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The Rise of the Phuket Talent Factory
The Rise of the Phuket Talent Factory
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:00 AM
FOOTBALL: The video link is characteristically patchy, a flickering digital window connecting a rainy evening in Phuket to a balcony in Bangkok. Sitting on screen is Kunanon Sittikarn, his slight, teenage frame clad in a blue Cruzeiro jersey, dwarfed by a pair of framed Brazilian football shirts hanging on the wall behind him. He looks exactly like what he is: a schoolboy. Yet, just days ago, this 15-year-old stepped onto a senior men’s pitch and entirely rewrote the script of local football.
Phuket hosts Taekwondo Open
Phuket hosts Taekwondo Open
Friday 5 June 2026 10:00 AM
TAEKWONDO: The “Phuket Sports City Taekwondo Open 2026” took place last Sunday (May 31) with more than 1,000 top athletes from the southern areas of Thailand participating.
Patong hosts Beach Volleyball Open
Patong hosts Beach Volleyball Open
Wednesday 3 June 2026 10:30 AM
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Patong played host to a major beach volleyball competition last weekend as part of this year’s Phuket Pride celebrations.
Phuket set for Toyota badminton comp
Phuket set for Toyota badminton comp
Tuesday 2 June 2026 09:36 AM
BADMINTON: Phuket is gearing up to host the Toyota Phuket International Challenge 2026 badminton tournament, which runs from June 9-14.
New stadium proposed for King Rama IX park
New stadium proposed for King Rama IX park
Friday 29 May 2026 10:00 AM
ALL SPORTS: The construction of a multi-sports stadium has been proposed at King Rama IX Commemoration Park in Talat Nuea as Phuket gears up to host the National Youth Games, officials have announced.
Phuket athletes shine at Kickboxing World Cup
Phuket athletes shine at Kickboxing World Cup
Saturday 23 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Athletes representing Phuket were among the medal winners at the recent Thailand Kickboxing World Cup 2026 in Bangkok, as the hosts emerged triumphant against strong competition.
Phuket White Collar Boxing Smashes Target
Phuket White Collar Boxing Smashes Target
Friday 22 May 2026 10:30 AM
BOXING: A sold-out crowd of 340 watched 20 first-time fighters step into the ring at Angsana Laguna Phuket on May 9 at the inaugural Phuket White Collar Boxing event – and together they raised over B1.5 million for the Children First Fund, far surpassing the original target of B1.1mn by almost 40%.
Phuket hosts run to mark International Nurses Day
Phuket hosts run to mark International Nurses Day
Wednesday 20 May 2026 11:00 AM
RUNNING: The Phuket Provincial Nurses Association organised a special running event at Saphan Hin Park on Sunday (May 17) to mark the occasion of International Nurses Day.
Phuket Games encourages a healthier lifestyle for all
Phuket Games encourages a healthier lifestyle for all
Saturday 16 May 2026 11:00 AM
ALL SPORTS: A major sports and recreation event encouraging Phuket residents to pursue a healthier and more active lifestyle took place recently and is scheduled to finish tomorrow (May 17).
Savannah shines at national swim comp
Savannah shines at national swim comp
Friday 15 May 2026 10:30 AM
SWIMMING: Phuket has a new star in the pool after young Savannah Hamilton shone at a recent national swimming competition in Bangkok, bringing back home two medals in the process.
Phuket United seek maiden win as island revolution gathers pace
Phuket United seek maiden win as island revolution gathers pace
Sunday 10 May 2026 10:55 AM
FOOTBALL: Long before the referee’s whistle echoes around the Surakul Stadium this afternoon (May 10), the concourse will be alive with the unmistakable hum of a club building something entirely different.
Jinnaphat FC win Tekkim Cup
Jinnaphat FC win Tekkim Cup
Sunday 10 May 2026 10:00 AM
FOOTBALL: The ever-popular Tekkim Cup football tournament was contested last month with Ranong-based Jinnaphat Football Club emerging as eventual winners.
Dojo Phuket continue fine form
Dojo Phuket continue fine form
Saturday 9 May 2026 10:26 AM
COMBAT SPORTS: As we approach the midway point of 2026 the team at Cherng Talay-based Dojo Phuket are continuing to demonstrate their sporting prowess and development.
Phuket returns to national futsal league action
Phuket returns to national futsal league action
Friday 8 May 2026 10:00 AM
FUTSAL: Phuket United Futsal Club has officially confirmed its participation in the national Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) Futsal Thai League 2026 following a 10-year absence.
Sakhu Trail Beach Run proves to be a big hit
Sakhu Trail Beach Run proves to be a big hit
Saturday 25 April 2026 10:00 AM
RUNNING: The inaugural “Sakhu Trail Beach Run” last weekend proved such a success that authorities are already planning for a further three editions of the event.
Reimagining Phuket, United
Reimagining Phuket, United
Friday 24 April 2026 01:45 PM
FOOTBALL: Beyond the neon-drenched sensory assault of Patong and the manicured, five-star serenity of the island’s northern resorts, a different kind of architecture is being assembled in Phuket.
Phuket hosts second touch rugby competition
Phuket hosts second touch rugby competition
Wednesday 22 April 2026 10:15 AM
TOUCH RUGBY: The Phuket Mixed Touch Rugby Tournament returned to the island for its second edition recently, bringing together teams from across Thailand for a day of fast-paced and competitive action at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang.
Phuket to launch youth rugby development course
Phuket to launch youth rugby development course
Sunday 19 April 2026 11:26 AM
RUGBY: Phuket is set to launch a new rugby initiative aimed at supporting the development of young players across the island, as Phuket Rugby Pathways hosts its first junior rugby clinic later this month.
Phuket Brokers Make Waves at MYBOS
Phuket Brokers Make Waves at MYBOS
Saturday 18 April 2026 10:00 AM
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.
Phuket cricket comp delivers major six appeal
Phuket cricket comp delivers major six appeal
Friday 17 April 2026 10:00 AM
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.

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