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Phuket sets dates for PorTor Festival
Phuket sets dates for PorTor Festival
Sunday 19 July 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has announced the schedule for this year’s PorTor Festival, with the island’s annual Hungry Ghost Festival celebrations set to run from Aug 25 to Sept 10.
Governor calls for Phuket Red Cross to have ‘greater cultural focus’
Governor calls for Phuket Red Cross to have ‘greater cultural focus’
Sunday 12 July 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has urged the Phuket chapter of the Thai Red Cross Society to play a greater role in promoting the province's cultural heritage, as the local branch sets out its operational plans for the 2027 fiscal year.
Slew of holidays to bring 48-hour alcohol ban
Slew of holidays to bring 48-hour alcohol ban
Saturday 11 July 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Government offices nationwide, including Phuket Immigration, will close from July 28-30 for three consecutive public holidays, with a 48-hour nationwide ban on alcohol sales to be enforced on the final two days.
Biofuel initiative gains government backing
Biofuel initiative gains government backing
Tuesday 30 June 2026 10:36 AM
BANGKOK: Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has announced stronger government backing for biofuels in a bid to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported oil, which currently makes up 90% of total consumption.
Phuket Pride paints a rainbow in Old Town
Phuket Pride paints a rainbow in Old Town
Monday 29 June 2026 10:15 AM
PHUKET: More than 2,000 people filled the streets of Phuket Old Town on Saturday (June 27) as Phuket City Pride 2026 transformed the historic district into a sea of rainbow colours, celebrating diversity, equality and inclusion under the theme ‘We Are One: United in Love’.
Nirat espouses 'world-class tourist city' vision to govt trainees
Nirat espouses 'world-class tourist city' vision to govt trainees
Saturday 20 June 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn outlined his vision for managing a “world-class tourist destination” during a lecture to senior public administration trainees visiting the island this week, highlighting the importance of transparency, sustainability and good governance in securing Phuket's future.
Seventh day merit-making ceremony held for princess
Seventh day merit-making ceremony held for princess
Thursday 18 June 2026 10:41 AM
BANGKOK: The government held a seventh-day (Sattamavara) merit-making ceremony yesterday (June 17) to dedicate merit to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati following her passing.
Anutin set for ASEAN-Russia meet
Anutin set for ASEAN-Russia meet
Tuesday 16 June 2026 08:45 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to Kazan, Russia, on June 17–18 to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit, where Thailand aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy and other economic sectors under its economic diplomacy policy.
Phuket pays tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Phuket pays tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Monday 15 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn led provincial officials, members of the judiciary, military and police officers, and residents in a ceremony honouring Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at Phuket Provincial Hall on Saturday morning (June 13).
Mourners fill Sanam Luang
Mourners fill Sanam Luang
Monday 15 June 2026 08:48 AM
BANGKOK: Thousands of Thais gathered at Sanam Luang yesterday (June 14) to pay their respects to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, on the first day the Royal Household Bureau opened public access for mourners to offer tribute before her portrait and sign condolence books.
Phuket kicks off durian harvest season
Phuket kicks off durian harvest season
Thursday 11 June 2026 12:38 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officially launched its 2026 durian harvest season yesterday (June 10), with provincial officials promoting the conservation and commercial development of the island's native durian varieties while encouraging agricultural tourism.
Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty
Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty
Wednesday 3 June 2026 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: The school curriculum in Thailand will be revised to focus more on the Thai language, civic education and Thai history, with increased mother-tongue support for Thai students in international schools.
Tourists face charges of damaging old Death Railway station
Tourists face charges of damaging old Death Railway station
Wednesday 3 June 2026 09:30 AM
KANCHANABURI: Tourists seen driving recklessly in an area where an old station on the notorious Death Railway was built face charges of damaging the environment of a historical national park.
Princess Sirindhorn opens new school building in Phuket
Princess Sirindhorn opens new school building in Phuket
Tuesday 2 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn paid a royal visit to Phuket on Monday (June 1) to officially open the new Sri Sirindhorn Building at Srinagarindra the Princess Mother School, Phuket under her royal patronage.
Phuket govt offices to close for Queen’s Birthday
Phuket govt offices to close for Queen’s Birthday
Monday 1 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket, including Phuket Immigration, are closed today (June 1) for the substitution holiday for Visakha Bucha Day and will close again on Wednesday (June 3) for celebrations marking the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019
Saturday 30 May 2026 12:00 PM
RIO DE JANEIRO: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell last year to its lowest level since 2019, according to a report published Wednesday (May 27) that will be seen as good news for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Phuket dishes shortlisted for ‘The Lost Taste’ campaign
Phuket dishes shortlisted for ‘The Lost Taste’ campaign
Saturday 30 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving to preserve the island’s traditional culinary heritage through a new initiative aimed at reviving disappearing local dishes under the national ‘The Lost Taste’ project.
‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo
‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo
Thursday 28 May 2026 11:24 AM
DHAKA: A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will instead be cared for at the national zoo.
Police seize motorbikes after bypass road racing tip-off
Police seize motorbikes after bypass road racing tip-off
Wednesday 27 May 2026 10:22 AM
PHUKET: Phuket City Police seized three motorbikes after a raid on a group of teenagers involved in illegal street racing on the bypass road early this morning (May 27).
Singha heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning
Singha heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning
Monday 25 May 2026 01:20 PM
BANGKOK: A high-profile alleged sexual abuse case within a wealthy Thai beer brewing family has prompted a wave of painful accounts from survivors of unconnected abuse in the conservative country.

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