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Phuket officials announce Songkran plans
Phuket officials announce Songkran plans
PHUKET: Phuket officials are gearing up to celebrate Songkran again with a focus on safety and tradition as it hosts the ‘Songkran No Alcohol Festival Phuket 2025’.
Water supply outage to affect Patong
Water supply outage to affect Patong
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a water supply outage that will affect large areas of Patong tomorrow (Mar 21).
Phuket officials raid ‘literacy centre’ for Myanmar children
Phuket officials raid ‘literacy centre’ for Myanmar children
PHUKET: Raids on the charity operations run by the Good Shepherd Foundation have continued with officials from the Thalang District Office conducting an “inspection” of the BanYa LIteracy Center in Srisoonthorn.
Power outage to affect housing estates in Ratsada
Power outage to affect housing estates in Ratsada
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage tomorrow (Mar 20) for “electrical system improvements”.
Man arrested for stealing beer, power banks from 7-Eleven
Man arrested for stealing beer, power banks from 7-Eleven
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 39-year-old Thai man for stealing a case of beer and two power banks from a 7-Eleven store in Patong.
Burrows found guilty of 54 offences of sexual abuse of boys
Burrows found guilty of 54 offences of sexual abuse of boys
PHUKET: Richard Burrows, who for decades lived in Phuket under the name ‘Peter Smith’, has been found guilty of 54 offences of sexual offences against young boys.
British restaurateur seriously injured, struck by motorbike in Rawai
British restaurateur seriously injured, struck by motorbike in Rawai
PHUKET: A well-known Bristol restaurant owner is fighting for his life after being struck by a motorcycle while crossing a road in Saiyuan, Rawai.
‘The Mesh’ finds form to land Kamala pairs title with partner Rose
‘The Mesh’ finds form to land Kamala pairs title with partner Rose
BOWLS: The Phuket Lawn Bowls Pairs tournament was held earlier this month at Kamala Bowls Club with not only all of the island’s regular resident bowlers involved but a number of holidaymakers pitching in too.
Phuket conducts marine rescue exercise ‘to boost tourism confidence’
Phuket conducts marine rescue exercise ‘to boost tourism confidence’
PHUKET: Local officials conducted a ‘table top’ marine rescue exercise yesterday (Mar 18), simulating a cruise ship explosion at sea, to enhance preparedness for maritime disasters. 
Phuket honours Rama V on ‘Local Thai Day 2025’
Phuket honours Rama V on ‘Local Thai Day 2025’
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong presided over a ceremony at the King Rama V Monument at the old provincial hall yesterday (Mar 18) to pay homage to King Chulalongkorn as officials across the country marked ‘Local Thai Day 2025’.
PM to join Thailand’s first ‘Sustainable Tourism Conference’ in Phuket
PM to join Thailand’s first ‘Sustainable Tourism Conference’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will deliver a special presentation at the first ‘Thailand Sustainable Tourism Conference 2025’ (TSTC 2025), to be held at the Phuket Rajabhat University Conference Centre on Mar 28-29.
Phuket officials raid free charity school for Myanmar children
Phuket officials raid free charity school for Myanmar children
PHUKET: Following a popular YouTuber posting a video highlighting the biggest slum community on the island, Phuket officials in their wisdom have raided a free charity-run school that provides free education and free lunches to children in the area.
Illegal structures demolished at Bang Tao Beach
Illegal structures demolished at Bang Tao Beach
PHUKET: Phuket officials, alongside anti-corruption agencies, are closely monitoring the removal of unauthorised structures in public areas at Bang Tao Beach, Cherng Talay.
New Phuket Vice Governor arrives
New Phuket Vice Governor arrives
PHUKET: Suwit Phansengiam arrived on the island yesterday (Mar 17) to take up his new position as a Vice Governor of Phuket.
Body of missing American tourist believed found
Body of missing American tourist believed found
PHUKET: Patong Police have requested DNA test confirmation to determine whether the body found south of Phuket yesterday (Mar 16) is that of missing American tourist Nina Ng, from New York.
Wichit Police crack down on young bikers
Wichit Police crack down on young bikers
PHUKET: Wichit Police have intensified their efforts to curb illegal motorcycle racing, seizing 22 motorcycles and arresting 10 youths in an operation aimed at tackling reckless riding.
Minister leads turtle release, urges action to protect seagrass, dugong population
Minister leads turtle release, urges action to protect seagrass, dugong population
PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Chalermchai Sri-on has called for urgent and collective action to address the ongoing seagrass and dugong conservation crisis.
Education Minister launches new policy workshop in Phuket
Education Minister launches new policy workshop in Phuket
PHUKET: Minister of Education Pol Gen Phemphun Chidchob was in Phuket on Saturday (Mar 15) to inaugurate a workshop aimed at driving the educational development strategy at regional and provincial levels.
EXAT seeks private sector input on ‘Phuket Expressway’ project
EXAT seeks private sector input on ‘Phuket Expressway’ project
PHUKET: The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) is inviting private sector participation in the Phuket Expressway Project, aiming to enhance road infrastructure, ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity for residents and tourists.
MNRE Minister launches ‘Green Hotel Plus Phuket Sandbox’
MNRE Minister launches ‘Green Hotel Plus Phuket Sandbox’
PHUKET: Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, officially launched the sustainable tourism initiative ‘Green Hotel Plus Phuket Sandbox’ at an event in Phuket Town this week.