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Phuket youngster shines at national tennis comp
Phuket youngster shines at national tennis comp
TENNIS: A young tennis player from Phuket lit up the court at a recent national championship, winning two major trophies in the process.
French fugitive wanted by Interpol arrested in Kata
French fugitive wanted by Interpol arrested in Kata
PHUKET: Immigration police have arrested a French national wanted by Interpol on dozens of drug trafficking and money laundering charges during a raid on a luxury hotel in Kata.
Mutilated dugong found off Koh Yao Noi
Mutilated dugong found off Koh Yao Noi
PHANG NGA: A headless dugong carcass bearing signs of foul play was discovered off Koh Yao Noi, east of Phuket, prompting an official investigation.
Phuket Airport boosts Songkran safety amid tourism dip
Phuket Airport boosts Songkran safety amid tourism dip
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has stepped up security and emergency preparedness ahead of the Songkran holiday, with officials expressing confidence that key markets will sustain tourism despite a projected dip in arrivals linked to war in the Middle East.
Moon jellyfish wash ashore at Koh Racha Yai
Moon jellyfish wash ashore at Koh Racha Yai
PHUKET: Marine biologists have warned beachgoers to avoid contact with jellyfish after dozens of moon jellyfish were found stranded along a popular beach on Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket.
Phuket launches Songkran safety operations centre
Phuket launches Songkran safety operations centre
PHUKET: Local officials have launched a province-wide operations centre to intensify road and maritime safety controls for Songkran 2026, with a strong public message: don’t drink and drive.
Phuket taxis on LPG remain unaffected by fuel price surge
Phuket taxis on LPG remain unaffected by fuel price surge
PHUKET: Metered taxi services in Phuket continue to operate normally despite concerns over rising global oil prices, with the vast majority of vehicles running on alternative fuels, officials have claimed.
Phuket Airport stages full-scale sea crash drill
Phuket Airport stages full-scale sea crash drill
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has staged a full-scale emergency drill simulating a passenger aircraft crashing into the sea off Nai Yang Beach yesterday (Apr 7), testing the airport’s ability to respond to a major aviation disaster.
Man arrested with 10,000 meth pills
Man arrested with 10,000 meth pills
PHUKET: A man has been arrested in Phuket with 10,000 methamphetamine pills as provincial authorities intensified a crackdown on drug trafficking.
350 officers mobilised for Songkran safety
350 officers mobilised for Songkran safety
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched a province-wide crime suppression campaign ahead of the Songkran festival, deploying more than 350 personnel in a coordinated effort to safeguard residents and tourists.
Phuket Town ‘gifted’ B6mn in Biennale sculptures
Phuket Town ‘gifted’ B6mn in Biennale sculptures
PHUKET: Three large-scale sculptures that artists were paid B2 million each to create have been formally handed over to Phuket City Municipality as officials claim the handover marks a key step in efforts to position the island as a global art and cultural tourism destination.
37 draw ‘red cards’ as conscription continues in Phuket
37 draw ‘red cards’ as conscription continues in Phuket
PHUKET: Military conscription in Phuket is continuing this week, with 37 men selected for mandatory service during recent selection rounds in Mueang Phuket District, officials have confirmed.
Charges pressed over jet-ski crew brawl at Koh Naka Yai
Charges pressed over jet-ski crew brawl at Koh Naka Yai
PHUKET: Charges have now been filed following a violent brawl between rival jet-ski operators at Koh Naka Yai that left at least one man seriously injured and sparked widespread criticism after footage of the incident circulated online.
Cricket Sixes Returns for Landmark Anniversary
Cricket Sixes Returns for Landmark Anniversary
CRICKET: Just over two decades ago, a group of cricket-mad adventurers gathered on a sun-soaked Thai island with a simple idea: play the sport they loved in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
Drug raid nets over 200,000 meth pills
Drug raid nets over 200,000 meth pills
PHUKET: Authorities have yet again seized more than 200,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) during a raid that netted two suspects in Thepkrasattri yesterday (Apr 6).
Thanyapura Color Fun Run dazzles
Thanyapura Color Fun Run dazzles
RUNNING: Phuket was once again bathed in colour as the island’s most dazzling running event, the annual Color Fun Run at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort, took place on Saturday (Apr 4).
Russian driver released on bail after deadly Chao Fa East crash
Russian driver released on bail after deadly Chao Fa East crash
PHUKET: A Russian woman has been released on bail after her pickup truck skidded into two motorbikes in Chalong, killing one man and leaving another critically injured.
Tour guide confirmed dead in tour boat fire
Tour guide confirmed dead in tour boat fire
PHUKET: A tour guide initially reported missing following a speedboat fire and explosion at Ao Makham earlier today (Apr 6) has now been confirmed dead, authorities have reported.
Greek restaurant inspected over Hebrew-language sign
Greek restaurant inspected over Hebrew-language sign
PHUKET: A Greek restaurant near the Big Buddha has been found to be operating legally following an inspection prompted by online criticism over a Hebrew-language sign displayed at the site.
Phuket Peranakan Festival goes ‘Bloom’
Phuket Peranakan Festival goes ‘Bloom’
PHUKET: Phuket’s cultural heart burst into life on Saturday (Apr 4) as the Phuket Peranakan Festival 2026 officially opened in a vibrant showcase of heritage, performance and international collaboration under the theme ‘BLOOM’.