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Phuket’s first ‘cage-free eggs’ finally recognised
Phuket’s first ‘cage-free eggs’ finally recognised
PHUKET: Thawee Phant Phuket Co Ltd has been officially recognised as the first “cage-free” egg farm on the island.
Phuket gears up for ‘29th Annual Phuket Bike Week 2025’
Phuket gears up for ‘29th Annual Phuket Bike Week 2025’
PHUKET: ‘Phuket Bike Week 2025, this year marking the 29th edition of the world-class biker festival, is expected to draw bikers from over 30 countries, along with more than 10,000 tourists, to the island.
Phuket commemorates Heroines with Andaman Peace Flag ceremony
Phuket commemorates Heroines with Andaman Peace Flag ceremony
PHUKET: The 27th Andaman Peace Flag raising ceremony was held yesterday (Mar 9) to honour the bravery of Phuket’s famed Heroines Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri Soonthorn, renowned for their defense of Thalang in 1785.
Water supply disruptions for ‘step tests’
Water supply disruptions for ‘step tests’
PHUKET: Residents in several areas along Thepkrasattri Rd may experience weak or no water supply on Tuesday night (Mar 11) due to maintenance work by the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).  
Vachira advances weight loss surgery, care for obese, disabled patients
Vachira advances weight loss surgery, care for obese, disabled patients
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island, has announced significant progress in weight loss surgery and care for obese and disabled patients, with hospital director Dr Wirasak Lothongkam reaffirming the facility’s commitment to becoming a “world-class medical centre”.
Patong motorists urged to avoid Baan Mon festival area
Patong motorists urged to avoid Baan Mon festival area
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has issued a series of notices warning motorists to avoid a large section of Phisit Korani Rd as local residents celebrate the ‘66th Baan Mon Annual Fair’.
Biennale artists inspect Surin Beach Glass Balcony site
Biennale artists inspect Surin Beach Glass Balcony site
PHUKET: International and Thai contemporary artists have arrived in Phuket to explore the region and create sculptures for the highly anticipated Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025. The prestigious art event, set to run from November 2025 to April 2026, will be held under the theme ‘Eternal Eternity’.
Rewat installed, PPAO gets to work
Rewat installed, PPAO gets to work
PHUKET: With Rewat Areerob now confirmed as the new President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), the PPAO Council held its first meeting yesterday (Mar 6) to select its new chairman and committee members.
35 caught for drug use in Thepkrasattri street sweep
35 caught for drug use in Thepkrasattri street sweep
PHUKET: A series of night checkpoints set up throughout Tambon Thepkrasattri has resulted in the arrests of 35 Thais and Myanmar migrant workers found with drugs in their system.
Phuket Court sentences Afghan, Kazakh nationals for passport forgery
Phuket Court sentences Afghan, Kazakh nationals for passport forgery
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Court has issued a verdict in six criminal cases involving Afghan and Kazakh nationals charged with passport forgery and related offenses.
PSU Phuket launches Erasmus+ 'Tourism-Zero' project
PSU Phuket launches Erasmus+ 'Tourism-Zero' project
PHUKET: Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket Campus has officially launched its Erasmus+ Curriculum Development for Zero Waste Management in the Hospitality and Tourism Sector (‘Tourism-Zero’) project. 
Dates set for Samui Open Beach Volleyball comp
Dates set for Samui Open Beach Volleyball comp
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Organisers have confirmed the 7th annual Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held on Koh Samui at the Samui Resotel Beach Resort on Chaweng Beach between Mar 21-23.
Governor leads Phuket delegation to ITB Berlin
Governor leads Phuket delegation to ITB Berlin
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat is leading a delegation of tourism representatives to ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s largest tourism trade show, as part of efforts to promote the province as a premier global travel destination.
Phuket Airport Immigration boss fast-tracked to Bangkok
Phuket Airport Immigration boss fast-tracked to Bangkok
PHUKET: After just 10 months of active service as chief of the Phuket Airport Immigration unit, Pol Col Padthongtew Damapong, son of an older brother of Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra, the ex-wife of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been promoted to the post of Immigration Chief of Nonthaburi Province, which forms part of ‘Greater Bangkok’.
Patong car thief arrested in Chumphon
Patong car thief arrested in Chumphon
PHUKET: A 32-year-old Thai man was arrested in Chumphon province just hours after he stole a  car from the Patong beachfront on Sunday night (Mar 2).
Kathu officials conduct Bangla checks
Kathu officials conduct Bangla checks
PHUKET: Officials and security personnel from Kathu District Office carried out a late-night inspection on Bangla Rd, Patong, on Monday night (Mar 3) in the name of maintaining public order and ensuring the safety of locals and tourists.  
Phuket officials hold road-safety workshop
Phuket officials hold road-safety workshop
PHUKET: The Phuket Road Safety Center held a workshop aimed at analysing the causes of road accidents to reduce risk factors and enhance road safety across the province yesterday (Mar 4).
Thai stars to play roles of Phuket Heroines
Thai stars to play roles of Phuket Heroines
PHUKET: Thai actresses Anyarin ‘Tubtim’ Terathananpat and Kessarin ‘Nui’ Ektawatkul will play the lead roles in the historical drama re-enactment performed as part of this year’s annual Phuket Heroines Festival.
Governor inspects incomplete Chalong-Patong road
Governor inspects incomplete Chalong-Patong road
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat has inspected the site of the incomplete road from Chalong to Patong, and vowed to see progress on the project.
Local loan sharks arrested
Local loan sharks arrested
PHUKET: Officers from Phuket Immigration have arrested two men for running an illegal money-lending operation with exorbitant interest rates.