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Hotels urged to waive fees over flight chaos
Hotels urged to waive fees over flight chaos
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association and the Thai Hotels Association – Southern Chapter have called on hotel operators and tourism businesses across Phuket to waive rescheduling and cancellation fees for guests affected by flight suspensions linked to unrest in the Middle East.
Phuket flights affected by Iran war
Phuket flights affected by Iran war
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has confirmed that 22 flights from four airlines have been affected by escalating unrest in the Middle East following military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, with one Etihad Airways flight forced to return mid-journey for safety reasons.
Blood donation drive runs through March
Blood donation drive runs through March
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC), together with Vachira Phuket Hospital, will continue organising blood donation drives across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout March.
Unlicensed bar raided in Phuket Town
Unlicensed bar raided in Phuket Town
PHUKET: An entertainment venue in Phuket Town was raided for operating beyond legal hours and without a licence, with 12 items seized and the manager arrested following complaints of a party allegedly involving drug use.
Thai athletes hailed for Winter Olympic success
Thai athletes hailed for Winter Olympic success
WINTER OLYMPICS: Three athletes that represented Thailand at the recent 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina have been hailed for their respective achievements.
Global conferences in Phuket to generate B351mn boost
Global conferences in Phuket to generate B351mn boost
PHUKET: Phuket has secured bids to host three major international conferences in 2026, with organisers projecting a combined economic impact of B351.4 million and the creation of 484 jobs, reinforcing the island’s standing as a global MICE destination.
Phuket Town rolls out drought plan as dry season begins
Phuket Town rolls out drought plan as dry season begins
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has activated a comprehensive water management plan in preparation for the 2026 dry season, with officials warning that water pressure reductions may be necessary if raw water supplies do not improve.
Trusted: The Phuket News celebrates 15 years at the heart of Phuket’s story
Trusted: The Phuket News celebrates 15 years at the heart of Phuket’s story
PHUKET: From a bold newcomer in a competitive media market to one of Southern Thailand’s most established multi-platform news organisations, The Phuket News will mark 15 years of publication next Wednesday (Mar 4) ‒ a milestone shaped not only by headlines, but by the community it serves.
Montavee Hongyok re-elected FTI Phuket President
Montavee Hongyok re-elected FTI Phuket President
PHUKET: Montavee Hongyok has been unanimously re-elected for another term as President of the Phuket chapter of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), following a vote at the Chamber’s 2026 Annual General Meeting.
Phuket campaign targets cannabis shops
Phuket campaign targets cannabis shops
PHUKET: Phuket officials have intensified inspections of both licensed and unlicensed cannabis shops as part of a wider provincial crackdown on drug trafficking and use.
Laguna Phuket Sunset Beach Run confirmed
Laguna Phuket Sunset Beach Run confirmed
RUNNING: Songkran celebrations this year will carry extra cheer in the Bang Tao area of the island after the Laguna Phuket Sunset Beach Run 2026 was confirmed recently.
Kathu Cultural Street Festival marks celebration of heritage
Kathu Cultural Street Festival marks celebration of heritage
PHUKET: The 14th Kathu Cultural Street Tourism Festival concludes today (Feb 28), bringing to a close three days of performances, local cuisine and heritage activities aimed at promoting cultural tourism and strengthening the grassroots economy.
Bang Neow school celebrates Royal Award
Bang Neow school celebrates Royal Award
PHUKET: Bang Neow Municipal School in Phuket Town has celebrated receiving the prestigious Royal Award for Educational Institution for the 2024 academic year, with Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn presiding over a ceremony marking the achievement.
Oil from cargo wreck reaches Racha, Rawai
Oil from cargo wreck reaches Racha, Rawai
PHUKET: Oil from the sunken cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC has now washed ashore on beaches across the Racha Islands and southern Phuket, prompting urgent containment and clean-up operations by multiple agencies.
Phuket MPs confirmed, already pushing local action
Phuket MPs confirmed, already pushing local action
PHUKET: Phuket’s three Members of Parliament have been officially confirmed following the Feb 8 general election, with all three already moving quickly to press local issues ranging from an oil spill threat to traffic safety and public complaints.
Oil from cargo wreck washes ashore Koh Hei
Oil from cargo wreck washes ashore Koh Hei
PHUKET: Oil from a cargo ship that sank off Phuket earlier this month has begun washing ashore on Koh Hei, prompting an urgent clean-up operation to protect key tourist beaches in the south of the island.
Four arrested in Rawai drug raid
Four arrested in Rawai drug raid
PHUKET: Four people have been arrested and more than 270 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) seized after officers from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) raided a suspected drug den in Rawai.
Beach chairs ordered removed from Nai Thon Beach
Beach chairs ordered removed from Nai Thon Beach
PHUKET: Thalang District officials have ordered all unauthorised beach umbrellas and chairs removed from Nai Thon Beach by the end of this month, following an inspection carried out hours after a fire destroyed more than 60 beach items in the early hours of yesterday morning (Feb 24).
Night checkpoint lands drug arrest in Chalong
Night checkpoint lands drug arrest in Chalong
PHUKET: A 29-year-old man was arrested at a late-night checkpoint in Chalong after officials found crystal meth (ya ice) and methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in his possession.
Urgent appeal for rare blood donors
Urgent appeal for rare blood donors
PHUKET: A 67-year-old British man who has lived and worked in Phuket for more than 20 years is urgently in need of rare blood donations ahead of critical surgery.