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Residents fight for road access in Poonphol
Residents fight for road access in Poonphol
PHUKET: More than 100 households have lodged a complaint with the Phuket Damrongtham Center after residents of the Poonphol Nice Plaza project raised concerns that shared access roads and walkways used for more than three decades may soon be closed.
Hanuman sculpture to be installed off Koh Racha Yai
Hanuman sculpture to be installed off Koh Racha Yai
PHUKET: A five-metre-tall Hanuman sculpture is scheduled to be installed underwater off Koh Racha Yai on Mar 26 as part of the Rotary Club project ‘Save Underwater World’, with funding for the initiative projected at more than B5 million.
Kathu officials probe land clearing beside Bang Wad
Kathu officials probe land clearing beside Bang Wad
PHUKET: Officials in Kathu District are investigating the excavation of land and felling of trees by the banks of the Bang Wad Reservoir after a backhoe operator claimed the work was being carried out to prepare land for agricultural use.
German captain arrested for illegal Phuket yacht tours
German captain arrested for illegal Phuket yacht tours
PHUKET: A German national has been arrested off Phuket after authorities discovered he was captaining a sailboat being used to run an unlicensed multi-day tour, with packages reportedly sold online for hundreds of thousands of baht per person.
Phuket readies for alcohol-free Songkran in Old Town
Phuket readies for alcohol-free Songkran in Old Town
PHUKET: Phuket officials are preparing to host the annual alcohol-free Songkran celebrations in Phuket Town next month in a bid to promote safer festivities while drawing large crowds to stimulate the local economy.
Patong officials inspect Tri Trang wastewater
Patong officials inspect Tri Trang wastewater
PHUKET: Officials from Patong Municipality have inspected Tri Trang Beach following complaints that wastewater was being discharged into the sea, but say the source of the pollution has yet to be identified.
Russian arrested in Patong illegal hotel raid
Russian arrested in Patong illegal hotel raid
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials raided a hotel in Patong yesterday afternoon (Mar 12) and arrested a Russian national accused of operating the property illegally through Thai nominees.
French fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested in Rawai
French fugitive wanted for attempted murder arrested in Rawai
PHUKET: Immigration police have arrested a French national in Rawai who was wanted under an international arrest warrant for attempted murder, officials confirmed.
Indonesian fishing vessels seized west of Phuket, 19 crew arrested
Indonesian fishing vessels seized west of Phuket, 19 crew arrested
PHUKET: Two Indonesian fishing vessels and 19 crew members have been apprehended after being caught fishing illegally in Thailand’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Andaman Sea.
Restaurant owner says Israeli tourist provoked flag confrontation
Restaurant owner says Israeli tourist provoked flag confrontation
PHUKET: A restaurant owner in Phuket has defended his decision to refuse service to an Israeli man after a confrontation at his premises, saying the tourist provoked the dispute by demanding that a Palestinian flag displayed inside the restaurant be removed.
Governor seeks to reassure public after ‘hard landing’
Governor seeks to reassure public after ‘hard landing’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn last night held a press briefing to reassure the public that safety procedures were fully followed after an Air India Express aircraft made a “hard landing” at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Mar 11), forcing the airport’s only runway to close for several hours.
Ratsada raid nets armed suspect
Ratsada raid nets armed suspect
PHUKET:A 25-year-old man was arrested with an illegal handgun and ammunition at a house in Ratsada and later tested positive for drug use, police have confirmed.
Former Phuket Immigration officer sentenced for child porn
Former Phuket Immigration officer sentenced for child porn
PHUKET: A former Phuket Immigration officer has been sentenced to more than four years in prison, with the sentence suspended, after being convicted of possessing and distributing child pornography online.
Floating cargo container warning issued near Similan Islands
Floating cargo container warning issued near Similan Islands
PHUKET: Authorities have issued a warning to vessels after a shipping container believed to be from the wreck of the cargo ship SEALLOYD ARC was spotted floating about seven nautical miles southwest of Koh Hu Yong in the Similan Islands area.
Baby turtles hatch from Karon nest
Baby turtles hatch from Karon nest
PHUKET: A total of 79 green sea turtle hatchlings have successfully emerged from eggs originally laid on Karon Beach, marking a positive sign for marine conservation efforts in Phuket.
Phuket Airport clarifies ban on app drivers waiting for passengers
Phuket Airport clarifies ban on app drivers waiting for passengers
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has clarified the purpose of a sign posted inside the airport that explicitly prohibits drivers from waiting for passengers or using ride-hailing applications in the area.
Phuket emergency teams win national EMS awards
Phuket emergency teams win national EMS awards
PHUKET: Emergency medical personnel from Phuket have received multiple honours at a national conference recognising excellence in emergency medical services (EMS), highlighting the province’s collaborative approach to emergency response and research.
Phuket marks International Women’s Day
Phuket marks International Women’s Day
PHUKET: Phuket joined the global celebration of International Women's Day on Saturday (Mar 8) with a health-focused empowerment event aimed at inspiring women and strengthening social networks, while national leaders highlighted the importance of equality and women’s rights in Thailand.
Merit-making begins for Heroines Festival
Merit-making begins for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: Phuket officials and local communities have begun ceremonies commemorating the island’s legendary Heroines with a mass ordination ceremony and the announcement of a three-day programme honouring the historic defenders of Thalang.
Ukraine seeks stronger partnership with Thailand despite the 5th year of full-scale invasion
Ukraine seeks stronger partnership with Thailand despite the 5th year of full-scale invasion
PHUKET: As February 2026 marked the start of the fifth year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the thirteenth year of armed aggression against the country, Ukraine’s top diplomat in Thailand has set out Kyiv’s position on the war, peace efforts and the future of bilateral relations.