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Phuket Town museum exhibition goes to the toilet
Phuket Town museum exhibition goes to the toilet
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has unveiled a unique exhibition titled ‘Phuket Toilet: Civilization in the Gooseneck’, offering a deep dive into the history and evolution of sanitation in the city.
Phuket tourism delegation holds India roadshow
Phuket tourism delegation holds India roadshow
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) recently invited Indian tourists and businesses to explore travel opportunities at the Phuket Roadshow to India 2025.
Minister orders action for former Phuket cafe singer now homeless in Nakhon Sri Thammarat
Minister orders action for former Phuket cafe singer now homeless in Nakhon Sri Thammarat
PHUKET: Minister of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), Warawut Silpa-archa, has directed a team to provide assistance to a former Phuket café singer who has become homeless and is suffering from mental illness.
Cabinet approves easing of work permit collection rules for foreign workers
Cabinet approves easing of work permit collection rules for foreign workers
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved, in principle, a draft ministerial regulation aimed at streamlining the process for foreign workers to obtain work permits in Thailand.
Thrills and spills at the Phuket Windsurfing Open
Thrills and spills at the Phuket Windsurfing Open
WINDSURFING: The Phuket Open 2025 Windsurfer regatta delivered an exciting showcase of talent, skill and strategy in one of the world’s most picturesque windsurfing locations last weekend (Feb 22-23).
Kick off March by saving lives
Kick off March by saving lives
PHUKET: The Phuket Red Cross (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are inviting residents to start March with a life-saving act, and donating blood.
Patong to host ‘Air Sea Land 2025 Sports and Music Festival’
Patong to host ‘Air Sea Land 2025 Sports and Music Festival’
PHUKET: Phuket is set to welcome thousands of tourists as it hosts the international sports and music festival, ‘Air Sea Land Phuket 2025 Sports and Music Fest’.
Thailand Biennale 2025 set to showcase contemporary art in Phuket
Thailand Biennale 2025 set to showcase contemporary art in Phuket
PHUKET: The Ministry of Culture has officially launched the first group of artists participating in the Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025, an international contemporary art festival set to take place from November 2025 to April 2026.
Samkong Underpass to close for lighting system repairs
Samkong Underpass to close for lighting system repairs
PHUKET: The Samkong Underpass will undergo temporary closure tonight (Feb 28) for repairs to its lighting system, the Phuket Highways Office has announced.
Phuket Immigration arrests Chinese couple at Kathu condo
Phuket Immigration arrests Chinese couple at Kathu condo
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration led a raid at a luxury condominium in Kathu yesterday (Feb 27), leading to the arrest of a Chinese couple wanted on an outstanding warrant for illegally operating a business in Thailand.
11 arrested as Phuket nominee crackdown continues
11 arrested as Phuket nominee crackdown continues
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration, in coordination with multiple other law enforcement agencies, has carried out a large-scale inspection of 15 suspected nominee businesses, leading to the arrest of 11 individuals and the seizure of substantial evidence.  
Vachira cancer centre donations drive on
Vachira cancer centre donations drive on
PHUKET: With the B290 million in private donations already achieved to build a new cancer treatment centre at Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island, officials and supporters are continuing with the fundraising drive to pay for medical equipment needed for the facility.
Ombudsman’s office reviews slew of complaints against Phuket officials
Ombudsman’s office reviews slew of complaints against Phuket officials
PHUKET: Khanitnan Aphicharn, Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of the Ombudsman, has visited Phuket to be briefed on a slew of complaints filed against Phuket officials for their action, or lack of action, in allowing illegal acts to continue.
Phuket Justice Subcommittee approves compensation for crime victims
Phuket Justice Subcommittee approves compensation for crime victims
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Justice Office has approved financial assistance to 15 victims of crimes committed against them.
Phuket launches new MICE initiative
Phuket launches new MICE initiative
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat officially launched ‘The Southern MICE District: Phuket Series’ yesterday (Feb 25), an initiative aimed at strengthening Thailand’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry in the hope of  promoting sustainable tourism.
Chinese nationals arrested in Phuket for B1bn in illegal business operations
Chinese nationals arrested in Phuket for B1bn in illegal business operations
PHUKET: Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Phuket for using nominees to conceal ownership of multiple businesses, including restaurants, international schools, hotels, car rentals, condominiums and luxury villas.
Phuket officials meet house committee on land, environmental issues
Phuket officials meet house committee on land, environmental issues
PHUKET: Phuket officials convened a high-level meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Feb 25) to discuss sustainable solutions to the province's land and environmental issues. 
Uncollected trash at Sirinat National Park a growing concern
Uncollected trash at Sirinat National Park a growing concern
PHUKET: The growing volume of garbage at Sirinat National Park, on Phuket’s northeast coast, that is going uncollected is causing serious concern among key officials, including Park Chief Siriwat Suebsai.
Phuket officials address illegal foreign worker issues
Phuket officials address illegal foreign worker issues
PHUKET: Phuket officials held a joint meeting yesterday (Feb 24) to tackle the issue of illegal foreign workers in the province, focusing on law enforcement and measures to curb violations.
Patong tuk-tuk driver fined for allowing tourist to drive
Patong tuk-tuk driver fined for allowing tourist to drive
PHUKET: A female tuk-tuk driver in Patong has been hauled in and fined B2,000 for allowing a tourist to drive her vehicle.