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Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee. Photo: Chalermpong Saengdee / Facebook

Phuket MP denounces ‘sham’ anti-corruption efforts, urges structural reform

A Phuket MP told Parliament that anti-corruption efforts on the island were ineffective, saying entrenched extortion and governance problems remained unresolved despite official investigations and visits.

Phuket Xtra roundup spotlights prosecution case against former Phuket governor

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Phuket hotels told to pay official fees as authorities push legal compliance

Phuket hotels told to pay official fees as authorities push legal compliance

Phuket authorities said hotel operators must pay official fees and warned that late payment will bring additional charges, as the province pushes legal compliance to raise standards and tourist confidence.

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Nam-Ing crowned Miss Universe Phuket

Nam-Ing won the Miss Universe Phuket crown after defeating nine other contestants in the pageant final at Novotel Phuket City Phokeethra.

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Phuket confirms governor’s transfer as Chotinrin Kerdsum takes office

Phuket has officially confirmed the transfer of Governor Nirat to the Interior Ministry and the appointment of Chotinrin Kerdsum as the island’s new governor, ending nearly two weeks of uncertainty.

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Phuket launches ‘No Burning, Earn Income’ campaign to curb haze and raise farm income

Phuket has launched the “Green Gain Day: No Burning, Earn Income” campaign, promoting alternatives to agricultural burning that reduce haze and PM2.5 while creating new income streams for farmers.

Questions raised over Phuket official transfers and alleged local exam collusion

Questions raised over Phuket official transfers and alleged local exam collusion

Bhakamon questioned an unusually large round of official transfers in Phuket and raised concerns over alleged local exam collusion, while Worasit said inspections are being carried out strictly.