”.
Truck crash topples power poles, closes road on Kata Hill
Truck crash topples power poles, closes road on Kata Hill
PHUKET: Motorists are being urged to avoid using Patak Rd over Kata Hill, between Kata and Chalong, after a 10-wheel truck skidded on the wet road and slammed into three power poles, bringing the power poles and power cables down onto the road.
Campaign to arrest drunk drivers underway
Campaign to arrest drunk drivers underway
PHUKET: The campaign to crack down on road safety began at midnight last night, with Patong Police arresting at least six foreign nationals for drunk driving in the early hours of this morning (Apr 11).
Governor receives Songkran blessings
Governor receives Songkran blessings
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials and honoured guests held a traditional water pouring ceremony yesterday (Apr 10) to mark the Songkran Festival, or Thai New Year, with officials and residents gathering to seek blessings from the Governor.
Officials ramp up efforts to curtail influenza, dengue fever and diarrhea
Officials ramp up efforts to curtail influenza, dengue fever and diarrhea
PHUKET: Health officials in Phuket are intensifying efforts to control the spread of influenza, dengue fever and acute diarrhea, following a surge in cases reported across the province.
Russian man arrested at Phuket Airport over unpaid wages case
Russian man arrested at Phuket Airport over unpaid wages case
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a 29-year-old Russian man wanted under a Phuket Provincial Court warrant for allegedly failing to pay wages and ignoring labor inspector orders.
Phuket Airport promotes safety, falls silent on hacked sign
Phuket Airport promotes safety, falls silent on hacked sign
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket) has yet to respond to queries about an electronic sign inside the airport that was plainly hacked and its main message removed.
Power outage to affect Phra Metta Rd, Patong
Power outage to affect Phra Metta Rd, Patong
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Patong) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting parts of Patong tomorrow (Apr 11).
Phuket officials launch ‘Operations Center’ to curb accidents during Songkran
Phuket officials launch ‘Operations Center’ to curb accidents during Songkran
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat officially launched an operations center yesterday (Apr 9) to prevent and reduce road and marine accidents during the Songkran holidays.
Power outage to affect Soi Layan 6, Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect Soi Layan 6, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect Soi Layan 9 in Moo 6, Cherng Talay, tomorrow (Apr 10).
Autopsy suggests illness behind death of dugong
Autopsy suggests illness behind death of dugong
PHUKET: Marine officials have revealed that a dugong that washed ashore at Ban Ko En in Mai Khao likely died from natural causes linked to chronic illness, although the exact cause of death remains undetermined due to the carcass’s advanced decomposition.
Phuket joins national command to prepare for drought
Phuket joins national command to prepare for drought
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat joined a video conference led by the National Disaster Command and Mitigation (DDMC) yesterday (Apr 8) to discuss national efforts to tackle anticipated drought during the current dry season.
NZ man caught with cocaine at Phuket Airport; Russian arrested for long overstay
NZ man caught with cocaine at Phuket Airport; Russian arrested for long overstay
PHUKET: A New Zealand national has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after being caught with cocaine hidden in his passport, while a Russian man was taken into custody in a separate case for overstaying his visa by nearly a year.
Officials move to resolve unlicensed slaughterhouses
Officials move to resolve unlicensed slaughterhouses
PHUKET: Provincial officials have encouraged feedback and suggestions from local leaders and business representatives to address growing concerns over unlicensed slaughterhouses in Phuket, amid ongoing tensions surrounding public hygiene, safety and the impact on local meat traders.
Hospital donation boosts emergency care on Phuket
Hospital donation boosts emergency care on Phuket
PHUKET: Bumrungrad International Hospital Phuket has donated B100,000 to strengthen emergency response efforts across the island, funding replacement pads for life-saving defibrillator equipment used by local EMS crews.
Phuket commemorates King Rama I, Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day
Phuket commemorates King Rama I, Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day
PHUKET: Provincial officials held a solemn ceremony yesterday (Apr 6) to mark King Rama I the Great Day and Chakri Memorial Day, honouring the founding monarch of the Chakri Dynasty and his successors who have shaped the nation’s history.
Police seize explosives, firearms in raid on teenage gang
Police seize explosives, firearms in raid on teenage gang
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested the teenage leader of a youth gang known as the ‘Villains’ and seized homemade bombs, a firearm and ammunition in an operation aimed at cracking down on street racing and illegal weapons.
Russians lead the way with Phuket work permits
Russians lead the way with Phuket work permits
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Employment Office (PPEO) has released its ‘Labour Market Review’ for April 2025, showing that 25% of all work permits currently valid in Phuket have been issued to Russian nationals.
Phuket officials plan stronger measures to address homelessness
Phuket officials plan stronger measures to address homelessness
PHUKET: Provincial officials are stepping up efforts to tackle homelessness with a comprehensive action plan following the first Homeless Protection Subcommittee Meeting of 2025 earlier this week.