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Kamala to get B58mn wastewater plant
Kamala to get B58mn wastewater plant
PHUKET: Construction of Kamala’s first wastewater-treatment plant began this week, with the B58 million facility scheduled for completion by February next year. The news comes after another week of black wastewater from Pak Bang Canal at the southern end of Kamala fouling the water at the popular tourist beach.
British motorcyclist dies in Rawai crash
British motorcyclist dies in Rawai crash
PHUKET: A 70-year-old British man has died after his motorbike hit a pickup truck in Rawai yesterday afternoon (Mar 11).
Patong Police chief creates LINE group with locals to monitor tourist road users
Patong Police chief creates LINE group with locals to monitor tourist road users
PHUKET: Patong Police have urged Patong locals to report any disruptive behaviour in the area after locals complained about tourists on motorbikes riding fast and making loud noises at night near Malin Plaza in Patong.
Police reveal new suspect in Chinese tourist tuk-tuk attack
Police reveal new suspect in Chinese tourist tuk-tuk attack
PHUKET: A police investigation has revealed that the tuk-tuk driver accused of attacking a Chinese tourist on Feb 27 was not the one who carried out the assault.
Luxury villa project at Ao Sane exceeds building permit, construction ordered to halt – again
Luxury villa project at Ao Sane exceeds building permit, construction ordered to halt – again
PHUKET: Construction of the controversial luxury villa residence in the coastal road on Krathing Cape, north of Nai Harn Beach, has been ordered to halt again, this time after more additions not approved in the already revised building permit were found by officials.
Contract signed: Patong beachfront power lines, fibre-optic cable to be installed underground
Contract signed: Patong beachfront power lines, fibre-optic cable to be installed underground
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup yesterday (Mar 5) signed the formal contact hiring joint-venture I.M.P Consortium to install the power lines and communications cables, including a fibre-optic main, underground along three kilometres of the Patong beach road.
Patong trash fire spurs warning of B10k fine for dumping, B1k fine for littering
Patong trash fire spurs warning of B10k fine for dumping, B1k fine for littering
PHUKET: A pile of dumped garbage catching fire near a resort in the heart of Patong has prompted Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kepsub to issue a stern warning that any persons caught dumping garbage will face a fine of up to B10,000.
Patong tsunami-evacuation drill called off to avoid panic among tourists
Patong tsunami-evacuation drill called off to avoid panic among tourists
PHUKET: The tsunami-evacuation drill announced last month to be held at Patong Beach this Thursday (Mar 7) has been called off in order to not cause a panic among tourists.
Chinese tourist drowns at Patong Beach after entering water drunk, despite warnings
Chinese tourist drowns at Patong Beach after entering water drunk, despite warnings
PHUKET: A 30-year-old Chinese tourist drowned at Patong Beach early Saturday morning (Mar 2) after ignoring warnings to not enter the water while drunk.
Phuket airport taxi driver in deadly wipeout still free to roam
Phuket airport taxi driver in deadly wipeout still free to roam
PHUKET: Four months after a Phuket airport taxi driver wiped out six cars and a motorbike, killing the motorbike driver in the process, while bringing a tourist from the airport, police still have yet to hand the case to the Phuket Public Prosecutor’s office to bring the charge to court.
Cherng Talay’s first local wastewater treatment plants come online
Cherng Talay’s first local wastewater treatment plants come online
PHUKET: The popular tourist beach areas of Bang Tao and Surin Beach on Phuket’s west coast make history yesterday (Mar 1) as the first wastewater-treatment plants serving the areas are brought online – the first major step forward in the hope of eradicating the putrid pools of black wastewater that have gathered on the two beaches for more than a decade.
Police called to investigate alleged arson wildfire at Thai Mueang national park
Police called to investigate alleged arson wildfire at Thai Mueang national park
PHUKET: Police in Thai Muang, Phang Nga, have been asked to investigate possible arson for a fire that quickly spread out of control on Wednesday (Feb 27) and scorched more than 60 rai inside a national park.
Rawai sludge ditch problems continue
Rawai sludge ditch problems continue
PHUKET: An open drainage ditch running alongside Saiyuan Rd in Rawai is set to remain a health and safety hazard while Rawai Municipality irons out delays in having the ditch converted to a covered drain beside the road under a contract that started last year.
Officials turn to ozone to help clear Bang Tao canal wastewater stench
Officials turn to ozone to help clear Bang Tao canal wastewater stench
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) has installed an ozone water-treatment machine along the Bang Tao Canal to help treat the dirty water there, which has turned black with pollution and is causing a foul stench along its course to the southern end of Bang Tao Beach.
Phuket officials ramp up fight against Chikungunya
Phuket officials ramp up fight against Chikungunya
PHUKET: The Phuket Public Health Office (PPHO) has ramped up its campaign is against Chikungunya after a spike in infections throughout the province since the beginning of the year.
Angry elephant in quarantine, tourists treated
Angry elephant in quarantine, tourists treated
PHANG NGA: The elephant that attacked two Italian tourists during a trek in Phang Nga on Tuesday (Feb 19) has been chained up and left in isolation for a period of one to two months “for assessment”, according to the Phang Nga Department of Livestock Development.
Patong Police Chief to rein in tourists hooning on motorbikes
Patong Police Chief to rein in tourists hooning on motorbikes
PHUKET: Patong Police have set up a new check point on Phra Mettha Rd to catch speeding tourists after a video emerged on social media showing a tourist on a motorcycle popping a wheelie on the road.
Interpol Red Notice sought for Greek suspect over Phuket beautician murder
Interpol Red Notice sought for Greek suspect over Phuket beautician murder
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have filed a request for Interpol to issue Red Notice for the arrest of 42-year-old Greek national Dimitrios Chairopoulos, who is wanted for the murder of Phuket beautician Niramon Aewkaew.
Italian tourist gored as trekking elephant goes wild
Italian tourist gored as trekking elephant goes wild
PHUKET: An Italian tourist was gored after he and his friend were thrown to the ground during an attack by an elephant they were riding during a jungle trek in Phang Nga yesterday (Feb 19).
Phuket health officials, police unite to enforce Makha Bucha alcohol ban
Phuket health officials, police unite to enforce Makha Bucha alcohol ban
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) has warned that health officials working together with police will enforce the nationwide ban on the sale of alcohol for the Makha Bucha religious holiday tomorrow (Feb 19).