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Water transport touted to ease traffic
Water transport touted to ease traffic
PHUKET: Local officials in Phuket are exploring water transportation solutions as a way of alleviating the island’s growing traffic congestion.
Filipina woman arrested in Phuket on Bangkok fraud charges
Filipina woman arrested in Phuket on Bangkok fraud charges
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested a 45-year-old Filipina woman wanted on an outstanding fraud warrant issued by the Criminal Court in Bangkok in 2020.
IMAGE asia, Class Act Media bestowed ‘APAC Insider’ award
IMAGE asia, Class Act Media bestowed ‘APAC Insider’ award
PHUKET: IMAGE asia / Class Act Media has been voted ‘Best Printed & Online Media Company 2024 – Southern Thailand’ and ‘APAC Insider Community News Excellence Award 2024’ in the annual UK-based ‘APAC Business Awards’.
Underpasses to close for repairs, cleaning
Underpasses to close for repairs, cleaning
PHUKET: The Chalong Underpass and the Samkong Underpass will undergo temporary closures tonight (Feb 15), separately for repairs and for cleaning, the Phuket Highways Office has announced.
Phuket Bike Week 2025 moves to Naka Market
Phuket Bike Week 2025 moves to Naka Market
PHUKET: The highly anticipated Phuket Bike Week will celebrate its 29th anniversary at a new venue this year, moving from its traditional location along the Patong beachfront to Naka Market in Wichit, south of Phuket Town.
Phuket pushes for greater transparency in government agencies
Phuket pushes for greater transparency in government agencies
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office is taking steps to strengthen transparency and ethical governance within its government agencies.
Phuket Valentine’s Day sees over 100 couples marry
Phuket Valentine’s Day sees over 100 couples marry
PHUKET: More than 100 couples gathered at the Muang District Office in Phuket Town today (Feb 14) to register their marriages in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
Phuket Election Commission to review electoral boundaries for municipality elections
Phuket Election Commission to review electoral boundaries for municipality elections
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Election Commission (EC) is preparing to redraw municipal election districts to “ensure fairness, transparency and alignment with local conditions” ahead of the upcoming municipal council elections.  
Phuket Governor welcomes Azerbaijan ambassador
Phuket Governor welcomes Azerbaijan ambassador
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat welcomed Ambassador Elchin Rakub Ogul Bashirov of Azerbaijan yesterday (Feb 13) to discuss cooperation between Phuket and the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Firefighters contain forest blaze in Thalang
Firefighters contain forest blaze in Thalang
PHUKET: A swift response from multiple agencies contained a forest fire that broke out in Moo 8, Thepkrasattri, in central Phuket, yesterday (Feb 13).
Andaman Trade Fair underway
Andaman Trade Fair underway
PHUKET: Deputy Minister of Commerce Napinthorn Srisanpang was in Phuket to officially open the Andaman Trade fair yesterday (Feb 12), aimed at promoting trade and economic growth in the southern Andaman region.
Municipal elections to bring another 24-hour alcohol ban
Municipal elections to bring another 24-hour alcohol ban
PHUKET: While tourists and local residents are enjoying a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol in observance of the Makha Bucha Buddist religious holiday today (Feb 12), they can look forward to another 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol for the upcoming local municipality elections.
Kamala officials forced to take action over wastewater
Kamala officials forced to take action over wastewater
PHUKET: A top environmental official has called for urgent action to address garbage and wastewater issues affecting Kamala’s marine environment, warning that cooperation from all sectors is essential to solving the problem.
13th Kathu Cultural Street festival underway
13th Kathu Cultural Street festival underway
PHUKET: The annual Kathu Cultural Street festival is underway at the main stage area at Kathu Municipality, with free live concerts and hundreds of stalls to entertain visitors.
Taiwanese gambling, money laundering syndicate raided in Phuket
Taiwanese gambling, money laundering syndicate raided in Phuket
PHUKET: In a major crackdown on international cybercrime, officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) arrested six individuals, including three Taiwanese nationals, linked to an elaborate online gambling and money laundering operation in Phuket.
Officials probe alleged physical abuse of Patong kindergarten student
Officials probe alleged physical abuse of Patong kindergarten student
PHUKET: Local officials have launched an investigation into reports of student injuries at Patong Kindergarten following concerns raised on social media. A high-level meeting was held yesterday (Feb 10) to discuss the case, with officials pledging a thorough and fair inquiry.
Construction begins on new public park in Phuket Town
Construction begins on new public park in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Construction has begun on a large green space to be dedicated as a public park at the site of the old Phuket Prison in Phuket Town.
Vachira cancer centre donations hit surplus
Vachira cancer centre donations hit surplus
PHUKET: Surplus donations made for the construction of a new cancer treatment building for Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island, will be used for buying essential medical equipment for the centre, Weerasak Lothongkam, Director of Vachira Phuket Hospital, has confirmed.
Patong Municipality ramps up alcohol ban warnings
Patong Municipality ramps up alcohol ban warnings
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has ramped up efforts to ensure compliance with the 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol for Maka Bucha Day tomorrow (Feb 12). The ban comes into effect at midnight tonight.
‘Urgent action’ ordered over Kamala beach wastewater
‘Urgent action’ ordered over Kamala beach wastewater
PHUKET: Preeyaporn Suwannaket, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PCD), has ordered an ‘urgent investigation’ into black wastewater yet again flowing across Kamala Beach and emptying into water where tourists and other beachgoers swim.