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PHUKET: The Phuket community is mourning the loss of Carole Anne Dux, whose family announced her passing today (June 25) in a heartfelt message shared online.

Thursday 25 June 2026 03:36 PM

Dog’s Life: Stray Dog Shelter stretched beyond limits as funding falls short

PHUKET: Phuket’s government-run stray dog shelter is struggling under the weight of more than 1,000 dogs as officials warn that chronic underfunding, rising operating costs, water shortages and limited space are pushing the facility to breaking point.

Sunday 14 June 2026 09:00 AM

Patong Pride parade draws thousands

PHUKET: Thousands of people lined the streets of Patong yesterday evening (June 7) as the Phuket Pride Parade 2026 brought a sea of rainbow flags, colourful costumes and messages of equality to the island's west coast, marking one of the biggest Pride celebrations ever held in Phuket.

Monday 8 June 2026 11:42 AM

‘Mai Khao As One’ unites for a cleaner coastline

Walk along Mai Khao Beach early in the morning and you’ll understand why it’s special. At roughly 11 kilometers, the relatively undeveloped shoreline of Phuket’s longest beach provides critical habitat for marine life – including nesting sites for endangered sea turtles that return to lay eggs along the sand each year.

Sunday 7 June 2026 12:15 PM

Phuket selects top OTOP products for national stage

PHUKET: Phuket has selected three standout One Tambon One Product (OTOP) items to represent the province at national level, as officials step up efforts to upgrade local goods through innovation, branding and sustainability.

Saturday 2 May 2026 10:00 AM

Laguna Phuket unveils sustainable, regenerative trail

Laguna Phuket has announced a new 2.5-kilometre regenerative journey that will be the centrepiece of its landscape and amenities transformation, set to roll out in stages throughout 2026.

Saturday 18 April 2026 02:00 PM

Philippine Embassy Consular outreach mission receives praise

Filipinos living in Phuket and nearby provinces expressed their deep gratitude to the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok for successfully conducting a Consular and Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) outreach mission recently.

Saturday 4 April 2026 01:00 PM

Phuket lights up to celebrate the power of women

Phuket was the toast of Thailand last month as the province hosted a landmark annual event that united and celebrated women from all over the country.

Saturday 28 March 2026 01:00 PM

Phuket Immigration Volunteers Need You!

Phuket Immigration Volunteers are calling for new recruits as rising demand and limited staffing stretch the long-running support unit that assists thousands of foreigners navigating the island’s visa system each year.

Saturday 21 March 2026 02:00 PM

Turning 77 in cycling heaven

I turned seventy-seven at dawn on Jan 10, which felt appropriate: a small, private moment before the island woke and began making its usual persuasive arguments for breakfast. The sea lay flat as a pane of glass, tinted the colour of old pewter, and the geckos were still negotiating the final clauses of their overnight treaties. I wheeled my bicycle out from under the bougainvillea, patted the saddle as if it were a reliable old dog, and pointed us south, toward Promthep Cape.

Saturday 24 January 2026 01:00 PM

Phuket Town opens its ‘One District, One Creative Space’

PHUKET: Phuket has officially opened a new creative space in the heart of Phuket Old Town as part of the province’s ‘One District, One Creative Space’ initiative, aimed at strengthening community tourism and driving the local creative economy.

Monday 19 January 2026 10:36 AM

Phuket mourns loss of renowned house DJ Bert Bevans

The Phuket community is mourning the passing of long-time resident and internationally respected house DJ Bert Bevans, who died suddenly in the UK earlier this month.

Sunday 18 January 2026 11:54 AM

Laguna Phuket unveils new electric shuttles as part of regenerative transformation push

Laguna Phuket has made a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by launching eight new fully electric shuttles, featuring the Rava Beach Club’s identity. This initiative coincides with the grand opening of the Rava Beach Club and represents a significant step forward in promoting low-carbon mobility and responsible tourism at Asia’s premier integrated resort destination.

Sunday 7 December 2025 12:00 PM

Soi Dog launches urgent response for flood-affected animals in Hat Yai

The Soi Dog Foundation has launched an urgent relief operation to assist dogs and cats affected by severe flooding, with emergency teams deployed from Ayutthaya to Hat Yai. The foundation has mobilised veterinarians, rescue officers, pet food supplies, and essential medical aid to ensure immediate and sustained support for both pets and stray animals in crisis.

Sunday 30 November 2025 11:33 AM

Thailand’s education system is failing the future

Walk into any classroom today, from Bangkok to Boston, and you will witness the same scene: rows of students learning how to recall information that an AI can summon in milliseconds.

Sunday 2 November 2025 12:00 PM

A collection of small, human choices

Some things in life we control. Others, we don’t. We don’t choose the weather. We don’t choose the headlines. But we do choose our actions. When it comes to the big issues in our world – like conflict, climate crisis, and the never-ending mess of litter – it’s easy to feel helpless. We feel like we have no control. But what if we looked closer? What if we humanised the problem?

Sunday 7 September 2025 11:00 AM

Exploring the wonder of Phuket’s nature and wildlife

After a nice break of a few months due to having to train an orphaned kitten not to chase the wildlife away, I can at last get to venture out again. A year ago I came across a tiny lost kitten around four weeks old in a ditch that was flooded with no family around and she adopted me. So for a few months I had to put photography on hold until Leo (my cat) learned I wanted to take photos of the wildlife and not chase it.

Saturday 6 September 2025 01:00 PM

A Handful of Hope on Phuket’s Shores

With the monsoon season in Phuket comes the wind, the waves and a heartbreaking sight on our beautiful beaches. My heart sinks every time I walk along the shoreline and see it – a carpet of plastic bottles, tangled fishing nets and styrofoam containers. It can feel overwhelming. The task of cleaning it all up seems impossible. Many people ask, “Why bother? The ocean will just bring more tomorrow.”

Sunday 17 August 2025 11:00 AM

Phuket Town to boost support for autistic, intellectually disabled