Phuket honours blood donors on World Blood Donor Day
Phuket honoured blood donors on World Blood Donor Day and continued a province-wide campaign to boost blood reserves for local hospitals.
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Five Omani tourists injured as tuk-tuk overturns on Patong Hill
A tuk-tuk overturned on Patong Hill at 8:18pm, leaving five Omani tourists with minor injuries and prompting a negligent driving charge against the driver.
Wrong-way Yaris crashes into saleng in Phuket Town, injuring vendor
A wrong-way Toyota Yaris crashed into a saleng in Phuket Town, injuring a 56-year-old vendor and damaging four vehicles, police said.
Rescuers capture python from school housing in Phuket Town
A python was safely removed from school accommodation in Phuket Town after rescuers broke through a wall to reach the snake concealed inside the building.
Phuket stages World Environment Day event at Saphan Hin
Phuket officials and partner organisations held a World Environment Day event at Saphan Hin in Phuket Town, bringing together public agencies, students and community groups to promote environmental awareness and climate action.
Phuket Town ‘Prison Park’ opening now slated for August, says Rewat
Phuket Town’s Old Prison Park is now expected to open in late August after payment delays by the PPAO pushed work beyond the original June completion date, according to Rewat Areerob.
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.
Senate panel backs Phuket autonomy proposal in Phuket Xtra roundup
A Phuket Xtra roundup published on May 25 said a Senate panel had backed the Phuket Metropolis proposal and that Phuket Town’s Prison Park was nearing completion.
Phuket Town ‘Prison Park’ project continues, opening targeted for mid-2026
Construction and landscaping continue at Phuket Town’s former prison site, with officials targeting a mid-2026 opening for the new public park.
Phuket presents new royal fabric designs to 50 local recipients
Phuket officials have presented new royal fabric designs to 50 local weavers, OTOP entrepreneurs and textile networks at a ceremony in Phuket Town.
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.