Man claiming to be Phuket tourist police inspector allegedly demands free meal
A man who claimed to be a Phuket tourist police inspector allegedly argued with a restaurant owner after being refused a free meal, according to a Facebook post.
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UPDATE: Phuket Vegetarian Festival concludes with Lor Rong Shrine firecracker procession
The Lor Rong Shrine’s Ew Keng procession travelled around Phuket city on 18 October as Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival concluded and devotees prepared to bid farewell to the Nine Emperor Gods.
UPDATE: Tens of thousands join Phuket Vegetarian Festival send-off towards Saphan Hin
Tens of thousands attended Phuket’s 18 October send-off rites, where millions of firecrackers accompanied the return of the Nine Emperor Gods to heaven at Saphan Hin; the festival’s formal closure was scheduled for 19 October.
Phuket warns beachgoers about stinging jellyfish as surf rescues continue
Marine officials have installed warning signs and placed vinegar on Phuket beaches, while Patong lifeguards report increased jellyfish numbers and 34 current-related incidents in September.
Phuket Red Cross gives aid to vulnerable residents in Sakhu
The Phuket Provincial Red Cross Chapter distributed essential supplies, including 289 sets of rice, to vulnerable residents in Sakhu, Thalang.
Phuket authorities give no Cherng Talay breakdown in nominee crackdown
Authorities inspected 6,682 high-risk juristic persons across Phuket and referred 196 cases for prosecution, but have not disclosed how many came from Cherng Talay.
Chiang Mai NENE ROYAL trademark filing draws criticism as Phuket singer’s team seeks rights
A Chiang Mai woman’s pending application for the NENE ROYAL name on printed T-shirts has drawn criticism after the Phuket singer’s management-linked company filed applications in Thailand and the United States.
Three Phuket street-racing gang members jailed over fireworks incident
A Phuket court sentenced three adult members of the ‘Dragon Heart’ group to one month and 15 days in prison after they pleaded guilty to offences linked to street racing and fireworks.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival processions draw crowds on day eight
Processions from Kathu and Yok Ke Keng shrines set out early on 17 October, drawing residents and tourists along the route to Laem Saphan Hin.
Phuket prepares 70 flood shelters for 27,720 people
Phuket authorities have identified 66 flood-prone locations, stockpiled more than 8,000 sandbags and prepared 70 temporary shelters as the province strengthens its flood response.
Phuket alumni association awards B50,000 in student scholarships
The Phuket chapter of the Chulalongkorn University Alumni Association has awarded six scholarships to students from Phuket studying at the university.