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Phuket cannabis control still going nowhere

Sunday 30 November 2025 10:30 AM

PHUKET: Phuket’s long-discussed cannabis control zone remains stalled, with officials providing no updates or decisions despite repeated meetings with both government and private sectors. Meanwhile, the private sector continues pushing for stricter national-level regulation to protect tourism and public safety.

Blood donation drive continues through December

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Sunday 30 November 2025 09:30 AM

PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) and Vachira Phuket Hospital will continue their blood donation drives across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout December.

Digging In: Residents push probe into Layan EIA breaches

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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.

Removing Koh Kaew U-turn barriers eases traffic flow, say police

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Saturday 29 November 2025 12:00 PM

PHUKET: Phuket City Police will keep the traffic barriers removed from the forever overladen Koh Kaew U-turn in the name of safety and, they say, to help ease severe congestion on the southbound lanes toward Phuket Town.

Officials expedite flood relief assistance for Phuket flood victims

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Saturday 29 November 2025 09:30 AM

PHUKET: Phuket officials have confirmed that financial assistance for households affected by this year’s rainy-season floods is being expedited across all three districts on the island, with additional cases now under review.

Phuket Palad takes office as new Phuket Vice Governor

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Saturday 29 November 2025 09:00 AM

PHUKET: Teeraphong Chuaychoo will officially assume his post as Phuket Vice Governor, on Monday (Dec 1), marking another milestone in a long career serving Phuket as a former Phuket Provincial Palad (Chief Administrative Officer) and Kathu District Chief.

Man caught peddling meth at Bangla Night Plaza

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Saturday 29 November 2025 08:30 AM

PHUKET: A man was arrested with 28 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) at Bangla Night Plaza on Bangla Rd in Patong on Thursday night (Nov 27), following a coordinated operation led by Kathu District officials and volunteer defence personnel (OrSor).

Phuket flood-aid convoy heads South

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Friday 28 November 2025 06:28 PM

PHUKET: A 16-truck convoy loaded with essential relief supplies departed Phuket today (Nov 28) to assist flood-affected communities across the lower southern region, where severe floods continue to impact daily life and public safety.

PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Southern Flood Death Toll Rises, Russian Ambassador Visits Phuket || Nov 28

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Friday 28 November 2025 06:22 PM

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Overstay fines waived for flood-stuck foreigners

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Friday 28 November 2025 12:58 PM

PHUKET: Phuket Airport Immigration has confirmed that foreign tourists stranded by severe flooding across eight southern provinces will be exempt from overstay fines, following an order issued by the Immigration Bureau early this morning (Nov 28).

Phuket tourism engine marks 11.47mn arrivals

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Friday 28 November 2025 12:42 PM

PHUKET: Phuket welcomed more than 11.47 million tourists from January to October this year, generating over B442 billion in revenue despite a slight year-on-year decline, provincial officials confirmed yesterday (Nov 27).

Muay Thai trainer charged over wheelie stunt

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Friday 28 November 2025 11:32 AM

PHUKET: A 22-year-old Muay Thai trainer has been charged after Wichit Police tracked him down for performing a high-speed wheelie along Sakdidet Rd, with officers acting swiftly after video of the stunt spread on social media.

Russian Ambassador visits Phuket

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Friday 28 November 2025 10:10 AM

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn welcomed Russian Ambassador to Thailand Yevgeny Tomikhin yesterday (Nov 27) for talks on strengthening cooperation as the Russian population in the province continues to grow.

Karon Municipality calls for ‘no trash on streets’ for royal visit

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Friday 28 November 2025 09:00 AM

PHUKET: Karon Municipality, which also administers Kata and Kata Noi, has called on all shops, businesses and households to not have any uncollected garbage bins or trash bags on the street during the visit by His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen for the King's Cup Regatta next week.

PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Ramps Up Flood Relief Efforts, Miss Universe Co-Owners In Hot Water || Nov 27

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Thursday 27 November 2025 06:28 PM

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Phuket deploys medical team, volunteers to the South

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Thursday 27 November 2025 05:11 PM

PHUKET: Phuket has mobilised medical personnel, volunteers and essential supplies to support flood-affected communities in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, following a formal request for assistance from local authorities.

Tsunami watch for Phuket lifted after Sumatra quake

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Thursday 27 November 2025 05:04 PM

PHUKET: A tsunami watch issued for Phuket earlier today has been lifted, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has confirmed, following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake off the west coast of northern Sumatra.

Phuket ramps up flood-relief efforts

Phuket News / Phuket

Thursday 27 November 2025 12:14 PM

PHUKET: Phuket has launched a major mobilisation of manpower, vehicles and emergency equipment to support relief operations in five southern provinces severely affected by flooding, while 39 donation centres have been opened across the island to collect essential supplies for victims.

Phi Phi launches new wastewater treatment, ignores destroyed boardwalk

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Thursday 27 November 2025 10:44 AM

PHUKET: Deputy Minister of Interior Sasithorn Kittithornkul presided over the official launch of the ‘Turn Wastewater Back to Clean Water for Phi Phi Island’ initiative yesterday (Nov 26).

Phuket officials mark improved labour standards in fishing industry

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Thursday 27 November 2025 09:47 AM

PHUKET: “Significant advancement” in Thailand’s efforts to combat human trafficking and child labour was highlighted yesterday (Nov 26) as Phuket labour officials convened to review progress in the province’s fisheries sector.

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