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Phuket’s new goal: Sun, Sea and Moral Integrity
Phuket’s new goal: Sun, Sea and Moral Integrity
PHUKET: Phuket officials have declared their intention for Phuket to become a ‘Morality Province’ under a national initiative to promote good values and ethical development across Thai society. 
Governor hears pleas over Kamala crown land evictions
Governor hears pleas over Kamala crown land evictions
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has called for action to address the plight of more than 100 residents evicted from crown land near the beachfront in Kamala, after meeting with Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat on Monday (June 30).
Power outage to affect Bang Tao
Power outage to affect Bang Tao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang Branch has announced a scheduled power outage in parts of Bang Tao and surrounding areas this Friday (July 4).
All officials ordered to check for abandoned vehicles in safety sweep
All officials ordered to check for abandoned vehicles in safety sweep
PHUKET: All government agencies and local authorities across Phuket have been ordered to inspect their areas for abandoned vehicles as a safety and security measure to prevent the potential planting of explosive devices.
Phuket readies for July holidays
Phuket readies for July holidays
PHUKET: The Phuket Immigration Office, along with all other government offices, will be closed on Thursday and Friday next week (July 10-11), for Asahna Bucha Day and Wan Khao Pansa.
Phuket taxi drivers plea for fairness
Phuket taxi drivers plea for fairness
PHUKET: Legal taxi and public transport operators have called on officials to finally get tough on illegal taxis infiltrating Phuket’s transport system, saying years of lax enforcement and loophole-ridden ride-hailing apps have created an unfair, unsafe environment for drivers and passengers alike.
Kick off July with a blood donation
Kick off July with a blood donation
PHUKET: The Phuket Red Cross Society (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are encouraging residents to start July by donating blood, a simple act that can save lives.
Phuket Pride 2025 celebrates diversity, equality
Phuket Pride 2025 celebrates diversity, equality
PHUKET: Phuket Town proudly opened its streets to diversity and equality on Saturday (June 28) as thousands gathered for the vibrant ‘Phuket City Pride 2025’ festival, held under the theme ‘Wave of Generations’ to promote inclusivity across all ages, genders and identities.
Healthy turnout for Phuket Trail Run
Healthy turnout for Phuket Trail Run
TRAIL RUNNING: This year’s Andaman International Trail Running (AITR) event in Phuket took place yesterday (June 29), with over 1,000 keen local and international competitors involved.
Phuket pushes forward with teenage pregnancy prevention strategy
Phuket pushes forward with teenage pregnancy prevention strategy
PHUKET: Phuket officials have renewed their efforts to address teenage pregnancy, a persistent social issue with wide-ranging impacts, by convening a key multi-agency meeting to review prevention strategies and push for stronger, coordinated action across the province.
Drug suspect caught at checkpoint, leads to local dealer
Drug suspect caught at checkpoint, leads to local dealer
PHUKET: Wichit Police arrested a man from Pattani province found carrying 100 methamphetamine pills (Ya Bah) while riding a motorcycle through a checkpoint. The arrest led to the capture of another suspected small-time dealer in the Wichit area.
Phuket marks International Day Against Drug Abuse with new campaign
Phuket marks International Day Against Drug Abuse with new campaign
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials held a major event under the theme ‘Stop Drugs, Start Power’ this week to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025, reaffirming its commitment to tackling drug problems across the island.
Nebu Resort project faces scrutiny
Nebu Resort project faces scrutiny
PHUKET: Plans for the proposed Nebu Resort & Hotel Phuket in Cherng Talay have been sent back for further review after Phuket’s environmental expert committee raised concerns about community participation and the project’s environmental impact assessment (EIA) report.
Phuket leads major tsunami drill
Phuket leads major tsunami drill
PHUKET: More than 1,000 people took part in a large-scale tsunami response exercise held at Kamala Beach yesterday (June 27) aimed at improving disaster preparedness and boosting public confidence along Thailand’s Andaman coast.
Phuket officials continue to assure public safety
Phuket officials continue to assure public safety
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office, headed by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, has issued a public statement ‒ in both Thai and English ‒ to reassure residents and tourists of the province’s safety following the discovery of suspicious items at key locations this week.
Phuket Airport changes terminal access points to boost security
Phuket Airport changes terminal access points to boost security
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has announced changes to the entry and exit points at its passenger terminals that came into effect at 6am today (June 27) as part of heightened security measures.
Phuket soldier laid to rest with royal honours
Phuket soldier laid to rest with royal honours
PHUKET: His Majesty the King has graciously bestowed royal burial soil in a special ceremony to honour Private First Class (PFC) Pakom Suden, a young Phuket soldier who was killed while on patrol in Thailand’s Deep South last week.
More than 1,000 people to join tsunami drill
More than 1,000 people to join tsunami drill
PHUKET: More than 1,000 people will take part in a major tsunami drill in Kamala tomorrow (June 27) as part of the national disaster response exercise ‘C-MEX 25’, aimed at boosting readiness and coordination across six Andaman coastal provinces.
New Rawai condo project fuels Phuket growth – and concerns
New Rawai condo project fuels Phuket growth – and concerns
PHUKET: A seven-storey building under construction in the Saiyuan area of Rawai featuring 110 residential units and lifestyle facilities including a fitness centre, seven swimming pools, a private cinema and a rooftop Sky Lounge is being promoted by a local government agency as “in line with the government’s policy to drive the economy and investment in Phuket”.
‘Khon La Khrueng’ is back
‘Khon La Khrueng’ is back
PHUKET: Businesses across Thailand can now register to join the government’s latest tourism stimulus project, Tieow Thai Khon La Khrueng’ (‘Travel Thailand Half Each’), which is expected to generate an additional 2.67 million trips and boost tourism income by B14.1 billion.