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Complaint filed over transfer of five senior Phuket administrative officials

A lawyer and a Phuket MP have filed a complaint over the transfer of five senior Phuket administrative officials, saying the order cited only the benefit of the civil service and did not specify misconduct.

Phuket received 4.9 million tourists in first four months, down 2.08%

Phuket logged 4.9 million visitors and B186.9 billion in tourism revenue from January to April, with both arrivals and income slightly down year-on-year.

Phuket tour company charged after Chinese national arrested as illegal guide

Thai tourism officials said a Phuket tour company was charged after a Chinese national was arrested at Promthep Cape for allegedly acting as a tour guide without a licence and working without a permit.

Thailand Imposes 21-Day Quarantine for Arrivals From Congo and Uganda Over Ebola Concerns

Thailand now requires all travelers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to undergo at least 21 days of quarantine or isolation under new Ebola prevention measures.

Phuket places 11 arrivals from Ebola-risk countries under 21-day monitoring

Phuket has placed 11 travellers from Ebola-risk countries under 21-day health monitoring, with officials saying none had shown symptoms while in Thailand.

Israeli fugitive arrested on Koh Samui after drug seizure at condominium

Thai immigration police arrested a 36-year-old Israeli fugitive on Koh Samui and said a search of his condominium uncovered cocaine, ecstasy and other narcotics.

Strong waves forecast off Phuket as monsoon warning runs May 28 to June 1

Thailand’s Meteorological Department says waves off Phuket and the upper Andaman Sea will reach 2 to 3 metres, and more than 3 metres in thundershowers, during May 28 to June 1.

Phuket officials arrest Chinese national accused of unlicensed tour guiding

Phuket tourism officials and tourist police arrested a Chinese national accused of guiding seven Chinese tourists without a license during a joint enforcement operation.

Darasamut Underpass to close overnight in Phuket for Smart City upgrade works

Phuket’s Darasamut Underpass will be shut nightly from 8pm to 6am for Smart City upgrade works, including a new electrical system, license plate recognition cameras and upgraded traffic signs.

Phuket authorities step up Ebola monitoring and quarantine measures

Phuket has tightened Ebola screening and quarantine measures, with 11 monitored tourists from high-risk countries due to leave Thailand soon and officials confirming no cases have been found in the country.

Phuket police seize three motorcycles after suspected bypass road racing tip-off

Police in Phuket seized three motorcycles after responding to reports of teenagers allegedly gathering to race on the bypass road at about 3am.