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Police deem fatal condo fall a suicide, motive remains unclear
Police deem fatal condo fall a suicide, motive remains unclear
PHUKET: Police have now concluded that the death of a 22-year-old Russian man who fell from a condominium in Wichit was a suicide, though officers say they are still investigating what prompted him to jump.
Runaway truck crashes into minibus and resort wall in Kata
Runaway truck crashes into minibus and resort wall in Kata
PHUKET: A six-wheeled truck delivering bottled water rolled backwards out of control down a steep road toward Kata Noi yesterday afternoon (Apr 21), crashing into a minibus before slamming into a resort wall. No injuries were reported.
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, AMCHAM, BCCT, BeLuThai, CanCham Thailand, FTCC, GTCC, NTCC, NZTCC, Phuket Chamber of Commerce, SATCC, and TSCC, Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners. This event is scheduled to take place from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs., at SAii Laguna Phuket. and welcome our Corporate Sponsor, JLL. THB 750 for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members, THB 1,400 for non-members. Bookings office@austchamthailand.com
Joint Chambers Phuket Members Briefing
Joint Chambers Phuket Members Briefing
Before Phuket Sundowners, the Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham Thailand) is pleased to invite members and guests to an exclusive Phuket briefing session on the topic "Phuket Hotel Industry Focus: Market Trends and Outlook 2025–2026". This briefing session provides a focused overview of Phuket’s hotel market, combining key data with insights from industry operators. It will highlight current performance trends, demand drivers, and important factors influencing the market’s direction. Meet JLL Speakers: Jon Cannon​ : Senior Vice President – Hotel Asset Management Thailand and Vietnam & Chanavudh Vanachaivong​ : Senior Vice President and Head of Hotels Advisory, Thailand. Open Registration for briefing session at 16:45 hrs. SAii Laguna Phuket. Free of Charge for AustCham, Australian Alumni, Partner members & attendees who join Phuket Sundowners. Bookings office@austchamthailand.com
Phuket hosts second touch rugby competition
Phuket hosts second touch rugby competition
TOUCH RUGBY: The Phuket Mixed Touch Rugby Tournament returned to the island for its second edition recently, bringing together teams from across Thailand for a day of fast-paced and competitive action at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang.
Foreigner critically injured after falling off motorbike in Patong
Foreigner critically injured after falling off motorbike in Patong
PHUKET: A foreign national was left in critical condition after falling from a motorcycle on the notorious curve on Phra Baramee Rd near Wat Patong late last night (Apr 22).
Parasail rope snap sparks tourist safety concerns
Parasail rope snap sparks tourist safety concerns
PHUKET: A parasailing tow rope snapped mid-air off Kamala Beach, sending two tourists into the sea in an incident that has sparked fresh concerns over the safety of marine tourism activities on the island.
Abbot gets 50 years for B2bn embezzlement
Abbot gets 50 years for B2bn embezzlement
NAKHOM PATHOM: The 70-year-old former abbot of Wat Rai Khing in Nakhon Pathom, Yaem Ingkrungkao, was sentenced to 50 years in prison yesterday (Apr 21) in a high-profile temple funds fraud case that broke last year.
Finland opens Honorary Consulate in Phuket
Finland opens Honorary Consulate in Phuket
PHUKET: The Republic of Finland has officially opened an honorary consulate in Phuket, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and improving services for Finnish nationals on the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: POLICE OFFICER INJURED: Driver Surrenders, Patong 'Troublemaker' Hunt || April 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: POLICE OFFICER INJURED: Driver Surrenders, Patong 'Troublemaker' Hunt || April 21
PHUKET XTRA - April 21 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Senate advisor ‘realises’ impacts of Phuket’s landfill crisis
Senate advisor ‘realises’ impacts of Phuket’s landfill crisis
PHUKET: An advisor to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has realised that Phuket’s landfill crisis is creating “visual pollution” – with piles of garbage now beginning to affect the island’s image as a “world-class tourist city”, in what many might consider a statement of the obvious.
Fuel crisis upends state's fiscal plans
Fuel crisis upends state's fiscal plans
BANGKOK: The energy crisis may pose a challenge for the government in pursuing its fiscal plan, which aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to no more than 3% of GDP, increase revenue through a higher value-added tax (VAT), and keep public debt below 70% of GDP, according to the Finance Ministry.
Russian arrested for withdraws from mule accounts
Russian arrested for withdraws from mule accounts
PHUKET: A Russian man wanted on an arrest warrant for his role in a call centre scam network has been arrested in Phuket after repeatedly withdrawing funds from so-called ‘mule accounts’ linked to online fraud cases.
Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon
Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon
MARATHON: A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday (Apr 19), showcasing the rapid technological advancement achieved by Chinese makers.
Thailand International Boat Show secures Phuket Yacht Haven backing
Thailand International Boat Show secures Phuket Yacht Haven backing
PHUKET: Organisers of the Thailand International Boat Show A Luxury Lifestyle Event have secured a strategic investment from Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, in a move aimed at accelerating the show’s growth and reinforcing Phuket’s position as a leading yachting hub in the Asia-Pacific region.
Patong Police target ‘troublemaking’ tourists
Patong Police target ‘troublemaking’ tourists
PHUKET: Patong Police and local officials are ramping up enforcement and preventative measures targeting disruptive foreign tourists following a series of incidents during the Songkran holiday, with police confirming that most offenders have already been tracked down and prosecuted.
Phuket traffic police officer injured in U-turn collision
Phuket traffic police officer injured in U-turn collision
PHUKET: A traffic police officer on duty was left with a fractured jaw after a collision with a car at a U-turn point on Thepkrasattri Rd on Sunday night (Apr 19).
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
TOKYO: Japan issued a special advisory yesterday (Apr 20) warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country’s north and prompted a tsunami warning.
Filthy Phuket rental room sparks online outrage
Filthy Phuket rental room sparks online outrage
PHUKET: A rental room in Ratsada left strewn with piles of rubbish and foul-smelling waste has prompted widespread backlash online after images of the squalid conditions went viral.
Russian man dies in fall from building
Russian man dies in fall from building
PHUKET: A 22-year-old Russian man died after falling from a condominium building in Wichit yesterday afternoon (Apr 20), with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.