Phuket police arrest woman in Phuket Town drug bust
A 44-year-old woman was arrested in Phuket Town after officers seized crystal methamphetamine and methamphetamine tablets, authorities said.
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Nirat outlines world-class tourist city vision to government trainees in Phuket
Former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthavorn told senior government trainees in Phuket that effective city management, transparency and sustainable development are key to building a world-class tourist destination.
Cambodian man arrested in Phuket over five motorbike thefts
Phuket police arrested a 45-year-old Cambodian man in Phuket Town and said he confessed to stealing five motorbikes across the island.
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.
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.