The Phuket News

Deep South Muslims say ‘no’ to three key social bills
BANGKOK: The League of Islamic Council of Southern Thailand has issued a statement opposing three draft bills - the Cannabis and Hemp Bill, Progressive Liquor Bill and Civil Partnership Bill - as going against Islamic law, saying practising Muslims cannot abide by them.
Published on: 18 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Ukraine farm animals burned alive in Russian bombing
MALA ROGAN: At a farm in northern Ukraine, a spooked-looking heifer has been limping since one of her hind legs was shredded by shrapnel in a Russian attack that has been mirrored on farms across the country since the war began.
Published on: 18 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
B59mn project to install more cables underground in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Work will begin next month on installing power and communications cables underground along 600 metres of Phuket Rd in the heart of Phuket Town.
Published on: 19 hours ago
Source: The Phuket News
Flaming motorcycle near Patong Hill under investigation
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that a motorcycle consumed in flames just off Patong Hill yesterday evening (June 24) is under investigation after the driver fled the scene.
Published on: 20 hours ago
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Baba Wedding Festival set to return
PHUKET: After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the “Baba Wedding Festival” will return to Phuket Town in September.
Published on: 21 hours ago
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Prayut issues ganja ban for military
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTARF) not to use cannabis and a Democrat MP has asked the House Speaker to ban any use of the drug in parliament.
Published on: 1 day ago
Source: The Phuket News
Opening the gate: Optimism shines as tourism barriers lifted
PHUKET: Local hoteliers are feeling good about Phuket’s tourism revival prospects after the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) in Bangkok last Friday (June 17) announced the easing of major restrictions that were highly criticised for deterring tourism arrivals.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Phuket marks 16 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 16 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 24), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,375.
Published on: 1 day ago
Source: The Phuket News
Patong Hill lane to close for drain works
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that one lane will be closed along the steep section of Patong Hill tomorrow night (June 25) as work is carried out installing sewer drains alongside the busy road.
Published on: 1 day ago
Source: The Phuket News
German man in hospital after car slams fence
PHUKET: A German man was rushed to hospital after the BMW he was driving slammed into a roadside fence on Thepkrasattri Rd last night (June 23).
Published on: 1 day ago
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Face masks now voluntary, Heavy weather warning for Phuket || June 24
PHUKET XTRA - June 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Published on: 1 day ago
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Phuket heavy weather set to continue
PHUKET: The heavy weather currently blowing across Phuket is forecast to continue through early next week, reports the Phuket office of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
Published on: 1 day ago
Source: The Phuket News
Phuket school closes classes as COVID cases rise
PHUKET: Baan Talad Neua School in Phuket Town has suspended classes for many students following a spike in the number of COVID cases involving staff and students at the school.
Published on: 1 day ago
Source: The Phuket News
Karon anti-drug campaign aims for rehab, not jail
PHUKET: Pol Lt Gen Panurat Lakboon, Deputy Inspector General of the Royal Thai Police and Deputy Director of the Royal Thai Police Narcotics Prevention and Suppression Center, was in Phuket yesterday (June 23) to support a local community anti-drug campaign that aims to have drug users enter treatment instead of
Published on: 1 day ago
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Owner of Daruma Sushi denied bail, probe ongoing
BANGKOK: A court has denied bail to the owner of the Daruma Sushi Japanese restaurant chain who has been charged with public fraud and a computer crime.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Face masks order officially eased, with immediate effect
PHUKET: Phuket officials have confirmed that the requirement to wear face masks in public areas has been eased with immediate effect.
Published on: 1 day ago
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US Senate advances breakthrough bill on gun safety
WASHINGTON: US senators advanced a bipartisan bill late yesterday (June 23) addressing the epidemic of gun violence convulsing the country, approving a narrow package of new firearms restrictions and billions of dollars in mental health and school security funding.
Published on: 1 day ago
Source: The Phuket News
Dept comes to rescue of law-flouting GrabBike
BANGKOK: A joint committee is working to save the GrabBike (Win) service, which is closing down due to a legal violation, says a Department of Land Transport (DLT) notice.
Published on: 1 day ago
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Phuket marks 27 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 27 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 23), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,359.
Published on: 1 day ago
Source: The Phuket News
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fuel shortage concerns for Thailand || June 23
PHUKET XTRA - June 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Published on: 2 days ago
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Ratsada to create mangrove eco-tourism nature trails
PHUKET: Ratsada Mayor Nakarin Yosangrat has gained support to use one tract of 101 rai of natural forest and mangroves and another area covering 10 rai to use together as a protected nature reserve complete with nature trails as an eco-tourism attraction.
Published on: 2 days ago
Source: The Phuket News
Medical Services Dept issues warning over weed binging
BANGKOK: The Department of Medical Services reports nine people have sought medical treatment for consuming too much cannabis at three hospitals in Bangkok under its jurisdiction, since the decriminalisation of marijuana on June 9.
Published on: 2 days ago
Source: The Phuket News
Phuket Town residents complain about ’restaurant’ late night music
PHUKET: Local residents in the Phoonpon area in Phuket Town have filed formal complaints over a popular local restaurant playing loud music past 2am.
Published on: 2 days ago
Source: The Phuket News
Thai AirAsia X to refund bookings made during pandemic
BANGKOK: Thai AirAsia X has affirmed it will refund all paid bookings made in the previous two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite filing for bankruptcy.
Published on: 2 days ago
Source: The Phuket News
Thousands of GrabBike taxis to be ordered off the road
BANGKOK: Hundreds of thousands of regular passengers of GrabBike will be looking for alternative transport after the unregistered motorcycle taxis are removed from service in mid-July by order of the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
Published on: 2 days ago
Source: The Phuket News
Key Ukrainian city under ‘massive’ Russian bombardment
KYIV: Heavy Russian bombardment of Ukraine’s battleground eastern Lugansk region and key city Severodonetsk has been “hell” for soldiers there, Kyiv said yesterday (June 22), while insisting that defenders would hold on “as long as necessary”.
Published on: 2 days ago
Source: The Phuket News
Kamala Police tracking down foreigners for having sex in front yard
PHUKET: Kamala Police have warned that having sex in open areas is illegal and people caught will be prosecuted. The warning comes after a foreign man and his female partner were caught on CCTV having sex in front of a house in the area.
Published on: 2 days ago
Source: The Phuket News
Japanese sushi chain owner arrested for alleged fraud
BANGKOK: Police arrested the owner of the Daruma Sushi restaurant chain at Suvarnabhumi airport on Wednesday morning (June 22) for alleged public fraud in the closure of its outlets and sale of discount vouchers.
Published on: 2 days ago
Source: The Phuket News
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in Cherng Talay tomorrow (June 24) as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Published on: 2 days ago
Source: The Phuket News
Phuket marks 26 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 26 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 22), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,332.
Published on: 2 days ago
Source: The Phuket News

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