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Phuket officials waiting for Bangkoks word on "illegal" fishing ship

Phuket officials waiting for Bangkoks word on "illegal" fishing ship

PHUKET: Authorities in Phuket are waiting for word from Bangkok on what to do with the alleged illegal fishing vessel Taishan, held at anchor off Phuket’s deep sea port since March 15.

PHUKET NEWS TV: Butterfly Garden closes

PHUKET NEWS TV: Butterfly Garden closes

The end of an era. One of Phukets most unique attractions close, forever.

Booze-and-coyote-free Songkran party organised for Phuket Town

Booze-and-coyote-free Songkran party organised for Phuket Town

PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand and government bodies have thrown their support behind a “No L” alcohol-free Songkran celebration at Limelight Avenue, on Dibuk Rd opposite Queen Sirikit Park.

Prayut asks King to approve lifting of martial law

Prayut asks King to approve lifting of martial law

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said today (March 31) he has asked for His Majesty the King permission to lift martial law, which has been in place nationwide since before last May’s coup.

Phuket residents complain they have no water

Phuket residents complain they have no water

PHUKET: Residents of Baan Karn Kayha and Baan Lipon have complained that they have had no water supply since yesterday (March 30) and have demanded officials solve the problem.

Prayuth to Use New Powers to Fix Thailand's Air Safety Questions

Latest ‘‘We violated the rules and we must find ways to address the problems,’’ says Thailand’s Prime Minister in taking new powers to solve the issue of safety in the air.

Flight from Phuket suffers engine failure

Flight from Phuket suffers engine failure

PHUKET: An engine failed on an Orient Thai Airlines flight travelling from Phuket to Chengdu, China on Saturday (March 28), causing the plane to fall from the sky so fast that panic erupted among the crew and passengers before it was able to safely make an emergency landing.

Phuket Unesco International Jazz Day 4th Edition 2015

Phuket Unesco International Jazz Day 4th Edition 2015

On behalf of Phuket City Municipality. MMC presents Phuket UNESCO International Jazz Day Celebration at Music Matter. Open to the public at 8 PM at Chanacharoen Road near Ocean Mall Phuket City. Main events featuring Music Matter Collective, Phuket loc…

Illegal structures on Phuket beach to be demolished within seven days

Illegal structures on Phuket beach to be demolished within seven days

PHUKET: The owners of illegal structures built on public land on Laypang Beach were yesterday (March 30) ordered to demolish them within seven days.

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