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  • Phuket vegetarian festival processions kick off

    The famous, or infamous, Phuket vegetarian street processions have started. Thais, expats and foreign tourists enjoyed watching some of the processions during this morning’s rain. The festival is held until October 17 this year

  • Pedestrian killed in Thalang after being struck by Mercedes Benz

    A pedestrian has been killed in a road accident early today in Thalang. Thalang Police were notified of the incident early this morning on Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang. Emergency responders arrived to find body parts scattered on the road

  • Police hunting for suspects involved in Thalang murder

    Phuket police are now hunting for two suspects they believe were involved in shooting a man to death in Thalang on Saturday. Thalang Police were notified that a man was seriously injured after being shot near Tesco Lotus Baan Don Branch on Baan Don – Cherng Talay Road in Thalang.

  • Phuket Governor inspects the Phoenix salvage site

    Phuket’s Governor Pakkapong Tawaipat headed out to the scene of the salvation operations to recover the Phoenix , the boat that sank on July 5 causing the drowning death of 47 Chinese tourists. The Phuket PR Office says a team of officials, headed up by the new Governor, departed from Chalong Pier on a speed boat at 4pm yesterday to the site of the Phoenix wreckage 19 kilometres south-west of the island  – a trip of about 20 minutes. Governor Pakkapong says, “Many government offices are working to increase confidence for tourists that are coming during the tourism season.” “Both Thai and foreign tourists especially Chinese tourists can be confident in safety measures that we have implemented.” The salvage operations for  Phoenix  have become mired in poor arrangements, several unsuccessful attempts and unsuitable weather since operations began several months ago

  • No more ‘tips’ at Immigration

    The new Thai immigration chief, Maj-General Surachate Hakparn, has implemented his first promise at immigration stations. The signage going up nationwide is clear and unequivocal.

  • Phuket Governor assures Phuket “we’re ready to handle any tsunami”

    The Phuket Governor Pakkapong Tawipat is assuring Phuketians and tourists of the island’s readiness to handle any tsunami.

  • More CCTV cameras being installed around Kathu

    Baddies, look up.

  • No tips and a crackdown on visa agents – Surachete takes over Immigration top job

    Thailand’s famous crime buster Surachete Hakparn, aka “Big Joke”, has been welcomed to his new job as head of Thai immigration during a ceremony this afternoon. He kicked off with some tough words,  promising action against visa agent rip-offs and officers under his new command.

  • 40,000 meth pills hidden in model cars

    Phuket police have seized 40,000 methamphetamine pills, crystal methamphetamine and heroin from  model cars sent via parcels in the post. The three suspects arrested are 29 year old Thai national John Marako Viccos, 29 year old Tipparat Prompramoon and 44 year old Udom Rattanamanee. Police seized 39,820 methamphetamine pills, 18.80 grams of crystal methamphetamine and 0.18 grams of heroin.

  • Snap for Stray exhibition @ Limelight Avenue

    The Soi Dog Foundation has mounted the ‘Snap for Stray’ Photo Exhibition which will run until September 29 at Limelight Avenue in Phuket Town. The exhibition gathers 40 beautiful photographs from contestants of the Snap for Stray Photo Contest held earlier last month. The exhibition aims to change peoples’ attitude about stray dogs, showing them that strays can be lovely, smart and beautiful too.