Phuket Marine Office orders halt to Rawai breakwater works
Phuket marine officials have ordered a halt to breakwater and seawall construction at Laem Ka Yai in Rawai pending an investigation into possible encroachment on public waterways.
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Phuket residents complain of severe fly infestation disrupting daily life
Residents in Phuket say a heavy fly infestation has become unbearable, disrupting daily life and prompting calls for urgent action.
Phuket Orders 21-Day Quarantine for Travelers From High-Risk Ebola Countries
Phuket has imposed a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travelers arriving from high-risk Ebola countries, with officials saying no cases have been found in Thailand but tighter screening is needed.
31 suspects detained in Phuket-linked property nominee crackdown
Authorities detained 31 suspects, including British and American nationals, in a crackdown on alleged use of Thai nominees and shell companies to illegally own land in Phuket and Koh Samui.
11 visitors from Congo and Uganda under 21-day monitoring over Ebola concerns
Phuket is monitoring 11 visitors from Congo and Uganda for 21 days under Ebola precautions, with none showing symptoms and extra screening added at Phuket and Suvarnabhumi airports.
Acting Phuket provincial palad appointed as governor warns officials amid investigation
Naphat Em-on has been named acting Phuket Provincial Palad after the transfer of Rungruang and five other officials to Bangkok pending an investigation into alleged bribery and extortion linked to Patong entertainment venues.
Rawai sea gypsy community asks Phuket governor to probe private seawall construction
Residents of the Rawai sea gypsy community in Phuket have petitioned the provincial governor to investigate private coastal barrier construction they say could affect fishing access and cultural practices.
Man survives fall from Phuket pedestrian bridge, police review CCTV
Police said CCTV footage in the Phuket bridge-fall case showed unusual behaviour by the 41-year-old man before he fell and was seriously injured.
Ao Kung Bay marina opponents allege coral and mangrove damage
A Phuket MP says a survey in Ao Kung Bay found coral, gorgonians and dugong feeding grounds at risk from a proposed marina, while villagers also allege nearby mangroves have been poisoned and cut down.
Phuket Vocational College hosts Thai-Korean AI youth exchange initiative
Phuket Vocational College has hosted a Thai-Korean youth exchange initiative focused on artificial intelligence, cultural learning and future workforce skills, with about 70 participants joining the May 25 event.
Phuket steps up World Anti-Drug Day campaign ahead of June 26
Phuket officials have outlined provincial activities for World Anti-Drug Day on June 26, while district authorities in Thalang and Mueang reported all local leaders tested negative in surprise drug screenings.