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Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 1 Injured in Boat Ave. shooting, Small boats to stay ashore, Doctor shortage in Thailand? || June 7

Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 1 Injured in Boat Ave. shooting, Small boats to stay ashore, Doctor shortage in Thailand? || June 7

Russian man shot outside Boat Avenue bar

Russian man shot outside Boat Avenue bar

Foreign man, unidentified woman killed in Patong road accident

Foreign man, unidentified woman killed in Patong road accident

Crackdown on illegal bars continues

Crackdown on illegal bars continues

Prayut concedes his time as PM is over

Prayut concedes his time as PM is over

Ukraine evacuates thousands after key dam destroyed

Ukraine evacuates thousands after key dam destroyed

Phuket wins National Games golf qualifier

Phuket wins National Games golf qualifier
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Palm ornamentals for every occasion
Palm ornamentals for every occasion
Sunday 4 June 2023, 11:00AM
When I was a boy, I had to endure long waits on sooty railway stations – yes, it was the age of steam – whose grimy walls were plastered with posters of sun-drenched resorts with azure seas, white sands, bronzed maidens and swaying palm trees. In austerity Britain, no beach in the UK looked remotely like that: it was years later that I glimpsed my first grove of bona-fide palms as I drove a rickety ‘banger’ across southern Spain.
Injured turtle rescued in Phang Nga, recovers in Phuket
Injured turtle rescued in Phang Nga, recovers in Phuket
Saturday 3 June 2023, 09:00AM
PHUKET: An injured olive ridley sea turtle was discovered at Thai Mueang Beach in Phang Nga province on Thursday (June 1) and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC). The young turtle lost one of its flippers after getting entangled in fishing nets, wildlife experts believe.
Forest conservation project honours Her Majesty the Queen’s upcoming birthday
Forest conservation project honours Her Majesty the Queen’s upcoming birthday
Friday 2 June 2023, 08:30AM
PHUKET: Officials from the Royal Thai Navy organised a tree planting exercise yesterday (June 1) to honour the upcoming birthday of Her Majesty the Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.
DSI probes illegal encroachment of protected forest in Kamala
DSI probes illegal encroachment of protected forest in Kamala
Friday 26 May 2023, 11:54AM
PHUKET: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has joined an investigation into illegal encroachment on protected forest land in Kamala.
Fear of Kamala landslides prompts MP-elect action
Fear of Kamala landslides prompts MP-elect action
Tuesday 23 May 2023, 09:00AM
PHUKET: Following heavy downpours across the island yesterday (May 22), Phuket Move Forward MP-elect Chalermpong Saengdee has expressed his concern over potentially dangerous landslides returning to Kuan Na Yak on Kamala Hill.
Nine dead, Grand Prix cancelled after flooding devastates northern Italy
Nine dead, Grand Prix cancelled after flooding devastates northern Italy
Thursday 18 May 2023, 01:38PM
CESENA: At least nine people died in Italy’s northern Emilia Romagna region as heavy rains flooded rivers and submerged entire neighbourhoods and farmland yesterday (May 17), prompting the cancellation of this weekend’s Imola Formula One Grand Prix.
Governor puts Phuket on show to academics
Governor puts Phuket on show to academics
Wednesday 17 May 2023, 02:53PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew joined an international academic conference in Kuala Lumpur yesterday (May 16) to highlight Phuket’s efforts towards sustainable development.
When the washing is still green
When the washing is still green
Sunday 14 May 2023, 11:00AM
Trillions of dollars have been poured into funds touting their green credentials via various voluntary disclosures as the world economy seeks to accelerate its low-carbon transition. More than 90 nations, representing an estimated 80% of global emissions, have pledged to commit to reaching net zero, according to the think tank World Resources Institute (WRI).
Out-of-season turtle nest found north of Phuket
Out-of-season turtle nest found north of Phuket
Friday 5 May 2023, 01:59PM
PHUKET: Officials from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Region 6 office have reported a turtle nest found in Koh Phra Thong, off the coast of Kuraburi District, Phang Nga.
‘Green’ loan to encourage renewable energy usage
‘Green’ loan to encourage renewable energy usage
Wednesday 3 May 2023, 12:04PM
PHUKET: As part of a renewable energy initiative the Government Savings Bank has announced it is introducing loans to enable people to invest in solar panels to help reduce household energy costs while having a positive impact on the environment by reducing global warming.
Navy acquiesces angry residents over forest land
Navy acquiesces angry residents over forest land
Tuesday 25 April 2023, 05:30PM
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command has assured that villagers will at least for now keep access to their homes and crops located inside the Bang Kanun protected national forest while it considers the impact of the Navy being granted the rights to use the entire protected area, comprising more than 3,700 rai.
Artificial reefs boost restoration efforts
Artificial reefs boost restoration efforts
Monday 24 April 2023, 03:05PM
CHON BURI: Koh Samae San of the Royal Navy in Sattahip district have marked the success of efforts to protect the marine ecological system by releasing artificial reefs to enlarge the fish habitat around the area.
The catch of the day
The catch of the day
Sunday 23 April 2023, 11:00AM
The scene is a familiar one. It is early morning and under a bright blue sky the local fishermen are bringing their boats ashore at Nai Yang Beach. Their wives and other family members are there to greet them and help unload the catch of the day.
Phuket Water Festival making a splash
Phuket Water Festival making a splash
Sunday 16 April 2023, 12:01PM
PHUKET: Narong Woonciew, Governor of Phuket, officially inaugurated the “Phuket Water Festival 2023 Water Festival...Thai Way” yesterday (Apr 15) to welcome in the Thai New Year while promoting the province as a desirable tourists destination.
Health warning issued as heat and smog persist
Health warning issued as heat and smog persist
Sunday 16 April 2023, 11:11AM
PHUKET: At-risk people have been urged by health experts to take precautions as sustained heat and heavy smog continue to plague Phuket.
Phuket Opinion: The shame of knowing
Phuket Opinion: The shame of knowing
Sunday 9 April 2023, 10:00AM
PHUKET: The Phuket News received an interesting question from a reader this week regarding the recurring problem of officials denying that wastewater is contaminating beach water at key Phuket beaches, including Patong and Kamala.
‘Spectrum of the Seas’ sparks environmental worries in Phuket
‘Spectrum of the Seas’ sparks environmental worries in Phuket
Saturday 8 April 2023, 06:15PM
PHUKET: Relevant officials have been asked to look into the environmental issues of Phuket accepting cruise liners after beach-goers spotted clouds of smoke released by the ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ cruise liner on its regular visit to Patong today (Apr 8).
Phuket Hotels Association appoints new Executive Director
Phuket Hotels Association appoints new Executive Director
Thursday 6 April 2023, 04:13PM
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit organisation representing 85 of the island’s top hotels and resorts, has strengthened its commitment to the environment, education and community integration with the appointment of Jayne MacDougall as its new Executive Director, effective Monday (Apr 3).
Kamala beach wastewater woes continue
Kamala beach wastewater woes continue
Tuesday 4 April 2023, 09:00AM
PHUKET: A week after Kamala officials promised to take action over black wastewater running across the sand at Kamala Beach, the Pak Bang Canal that feeds the dark stream remains a shiny black, and reeking with a foul stench.
Illegal operators removed from Leypang beach
Illegal operators removed from Leypang beach
Friday 31 March 2023, 12:15PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have ordered three operators, including a restaurant, on Leypang Beach to vacate their sites after they were deemed to be on public land.
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