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PSU team shine at global automotive comp
PSU team shine at global automotive comp
MOTORSPORTS: Seven students from Prince Songkla University (PSU) in Phuket made a name for themselves recently after impressing and winning several awards at a major automotive competition in Japan.
Entertainment venues asked to suspend activities for 30 days
Entertainment venues asked to suspend activities for 30 days
PHUKET: The Thai government has called for cooperation from entertainment venues and service establishments nationwide to refrain from or reduce entertainment activities for a period of 30 days, following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Faith shines through rain at Phuket Veg Fest
Faith shines through rain at Phuket Veg Fest
PHUKET: Devotion triumphed over the weather today (Oct 25) as thousands of devotees, spirit mediums and visitors lined the streets of Phuket Town to witness the ‘Iw Keng’ processions of the Tha Ruea and Jeng Ong shrines ‒ among the island’s most revered events of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Patong businesses raided in nominee crackdown
Patong businesses raided in nominee crackdown
PHUKET: Officers from Phuket Immigration led a coordinated task force in a series of raids at five business locations in Patong on Thursday (Oct 23) as part of a nationwide campaign to crack down on foreign nominees and illegal business operations.
PSU team shine at global automotive comp
PSU team shine at global automotive comp
MOTORSPORTS: Seven students from Prince Songkla University (PSU) in Phuket made a name for themselves recently after impressing and winning several awards at a major automotive competition in Japan.
Samkong Shrine leads third day of Veg Fest processions
Samkong Shrine leads third day of Veg Fest processions
PHUKET: The Samkong Shrine in Phuket Town held its sacred image procession, known as the ‘Iw Keng’, today (Oct 24), marking the third day of the citywide processions and the fourth day of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025.
Kathu Marathon stretches its legs
Kathu Marathon stretches its legs
MARATHON: Keen runners have the chance to truly stretch their legs after it was confirmed a full 42-kilometre marathon will feature in this year’s annual running event in Kathu.
Two divers rescued after missing off Racha Noi
Two divers rescued after missing off Racha Noi
PHUKET: Two divers who went missing off Koh Racha Noi yesterday afternoon (Oct 23) were found safe after an extensive search led by the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 branch (Thai MECC 3), based at the Royal Thai Navy Third Naval Area Command at Cape Panwa.
Phuket honours King Chulalongkorn
Phuket honours King Chulalongkorn
PHUKET: Phuket officials, local residents, and community leaders gathered yesterday morning (Oct 23), before the heavy rains came down, to pay tribute to King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V) on the occasion of Chulalongkorn Day 2025.
Patong takes brunt of flooding as heavy rain batters Phuket
Patong takes brunt of flooding as heavy rain batters Phuket
PHUKET: Patong bore the worst of Phuket’s flooding yesterday (Oct 23) as continuous heavy rain from Tropical Storm ‘Fengshen’ triggered flash floods and widespread disruption across the island.
Phuket honours His Majesty amid Vegetarian Festival
Phuket honours His Majesty amid Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra led provincial officials, community leaders and residents in a ‘Song Keng’ chanting ceremony to offer blessings to His Majesty the King as part of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 celebrations.
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Pha-ngan
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Pha-ngan
SURAT THANI: Police have raided a large Russian-owned vehicle rental company on Koh Pha-ngan, seizing hundreds of motorbikes and cars and making seven arrests. 
Patong’s 50 Pi Rd remains closed for safety
Patong’s 50 Pi Rd remains closed for safety
PHUKET: Patong’s 50 Pi Rd (‘Ha Sip Pi Rd’) remains closed today (Oct 23) as safety inspections and cleanup operations continue following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall yesterday.
Phuket mops up
Phuket mops up
PHUKET: Teams across Phuket continued cleanup operations today (Oct 23) following heavy downpours that drenched the island yesterday (Oct 22), causing flash flooding, traffic disruption and rising canal levels.
Phuket Veg Fest vendors targeted for food safety, rip-off tactics
Phuket Veg Fest vendors targeted for food safety, rip-off tactics
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office is inspecting vendors taking part in the Phuket Vegetarian Festival and ordering them to clearly display prices on signs for foods, goods and services to ensure fair pricing and food safety for tourists who visit the Veg Fest. 
Phuket showcases ‘Sustainable Tourism Vision’ at ITB Asia
Phuket showcases ‘Sustainable Tourism Vision’ at ITB Asia
PHUKET: Phuket has taken centre stage at ITB Asia 2025, the region’s largest tourism trade show, to strengthen its image as a world-class and sustainable travel destination.
Phuket Veg Fest hits the streets
Phuket Veg Fest hits the streets
PHUKET: The first street processions of this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival took to the streets this morning (Oct 22) with devotees from the Jchoor Su Gong Naka Shrine parading through Wichit from 7:30am and the Guan Yu Shrine in Baan Nabon holding its street procession in nearby Soi Palai, Chalong from 7am.
Govt offices to close for Chulalongkorn Day
Govt offices to close for Chulalongkorn Day
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Office, along with all other government offices, will be closed on Thursday (Oct 23) as the country commemorates Chulalongkorn Day.
Heavy rain triggers landslide in Patong, minor flooding across Phuket
Heavy rain triggers landslide in Patong, minor flooding across Phuket
PHUKET: Heavy rain across Phuket early this morning (Oct 22) caused a landslide in Patong, felled trees and minor flooding, prompting officials to urge motorists to avoid several key routes while clean-up operations were underway.
Phuket taxi app drivers scammed by hackers
Phuket taxi app drivers scammed by hackers
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has pledged to take decisive action after dozens of ride-hailing drivers reported being scammed by hackers who illegally ‘unlocked’ their car application systems and held their taxi registrations for ransom.