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โยกผู้ว่าฯ ภูเก็ตสายฟ้าแลบ เขย่าเกมอำนาจ-ทุนเทา พื้นที่เศรษฐกิจใหญ่

Rapid transfer of Phuket governor draws scrutiny over process and local power dynamics

The cabinet’s swift transfer of Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn to the Interior Ministry has drawn scrutiny after it came just one day after a public defense by the interior minister.

มาเฟียภูเก็ต ยึดหาดหาผลประโยชน์ ขุมกำลังนายทุน-เครือข่ายการเมือง

Report alleges influential networks profiting from encroached Phuket beaches

A Thai media report, citing a local government source, says influential networks have encroached on public beaches and land in Phuket, using legal loopholes, business interests and alleged official connections to profit from the areas.

ภคมน หนุนอนันต์รับเรื่องสื่อภูเก็ตถูกฟ้องปิดปาก ชี้ ย้ายรองผู้ว่าฯ แค่ละคร

Founder of Phuket news page petitions House committee after 5 million baht lawsuit over Bang Tao reporting

A Phuket news page founder told a House committee that a 5 million baht lawsuit over his Bang Tao beach reporting also cited posts naming provincial officials and predicting transfers, as he traveled to Bangkok to acknowledge the accusation and fight the case.

‘ภคมน’ ขยายความปมโยกผู้ว่าฯภูเก็ต ปูทางจัดอำนาจระบอบน้ำเงิน

People’s Party MP alleges Phuket governor transfer was part of wider power reshuffle

A People’s Party MP has alleged that the transfers of Phuket’s governor and a deputy governor were part of a broader political power realignment in the province.

ศึกสีน้ำเงิน ชิงเมือง‘ภูเก็ต’ ‘รองซีฟู๊ด’อ้างนาย ย้ายผู้ว่าฯ

Thai interior minister cites report that Phuket deputy governor claimed he could move governor

Thailand's interior minister said he was informed that a Phuket deputy governor claimed he could have the governor transferred, as allegations of influence, bribery and internal conflict continued to swirl around the island's administration.

A lifeguard collects Portuguese man-of-war from a Phuket beach on Sunday. (Photos: Phuket Lifeguard Service)

Portuguese man-of-war found on three Phuket beaches, lifeguards warn

Lifeguards in Phuket warned beachgoers after Portuguese man-of-war were found on Nai Harn, Kata Noi and Kata beaches on Sunday.

Interior Ministry orders scrutiny of reported rift in Phuket leadership and renews crackdown on local influence networks

Interior Ministry orders scrutiny of reported rift in Phuket leadership and renews crackdown on local influence networks

Thailand’s Interior Ministry said it will examine reports of conflict between Phuket’s governor and a deputy governor while pushing for stronger action against influential figures and witness intimidation in the province.

Phuket LIfeguard Service

Portuguese man-of-war warning issued for Phuket beaches

Phuket lifeguards issued a public warning after Portuguese man-of-war were found at Nai Harn, Kata Noi and Kata beaches, prompting increased monitoring.

Phuket MP alleges Bang Tao Beach encroachment network still defies authorities

Phuket MP alleges Bang Tao Beach encroachment network still defies authorities

A Phuket opposition MP says an influential figure tied to a Bang Tao Beach land case is still active, suing media and residents and restricting access despite a recent visit by the prime minister.

New lights have been installed in the Phuket Airport Underpass. Photo: Phuket Highays Office

Overnight closures at three Phuket underpasses extended to June 14

Nightly closures at Phuket’s Bang Khu, Samkong and Darasamut underpasses have been extended from 8pm to 6am through June 14 as Smart City monitoring and electrical upgrades continue.

Photos: Phuket LIfeguard Service

Blue Button jellyfish found at Patong, lifeguards issue safety advice

Phuket lifeguards reported Blue Buttons at Patong on May 30 and warned beachgoers not to handle the stinging marine creatures with bare hands.