Phuket Xtra roundup spotlights prosecution case against former Phuket governor
A July 6 Phuket Xtra video roundup highlighted a criminal prosecution case against a former Phuket governor and several other Phuket-related developments.
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Emirates launches third daily Dubai-Phuket flight
Emirates has launched a third daily Dubai-Phuket flight, taking the route to 21 weekly services operated by a mix of Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft.
Petrol station worker arrested over alleged theft of 4,000 litres of fuel in Phuket
A petrol station worker wanted over the alleged theft of about 4,000 litres of fuel from a Phuket delivery has been arrested in Bangkok, police said.
Phuket governor says AI will sort public concerns to guide provincial policy
Phuket Governor Chotinrin said public feedback collected through a new initiative will be processed with AI to sort concerns, identify trends and help shape provincial policy priorities.
Officials order immediate halt to sediment discharge into sea at Koh Siray
Officials in Phuket have ordered an immediate halt to activities causing sediment runoff into the sea from private land at Koh Siray after a site inspection on July 3.
Phuket MP asks officials to investigate alleged nominee director and naturalisation process
A Phuket MP has asked provincial agencies to investigate an individual allegedly serving as director of five companies suspected of concealing foreign business operations, while also seeking a review of the person’s naturalisation process.
Former Phuket governor to face proposed criminal prosecution over hotel licence approval
Thailand’s anti-graft commission has asked prosecutors to pursue a criminal case against former Phuket governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada over a 2016 hotel licence approval linked to a Phuket coastal development lacking required environmental documentation.
Phuket officials attend seminar on civil service discipline
Phuket officials attended a six-hour seminar on civil service discipline and disciplinary procedures aimed at reducing violations and promoting transparent public administration.
Phuket cannabis shops set to shrink as licences expire under tighter medical-use rules
Phuket officials say the island’s 1,089 licensed cannabis shops are likely to decline as expiring permits will not be automatically renewed under stricter medical-use regulations.
Phuket underpass contractor seeks waiver as late penalties top B7mn
Phuket officials said late-completion penalties on a delayed underpass systems project have exceeded B7 million, with no waiver approved as the contractor seeks relief.
Phuket schools receive anti-corruption education awards at provincial meeting
Phuket honoured nine schools and educational institutions for their work on anti-corruption education during a provincial committee meeting on June 30.