Phuket vice governors transferred with immediate effect
Thailand’s Interior Ministry has transferred two Phuket vice governors with immediate effect after allegations involving Phuket officials were raised at a ministry meeting in Bangkok.
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Interior Ministry orders immediate transfer of Phuket deputy governor amid governor-removal allegation row
Thailand’s Interior Ministry has transferred Phuket Deputy Governor Theerapong Chuaychu to Nakhon Si Thammarat with effect from June 16 after a row over claims that he invoked authority to move the Phuket governor.
Teerapong Chuaychu elevated to Phuket deputy governor after provincial and coastal administration roles
Teerapong Chuaychu has been promoted to deputy governor of Phuket after serving in senior administrative roles in Koh Samui, Pak Phanang, Kathu and most recently as Phuket provincial clerk.
Phuket governor orders agencies to implement government and Interior Ministry directives
Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has ordered provincial agencies to carry out central government and Interior Ministry directives, with a focus on the grassroots economy, public safety, drugs, disaster response and tourist security.
Anutin says no Phuket deputy governor can move governor, orders fact check
Anutin Charnvirakul said social media claims that a Phuket deputy governor could transfer the Phuket governor were false, ordered a fact check and said he would hold the governor responsible for supervising subordinates.
Forestry officials order claimant at Phuket's Nui Beach to clarify alleged forest encroachment, demolish structures
Thai forestry officials ordered a claimant at Phuket's Nui Beach to explain alleged forest reserve encroachment and demolish structures, as the environment minister said a 45-day appeal process would be followed before plot-by-plot action expected around mid-July.
Phuket stray dog shelter says B5mn budget falls short as population stays above 1,000
Phuket’s stray dog shelter says a proposed B5 million annual budget is not enough to care for more than 1,000 dogs, as new arrivals, food costs and infrastructure strain continue to pressure the facility.
Phuket MP seeks NACC probe into election interference allegations
A Phuket MP has filed complaints seeking an anti-graft investigation into allegations that a senior official told local administrators to help a political party during the election campaign.
PPHO says Phuket tourism video showing alcohol does not break advertising law
Phuket health officials said a tourism video showing drinks in Phuket Old Town is acceptable because it promotes the destination, not alcohol sales or brands.
Former Pheu Thai spokesman asks PM to tackle alleged Patong protection racket
A former Pheu Thai spokesman has asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to suppress alleged protection rackets in Patong, claiming a businessman identified as "W." collected 1 million baht a month from small traders.
Phuket schedules ceremonies for Queen’s birthday celebrations on June 3
Phuket will mark Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday on June 3 with ceremonies at Provincial Hall and in Wichit, including chanting, alms-giving, an aquatic animal release and a candle-lighting event.