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Australian consulate to receive votes for May 3 election 
Australian consulate to receive votes for May 3 election 
PHUKET: The Australian Consulate-General in Phuket has announced that it will be open to receive ballots from Australian nationals for the upcoming Australian national election on May 3.
Senators visit Phuket to address public concerns, open complaint centre
Senators visit Phuket to address public concerns, open complaint centre
PHUKET: A group of senators visited Phuket yesterday (Apr 4) as part of the ‘Senators Meet the People’ project, aiming to listen to residents’ concerns and seek solutions within their authority. 
Wichit Police continue teen street racing crackdown
Wichit Police continue teen street racing crackdown
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested 17 underage youths and seized 10 motorbikes as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal street racing and public disturbances late at night.
The 10th edition of the Tekkim Cup kicks off in Phuket
The 10th edition of the Tekkim Cup kicks off in Phuket
FOOTBALL: The hugely popular Tekkim Cup football tournament is underway in Phuket with 24 teams fighting it out for the title of champions and for a share of the B240,000 cash prizes on offer.
Bank of Thailand targets debt relief in Phuket, tackles mule accounts
Bank of Thailand targets debt relief in Phuket, tackles mule accounts
PHUKET: The Bank of Thailand’s Southern Office held an event in Phuket yesterday (Apr 3) to outline new measures to assist struggling debtors and curb financial fraud.
Marine officials investigate Phuket boat explosion
Marine officials investigate Phuket boat explosion
PHUKET: Phuket marine officials have launched an investigation into the speedboat explosion that occurred off the coast of Koh Mai Thon, southeast of Phuket, on Tuesday (Apr 1), leaving six people injured.
Phuket prepares road safety measures for Songkran
Phuket prepares road safety measures for Songkran
PHUKET: Phuket officials are ramping efforts to ensure road safety during the upcoming Songkran Festival by implementing strict preventive measures.
Heavy rain warning issued for Southern Thailand
Heavy rain warning issued for Southern Thailand
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a heavy rain warning for Thailand’s southern region, forecasting severe weather conditions. The department warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash floods and forest runoff, particularly in low-lying areas and near waterways.
Parents face legal action over teen children’s street racing
Parents face legal action over teen children’s street racing
PHUKET: Parents of 14 minors apprehended in a police operation in Ao Yon last night (Apr 1) are facing legal consequences for allowing their children to engage in illegal activities.
Phuket honours HRH Sirindhorn’s Birthday
Phuket honours HRH Sirindhorn’s Birthday
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials held a solemn merit-making ceremony this morning to mark the 70th birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn today (Apr 2).
Senate committee pushes for licensing of small accommodation operators in Phuket
Senate committee pushes for licensing of small accommodation operators in Phuket
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Industry has presented a study report advocating for the licensing of medium-sized and small-sized accommodation operators in Phuket, aiming to enhance sustainable tourism and promote the province as a standardised and safe tourist destination.
Water supply outages to affect, Bang Jo, Kathu
Water supply outages to affect, Bang Jo, Kathu
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) has announced water supply disruptions that will affect Bang Jo in Srisoonthorn and along Phra Phuket Kaew Rd in Kathu tomorrow (Apr 3).
Blood donations: Give the gift of life this Thai New Year
Blood donations: Give the gift of life this Thai New Year
PHUKET: The Phuket Red Cross (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are urging residents to kick off April and the Thai New Year by performing a life-saving act, donating blood.
Phuket mayoral and council candidates register for election
Phuket mayoral and council candidates register for election
PHUKET: The first day of registration for mayoral and municipal council candidates in Phuket today (Mar 31) saw an energetic and competitive atmosphere, with multiple teams vying for key leadership positions.
Public Works holds forum on draft national policy map
Public Works holds forum on draft national policy map
PHUKET: The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning (DPT) hosted a public forum today (Mar 31) to gather input on the draft national policy map, engaging stakeholders from various sectors in the southern region.
Governor quells quake, tsunami fears in Phuket
Governor quells quake, tsunami fears in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has met with the press to make a public statement that the 7.7 Magnitude earthquake in Myanmar that devastated Mandalay and rocked Bangkok has had no effect at all in Phuket.
Phuket gifted B4mn for road safety campaigns
Phuket gifted B4mn for road safety campaigns
PHUKET: Phuket officials have received more than B4 million from the Road Safety Fund to support accident prevention initiatives, with a strong focus on motorbike safety.
Phuket Immigration to close for April holidays
Phuket Immigration to close for April holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has announced on its official website that its offices will be closed for the Chakri Memorial Day substitution day holiday on Monday, Apr 7, and from Apr 12-16 for the Songkran holidays.
Officials hold public hearing on ‘new highway network’
Officials hold public hearing on ‘new highway network’
PHUKET: Provincial officials held a meeting earlier this week to review the results of a study on the selection of routes and formats for a new highway network development project aimed at easing traffic congestion and supporting urban expansion.
Phuket releases 80,000 sea crabs
Phuket releases 80,000 sea crabs
PHUKET Officials have released 80,000 sea crabs into Phuket’s coastal waters as part of an initiative to restore marine resources and promote sustainable local fisheries.