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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket DIESEL RATIONING Begins, Patong Tourist Fights, Tourist Shot At Gun Range || March 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket DIESEL RATIONING Begins, Patong Tourist Fights, Tourist Shot At Gun Range || March 19
PHUKET XTRA - March 19 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thailand’s new parliament elects Anutin as PM
Thailand’s new parliament elects Anutin as PM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s new parliament elected Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister today (Mar 19), keeping the conservative in the top office after his party routed its election rivals.
The Great Steak Escape Phuket Edition
The Great Steak Escape Phuket Edition
10 famous restaurants in Phuket have partnered with Meat & Livestock Australia to launch a special campaign, “The Great Steak Escape Phuket Edition.”
Analysts warn of war's impact on Thai banks
Analysts warn of war's impact on Thai banks
BANGKOK: Thai banks risk realising negative impacts from the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, especially if oil prices remain above US$100 per barrel, potentially forcing them to set aside extra provisions or expected credit losses for management overlay from the conflicts, say analysts.
Troubled England left in a rugby muddle
Troubled England left in a rugby muddle
RUGBY: In a dramatic conclusion to the 2026 Six Nations France beat England 48-46 with a last penalty kick of the game to become champions last Saturday (Mar 14).
Bangla fight over woman leaves Aussie injured
Bangla fight over woman leaves Aussie injured
PHUKET: A fight between two foreign tourists at the entrance to Bangla Rd in Patong in the early hours of today (Mar 19) left one man injured and requiring hospital treatment, police have confirmed.
Phuket imposes diesel limits, calls for calm at the pumps
Phuket imposes diesel limits, calls for calm at the pumps
PHUKET: While calling for people to not panic over fuel supply, Phuket officials have imposed limits on how much fuel motorists can buy at each visit to the pumps.
Iran targets Gulf energy sites after gas field strike
Iran targets Gulf energy sites after gas field strike
TEHRAN: Iran targeted energy facilities across the Gulf and threatened further destructive attacks after a key gas field was hit, raising fears today (Mar 19) of a wider assault on fuel supplies that could jolt already rattled global markets.
Phuket tourism impact ‘limited’ amid flight disruptions
Phuket tourism impact ‘limited’ amid flight disruptions
PHUKET: Thailand’s aviation sector has begun feeling the effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict, with more than 1,000 flights to the country cancelled in recent weeks, though tourism operators in Phuket say the impact remains limited for now.
Thais demand government action on living costs
Thais demand government action on living costs
BANGKOK: Thais say their top concern is rising living costs and they are urging the new government to take swift action on the issue, according to a National Statistical Office (NSO) survey.
Swiss Society Phuket
Swiss Society Phuket
Seit 1999 bringt die Swiss Society Phuket (SSP) Schweizer:innen und Freunde der Schweiz zusammen – mit über 22 Events pro Jahr: gesellig, kulinarisch, sportlich und kulturell. Mehr als ein Verein – eine echte Gemeinschaft, ein starkes Netzwerk und verlässliche Anlaufstelle im Expat-Alltag auf Phuket. Entdecke unsere Events und werde Teil der SSP – du bist herzlich willkommen!
Chinese tourist shot by stray bullet at shooting range
Chinese tourist shot by stray bullet at shooting range
PHUKET: A Chinese tourist was seriously injured after being struck in the face by a bullet that was accidentally discharged by a shooting range employee in Kathu yesterday (Mar 18).
Six arrested in night crackdown on loud exhausts
Six arrested in night crackdown on loud exhausts
PHUKET: Six people were arrested and multiple motorcycles seized during a late-night police operation targeting noisy modified vehicles on Phuket’s bypass road, with officers also confiscating knives from three individuals.
Worker killed in 20-metre fall from power pole in Kathu
Worker killed in 20-metre fall from power pole in Kathu
PHUKET: A 44-year-old worker died after falling around 20 metres from a high-voltage electric pole in Kathu this afternoon (Mar 18), in an incident witnessed by his wife and children.
Traffic officer struck by pickup at Heroines Monument
Traffic officer struck by pickup at Heroines Monument
PHUKET: A traffic police officer was injured after being struck by a pickup truck while on duty at the Heroines Monument earlier today (Mar 18), with the driver initially fleeing the scene before later coming forward to police.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Russian Tourist Killed in Phuket Van Crash, Freedom Beach Raid, Lion Cafe Scandal || March 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Russian Tourist Killed in Phuket Van Crash, Freedom Beach Raid, Lion Cafe Scandal || March 18
PHUKET XTRA - March 18 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Foreign tourists clash in Patong Jetty brawl
Foreign tourists clash in Patong Jetty brawl
PHUKET: A late-night brawl involving foreign tourists broke out at the pier at the southern end of Patong, causing alarm among bystanders as the fight spilled into a roadside parking area.
Some 1,000 flights to Thailand cancelled amid Middle East war
Some 1,000 flights to Thailand cancelled amid Middle East war
BANGKOK: Since war erupted in the Middle East late last month, about 1,000 Thailand-bound flights have been cancelled, according to Aeronautical Radio of Thailand.
Lion Phuket Cafe under scrutiny after viral cub video
Lion Phuket Cafe under scrutiny after viral cub video
PHUKET: A Phuket café featuring lion cubs has once again been thrust into controversy after a viral video showing the cubs inside the premises sparked renewed public concern ‒ despite officials saying the animals are being kept legally and in line with welfare standards.
Senior US counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war
Senior US counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war
WASHINGTON: A senior US counterterrorism official resigned yesterday (Mar 17) to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran and said the Islamic Republic posed no imminent threat to the United States.