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Bomb scare grounds Krabi flight after passenger’s ‘joke’
Bomb scare grounds Krabi flight after passenger’s ‘joke’
Monday 27 April 2026 11:23 AM
KRABI: A Thai AirAsia flight departing Krabi was delayed for more than four hours after a passenger allegedly claimed there was a bomb on board, triggering a full emergency response and security sweep at Krabi International Airport on Sunday (Apr 26).
Phuket studies Bangkok’s stray animal, waste systems
Phuket studies Bangkok’s stray animal, waste systems
Sunday 26 April 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Suppachoke Laongphet this week led a senior municipal delegation to Bangkok to study urban approaches to stray animal control and waste management, with the aim of applying lessons to improve systems in Phuket.
NEAR MISS: Landfill fire exposes system under pressure as waste crisis deepens
NEAR MISS: Landfill fire exposes system under pressure as waste crisis deepens
Sunday 26 April 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The major landfill fire at Saphan Hin earlier this month exposed Phuket’s deepening waste crisis, with officials confirming the blaze reached emergency severity and came dangerously close to triggering wider evacuations as toxic smoke spread across nearby communities.
Phuket races to fix underpass lighting before school term
Phuket races to fix underpass lighting before school term
Saturday 25 April 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have ordered urgent, round-the-clock repairs to underpass lighting systems across the island, with a strict deadline to complete all work before the new school term begins on May 14.
Fire breaks out at Kathu rented room
Fire breaks out at Kathu rented room
Friday 24 April 2026 02:37 PM
PHUKET: A fire broke out in a rented room in Kathu early this morning (Apr 24), damaging electrical appliances and personal belongings while the occupant was away making merit.
Governor orders urgent drain clearance to minimise flood risk
Governor orders urgent drain clearance to minimise flood risk
Thursday 23 April 2026 10:49 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has ordered a province-wide push to clear drainage systems following continuous rainfall, aiming to prevent road flooding and minimise disruption to residents and tourists.
Runaway truck crashes into minibus and resort wall in Kata
Runaway truck crashes into minibus and resort wall in Kata
Wednesday 22 April 2026 10:37 AM
PHUKET: A six-wheeled truck delivering bottled water rolled backwards out of control down a steep road toward Kata Noi yesterday afternoon (Apr 21), crashing into a minibus before slamming into a resort wall. No injuries were reported.
Foreigner critically injured after falling off motorbike in Patong
Foreigner critically injured after falling off motorbike in Patong
Wednesday 22 April 2026 10:14 AM
PHUKET: A foreign national was left in critical condition after falling from a motorcycle on the notorious curve on Phra Baramee Rd near Wat Patong late last night (Apr 22).
Parasail rope snap sparks tourist safety concerns
Parasail rope snap sparks tourist safety concerns
Wednesday 22 April 2026 10:02 AM
PHUKET: A parasailing tow rope snapped mid-air off Kamala Beach, sending two tourists into the sea in an incident that has sparked fresh concerns over the safety of marine tourism activities on the island.
Patong Police target ‘troublemaking’ tourists
Patong Police target ‘troublemaking’ tourists
Tuesday 21 April 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Patong Police and local officials are ramping up enforcement and preventative measures targeting disruptive foreign tourists following a series of incidents during the Songkran holiday, with police confirming that most offenders have already been tracked down and prosecuted.
Phuket traffic police officer injured in U-turn collision
Phuket traffic police officer injured in U-turn collision
Tuesday 21 April 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A traffic police officer on duty was left with a fractured jaw after a collision with a car at a U-turn point on Thepkrasattri Rd on Sunday night (Apr 19).
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
Tuesday 21 April 2026 09:02 AM
TOKYO: Japan issued a special advisory yesterday (Apr 20) warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country’s north and prompted a tsunami warning.
Landfill reopens as officials confirm hotspots under control
Landfill reopens as officials confirm hotspots under control
Monday 20 April 2026 12:20 PM
PHUKET: The landfill at the Phuket Provincial Integrated Waste Disposal Centre at Saphan Hin has reopened to receive waste deliveries following the major fire earlier this month.
Anutin approves border fence plan
Anutin approves border fence plan
Monday 20 April 2026 09:00 AM
NARATHIWAT: Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has approved in principle a border fence project in Narathiwat to curb smuggling, illegal crossings and unrest, to be funded from the central budget.
Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths
Songkran ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ ends with fewer accidents, injuries and deaths
Saturday 18 April 2026 09:52 AM
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
Saturday 18 April 2026 09:30 AM
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
Saturday 18 April 2026 09:00 AM
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.
Five dead, 29 injured in Phuket Songkran road toll
Five dead, 29 injured in Phuket Songkran road toll
Friday 17 April 2026 01:43 PM
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.
National Songkran road accidents, injuries down 20% on 2025
National Songkran road accidents, injuries down 20% on 2025
Friday 17 April 2026 09:00 AM
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).
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
Thursday 16 April 2026 02:28 PM
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.

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