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Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 opens
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 opens
PHUKET: Culture Minister Sabida Thaiset presided over the grand opening ceremony of the Thailand Biennale 2025 contemporary arts festival at Saphan Hin on Saturday (Nov 29). The festival is hoped to propel the island towards becoming a global art tourism destination, with officials estimating that the five-month event will attract more than 3 million visitors and generate over B30 billion for the economy.
Govt offices to close for December public holidays
Govt offices to close for December public holidays
PHUKET: The Phuket Immigration Office, along with all other government offices across Phuket, will close on three national holidays this month; Dec 5, Dec 10 and Dec 31, each marking an important event in Thailand’s history and cultural traditions. Offices will resume normal operations on the next working day after each holiday.
Blood donation drive continues through December
Blood donation drive continues through December
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) and Vachira Phuket Hospital will continue their blood donation drives across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout December.
Royal gold at Asian equestrian competition
Royal gold at Asian equestrian competition
DRESSAGE: Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya was in fine form as she led a team of Thai equestrian athletes to the gold medal in dressage, as the FEI Asian Championships Pattaya 2025 got underway earlier this week.
Year to end with dip in transfers and transfer value
Year to end with dip in transfers and transfer value
BANGKOK: Despite an expected pickup in transfers in the fourth quarter, full-year 2025 is still forecast to end with a 7% drop in the number of transfers and an 11% decline in transfer value, weighed down by the economic slowdown and weaker home-buying power.
Officials expedite flood relief assistance for Phuket flood victims
Officials expedite flood relief assistance for Phuket flood victims
PHUKET: Phuket officials have confirmed that financial assistance for households affected by this year’s rainy-season floods is being expedited across all three districts on the island, with additional cases now under review.
Phuket flood-aid convoy heads South
Phuket flood-aid convoy heads South
PHUKET: A 16-truck convoy loaded with essential relief supplies departed Phuket today (Nov 28) to assist flood-affected communities across the lower southern region, where severe floods continue to impact daily life and public safety.
Overstay fines waived for flood-stuck foreigners
Overstay fines waived for flood-stuck foreigners
PHUKET: Phuket Airport Immigration has confirmed that foreign tourists stranded by severe flooding across eight southern provinces will be exempt from overstay fines, following an order issued by the Immigration Bureau early this morning (Nov 28).
Phuket tourism engine marks 11.47mn arrivals
Phuket tourism engine marks 11.47mn arrivals
PHUKET: Phuket welcomed more than 11.47 million tourists from January to October this year, generating over B442 billion in revenue despite a slight year-on-year decline, provincial officials confirmed yesterday (Nov 27).
Russian Ambassador visits Phuket
Russian Ambassador visits Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn welcomed Russian Ambassador to Thailand Yevgeny Tomikhin yesterday (Nov 27) for talks on strengthening cooperation as the Russian population in the province continues to grow.
Karon Municipality calls for ‘no trash on streets’ for royal visit
Karon Municipality calls for ‘no trash on streets’ for royal visit
PHUKET: Karon Municipality, which also administers Kata and Kata Noi, has called on all shops, businesses and households to not have any uncollected garbage bins or trash bags on the street during the visit by His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen for the King's Cup Regatta next week.
Phuket deploys medical team, volunteers to the South
Phuket deploys medical team, volunteers to the South
PHUKET: Phuket has mobilised medical personnel, volunteers and essential supplies to support flood-affected communities in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, following a formal request for assistance from local authorities.
Tsunami watch for Phuket lifted after Sumatra quake
Tsunami watch for Phuket lifted after Sumatra quake
PHUKET: A tsunami watch issued for Phuket earlier today has been lifted, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has confirmed, following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake off the west coast of northern Sumatra.
Phuket ramps up flood-relief efforts
Phuket ramps up flood-relief efforts
PHUKET: Phuket has launched a major mobilisation of manpower, vehicles and emergency equipment to support relief operations in five southern provinces severely affected by flooding, while 39 donation centres have been opened across the island to collect essential supplies for victims.
Phi Phi launches new wastewater treatment, ignores destroyed boardwalk
Phi Phi launches new wastewater treatment, ignores destroyed boardwalk
PHUKET: Deputy Minister of Interior Sasithorn Kittithornkul presided over the official launch of the ‘Turn Wastewater Back to Clean Water for Phi Phi Island’ initiative yesterday (Nov 26).
Phuket officials mark improved labour standards in fishing industry
Phuket officials mark improved labour standards in fishing industry
PHUKET: “Significant advancement” in Thailand’s efforts to combat human trafficking and child labour was highlighted yesterday (Nov 26) as Phuket labour officials convened to review progress in the province’s fisheries sector.
Motorists asked to avoid Thepkrasattri Rd on Dec 6
Motorists asked to avoid Thepkrasattri Rd on Dec 6
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office has advised motorists to avoid using Thepkrasattri Rd from Bang Khu Intersection to the Heroines Monument between 7pm and 8pm on Saturday, Dec 6.
Bangla venues pass drug tests in coordinated sweep
Bangla venues pass drug tests in coordinated sweep
PHUKET: More than 200 employees at entertainment venues along Bangla Rd in Patong were tested for drugs last night (Nov 25) as part of an integrated sweep aimed at strengthening tourist safety and supporting the government’s ongoing ‘white community’ campaign.
Reid, Taylor-Brown storm to victory at Laguna Phuket Triathlon
Reid, Taylor-Brown storm to victory at Laguna Phuket Triathlon
TRIATHLON: Over 1,000 triathletes took part in the 31st edition of the Laguna Phuket Triathlon at Laguna Grove on Sunday (Nov 23), with Tayler Reid retaining the men’s title and Georgia Taylor-Brown coming out on top in the women’s race.
First Phuket mourners depart for Bangkok
First Phuket mourners depart for Bangkok
PHUKET: The first groups of Phuket residents travelled to Bangkok yesterday (Nov 25) to pay their respects at the Royal Urn of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace.