Phuket

Unlicensed hotels given two months to register

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3 years ago

December 2, 2016

Unlicensed hotels given two months to register | The Thaiger

PHUKET: Unlicensed hotels in Phuket have been given a two-month deadline to become legally registered or face consequences.

Phuket Governor Chokchai Dejamornthan said on Thursday, after a meeting with provincial officials, that more than 1,300 establishments currently operating in the province as hotel-like accommodation had until January 31 next year to properly register as hotel accommodation; otherwise, legal action would be taken against them.

“The number of establishments offering accommodation is increasing in Phuket, especially those offering daily rental deals,” said Governor Chokchai.

The total number of properties registered as hotels in Phuket is 424, comprising: 204 in Muang District; 148 in Kathu; and 72 in Thalang,” the governor confirmed on November 29.

“There are 1,355 establishments in the province such as condominiums, apartments and mansions providing daily room service that are not registered as hotels, and so they cannot be closely monitored, which has a negative impact on hotels that are properly registered,” said Gov Chokchai.

“Those establishments found to be operating as hotels but not registered as such after the January 31 deadline will be shut down and face legal action,” he said.

The governor added, however, that there would be ‘some flexibility’ afforded on a case-by-case basis to establishments that began the registration process before the deadline but had to wait for documentation to be processed. They would be given up to six months leeway, he said.

“Having all accommodation establishments properly registered guarantees better safety standards and quality for the comfort and convenience of guests. It also ensures that hotel managers help contribute taxes to the local community in order to better develop the province,” said Governor Chokchai.

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Phuket

Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by car in Kathu – VIDEO

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7 hours ago

June 18, 2019

The Thaiger

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A pedestrian has sustained serious injuries after being hit by a sedan while crossing a road in Kathu, Phuket. Volunteers rescue workers report that they were notified of the incident at 7.19pm last night at the Kathu Intersection (near the Caltex petrol station).

They have arrived at the scene to find an unconscious man on the road. He has sustained a serious injury and was rushed to Vachira Phuket Hospital.

The sedan and the driver were not waiting at the scene when rescue workers arrived but the driver later presented himself at the Kathu Police Station along with the damaged sedan.

Police are continuing their investigation.

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Phuket

Motorbike driver dies after colliding with taxi in Thalang, Phuket

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7 hours ago

June 18, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Motorbike driver dies after colliding with taxi in Thalang, Phuket | The Thaiger

A motorbike driver has died after colliding with a taxi carrying Indian tourists in Thalang. Thalang Police report that they were notified of the collision at 9.35pm last night on Thepkrasattri Road in Thalang, Phuket.

Police and emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the damaged motorbike and taxi on the road.

The motorbike driver, 45 year old man Somjit Pimmala, was taken to the Thalang Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The taxi driver 29 year old Prapan Chaipakdee was taken to Thalang Police Station. An alcohol breath test was conducted indicating a reading of zero.

The taxi driver told police that he was carrying Indian tourists from the Phuket International Airport and heading to Patong. He claimed that the motorbike suddenly changed lanes and collided with his taxi, causing him to crash onto the road.

Police are continuing the investigation including checking local CCTV cameras.

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Phuket

Motorbike driver crushed by cement truck in Thalang, Phuket

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10 hours ago

June 18, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Motorbike driver crushed by cement truck in Thalang, Phuket | The Thaiger

A cement truck driver has been charged with reckless driving causing death after a motorbike driver died at the scene after being run over by the cement truck in Thalang yesterday afternoon.

The Thalang Police were notified of the incident at 5.10pm on Srisoonthorn Road in Thalang, central Phuket.

Police and emergency responders arrived to find a cement truck in the middle of the road. A damaged motorbike was found under the truck. The body of 40 year old Danai Srikaewheaw was also found crushed under the truck. His body was taken to the Thalang Hospital.

Witnesses told police that the cement truck collided with the motorbike. The motorbike was knocked over and the driver bounced off and ended up being run over by the truck.

The cement truck driver, 22 year old Thanin Janyawit, was taken to Thalang Police Station to face charges of reckless driving causing death.

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