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Residents in Rassada, Phuket still suffering from the worst floods in decades

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Rassada, Phuket – Residents in the Rassada sub-district, Mueang Phuket district, are still suffering from flooding from the past weekend which is the worst flood in 30 years, local residents told The Phuket Express. Our previous...

First cruise liner arrives in Patong after Covid-19

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Patong, Phuket – The first cruise liner has arrived in Patong, Phuket after the Covid -19 situation has been relieved. A team of Phuket officials led by the Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew and the Phuket Tourism...

Large, rare, Bryde’s whale found dead off Rawai, Phuket

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Rawai – A huge, rare, Bryde's whale was found dead at the Racha Island off of the Rawai sub-district, Mueang Phuket district. The Phuket Fisheries Office was notified from Mr. Sarit Jadee that a massive whale...

Man arrested for allegedly stealing from closed buildings and hotels in Patong

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Patong – A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing wires and faucets from closed buildings and hotels in Patong. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that they have arrested a man identified only as...

56-year-old man in Phuket wins first prize in Thai lottery, 12 million baht in...

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Phuket – A 56-year-old man who lives in Phuket won the first prize in the Thai national lottery, receiving a prize of 12 million baht. The Thai lottery is announced twice each month (the 1st and...

Phuket Airport to hold major fire drill early next week

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Phuket- The Phuket International Airport has announced they will hold a fire practice which will include a significant amount of smoke as part of the drill. The Phuket International Airport yesterday (November 25th) has announced that...

Chinese woman arrested in Surat Thani for overstay, Five people arrested for overstay in...

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Surat Thani –   A 31-year-old Chinese woman was arrested in Surat Thani for 19 days of overstaying while five others were arrested in Chiang Mai in what Royal Thai Immigration is calling a national...

More than 3,000 runners join in the Kathu Half Marathon 25th Anniversary Edition

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Kathu – More than 3,000 runners joined in the Kathu Half Marathon 25th Anniversary Edition yesterday (December 11th). The marathon was led by Phuket Vice Governor Amnuay Pinsuwan and the Kathu District Chief Mr. Chaianan...

UPDATE: Patong Hill Road Fully Open

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Patong – All vehicles are now allowed to use Patong Hill road on both lanes. Our previous stories: The Patong Hill road repair work is expected to be completed before New Year’s and the Thai Transport Minister...

Phuket Welcomes First BH Air Flight from Bulgaria

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Phuket – The first BH Airlines flight from Bulgaria arrived yesterday at Phuket International Airport. Officials and staff at Phuket International Airport yesterday (December 27th) welcomed the first BH Airlines flight from Bulgaria to Phuket. There were...
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