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Phuket Brokers Make Waves at MYBOS
Phuket Brokers Make Waves at MYBOS
SAILING: This year’s Malaysia Boat Show (MYBOS), was made up of 25 vessels in the water and 12 exibitors ashore, with a strong and highly visible contingent from Phuket’s marine industry.
Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths
Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths
BANGKOK: The seven-day Songkran road safety campaign has concluded with a total of 1,242 accidents, 1,200 injuries and 242 deaths nationwide, with 10 provinces reporting zero fatalities.
Governor vows long-term waste reforms after Saphan Hin landfill fire
Governor vows long-term waste reforms after Saphan Hin landfill fire
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has pledged urgent relief for affected residents and outlined a roadmap for sustainable waste management after visiting communities impacted by the Saphan Hin landfill fire last weekend.
Bus driver arrested with meth at Tha Chatchai checkpoint
Bus driver arrested with meth at Tha Chatchai checkpoint
PHUKET: A bus driver has been arrested after police seized more than 12 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) hidden inside a vehicle at the island’s main checkpoint.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: SONGKRAN FINAL COUNT: Fatalities in Phuket, Airport Immigration Crackdown?di || April 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: SONGKRAN FINAL COUNT: Fatalities in Phuket, Airport Immigration Crackdown?di || April 17
PHUKET XTRA - April 17 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences
Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences
YANGON: Myanmar’s leader commuted all death sentences in a blanket order today (Apr 17), one of his first official acts since the 2021 coup leader was installed as the country’s civilian president.
Women’s Rugby International draws record crowd
Women’s Rugby International draws record crowd
RUGBY: England omen beat Ireland women 33-12 in front of a crowd of 77,120 spectators at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham last Saturday (Apr 11) – evidence of the growth of women’s rugby that a sell-out at a stadium is not far away.
Five dead, 29 injured in Phuket Songkran road toll
Five dead, 29 injured in Phuket Songkran road toll
PHUKET: Five people were killed and 29 others injured in 32 road accidents across Phuket during the Songkran ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road safety campaign from April 10-16, officials have confirmed, as provincial authorities closed the accident prevention centre and pledged stricter controls on risky behaviour among both residents and tourists.
Tourism sector seeking clear policies
Tourism sector seeking clear policies
BANGKOK: Tourism operators have criticised the government for lacking clear policies to address the debt burden and improve the competitiveness of small and medium-sized operators.
Underwater sculptures installed at Racha Yai
Underwater sculptures installed at Racha Yai
PHUKET: A series of underwater sculptures has been successfully installed in Siam Bay off Koh Racha Yai, with officials highlighting the project as a dual effort to restore marine ecosystems and create a new draw for eco-conscious tourism.
Man, 30, found hanged in Ratsada residence
Man, 30, found hanged in Ratsada residence
PHUKET: A 30-year-old man was found dead at his home in Ratsada early this morning (Apr 17), with police finding no signs of assault.
Phuket cricket comp delivers major six appeal
Phuket cricket comp delivers major six appeal
CRICKET: The 20th Phuket International Cricket Sixes concluded in spectacular fashion at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang recently, delivering a milestone edition of one of Asian cricket’s most cherished cricket tournaments.
Immigration chief orders inspection of Phuket Airport
Immigration chief orders inspection of Phuket Airport
PHUKET: Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has ordered a senior commander to inspect operations at Phuket International Airport following widespread reports of passenger congestion, with officials announcing a series of measures to ease delays and improve processing.
National Songkran road accidents, injuries down 20% on 2025
National Songkran road accidents, injuries down 20% on 2025
BANGKOK: Traffic accidents and injuries over the first six “dangerous days” of the Songkran holiday were down by 20% from the same period a year ago, while fatalities declined by 6.5%, according to data released yesterday (Apr 16).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: TOURISTS ARRESTED: Songkran Assaults in Patong, Fatal Fight at Phuket Shrine || April 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: TOURISTS ARRESTED: Songkran Assaults in Patong, Fatal Fight at Phuket Shrine || April 16
PHUKET XTRA - April 16 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Four dead, 28 injured in Phuket so far during Seven Days of Danger
Four dead, 28 injured in Phuket so far during Seven Days of Danger
PHUKET: Four people have died and 26 others have been hospitalised in road accidents across Phuket during the first six days of the Songkran ‘Seven Days of Danger’ campaign, with officials pointing to motorcycles, speeding and failure to wear helmets as the key causes.
Russians looking to increase exports to Thai market
Russians looking to increase exports to Thai market
BANGKOK: Russia is ready to increase exports to the Thai market, says Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev, as quoted by the Russian Embassy in Thailand.
Officials target smouldering hotspots to prevent landfill fire flare-up
Officials target smouldering hotspots to prevent landfill fire flare-up
PHUKET: Officials are still sifting through tonnes of landfill waste at the Saphan Hin disposal site to extinguish smouldering pockets and prevent the fire from flaring up again, despite the blaze being declared under control earlier this week.
B50,000 reward offered after dugong found beheaded
B50,000 reward offered after dugong found beheaded
PHUKET: A B50,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for beheading a dugong found dead at Koh Yao Noi, east of Phuket, as officials warn the incident highlights the fragile state of Thailand’s dwindling marine population.
Single punch leads to death at Phuket shrine
Single punch leads to death at Phuket shrine
PHUKET: A 72-year-old man has died after being struck once in the head during an altercation at Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine in Samkong, with the attacker now facing legal proceedings, police have confirmed.