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Four men die in well after suspected gas exposure
Four men die in well after suspected gas exposure
PHANG NGA: Four men died after losing consciousness inside a six-metre-deep well in Khura Buri district yesterday morning (Apr 26), in what police believe was accidental asphyxiation caused by toxic gas in a confined space.
Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs win
Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs win
FOOTBALL: Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League on Saturday (Apr 25) as relegation-threatened Tottenham won for the first time in 2026 to give themselves renewed hope.
Truck driver pulls scythe in Patong road dispute
Truck driver pulls scythe in Patong road dispute
PHUKET: A driver brandishing a scythe threatened motorists on a busy Patong road late Friday night (Apr 24) after an apparent road rage incident, with the confrontation captured on dashcam and widely shared online.
Government plans B4,000 aid rollout
Government plans B4,000 aid rollout
BANGKOK: The government’s new “Thai Help Thai Plus” subsidy programme is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet in May and rolled out in June, with each eligible participant receiving B1,000 per month for four months, totalling B4,000.
Phuket hands over Thailand Biennale to Rayong
Phuket hands over Thailand Biennale to Rayong
PHUKET: Phuket has officially passed hosting duties for the Thailand Biennale international contemporary art festival to Rayong, marking the close of the five-month showcase that drew artists from around the world and officials reassured reinforced the island’s role as a cultural hub.
Phuket posts 3.8mn Q1 arrivals
Phuket posts 3.8mn Q1 arrivals
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism sector remained robust in the first quarter of 2026, welcoming more than 3.8 million visitors, though officials have acknowledged a slight slowdown and are moving to boost international demand through new flight routes and events.
‘Seaweed’ returns to Patong Beach
‘Seaweed’ returns to Patong Beach
PHUKET: ‘Seaweed’ has once again washed ashore along Patong Beach, prompting municipal officials to step up clean-up efforts to maintain the area’s cleanliness and appeal during the high tourist season.
Diesel price cut by B1.50
Diesel price cut by B1.50
PHUKET: Diesel prices at pumps across Phuket have been cut by B1.50 per litre from Friday (Apr 24) following a government-backed measure aimed at easing living costs, provincial officials have confirmed.
Ministry reveals new strategies
Ministry reveals new strategies
BANGKOK: Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has unveiled five key policies aimed at reducing living costs, lifting incomes, and creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
Exploring Phuket's nature off the beaten track
Exploring Phuket's nature off the beaten track
Here in Phuket there are some great places to experience the natural world, some well known and others not so. Not only the national parks, mangroves and jungle areas, there are so many beaches, islands, coves and bays all teeming with life. Yes, we all know the main tourists locations that we see advertised everywhere, such as Maya Bay, James Bond Island, Pileh Lagoon and the Similan Islands, and yes, these are well known and part of the must see, bucket list places when in Phuket.
RDF proposals lead Phuket push to tackle daily rubbish load
RDF proposals lead Phuket push to tackle daily rubbish load
PHUKET: Proposals for a cluster waste management project involving four municipalities, as well as a refuse-derived fuel (RDF) production initiative designed to reduce reliance on landfill disposal, headlined discussions as Phuket officials moved to address the island’s mounting waste problem.
Eateries face rising costs, weak outlook
Eateries face rising costs, weak outlook
BANGKOK: Restaurant-related associations have collaborated to tackle surging energy costs, fluctuations in raw material prices and digital transformation.
Phuket studies Bangkok’s stray animal, waste systems
Phuket studies Bangkok’s stray animal, waste systems
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Suppachoke Laongphet this week led a senior municipal delegation to Bangkok to study urban approaches to stray animal control and waste management, with the aim of applying lessons to improve systems in Phuket.
Half a million books go on sale as Phuket hosts major international fair
Half a million books go on sale as Phuket hosts major international fair
PHUKET: More than 500,000 books from around the world are now on offer in Phuket as the island opened its fourth ‘International Book Sale Featuring Big Bad Wolf Books’, with discounts of up to 90% aimed at boosting reading and access to knowledge.
NEAR MISS: Landfill fire exposes system under pressure as waste crisis deepens
NEAR MISS: Landfill fire exposes system under pressure as waste crisis deepens
PHUKET: The major landfill fire at Saphan Hin earlier this month exposed Phuket’s deepening waste crisis, with officials confirming the blaze reached emergency severity and came dangerously close to triggering wider evacuations as toxic smoke spread across nearby communities.
PGA Tour mulls pathway back for golfers as LIV plots survival
PGA Tour mulls pathway back for golfers as LIV plots survival
GOLF: The PGA Tour is exploring pathways for players to return from LIV Golf, even as the embattled breakaway circuit scrambles to rebrand and retain its stars ahead of the rumoured withdrawal of Saudi funding.
Eta appointment ‘no surprise’ for Union Berlin’s ascendant women
Eta appointment ‘no surprise’ for Union Berlin’s ascendant women
FOOTBALL: The appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as head coach of Union Berlin’s men’s Bundesliga side may have captured global headlines, but few inside the ambitious club were surprised.
Ready Or Not, Here Comes the horror hit sequel
Ready Or Not, Here Comes the horror hit sequel
In the 2019 a horror film landed that had fans of the genre in raptures. While it wasn’t expected to be one of the big hits of the year the arrival of Ready Or Not had people raving. Finally there was a horror film that had everything – twists, turns, action, gore and a few laughs along the way.
Phuket Pride Festival 2026: ‘Be Loud, Be Proud, Be You’
Phuket Pride Festival 2026: ‘Be Loud, Be Proud, Be You’
PHUKET: The Phuket Pride Festival 2026 will return on a larger scale than ever before, with organisers promising to transform Patong into a space of equality and diversity from May 29 to June 7.
Phuket pilots green hotel push
Phuket pilots green hotel push
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected as the pilot province for a new nationwide push to transform Thailand’s hotel sector into a model of sustainable tourism, with the Bank of Thailand launching a major green financing initiative aimed at reshaping the industry.