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Young Turks announce candidates for Phuket mayoral election
Young Turks announce candidates for Phuket mayoral election
PHUKET: The ‘Young Turks’ Party has officially introduced its candidate for Phuket Town Mayor, Phisit Sutthichindawong, along with a full slate of council candidates to contest all four constituencies in the Phuket City Municipality elections on May 11.
Prime Minister cuts Phuket meeting short to address Bangkok earthquake crisis
Prime Minister cuts Phuket meeting short to address Bangkok earthquake crisis
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was forced to cut short a high-level meeting with Phuket officials today (Mar 28) after receiving an urgent call regarding the earthquake situation in Bangkok.
PM opens Thailand’s first ‘Sustainable Tourism Conference’ in Phuket
PM opens Thailand’s first ‘Sustainable Tourism Conference’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra inaugurated the Thailand Sustainable Tourism Conference 2025 (TSTC 2025) at the Phuket Rajabhat University Conference Centre today (Mar 28), marking the first international seminar of its kind in Thailand aimed at advancing sustainable tourism. 
Russian cannabis dealer arrested in Phuket
Russian cannabis dealer arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested a Russian man accused of illegally selling cannabis products and e-cigarettes worth nearly B1 million.
Darasamut Underpass to close for lighting repairs
Darasamut Underpass to close for lighting repairs
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Darasamut Underpass will be closed overnight tonight (Mar 28) so that repairs can be carried out to the lighting system in the tunnel.
French murder suspect arrested in Phuket
French murder suspect arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested a 24-year-old French national wanted for murder and hostage-taking in a deadly prison break in France.
Haze starts to shroud Phuket
Haze starts to shroud Phuket
PHUKET: The haze across Phuket is continuing to build, with some reports marking several areas on the island reaching ‘red’ levels yesterday (Mar 26).
Chalong Police arrest 11 teen racers, seize six motorbikes
Chalong Police arrest 11 teen racers, seize six motorbikes
PHUKET: Chalong Police arrested 11 teenagers early yesterday morning (Mar 26) for loitering and causing a disturbance, seizing six motorcycles in the process.  
Isoc holds anti-terrorism training in Phuket
Isoc holds anti-terrorism training in Phuket
PHUKET: The Region 3 branch of the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) held a specialised training program in Phuket yesterday (Mar 25) aimed at strengthening community surveillance against modern threats.
Armed robbers steal more than B500k in cash, valuables from Myanmar worker’s camp shop
Armed robbers steal more than B500k in cash, valuables from Myanmar worker’s camp shop
PHUKET: Police are investigating a robbery in which four armed men stole more than B500,000 in cash and valuables from a grocery shop at a Myanmar worker’s camp in Thalang yesterday (Mar 25).
Power outage to affect area in Koh Kaew, all of Koh Maphrao
Power outage to affect area in Koh Kaew, all of Koh Maphrao
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect Koh Kaew tomorrow (Mar 26).
B290mn Samkong flood-prevention project moves ahead
B290mn Samkong flood-prevention project moves ahead
PHUKET: Officials from Phuket City Municipality have inspected ongoing efforts to tackle flooding in the Soi Phaniang area in Samkong, with the first phase of a major drainage system project completed and further work set to continue.
Governor visits local mosque to mark Ramadan
Governor visits local mosque to mark Ramadan
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat led a delegation to Liwa-ul-Islam Mosque in Baan Bang Chi Liao in Ratsada yesterday (Mar 23) to meet with the local Thai Muslim community and present dates and sweets in honour of the holy month of Ramadan.
Phuket to host international badminton tournament
Phuket to host international badminton tournament
BADMINTON: Officials have confirmed that an international badminton tournament is to be staged in Phuket next month.
Phuket selects temples for honouring HRH Sirindhorn’s 70th birthday
Phuket selects temples for honouring HRH Sirindhorn’s 70th birthday
PHUKET: Provincial officials have selected Wat Latthiwanaram (Wat Tai) in Chalong as the leading temple to participate in a nationwide project celebrating Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 70th birthday in April.
Night water supply outages announced
Night water supply outages announced
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced water supply disruptions that will affect many areas across central Phuket for several hours overnight both Sunday night and Monday night.
Phuket to host inter-province ‘Quadrangular Sports Competition’
Phuket to host inter-province ‘Quadrangular Sports Competition’
ALL SPORTS: A week-long multi-sports competition organised as a joint initiative by authorities in Phuket and Nakhon Si Thammarat starts on Sunday (Mar 23).
Police crack down on Bangla ladyboys
Police crack down on Bangla ladyboys
PHUKET: Police have launched an operation targeting individuals they claim are harming the image of Thai tourism, with a particular focus on transgender women on Patong’s famed nightlife street Bangla Rd.
Phuket Governor attends 'Siriraj Phattra Phorn' Royal fabric pattern ceremony
Phuket Governor attends 'Siriraj Phattra Phorn' Royal fabric pattern ceremony
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat was in Nonthaburi yesterday (Mar 20) to take part in a prestigious ceremony presenting the royal fabric pattern ‘Siriraj Phattra Phorn’, which was created by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
Phuket Social Security Office calls for more awareness
Phuket Social Security Office calls for more awareness
PHUKET: The Phuket Social Security Office has called for increased awareness of its services and operations, emphasising the importance of financial protection for employees and insured persons.