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PM leads national tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
PM leads national tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Friday 12 June 2026, 12:57PM
THAILAND: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has led the nation's tributes following the announcement of the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, describing the loss as “an immeasurable sorrow” felt by people across the Kingdom and praising the Princess's lifelong dedication to justice, equality and public service.
Phuket officials announce passing of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Phuket officials announce passing of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Friday 12 June 2026, 09:33AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have announced the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, Krom Luang Rajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhida, following an announcement issued by the Royal Household Bureau.
Phuket Airport readies to launch automated passport gates
Phuket Airport readies to launch automated passport gates
Friday 12 June 2026, 09:14AM
PHUKET: Automated passport control gates will begin operating at Phuket International Airport tomorrow (June 13), with airport officials expecting the new system to ease congestion and speed up immigration processing for international departures.
Phuket kicks off durian harvest season
Phuket kicks off durian harvest season
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.
DOPA chief orders Phuket hotel raids
DOPA chief orders Phuket hotel raids
PHUKET: A special operations unit from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) raided three unlicensed accommodation businesses in Phuket's tourism hubs of Karon and Rawai and arrested their operators as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal hotels.
Phuket readies for Laguna Marathon
Phuket readies for Laguna Marathon
MARATHON: Phuket is set to welcome up to 6,000 athletes for the landmark 20th Laguna Phuket Marathon this weekend.
Woman arrested for Patong tuk-tuk coffee-drugging theft
Woman arrested for Patong tuk-tuk coffee-drugging theft
PHUKET: A 23-year-old Thai woman has been arrested in Bangkok over the alleged theft of more than B300,000 worth of valuables from a Patong tuk-tuk driver who claimed he lost consciousness after drinking coffee she offered him.
Governor delivers aid to workers’ camp fire victims as shelter numbers fall
Governor delivers aid to workers’ camp fire victims as shelter numbers fall
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn led a delegation from the Phuket Provincial Red Cross Committee, the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM) and other agencies to Wat Cherng Talay on Tuesday (June 9) to distribute relief supplies and check on the welfare of people displaced by the recent fire at the Bang Jo workers' camp.
Phuket targets accident blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ plan
Phuket targets accident blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ plan
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving ahead with a series of road safety initiatives across the island after reporting encouraging results from improvements at several accident-prone locations, including a stretch of Thepkrasattri Rd where fatalities have reportedly fallen to zero following upgrades.
Phuket gears up for Pickleball comp
Phuket gears up for Pickleball comp
PICKLEBALL: Phuket is gearing up to host a major pickleball event later this month as part of the United States’ 250th birthday celebrations.
Phuket MP seeks NACC probe into election interference allegations
Phuket MP seeks NACC probe into election interference allegations
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee and People's Party deputy leader Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn have filed complaints with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Election Commission seeking an investigation into allegations that senior Interior Ministry officials interfered in the February national election.
Tourists praised for helping injured monk at Promthep Cape
Tourists praised for helping injured monk at Promthep Cape
PHUKET: A Buddhist monk who injured his ankle while visiting Laem Phromthep was rescued by emergency responders and helpful tourists after becoming stranded at the popular viewpoint yesterday evening (June 8).
Suchart orders faster action on 28 Sirinat encroachment cases
Suchart orders faster action on 28 Sirinat encroachment cases
PHUKET: More than 28 land encroachment cases within Sirinat National Park are being pushed forward as part of a renewed crackdown on illegal occupation of state land, with officials also advancing plans to transform the park into a ‘Green & Digital Park’.
Patong Pride parade draws thousands
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.
Officials plan upgrade to early childhood development centres
Officials plan upgrade to early childhood development centres
PHUKET: Phuket officials have moved forward with plans to strengthen child and youth welfare across the island, including upgrading early childhood development centres, introducing stricter road safety measures and drafting new protections for children attending festivals and concerts.
MNRE Minister Suchart back in Phuket
MNRE Minister Suchart back in Phuket
PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has reaffirmed the government's commitment to reclaiming encroached land within Sirinat National Park while advancing plans for a boat taxi network aimed at easing Phuket's chronic traffic congestion and boosting tourism.
Russian woman arrested for illegal beauty services
Russian woman arrested for illegal beauty services
PHUKET: A 45-year-old Russian woman has been arrested for allegedly operating an illegal beauty clinic from a luxury villa in Thalang and providing facial injection treatments without the required licences, with authorities seizing medicines and medical equipment worth more than B600,000.
Top policy expert backs Phuket Special Economic Zone
Top policy expert backs Phuket Special Economic Zone
PHUKET: One of Thailand’s leading policy and economic thinkers has thrown his support behind plans to establish a Phuket Special Economic Zone (PVN-SEZ), arguing that the island has the potential to become a regional hub for innovation, investment and human capital development.
Pride parade to bring road closures in Patong
Pride parade to bring road closures in Patong
PHUKET: Motorists in Patong are being advised to expect road closures and traffic diversions this afternoon (June 7) as thousands of people are expected to take part in the Phuket Pride Parade 2026.
Officials probe legality of Rawai beachfront project
Officials probe legality of Rawai beachfront project
PHUKET: Phuket officials have ordered an urgent land survey and environmental investigation into a controversial beachfront development in Rawai following complaints from local residents and the Rawai sea gypsy community over alleged encroachment on public access routes and possible environmental impacts.