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Five Phuket officials assigned to Interior Ministry posts pending fact-finding probe

Five Phuket officials assigned to Interior Ministry posts pending fact-finding probe

The Department of Provincial Administration has moved five Phuket officials to temporary posts in Bangkok from May 25 to June 24 while it investigates complaints linked to Phuket entertainment venue operators and alleged misconduct by state officials.

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Phuket among targets of heroin trafficking network dismantled by Thai authorities

Thai authorities said 65.5kg of heroin worth more than B200 million was seized from a Nigerian-led trafficking network that targeted Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket.

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Phuket rainfall tops 130mm as flooding recedes in some areas

Phuket recorded 130.8mm of rainfall in 24 hours at Bang Wad Dam as officials monitored flooding, cleared drains and kept weather warnings in force through May 24.

Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) Director-General Narucha Khosasilvilai. Photo: NBT Connext

Five Phuket officials transferred pending probe into Patong extortion claims

Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration has transferred five Phuket officials from May 25 to June 24 while it investigates Patong nightlife operators’ complaints of corruption, selective enforcement and licensing delays.

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Australian tourist found dead in Phuket condominium room

Police in Phuket are investigating the death of 27-year-old Australian Christopher Kazantzidis, whose body was found in a condominium room, with white powder seized for forensic testing.

Austrian man’s visa revoked after repeated public disturbances in Phuket

Phuket revokes Austrian man’s visa after repeated disturbances in Rawai

Phuket immigration officers revoked the visa of a 39-year-old Austrian man after videos showed him blocking roads in Rawai and asking people for money, with investigators also finding he had not attended activities linked to his student visa.

Phuket officials renew push to reduce road accidents

Phuket officials renew push to reduce road accidents

The commitment ‒ made every year ‒ was made again during a provincial road safety review meeting chaired by Phuket Vice Governor Teeraphong Chuaychoo at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (May 19).

Phuket governor renews weather warning as heavy rain and

Phuket governor renews weather warning as heavy rain and rough seas loom

The warning follows an alert issued by the Meteorological Centre for the West Coast of Southern Thailand, which reported that a strengthening southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea would bring increased rainfall and…

PM’s office inspector presses Phuket flood-control work in

PM’s office inspector presses Phuket flood-control work in Wichit

The request was made while Pol Col Prateep Charoenkal, Deputy Inspector-General of the Prime Minister’s Office, led an inspection of the reinforced concrete retaining wall project at Khlong Bueng Sai in Wichit yesterday…

Intoxicated Foreigner Walks Into Traffic on Phuket Road,

Intoxicated Foreigner Walks Into Traffic on Phuket Road, Sparking Outrage

Drunk foreigner sparks outrage after walking into traffic 🚦 A foreign man who appeared intoxicated created a dangerous situation for road users by walking back and forth in the middle of traffic in Phuket, Thailand. The…

Swedish tourist sought after alleged assault on hotel staff | Phuket

Swedish tourist sought after alleged assault on hotel staff in Patong

Swedish tourist hunted for 'attacking hotel staff' 🇸🇪 Authorities are searching for a Swedish tourist who allegedly assaulted a staff member at the Patong Platinum Hotel in Phuket, Thailand. Footage captured by an…