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Blood donation drive continues through November
Blood donation drive continues through November
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) has launched its November mobile blood donation campaign across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi, this month marking the Loy Krathong festival, encouraging residents to donate throughout the month.
Phuket prepares for Thailand Biennale
Phuket prepares for Thailand Biennale
PHUKET: Final preparations are underway for the Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025, with officials confirming that the international contemporary art festival is now more than 90% ready ahead of its grand opening at Saphan Hin on Nov 29.
Officials review beach vendor rules at Kata, Karon
Officials review beach vendor rules at Kata, Karon
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have pledged to urgently review regulations governing the use of Kata and Karon beaches after more than 100 beach vendors submitted a petition asking to be allowed to continue working on the sand.
Phuket holds merit-making ceremony to honour Queen Mother
Phuket holds merit-making ceremony to honour Queen Mother
PHUKET: Phuket officials today (Oct 31) held a merit-making ceremony under the project ‘One Hundred Thai Hearts, Continuing the Royal Dharma Across the Land’ to honour and offer royal merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
Warning issued after Patong landslides
Warning issued after Patong landslides
PHUKET: Kathu District authorities have issued a warning for residents to remain vigilant after two small landslides occurred on Patong Hill early this morning (Oct 31), with further rain forecast for the coming days.
Traffic resumes after fallen tree blocks Patong Hill road
Traffic resumes after fallen tree blocks Patong Hill road
PHUKET: Traffic over Patong Hill was reduced to one lane early this morning (Oct 31) after a tree and power pole fell onto Phra Barami Rd at the notorious Patong Hill landslide curve.
Construction starts on new cancer treatment centre
Construction starts on new cancer treatment centre
PHUKET: Phuket took a major step towards establishing its first government cancer treatment centre yesterday (Oct 30) with the ceremonial laying of the first foundation pillar for Vachira Phuket Hospital’s new Radiotherapy Building in Ratsada.
Patong Tunnel overhaul sparks outrage as decades of planning scrapped
Patong Tunnel overhaul sparks outrage as decades of planning scrapped
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered a complete overhaul of the long-delayed Patong Tunnel project ‒ slashing the tunnel width, axing tolls, and transferring control away from the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT).
Phuket erupts in firecrackers as 200th Vegetarian Festival concludes
Phuket erupts in firecrackers as 200th Vegetarian Festival concludes
PHUKET: The sound of firecrackers echoed across Phuket Town last night (Oct 29) as tens of thousands of devotees and tourists joined the grand finale of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 – marking the 200th anniversary of the island’s iconic spiritual celebration.
Vietnamese man arrested over Patong villa theft
Vietnamese man arrested over Patong villa theft
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a Vietnamese national and seized a large amount of evidence in connection with the theft of cash from a private pool villa in Patong earlier this week.
Phuket on alert for heavy rain and flash floods through weekend
Phuket on alert for heavy rain and flash floods through weekend
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has issued an urgent weather warning for heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and strong winds and waves expected to affect the province from today (Oct 29) through Sunday (Nov 2).
Phuket enters final day of Vegetarian Festival
Phuket enters final day of Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: The ninth and final day of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 ‒ this year celebrating the festival’s 200th anniversary ‒ was marked this morning (Oct 29) by the sacred ‘Iw Keng’ procession, a centuries-old ceremony in which the sacred image is carried throughout the community to bless the people and return incense smoke from Saphan Hin Cape to the shrine.
Phuket scales back Loy Krathong festivities
Phuket scales back Loy Krathong festivities
PHUKET: Municipalities across Phuket have announced the cancellation or scaling back of Loy Krathong festivities next Wednesday (Nov 5) to express condolences and honour the grace of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, who passed away last Friday (Oct 24).
Devotion fills streets for Kathu Shrine procession
Devotion fills streets for Kathu Shrine procession
PHUKET: Thousands of devotees joined the grand Kathu Shrine procession through Phuket Town this morning (Oct 28), marking the eighth day of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival with one of its most sacred rituals ‒ the ‘Iw Keng’ ceremony, or procession of the sacred deity image throughout the community.
Public invited to pay respects to Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother
Public invited to pay respects to Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother
PHUKET: Local residents and tourists to the island are invited to perform water blessing ceremonies and sign official books of condolences in mourning for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, to express their deepest sorrow and gratitude for Her Majesty’s boundless grace.
Narrow win sees Trin Panyawai re-elected Mayor of Sakhu
Narrow win sees Trin Panyawai re-elected Mayor of Sakhu
PHUKET: Former Sakhu Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) Chief Trin ‘Noi’ Panyawai has been re-elected Mayor of Sakhu, narrowly defeating challenger Ekaphon Phang-nga of the Sakhu Power Party in the local election yesterday (Oct 26), which saw an 84.15% voter turnout.
Thousands of ‘mah song’ join Jui Tui Shrine procession
Thousands of ‘mah song’ join Jui Tui Shrine procession
PHUKET: More than 2,000 ‘mah song’ spirit mediums took part in the grand city procession of the Jui Tui Tao Bo Keng Shrine today (Oct 27), marking the seventh day of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 ‒ the island’s most revered and visually striking annual tradition.
Officials ramp up campaign to make Phuket drug-free
Officials ramp up campaign to make Phuket drug-free
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Narcotics Suppression Center (PNSC) has brought together government agencies, police and public health officials to strengthen the province’s efforts toward becoming a “drug-free province”, following the government’s national anti-drug policy drive.
Phuket joins nation in mourning
Phuket joins nation in mourning
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office held an ablutions ceremony for the royal urn before a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, today (Oct 26), allowing citizens from all walks of life to pay their respects and express their deepest gratitude for Her Majesty’s lifelong service to the nation.
Vegetarian Festival continues with adjusted ceremonies in mourning for Queen Mother
Vegetarian Festival continues with adjusted ceremonies in mourning for Queen Mother
PHUKET: The Bang Neow Tao Bo Keng Shrine in Phuket Town held its sacred ‘Iw Keng’ procession this morning (Oct 26), continuing the centuries-old tradition of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in a quieter and more reverent atmosphere this year.