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Four arrested, 4,300 meth pills seized in Rawai drug raid
Four arrested, 4,300 meth pills seized in Rawai drug raid
PHUKET: Four suspects were arrested and more than 4,300 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) seized during a drug suppression raid in Rawai on Thursday (Mar 6).
Phuket tightens measures to curb nudity on beaches
Phuket tightens measures to curb nudity on beaches
PHUKET: Police inspected a small beach in Rawai Friday (Mar 6) following orders from Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn to crack down on public nudity at Phuket beaches.
Philippine Embassy to hold consular outreach in Phuket
Philippine Embassy to hold consular outreach in Phuket
PHUKET: The Embassy of the Philippines in Bangkok will hold a two-day consular and assistance mission in Phuket later this month to provide key services for Filipinos living and working across southern Thailand.
Phuket officials move to fix work permit delays
Phuket officials move to fix work permit delays
PHUKET: Provincial officials are scrambling to resolve delays in the renewal and issuance of work permits affecting more than 130,000 foreign workers in Phuket, after mounting complaints from employers that the backlog is disrupting businesses across the island.
Healthy turnout for ‘Discover Phuket Night Run’
Healthy turnout for ‘Discover Phuket Night Run’
RUNNING: The “Discover Phuket Night Run 2026” last weekend saw a healthy turnout with over 2,000 local, national and international participants joining in.
Oil contamination from cargo wreck easing
Oil contamination from cargo wreck easing
PHUKET: Authorities monitoring the aftermath of the SEALLOYD ARC shipwreck say oil contamination detected near islands south of Phuket remains at low to moderate levels, with no new oil slicks reported since late February.
Motorcyclist, 50, killed after slamming into parked pickup in Thalang
Motorcyclist, 50, killed after slamming into parked pickup in Thalang
PHUKET: A 50-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into the rear of a parked pickup truck in Thalang early this morning (Mar 6).
Officials inspect Thalang petrol stations after fuel shortages
Officials inspect Thalang petrol stations after fuel shortages
PHUKET: Officials inspected petrol stations in Thalang yesterday (Mar 5) after some outlets ran out of certain fuel types following a rush of motorists filling their tanks.
New deals extend fuel reserves to 95 days
New deals extend fuel reserves to 95 days
PHUKET: Thailand has sufficient oil reserves for up to 95 days as the government accelerates efforts to secure additional energy supplies in response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, officials confirmed yesterday (Mar 5).
Petrol stations warned after rush causes fuel shortages
Petrol stations warned after rush causes fuel shortages
PHUKET: Officials continued their inspections of petrol stations in Phuket Town yesterday (Mar 4), with authorities warning operators not to take advantage of the recent public panic by raising prices.
Phuket finalises preparations for 2026 Heroines Festival
Phuket finalises preparations for 2026 Heroines Festival
PHUKET: The final touches are being put in place for the annual Heroines Festival, with provincial officials confirming readiness for the 2026 commemoration of Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri Srisoonthorn Festival, with activities starting this Saturday (Mar 7).
Russian Film Festival returns to Phuket
Russian Film Festival returns to Phuket
PHUKET: The 4th Russian Film Festival 2026 is being held in Phuket, offering free screenings of contemporary Russian films as part of efforts to strengthen cultural ties between Russia and Thailand.
Middle East flight chaos prompts overstay amnesty
Middle East flight chaos prompts overstay amnesty
PHUKET: Middle East flight disruptions have prompted the Immigration Bureau to waive overstay fines for stranded foreign travellers, as authorities also roll out stricter screening measures at Thailand’s major airports amid heightened security concerns.
National order against price gouging
National order against price gouging
PHUKET: The Department of Internal Trade has ordered strict nationwide price controls and warned businesses against exploiting global tensions to raise prices, stressing that Thailand’s major oil traders have not adjusted fuel prices and there is currently no justification for increases.
Phuket fuel rush amid fears of price hikes, shortages
Phuket fuel rush amid fears of price hikes, shortages
PHUKET: Residents across Phuket rushed to fill their tanks yesterday (Mar 3) after the Prime Minister revealed that Thailand’s oil reserves would last about 60 days if no new supplies were secured, sparking fears of potential shortages amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Phuket Airport issues advisory as flights cancelled
Phuket Airport issues advisory as flights cancelled
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has urged passengers travelling to the Middle East or nearby destinations to closely check their flight status with airlines, as ongoing unrest in the region continues to disrupt air travel.
Phuket marks Makha Bucha
Phuket marks Makha Bucha
PHUKET: Phuket officials joined local residents for a candlelit procession ceremony to mark Makha Bucha Day 2026 at Wat Mongkol Nimit Royal Temple in Phuket Town yesterday evening (Mar 3).
Phi Phi park earns B148mn in first two months of 2026
Phi Phi park earns B148mn in first two months of 2026
PHUKET: Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park generated more than B148 million in revenue in the first two months of 2026, with total earnings for the current tourist season surpassing B330 million, park officials have revealed.
Tourists keep Patong lifeguards busy, night cases rise
Tourists keep Patong lifeguards busy, night cases rise
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach responded to more than 150 incidents in January, assisting tourists in emergencies ranging from marine animal injuries and water sports accidents to intoxication and theft – with no fatalities recorded.
366 CCTV cameras go live across Phuket Town
366 CCTV cameras go live across Phuket Town
PHUKET: More than 366 CCTV cameras have now been installed across Phuket City Municipality in a major upgrade of the city’s security infrastructure, with all units linked to a 24-hour central control room.