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Phuket kicks off durian harvest season
Phuket kicks off durian harvest season
Thursday 11 June 2026 12:38 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officially launched its 2026 durian harvest season yesterday (June 10), with provincial officials promoting the conservation and commercial development of the island's native durian varieties while encouraging agricultural tourism.
Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty
Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty
Wednesday 3 June 2026 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: The school curriculum in Thailand will be revised to focus more on the Thai language, civic education and Thai history, with increased mother-tongue support for Thai students in international schools.
Tourists face charges of damaging old Death Railway station
Tourists face charges of damaging old Death Railway station
Wednesday 3 June 2026 09:30 AM
KANCHANABURI: Tourists seen driving recklessly in an area where an old station on the notorious Death Railway was built face charges of damaging the environment of a historical national park.
Princess Sirindhorn opens new school building in Phuket
Princess Sirindhorn opens new school building in Phuket
Tuesday 2 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn paid a royal visit to Phuket on Monday (June 1) to officially open the new Sri Sirindhorn Building at Srinagarindra the Princess Mother School, Phuket under her royal patronage.
Phuket govt offices to close for Queen’s Birthday
Phuket govt offices to close for Queen’s Birthday
Monday 1 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket, including Phuket Immigration, are closed today (June 1) for the substitution holiday for Visakha Bucha Day and will close again on Wednesday (June 3) for celebrations marking the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019
Saturday 30 May 2026 12:00 PM
RIO DE JANEIRO: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell last year to its lowest level since 2019, according to a report published Wednesday (May 27) that will be seen as good news for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Phuket dishes shortlisted for ‘The Lost Taste’ campaign
Phuket dishes shortlisted for ‘The Lost Taste’ campaign
Saturday 30 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving to preserve the island’s traditional culinary heritage through a new initiative aimed at reviving disappearing local dishes under the national ‘The Lost Taste’ project.
‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo
‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo
Thursday 28 May 2026 11:24 AM
DHAKA: A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will instead be cared for at the national zoo.
Police seize motorbikes after bypass road racing tip-off
Police seize motorbikes after bypass road racing tip-off
Wednesday 27 May 2026 10:22 AM
PHUKET: Phuket City Police seized three motorbikes after a raid on a group of teenagers involved in illegal street racing on the bypass road early this morning (May 27).
Singha heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning
Singha heir sexual abuse allegations ignite rare public reckoning
Monday 25 May 2026 01:20 PM
BANGKOK: A high-profile alleged sexual abuse case within a wealthy Thai beer brewing family has prompted a wave of painful accounts from survivors of unconnected abuse in the conservative country.
Phuket readies royal visit traffic arrangements
Phuket readies royal visit traffic arrangements
Sunday 24 May 2026 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have stepped up preparations for the royal visit of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who is scheduled to visit the island on June 1 to preside over the inauguration of the Sri Sirindhorn Building at the Srinagarindra The Princess Mother School Phuket in Phuket Town.
Russians called to respect Phuket
Russians called to respect Phuket
Monday 18 May 2026 12:30 PM
PHUKET: Renowned Muay Thai and MMA training camp Tiger Muay Thai in Chalong has called on its Russian members to send a clear, positive message to Russian visitors causing problems through anti-social behaviour.
Phuket celebrates 13th Baba Wedding Ceremony
Phuket celebrates 13th Baba Wedding Ceremony
Monday 18 May 2026 09:40 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s century-old Baba-Peranakan wedding traditions were brought to life in Phuket Old Town yesterday (May 17) as couples in elaborate traditional attire took part in the 13th Phuket Baba Wedding Ceremony.
Anutin vows to rein in misbehaving tourists
Anutin vows to rein in misbehaving tourists
Thursday 7 May 2026 04:15 PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed to tighten oversight of tourists’ behaviour after a series of incidents including foreigners having sex in public, warning they damage the country’s image.
‘Monkey Hill’ temple gets LED upgrade
‘Monkey Hill’ temple gets LED upgrade
Wednesday 6 May 2026 11:54 AM
PHUKET: A major lighting upgrade has been completed at Wat Charoen Samanakit on Khao Toh Sae in Phuket Town, with officials hailing the project as a boost to cultural tourism, public safety and environmental sustainability.
Phuket prepares for Princess Sirindhorn visit
Phuket prepares for Princess Sirindhorn visit
Tuesday 5 May 2026 10:10 AM
PHUKET: Officials are stepping up preparations for an expected royal visit by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on June 1, with officials conducting inspections and coordination meetings to ensure readiness across all sectors.
Sea gypsy ‘Family Reunion’ spotlights Urak Lawoi culture
Sea gypsy ‘Family Reunion’ spotlights Urak Lawoi culture
Friday 1 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Members of the Urak Lawoi sea gypsy community recently gathered on Koh Siray for a ‘Family Reunion’ aimed at preserving their traditional way of life and strengthening ties among generations.
Government offices to close for May holidays
Government offices to close for May holidays
Friday 1 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration, like all government offices, remains open today (May 1), but will be closed ‒ again, like all other government offices ‒ for three public holidays this month.
Phuket hosts ‘Connecting Hearts’ youth programme
Phuket hosts ‘Connecting Hearts’ youth programme
Sunday 19 April 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A new group of young participants have arrived on the island under the ‘Connecting Hearts of Thais to Southern Hearts’ programme, with officials highlighting both cultural exchange and environmental education as key pillars of the initiative.
‘Listening bars’ bloom as hottest new nightlife trend
‘Listening bars’ bloom as hottest new nightlife trend
Saturday 18 April 2026 03:00 PM
PARIS: Not quite like a gig or going clubbing, but there’s a new night out spreading in cities around the world: an evening at a “listening bar”.

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