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Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure levy
Tourism minister to charge B1,000 departure levy
BANGKOK: The tourism minister plans to impose a B1,000 departure levy on outbound Thai tourists to raise a fund for promoting domestic tourism.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ROAD RAGE: Scythe Threat in Patong, Murder Suspect Surrenders, Seaweed Hits Patong || April 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ROAD RAGE: Scythe Threat in Patong, Murder Suspect Surrenders, Seaweed Hits Patong || April 27
PHUKET XTRA - April 27 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket to turn landfill into a park
Phuket to turn landfill into a park
BANGKOK: Phuket plans to transform a vast landfill into a public park within two years, as authorities move to address more than two million tonnes of accumulated waste that officials warn could threaten the environment and tourism industry.
Phuket murder fugitive surrenders
Phuket murder fugitive surrenders
PHUKET: A Phuket man wanted in connection with the death of a 31-year-old woman in a Nakhon Sri Thammarat hotel has surrendered to police following a two-day manhunt.
Phuket White Collar Boxing
Phuket White Collar Boxing
Phuket is set for an exciting new addition to its social calendar as the first-ever Phuket White Collar Boxing. This glamorous black tie charity event will welcome over 400 guests for an unforgettable evening of live boxing, entertainment, great food, and an after party at RAVA Beach Club. All proceeds go to the Laguna Children’s Fund, helping to fund a brand new mobile library supporting orphanages across Phuket. 20 local participants, many of whom you may recognise, have taken on the challenge of stepping into the ring after 12 weeks of training, all to raise funds for the community. Tickets are now available at: www.PhuketBoxing.com Whether you’re coming for the boxing, the atmosphere, or the cause, this is an event not to miss. Tables of 10 are available for the full experience.
PHAB 8 - Infinity Ball
PHAB 8 - Infinity Ball
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The Annual PHAB Gala Dinner is back—always an unforgettable night—and this year marks our 8th fundraising event with a very special theme: PHAB ∞ (Infinity). Infinity represents the endless impact that scholarship support has on our community. Every baht raised helps shape the future of young hospitality professionals, strengthens Phuket’s tourism industry, and creates opportunities that last a lifetime. Join us for an inspiring evening of great food, music, and dancing, while helping us raise vital funds to change lives and build a more resilient future through education. We hope you can celebrate with us and be part of PHA. More info phab.phukethotelsassociation.com
Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled
Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled
MOSCOW: Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Russia today (Apr 27) as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan.
Bomb scare grounds Krabi flight after passenger’s ‘joke’
Bomb scare grounds Krabi flight after passenger’s ‘joke’
KRABI: A Thai AirAsia flight departing Krabi was delayed for more than four hours after a passenger allegedly claimed there was a bomb on board, triggering a full emergency response and security sweep at Krabi International Airport on Sunday (Apr 26).
Four men die in well after suspected gas exposure
Four men die in well after suspected gas exposure
PHANG NGA: Four men died after losing consciousness inside a six-metre-deep well in Khura Buri district yesterday morning (Apr 26), in what police believe was accidental asphyxiation caused by toxic gas in a confined space.
Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs win
Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs win
FOOTBALL: Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League on Saturday (Apr 25) as relegation-threatened Tottenham won for the first time in 2026 to give themselves renewed hope.
Truck driver pulls scythe in Patong road dispute
Truck driver pulls scythe in Patong road dispute
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.
Government plans B4,000 aid rollout
Government plans B4,000 aid rollout
BANGKOK: The government’s new “Thai Help Thai Plus” subsidy programme is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet in May and rolled out in June, with each eligible participant receiving B1,000 per month for four months, totalling B4,000.
Phuket hands over Thailand Biennale to Rayong
Phuket hands over Thailand Biennale to Rayong
PHUKET: Phuket has officially passed hosting duties for the Thailand Biennale international contemporary art festival to Rayong, marking the close of the five-month showcase that drew artists from around the world and officials reassured reinforced the island’s role as a cultural hub.
Phuket posts 3.8mn Q1 arrivals
Phuket posts 3.8mn Q1 arrivals
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism sector remained robust in the first quarter of 2026, welcoming more than 3.8 million visitors, though officials have acknowledged a slight slowdown and are moving to boost international demand through new flight routes and events.
‘Seaweed’ returns to Patong Beach
‘Seaweed’ returns to Patong Beach
PHUKET: ‘Seaweed’ has once again washed ashore along Patong Beach, prompting municipal officials to step up clean-up efforts to maintain the area’s cleanliness and appeal during the high tourist season.
Diesel price cut by B1.50
Diesel price cut by B1.50
PHUKET: Diesel prices at pumps across Phuket have been cut by B1.50 per litre from Friday (Apr 24) following a government-backed measure aimed at easing living costs, provincial officials have confirmed.
Ministry reveals new strategies
Ministry reveals new strategies
BANGKOK: Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun has unveiled five key policies aimed at reducing living costs, lifting incomes, and creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
Exploring Phuket's nature off the beaten track
Exploring Phuket's nature off the beaten track
Here in Phuket there are some great places to experience the natural world, some well known and others not so. Not only the national parks, mangroves and jungle areas, there are so many beaches, islands, coves and bays all teeming with life. Yes, we all know the main tourists locations that we see advertised everywhere, such as Maya Bay, James Bond Island, Pileh Lagoon and the Similan Islands, and yes, these are well known and part of the must see, bucket list places when in Phuket.
RDF proposals lead Phuket push to tackle daily rubbish load
RDF proposals lead Phuket push to tackle daily rubbish load
PHUKET: Proposals for a cluster waste management project involving four municipalities, as well as a refuse-derived fuel (RDF) production initiative designed to reduce reliance on landfill disposal, headlined discussions as Phuket officials moved to address the island’s mounting waste problem.
Eateries face rising costs, weak outlook
Eateries face rising costs, weak outlook
BANGKOK: Restaurant-related associations have collaborated to tackle surging energy costs, fluctuations in raw material prices and digital transformation.