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Phuket launches elderly care training
Phuket launches elderly care training
PHUKET: In a move to strengthen elderly care in local communities, Phuket provincial officials have launched an intermediate elderly care training programme aimed at equipping residents with the skills to care for dependent seniors while also promoting career opportunities.
NACC Phuket files charges over Kamala forest encroachment
NACC Phuket files charges over Kamala forest encroachment
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC PHUKET) says it is continuing its investigation into encroachment on the Kamala National Forest Reserve as part of ongoing efforts to combat corruption and protect public land.
Airbnb in Thailand: Goldmine or legal minefield?
Airbnb in Thailand: Goldmine or legal minefield?
You’ve seen the Instagram reels. A dreamy villa, an infinity pool and a “booked solid on Airbnb” caption. But behind the hashtags and high yields lies a murky legal maze that most property owners in Thailand are either ignoring ‒ or tiptoeing through like it's a minefield.
Rain, shine and a load of great rugby action at the ACG
Rain, shine and a load of great rugby action at the ACG
RUGBY: The Alan Cook Ground (ACG) in Thalang welcomed teams from near and afar for the Phuket International Rugby 11s tournament last weekend (June 6-7).
Phuket to host first ‘Sai Kabaya Pateh’ Andaman Retro 2025 festival
Phuket to host first ‘Sai Kabaya Pateh’ Andaman Retro 2025 festival
PHUKET: Phuket is set to celebrate its cultural diversity with the inaugural ‘Sai Kabaya Pateh’ Andaman Retro 2025 event, which will take place in the historic Old Town and Dragon Square areas from July 4-6.
Phuket selects outstanding youth, contributors for national recognition
Phuket selects outstanding youth, contributors for national recognition
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials have selected its outstanding children, youth and contributors to be nominated for national honours ahead of Thailand’s National Youth Day on Sept 20.
Bomb threat forces Air India flight to make emergency landing in Phuket
Bomb threat forces Air India flight to make emergency landing in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport was placed on high alert this morning (June 13) after receiving a bomb threat report involving an Air India flight en route from Phuket to Delhi.
Phuket Tourist Police issue beach safety warning
Phuket Tourist Police issue beach safety warning
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have urged beach-goers to obey the red ‘no swimming’ flags and to enter the water only where it is safe to do so and where lifeguards are on duty.
Phuket promotes ‘Pride for All’
Phuket promotes ‘Pride for All’
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office yesterday (June 12) held a seminar aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of gender equality and diversity.
Drivers urged to avoid roads during Laguna Phuket Marathon
Drivers urged to avoid roads during Laguna Phuket Marathon
PHUKET: Motorists are being urged to avoid certain public roads as the 19th Laguna Phuket Marathon 2025 takes place, bringing thousands of runners to the island for one of Thailand’s largest international sporting events.
Phuket MP probes Chinese mafia links to private international school scam
Phuket MP probes Chinese mafia links to private international school scam
PHUKET: Authorities are investigating alleged links between a Chinese criminal network and a private international school in Phuket, following complaints from victims who claim they were defrauded out of over B40 million in a student visa scam.
Phuket honours Queen Suthida's birthday with release of 500,000 giant prawn larvae
Phuket honours Queen Suthida's birthday with release of 500,000 giant prawn larvae
PHUKET: Phuket officials held a special ceremony yesterday (June 11) to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana a week ago by releasing half a million giant prawn larvae into local waters in her honour.
Officials seek urgent solution to landfill odour crisis
Officials seek urgent solution to landfill odour crisis
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is moving to address the growing problem of foul odours coming from the landfill at the Phuket Waste Disposal Center at Saphan hin, which have intensified during the ongoing rainy season.
‘Phuket Health City’ to go on show at World Expo 2030 in Riyadh
‘Phuket Health City’ to go on show at World Expo 2030 in Riyadh
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has partnered with the Phuket Chamber of Commerce to promote the island’s ‘Phuket Health City’ model on the world stage, with plans to present it at World Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Heavy rains bring more flooding
Heavy rains bring more flooding
PHUKET: Authorities across Phuket are on high alert after heavy rainfall this morning (June 10) led to flooding in parts of the island, with more severe weather expected over the next 24 hours.
Missing yacht found adrift more than 40km from Chalong
Missing yacht found adrift more than 40km from Chalong
PHUKET: A 48-foot catamaran that broke free from its mooring at Chalong Bay yesterday (June 9) due to strong waves and winds, has been safely recovered after drifting 24 nautical miles.
Thailand Biennale ‘Eternal Kalpa’ hoped to boost Phuket’s contemporary art scene
Thailand Biennale ‘Eternal Kalpa’ hoped to boost Phuket’s contemporary art scene
PHUKET: The Ministry of Culture has officially launched its campaign to promote the upcoming ‘Thailand Biennale festival, the international contemporary art festival that officials are hoping will elevate Thai art onto the global stage under the concept ‘Eternal Kalpa’.
Police continue crackdown on teen street racing
Police continue crackdown on teen street racing
PHUKET: A late-night police operation in Wichit has led to the arrest of eight teenagers and the seizure of five motorbikes, as authorities crack down on illegal street racing that has left local residents unable to sleep.
Phuket marks 2.4mn visitors in first five months of 2025
Phuket marks 2.4mn visitors in first five months of 2025
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism sector remains resilient with more than 2.4 million arrivals recorded from January to May 2025, an 8% year-on-year increase, according to the Phuket Tourist Association.
Search continues for missing American
Search continues for missing American
PHUKET: Marine authorities are continuing their search for a missing American man who fell overboard from a private yacht near Naka Island early yesterday morning (June 8)