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Darasamut Underpass to close overnight in Phuket for Smart City upgrade works

Phuket’s Darasamut Underpass will be shut nightly from 8pm to 6am for Smart City upgrade works, including a new electrical system, license plate recognition cameras and upgraded traffic signs.

Phuket authorities step up Ebola monitoring and quarantine measures

Phuket has tightened Ebola screening and quarantine measures, with 11 monitored tourists from high-risk countries due to leave Thailand soon and officials confirming no cases have been found in the country.

Man surrenders after knife attack at Kathu condominium leaves Phuket resident critically injured

Police said a 33-year-old man surrendered after allegedly stabbing a 39-year-old man twice in the temple at a Kathu condominium on May 26, leaving the victim critically injured.

Turkish man found dead in Kamala residence

Police said a 30-year-old Turkish man was found dead in a three-storey residence in Kamala, Phuket, on May 26, with no signs of assault or foul play.

Phuket police seize three motorcycles after suspected bypass road racing tip-off

Police in Phuket seized three motorcycles after responding to reports of teenagers allegedly gathering to race on the bypass road at about 3am.

Saphan Hin fly infestation prompts health concerns and calls for urgent action

Residents in Saphan Hin say a fly infestation is disrupting homes, schools and food businesses, while health concerns and calls for urgent official intervention are growing.

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.

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.