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Date set for Sakhu Trail Beach Run
Date set for Sakhu Trail Beach Run
RUNNING: A date has been confirmed for the inaugural “Sakhu Trail Beach Run” which aims to provide participants a challenging workout while promoting the natural beauty of the local area.
Distemper outbreak forces Phuket Stray Dog Shelter to halt intake
Distemper outbreak forces Phuket Stray Dog Shelter to halt intake
PHUKET: An outbreak of canine distemper at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang has forced officials to suspend the intake of new dogs, as the highly contagious disease continues to claim lives weeks after it was first detected.
Chinese New Year tourism set to top B600mn
Chinese New Year tourism set to top B600mn
PHUKET: Chinese New Year celebrations are in full swing, with thousands of visitors flocking to Old Town and officials forecasting more than B600 million in tourism revenue during the festive period.
Cargo ship fuel spill dispersing, no chemical leak found
Cargo ship fuel spill dispersing, no chemical leak found
PHUKET: Fuel oil slicks from the sunken cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC off Phuket are dispersing and remain under control, while authorities have confirmed there has been no chemical leakage affecting the marine ecosystem, officials said over the weekend.
Phuket extends Heroines Festival show to four days
Phuket extends Heroines Festival show to four days
PHUKET: Officials are going all out this year with an expanded four-day light and sound spectacular honouring the island’s most revered heroines, with organisers promising a grander and more contemporary production from Mar 13-16.
Phuket marks Valentine’s Day with ‘Love Never Dies’
Phuket marks Valentine’s Day with ‘Love Never Dies’
PHUKET: A total of 76 couples registered their marriages in Phuket on Valentine’s Day on Saturday (Feb 14), joining a province-wide celebration held under the slogan ‘Love Never Dies’.
Srisoonthorn half marathon a big success
Srisoonthorn half marathon a big success
MARATHON: The third annual Srisoonthorn Half Marathon took place yesterday (Feb 15) with over 1,500 athletes lacing up their running shoes and taking part.
Russian-run bar raided for hookah sales
Russian-run bar raided for hookah sales
PHUKET: A Russian-managed bar in Cherng Talay was raided for operating without a licence, trading beyond legal hours and illegally selling hookah, with two suspects arrested and a large quantity of equipment seized, Phuket officials confirmed yesterday (Feb 15).
Over 40 injured as Phuket–Betong bus overturns in Trang
Over 40 injured as Phuket–Betong bus overturns in Trang
PHUKET: More than 40 people were injured after a double-decker bus travelling from Phuket to Betong overturned in Huai Yot district, Trang, in the early hours of this morning (Feb 15). No deaths have been reported.
Phuket hosts latest Muay Thai coaching course
Phuket hosts latest Muay Thai coaching course
MUAY THAI: An intensive five-day training course for students looking to qualify as fully-fledged coaches in the national Thai sport of Muay Thai took place in Phuket recently.
Nine Ugandan women arrested on Bangla Rd for prostitution, overstays
Nine Ugandan women arrested on Bangla Rd for prostitution, overstays
PHUKET: Nine Ugandan women were arrested on Bangla Rd in Patong yesterday (Feb 13) for alleged prostitution offences, with two also found to have overstayed their visas.
Phuket Eye surveillance system set to go live in April, officials told
Phuket Eye surveillance system set to go live in April, officials told
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has confirmed that the ‘Phuket Eye’ smart surveillance system is expected to become operational in April, ahead of Songkran, as authorities step up efforts to improve public safety and reduce road accidents across the island.
Phuket Old Town to host Chinese New Year festival
Phuket Old Town to host Chinese New Year festival
PHUKET: Phuket Old Town will be transformed into a major cultural and food festival zone later this month as Phuket City Municipality prepares to host the Phuket Chinese New Year (Third Month) Festival 2026, featuring parades, performances, more than 400 food stalls and the return of the popular ‘Fire Dragon Tunnel’.
Nine foreigners arrested in Rawai poker villa raid
Nine foreigners arrested in Rawai poker villa raid
PHUKET: Nine foreign nationals – seven Russians, one Ukrainian and one Kazakhstani – have been arrested in a police raid on an illegal poker den operating from a luxury villa in Rawai after organisers recruited players through Instagram.
PM’s Office probes alleged foreign-linked illegal jet-ski operations
PM’s Office probes alleged foreign-linked illegal jet-ski operations
PHUKET: Alleged illegal business operations linked to foreign investment groups in Phuket’s jet-ski rental sector are being investigated following complaints from local operators to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Phuket police, districts roll out community drug crackdown
Phuket police, districts roll out community drug crackdown
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have signed a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across Thalang and Kathu districts to launch the ‘Sustainable Sub-district Project for Comprehensive Drug Problem Solving’ for fiscal year 2026, expanding community-based drug prevention, treatment and rehabilitation across multiple subdistricts.
Thitikan seeks recount after vote discrepancies raised
Thitikan seeks recount after vote discrepancies raised
PHUKET: A People’s Party candidate in Phuket has formally requested a recount in Constituency 3, citing discrepancies between vote tallies published by local authorities and figures shown on the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) website following last Sunday’s general election.
Lantern Festival lights up Phuket Old Town
Lantern Festival lights up Phuket Old Town
PHUKET: The Phuket Lantern Festival 2026 officially opened last night (Feb 11), transforming Phuket Old Town into a sea of glowing lanterns as officials highlighted the event’s role in promoting local culture, tourism and the island’s economy.
PCD confirms no oil slick at Phuket beaches
PCD confirms no oil slick at Phuket beaches
PHUKET: The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has confirmed that seawater quality at major tourist beaches in Phuket remains within safety standards and is suitable for recreational use, following concerns linked to the sinking of a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship southwest of Phuket last weekend.
Chinese consul meets Phuket Governor
Chinese consul meets Phuket Governor
PHUKET: The Head of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Songkhla met with Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn yesterday (Feb11) to discuss measures to improve tourist safety on the island and reaffirm strong Thai-Chinese relations.