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Illegal business raids hit Cherng Talay daycare, Chalong Muay Thai gym
Illegal business raids hit Cherng Talay daycare, Chalong Muay Thai gym
PHUKET: Phuket police have conducted a series of raids targeting three foreign-operated businesses found operating illegally.
Officials issue warning over ‘farang washing feet’
Officials issue warning over ‘farang washing feet’
PHUKET: Officials from Phuket Immigration and the Phuket Provincial Employment Office have investigated a viral video showing a foreign man washing customers’ feet at a massage shop on Phra Metta Rd, Patong.
No injuries in hotel fire in Karon
No injuries in hotel fire in Karon
PHUKET: Police are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at the Peace Hill Resort on Laem Sai Rd in Karon on Friday evening (Feb 7). 
Govt offices to close as Makha Bucha Day brings another alcohol ban
Govt offices to close as Makha Bucha Day brings another alcohol ban
PHUKET: The Phuket Immigration Office has announced that it, along with all other government offices, will be closed on Wednesday (Feb 12) for the Makha Bucha national Buddhist holiday. Additionally, a nationwide 24-hour alcohol sales ban will be in effect on that day.
Phuket to host national windsurfing competition
Phuket to host national windsurfing competition
WINDSURFING: Phuket is gearing up to host the latest leg of the Windsurfer LT Thailand National Championships.
Phuket officials ready for Heroines Festival
Phuket officials ready for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: Phuket officials and community leaders have set out the schedule of events to be held for this year’s Heroines Festival, to be held March 8-22
Dozens of baby sea turtles hatch on Kata Noi Beach
Dozens of baby sea turtles hatch on Kata Noi Beach
PHUKET: Marine officials were able to successfully assist around 70 baby sea turtles into the sea after they hatched on Kata Noi Beach yesterday (Feb 6). However, some hatchlings were found weak or unwell, prompting intervention from marine conservation experts.  
Phuket fishing boats checked for human trafficking
Phuket fishing boats checked for human trafficking
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri led an inspection of several boats from Phuket’s commercial fishing fleet today (Feb 6) as part of efforts to prevent human trafficking and ensure compliance with labour laws.
Phuket Governor touts new construction rules as ‘environmental protection measures’
Phuket Governor touts new construction rules as ‘environmental protection measures’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat presided over the opening of a seminar on environmental protection measures today (Feb 5), aiming to raise awareness of new regulations issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.  
Bedbugs, Legionella hit Phuket hotels’ health agenda
Bedbugs, Legionella hit Phuket hotels’ health agenda
PHUKET: The Department of Medical Sciences is enhancing health and safety standards in the hospitality industry with its ‘Clean Hotels with 3C’ initiative, training hotel operators in Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga to monitor bedbugs, Legionella and Norovirus.
Big push for Vachira cancer centre donations
Big push for Vachira cancer centre donations
PHUKET: People making donations to the construction of the cancer care centre at Vachira Phuket Hospital will not only receive the value of their donation as a tax deduction, but instead will receive twice the value of their donation as a tax deduction, but only for deductions within the one tax year, the Phuket Area Revenue Office has confirmed.
China gifts vessel for Phuket marine research
China gifts vessel for Phuket marine research
PHUKET: In a move highlighting the diplomatic ties between Thailand and China, Phuket hosted a reception ceremony for the Chinese marine research vessel ‘R.V. Xiang Yang Hong 01’ yesterday (Feb 3).
Phuket Town celebrates Chinese New Year
Phuket Town celebrates Chinese New Year
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality held the official grand opening of its ‘Phuket Chinese New Year Festival 2025’ festivities with a fireworks show over Phuket Town last night (Feb 3).
Phuket kicks off PM2.5 campaign
Phuket kicks off PM2.5 campaign
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials have launched a public awareness campaign aimed at preventing and addressing forest fires, haze and PM2.5 dust pollution, aligning with the national government’s instructions to combat rising air pollution levels.  
Officials announce ‘Andaman Trade Fair’
Officials announce ‘Andaman Trade Fair’
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office has invited the public, tourists and business operators to attend the ‘Andaman Trade Fair @Phuket’ from Feb 12-16.
Phuket becomes home to new Chinese shrine association
Phuket becomes home to new Chinese shrine association
PHUKET: Phuket officials officially announced the establishment of a new national Chinese shrine association, including shrines in many areas across the country, at a ceremony held at Kathu Shrine, the spiritual home of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, yesterday (Feb 2).
More than 650 drug cases in Phuket in three months
More than 650 drug cases in Phuket in three months
PHUKET: Officials have ramped up efforts to combat drug-related crimes, with a total of 650 drug cases recorded in Phuket in the past three months.
Cabinet approves B3.14bn to build ‘PSU Songklanagarind Hospital’
Cabinet approves B3.14bn to build ‘PSU Songklanagarind Hospital’
PHUKET: The Thai Cabinet has approved a budget of B3.14 billion to fund the construction of Songklanagarind Hospital Phuket, a major healthcare initiative under Prince of Songkla University (PSU).
Rewat Areerob wins PPAO re-election
Rewat Areerob wins PPAO re-election
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob has secured victory in the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) presidential election, according to unofficial results released last night (Feb 1).
Blood donations urged during ‘month of love’
Blood donations urged during ‘month of love’
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Red Cross (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are encouraging residents to kick off February, the month of love, by donating blood.