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Three charged over fatal train crash
Three charged over fatal train crash
Friday 22 May 2026 01:26 PM
BANGKOK: Police have charged three people with negligence causing death and injury as the investigation into the deadly train-bus collision last Saturday (May 16) in Bangkok picks up pace.
Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket
Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket
Wednesday 20 May 2026 03:27 PM
PHUKET: Heavy rain and localised flooding hit several parts of Phuket today (May 20) as officials warned residents to remain cautious over the possibility of more rain and strong winds through the weekend.
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
Wednesday 20 May 2026 10:25 AM
PHUKET: Provincial officials have pledged to strengthen road safety measures across the island as authorities push to reduce accidents and fatalities in high-risk areas through closer coordination between agencies and targeted local solutions.
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
Tuesday 19 May 2026 12:16 PM
PHUKET: Motorists travelling between Kathu and Patong are being advised to expect delays this week as the Phuket Highway District carries out resurfacing works on Phra Baramee Rd and temporarily closes the Bang Khu Underpass tunnel overnight for ‘Smart City’ upgrades.
Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed
Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed
Monday 18 May 2026 12:11 PM
BANGKOK: The driver of the freight train that hit a passenger bus and other vehicles on a congested Bangkok level crossing on Saturday (May 16) tested positive for drug abuse and did not have a rail transport licence, according to the rail transport chief.
Motorbike rider stabbed in Koh Kaew road rage
Motorbike rider stabbed in Koh Kaew road rage
Monday 4 May 2026 09:05 AM
PHUKET: A road rage dispute in Phuket escalated into a stabbing on Sunday afternoon (May 3), leaving a motorcyclist injured and a truck driver in police custody.
Australian charged for blocking Kamala junction, running red light
Australian charged for blocking Kamala junction, running red light
Saturday 2 May 2026 11:19 AM
PHUKET: An Australian man has been arrested in Kamala following a road incident that escalated into a confrontation at a busy intersection, with video footage indicating he initiated the obstruction.
Phuket taps Road Safety Fund to reduce accidents
Phuket taps Road Safety Fund to reduce accidents
Saturday 2 May 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket has secured funding for a slate of road safety initiatives, with officials approving a range of projects aimed at reducing accidents, improving traffic discipline and boosting public confidence on the island’s roads.
Phuket MP urges Parliament to end visa-free entry
Phuket MP urges Parliament to end visa-free entry
Friday 1 May 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has urged the government to abolish visa-free entry entirely and introduce stricter controls on cannabis, warning that current policies are damaging the island’s tourism image and creating social problems.
Truck driver pulls scythe in Patong road dispute
Truck driver pulls scythe in Patong road dispute
Monday 27 April 2026 10:19 AM
PHUKET: A driver brandishing a scythe threatened motorists on a busy Patong road late Friday night (Apr 24) after an apparent road rage incident, with the confrontation captured on dashcam and widely shared online.
Phuket races to fix underpass lighting before school term
Phuket races to fix underpass lighting before school term
Saturday 25 April 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have ordered urgent, round-the-clock repairs to underpass lighting systems across the island, with a strict deadline to complete all work before the new school term begins on May 14.
MP Somchart presses over stalled Phuket infrastructure projects
MP Somchart presses over stalled Phuket infrastructure projects
Sunday 19 April 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s long-delayed infrastructure projects have come under renewed scrutiny after a local MP formally questioned the Ministry of Transport over what he described as a lack of progress across key developments vital to the island’s future.
Phuket eyes Hyundai partnership to drive ‘smart mobility’ push
Phuket eyes Hyundai partnership to drive ‘smart mobility’ push
Saturday 18 April 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is stepping up plans to develop an international-standard smart city, holding talks with South Korean automotive giant Hyundai on upgrading the island’s transportation system through advanced technology and innovation.
Thai Songkran world’s liveliest festival, says government
Thai Songkran world’s liveliest festival, says government
Thursday 16 April 2026 09:27 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.
Crackdown: Police vow maximum enforcement in Songkran road safety campaign
Crackdown: Police vow maximum enforcement in Songkran road safety campaign
Sunday 12 April 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have pledged a sweeping, no-exceptions crackdown on dangerous driving across the island during this year’s Songkran holidays, as authorities race to prevent a surge in road deaths and injuries.
‘Phuket Eye’ rollout to lead Songkran safety campaign
‘Phuket Eye’ rollout to lead Songkran safety campaign
Thursday 2 April 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: The ‘Phuket Eye’ system of CCTV cameras deployed across the island is set to play a central role in a sweeping crackdown on road safety, as officials ramp up efforts to reduce accidents across the island ahead of the Songkran holiday.
Urgent appeal for O-negative blood
Urgent appeal for O-negative blood
Thursday 2 April 2026 08:58 AM
PHUKET: An urgent appeal for O-negative blood donations has been issued following a serious road accident on Chao Fa East Rd that has left a foreign man in critical condition in intensive care.
Phuket drivers face crackdown as traffic fines take effect
Phuket drivers face crackdown as traffic fines take effect
Wednesday 1 April 2026 10:48 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have warned that a nationwide traffic crackdown came into force today (Apr 1), with police ordered to impose “real arrests and real fines” on motorists committing serious road offences following the end of a three-month warning period.
Traffic crackdown to start as warning phase finishes
Traffic crackdown to start as warning phase finishes
Friday 27 March 2026 09:54 AM
BANGKOK: Mar 31 will be the final day of the “warning-before-fines” period for traffic offences, with full legal enforcement set to begin on Apr 1, the government said yesterday (Mar 26).
More Patong roads to see power lines installed underground
More Patong roads to see power lines installed underground
Sunday 22 March 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has confirmed that work on a B205.9 million underground cabling project will begin on Mar 26, with the next phase focusing on Haad Patong Rd and Ruamjai Rd.

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