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KIS Hawks swoop to impress at regional basketball tournament
KIS Hawks swoop to impress at regional basketball tournament
BASKETBALL: Boys in two different age groups representing the Phuket KIS Hawks lived up to their team name recently by swooping to impress and receive acclaim at a leading regional 3x3 basketball tournament.
Bangkok to host first Asian Eurovision
Bangkok to host first Asian Eurovision
BANGKOK: Eurovision will take its kitsch pageant on the road outside Europe for the first time when Bangkok hosts the song contest’s Asian debut in November, the organisers have announced.
Fugitive Chinese fraud suspect arrested in Patong
Fugitive Chinese fraud suspect arrested in Patong
PHUKET: A Chinese national wanted for fraud involving more than B5 million has been arrested by Phuket Immigration Police after allegedly fleeing to the island to evade prosecution.
BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability
BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 31, 2026 - Global crypto trading platform BYDFi will mark its 6th anniversary with a month-long celebration beginning on April 1, 2026, highlighting BYDFi’s evolution into an all-in-one crypto trading platform built on a CEX + DEX dual-engine model. Over the past six years, BYDFi has continued to strengthen product infrastructure, user safeguards, and market access, shaping a platform built for reliability.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mobile AI Cameras Tracking Tourists, Phuket Gas Prices Explode, Floating Container || April 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mobile AI Cameras Tracking Tourists, Phuket Gas Prices Explode, Floating Container || April 2
PHUKET XTRA - April 2 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, ‘not clear’ what more to achieve
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, ‘not clear’ what more to achieve
SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today (Apr 2) the original aims of the war in Iran had been met and it was not clear what more remained to be achieved.
Phuket officials silent as fuel prices surge again
Phuket officials silent as fuel prices surge again
PHUKET: Fuel prices rose sharply nationwide today (Apr 2), with Phuket officials yet to issue any local response beyond confirming the increases hours after they took effect.
Dispensaries have 3 years to shift to clinical use
Dispensaries have 3 years to shift to clinical use
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has begun implementing a full transition to cannabis use for medicinal purposes, allowing dispensaries a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.
‘Phuket Eye’ rollout to lead Songkran safety campaign
‘Phuket Eye’ rollout to lead Songkran safety campaign
PHUKET: The ‘Phuket Eye’ system of CCTV cameras deployed across the island is set to play a central role in a sweeping crackdown on road safety, as officials ramp up efforts to reduce accidents across the island ahead of the Songkran holiday.
Thais strike late, seal Asian Cup spot
Thais strike late, seal Asian Cup spot
FOOTBALL: As the clock ticked towards stoppage time and Thailand’s Asian Cup hopes hung by a thread, Manuel Tom Bihr climbed highest in the 89th minute to meet Theerathon Bunmathan’s corner with a thumping header, securing a dramatic 2-1 win over Turkmenistan at Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium.
Anutin flags corruption as top concern
Anutin flags corruption as top concern
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has launched a renewed anti-corruption drive to lift Thailand’s standing in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), after the country’s 2025 ranking fell near the bottom of both ASEAN and global tables.
32,000 meth pills seized in Kathu
32,000 meth pills seized in Kathu
PHUKET: Officials have seized 32,000 methamphetamine pills and more than 56 grammes of crystal meth following a targeted sting operation in Kathu, authorities confirmed at a press conference yesterday (Apr 1).
14 test positive in Thalang drug checkpoint operation
14 test positive in Thalang drug checkpoint operation
PHUKET: Fourteen people tested positive for drug use during a checkpoint operation in Thalang on Tuesday night (Mar 31), with two repeat offenders arrested for driving under the influence of methamphetamine.
ANZAC Dawn Service
ANZAC Dawn Service
Hosted and presented by the Phuket Veterans, all welcome. Please arrive by 5am. Meeting point - Kamala beach, near Kamala police station. ANZAC breakfast will be held at the Devils Bar Kamala after the service. More info - facebook.com/phuketveterans
Govt offices to close for Chakri Day, Songkran breaks
Govt offices to close for Chakri Day, Songkran breaks
PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket, including the Phuket Immigration Office, will close on multiple dates throughout April to observe national public holidays, with services resuming on the next working day after each closure.
Urgent appeal for O-negative blood
Urgent appeal for O-negative blood
PHUKET: An urgent appeal for O-negative blood donations has been issued following a serious road accident on Chao Fa East Rd that has left a foreign man in critical condition in intensive care.
How Tourists in Phuket Choose Crypto Swap Services: Speed, Cost, and Convenience Matter
How Tourists in Phuket Choose Crypto Swap Services: Speed, Cost, and Convenience Matter
Phuket’s tourism sector, one of Thailand’s most resilient economic engines, is gradually intersecting with digital finance in ways few predicted just a few years ago. While cash and cards still dominate everyday spending, a new regulated option is emerging that could reshape how international visitors handle money during their stays.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: NO MORE WARNINGS: Phuket Police Start Fining Today, Fake Immigration Sites Exposed || April 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: NO MORE WARNINGS: Phuket Police Start Fining Today, Fake Immigration Sites Exposed || April 1
PHUKET XTRA - April 1 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Hyundai’ container spotted off Similans
‘Hyundai’ container spotted off Similans
PHUKET: Local authorities have warned that two partially submerged shipping containers have been spotted drifting near the Similan Islands, posing a hazard to vessels in the area.
Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
BANGKOK: The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.