Phuket sea gypsies offered free land in relocation deal
PHUKET: The provincial government has organized 50rai of land for
the sea gypsy families living on Koh Sireh who are being sued by a
private developer for allegedly squatting on private land. “Other sea
gypsy families are living in houses allegedly built on private land, but
have yet to face legal action," explained Phuket Vice Governor Sommai
Prijasilpa at a meeting with local officials and...
Mathayom 6 graduates killed in Phuket hit-and-run
PHUKET: Police are hunting for the driver who killed two teenagers
in a hit-and-run crime in Phuket last night. Piyabut Thongngarm, 18,
died at the scene, while Jenista Purisawane, 18, died en route to
hospital, Capt Thada Sodarak of the Chalong Police said. “It was
raining when we arrived at the scene, near the Rawai shell museum. It
was clear that they had been hit from behind,” Capt Thada said...
Phuket officials vote to halt dredging of marina canal
PHUKET: The dredging of the Koh Kaew Canal, which provides access to
two key marinas on the east coast of Phuket, has stopped due to
environmental concerns. Sasorn Sassadeekul of the Marine Office Region 5
headquarters in Phuket agreed to halt the dredging of the canal at the
request of Phuket Vice Governor Somkiet Sangkaosuttirak at a meeting at
Provincial Hall yesterday. The...
Thai visa-van ban at Malaysian border not part of recent crackdown
PHUKET: The blockade preventing Thai visa-run vans from entering
Malaysia on their way to Penang is not linked to the recent crackdown on
visa runs in Thailand, confirmed a KBV Phuket Visa Run staffer. “Thai
visa-run drivers and vehicles have not been allowed to cross the
Malaysian border for more than a week now due to a small protest of
Malaysian drivers,” the staffer, who asked to remain anonymous, told
the...
Wanted: Phuket home for Chinese Consulate
PHUKET: Unable to find a suitable property for the new Chinese Consulate in Phuket, officials from the Chinese embassy sought advice from Phuket Vice Governor Sommai Prijasilpa on Thursday. “We will certainly have a consulate in Phuket, and it will be open as soon as possible,” said Vice-Consul Wang Huijian, who will head the new consular office. “We have four staff in Phuket ready to start work, but we have yet....
Serial sunscreen shoplifter snagged in sunny Phuket
PHUKET: A sunscreen shoplifter was arrested with over 20 bottles of the lotion by Phuket Police yesterday afternoon. Daoruang Budda, 31, was identified by police from CCTV footage at a Family Mart convenience store in Patong. “After we got the description out, one of our officers spotted her riding a motorbike in Patong. We followed and approached her at the Sainamyen Intersection. When we asked her to stop so...,
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