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Patong Beach Club Confirms Jewish New Year Festival in Phuket
Patong Beach Club will hold its Jewish New Year festival in Phuket on September 11 despite safety concerns raised by local groups, though organizers have scaled back the event to 800 attendees and an earlier 9 p.m. closing time.
Minister Orders Crackdown on Backhoe Damage to Koh Samui Reefs
A backhoe was used to excavate and destroy coral reefs and rock formations on Wang Tai Island in Koh Samui to create vessel channels, prompting Thailand's natural resources minister to order a crackdown and full prosecution of those respons
Jewish Cemetery in Chachoengsao Given 30-Day Removal Deadline
Authorities in Chachoengsao have given a Jewish cemetery 30 days to remove two structures deemed hazardous, while installing CCTV cameras and testing water samples for contamination amid concerns over unlicensed funeral operations.
Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital Clarifies X-Ray System Delays
Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital acknowledged delays in retrieving archived X-ray images caused by a database migration to a new data center, apologizing to affected patients and staff while working to resolve the technical disruption.
South Korean Player Seeks Blood Donors for Wife After Birth
South Korean footballer Lee Jae-seon, who plays for Phuket Andaman FC, is urgently seeking O-type blood donors for his wife after she developed severe anemia following a caesarean section. Donations can be made at Vachira Phuket Hospital's
Phuket Official Urges Rethink on Jewish New Year Event
Phuket's vice governor has urged organisers to reconsider holding a Jewish New Year celebration in Patong, citing security concerns, potential protests, and possible damage to the island's tourism reputation.
Two Mysterious Fish Found in Lam Pao Dam Sent for Testing
Two suspected black-chin tilapia were caught in Lam Pao Dam in Kalasin province, prompting concerns about ecological damage and prompting authorities to test the specimens for species identification.
Phuket Considers Taller Buildings to Manage Growth
Phuket officials are weighing plans to permit taller buildings in certain areas as the island struggles to balance rapid growth and tourism investment with preserving limited green space.
Phuket Lifeguards Warn of Portuguese Man-of-War
PHUKET: Lifeguards are urging tourists and other beachgoers to beware of Portuguese man-of-war after sightings have been confirmed in the sea and on beaches around the island.
Phuket Hosts International Massage Championship
PHUKET: Phuket will host an international massage competition in January, bringing therapists, judges and wellness professionals from more than 25 countries to Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket Campus.
Paralyzed Krabi Elephant Bua Sawan Dies After 8 Years
Bua Sawan, a paralyzed elephant at Krabi Elephant Hospital who inspired Thailand during eight years of treatment, died from organ failure on September 6 after battling spinal damage and complete immobility.
Phuket Targets 3.2 Million Tonnes Emissions Cut by 2050
PHUKET: Local officials are working on a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 3.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, with the province targeting net-zero emissions.