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‘One World’ Bang Tao condo project faces corruption investigation
‘One World’ Bang Tao condo project faces corruption investigation
Thursday 4 December 2025 05:07 PM
PHUKET: Suwat Saowaran, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Phuket office (NACC Phuket), has confirmed to The Phuket News that his office has been formally requested to investigate the construction of the ‘One World’ condo project in Cherng Talay.
Cherng Talay OrBorTor chief runs for re-election
Cherng Talay OrBorTor chief runs for re-election
Tuesday 2 December 2025 01:44 PM
PHUKET: Manoch Panchalard, who has served as Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) for the past four years, has registered to contest the upcoming election, saying he aims to continue the work initiated during his previous term.
Digging In: Residents push probe into Layan EIA breaches
Digging In: Residents push probe into Layan EIA breaches
Sunday 30 November 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Layan group of Cherng Talay area have formally called on authorities to investigate what they say are repeated violations of environmental laws and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) measures by several major development projects.
Thailand’s last hunter-gatherers seek land rights
Thailand’s last hunter-gatherers seek land rights
Saturday 22 November 2025 03:00 PM
PA BON: Deep in a Thai forest a young man sprints through the undergrowth, blowpipe in hand, before pumping a poisoned dart at a monkey.
Drivers caught smuggling migrant workers into Phuket
Drivers caught smuggling migrant workers into Phuket
Tuesday 18 November 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Two men from Chiang Rai were arrested yesterday morning (Nov 17) after officers at the Phuket Checkpoint at Tha Chatchai intercepted two pickup trucks carrying 20 illegal migrant workers into Phuket.
Consultants selected for revised Patong Tunnel EIA
Consultants selected for revised Patong Tunnel EIA
Friday 14 November 2025 09:22 AM
PHUKET: Provincial officials have met to review the proposed Muang Mai–Koh Kaeo–Kathu Expressway, emphasising that any future development must comply with strict environmental protection rules.
Phuket’s climate change initiatives get push
Phuket’s climate change initiatives get push
Monday 10 November 2025 10:24 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is driving forward two key environmental initiatives aimed at preparing the next generation for sustainable development while reshaping the island’s urban planning to better cope with climate change.
Chalong-Patong road gains momentum
Chalong-Patong road gains momentum
Wednesday 5 November 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: The long-awaited road connecting Chalong and Patong is moving forward after a site inspection yesterday (Nov 4) by PPAO President Rewat Areerob, Patong Mayor Lalita Maneesri and Chalong Mayor Samran Jindapol.
Construction starts on new cancer treatment centre
Construction starts on new cancer treatment centre
Friday 31 October 2025 09:40 AM
PHUKET: Phuket took a major step towards establishing its first government cancer treatment centre yesterday (Oct 30) with the ceremonial laying of the first foundation pillar for Vachira Phuket Hospital’s new Radiotherapy Building in Ratsada.
Patong Tunnel overhaul sparks outrage as decades of planning scrapped
Patong Tunnel overhaul sparks outrage as decades of planning scrapped
Thursday 30 October 2025 02:38 PM
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered a complete overhaul of the long-delayed Patong Tunnel project ‒ slashing the tunnel width, axing tolls, and transferring control away from the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT).
Unspoilt corner of Portugal fears arrival of high-end tourism
Unspoilt corner of Portugal fears arrival of high-end tourism
Sunday 26 October 2025 03:00 PM
COMPORTA: Above the pine forests and dunes that stretch along the nearly deserted beaches of southwestern Portugal, cranes rise from building sites soon to be luxury hotels - a sign of the region’s contentious transformation into a playground for the wealthy.
Old prison ‘green space’ transformation hits halfway
Old prison ‘green space’ transformation hits halfway
Sunday 26 October 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Construction at the site of the old Phuket Provincial Prison in Phuket Town to transform the area into a ‘green space’ public area is on target for completion by June next year, Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) President Rewat Arfeerob has confirmed.
Bangkok sinkhole filled, building demolition starts
Bangkok sinkhole filled, building demolition starts
Tuesday 21 October 2025 02:00 PM
BANGKOK: The filling of the massive sinkhole on Samsen Road in Bangkok’s Dusit district has been completed, paving the way for the demolition of the damaged Samsen police station, Bangkok's governor said yesterday (Oct 20).
Worker electrocuted during pool renovation at Karon hotel
Worker electrocuted during pool renovation at Karon hotel
Tuesday 21 October 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: A 46-year-old construction worker was killed by electrocution while working on renovations at a hotel swimming pool in Karon late on Sunday morning (Oct 19).
Fire breaks out at Kathu condo under construction
Fire breaks out at Kathu condo under construction
Tuesday 21 October 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Firefighters quickly brought under control a blaze that broke out at a condominium building under construction in Kathu on Sunday night (Oct 19).
Bangkok’s giant sinkhole is expanding
Bangkok’s giant sinkhole is expanding
Sunday 19 October 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The filling of the huge sinkhole on Bangkok’s Samsen Road will require much more sand that earlier thought because it’s getting bigger, according to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority.
Action ordered over ‘One World’ Bang Tao condo
Action ordered over ‘One World’ Bang Tao condo
Sunday 19 October 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Samawit Suphanphai has ordered immediate corrective measures at a condominium construction site in Cherng Talay following complaints from local residents about dust, noise and traffic congestion.
B2.38bn ‘Heroines Underpass’ cancelled
B2.38bn ‘Heroines Underpass’ cancelled
Saturday 18 October 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Department of Highways has scrapped the B2.38-billion bidding process for the Heroines Monument underpass project in Thalang, citing the need for review and growing concerns about potential traffic chaos and flooding during construction.
Cabinet approval sought for second phase of Phuket expressway
Cabinet approval sought for second phase of Phuket expressway
Friday 10 October 2025 09:29 AM
PHUKET: Progress on the second phase of the Phuket Expressway Project, connecting Muang Mai, Koh Kaew and Kathu, has moved forward as officials prepare the proposal for Cabinet approval, with the aim of opening the new route alongside the first phase in 2030.
Indonesia school collapse toll hits 67 as search ends
Indonesia school collapse toll hits 67 as search ends
Wednesday 8 October 2025 12:24 PM
SIDOARJO: The search for victims of last week’s Indonesian school collapse ended yesterday (Oct 7) with the death toll climbing to 67, an official said.

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