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Mercedes set gold standard at Australian GP
Mercedes set gold standard at Australian GP
FORMULA ONE: George Russell claimed victory at the Australian Grand Prix yesterday (Mar 8) to open the season with a bang as Mercedes showed they are clear early pacesetters under sweeping new regulations.
Phuket emergency teams win national EMS awards
Phuket emergency teams win national EMS awards
PHUKET: Emergency medical personnel from Phuket have received multiple honours at a national conference recognising excellence in emergency medical services (EMS), highlighting the province’s collaborative approach to emergency response and research.
Russian Ambassador praises Thai neutrality
Russian Ambassador praises Thai neutrality
BANGKOK: Thailand has maintained a longstanding stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reflecting its balanced approach to international relations and the historical ties it shares with both nations, says Evgeny Tomikhin, the Russian ambassador to Thailand.
Phuket marks International Women’s Day
Phuket marks International Women’s Day
PHUKET: Phuket joined the global celebration of International Women's Day on Saturday (Mar 8) with a health-focused empowerment event aimed at inspiring women and strengthening social networks, while national leaders highlighted the importance of equality and women’s rights in Thailand.
Six arrested in Phuket Town drug raids
Six arrested in Phuket Town drug raids
PHUKET: Six people were arrested and drugs seized during coordinated police raids on two rented houses in Phuket Town early Saturday morning (Mar 7).
Merit-making begins for Heroines Festival
Merit-making begins for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: Phuket officials and local communities have begun ceremonies commemorating the island’s legendary Heroines with a mass ordination ceremony and the announcement of a three-day programme honouring the historic defenders of Thalang.
Ukraine seeks stronger partnership with Thailand despite the 5th year of full-scale invasion
Ukraine seeks stronger partnership with Thailand despite the 5th year of full-scale invasion
PHUKET: As February 2026 marked the start of the fifth year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the thirteenth year of armed aggression against the country, Ukraine’s top diplomat in Thailand has set out Kyiv’s position on the war, peace efforts and the future of bilateral relations.
Cycling with Downward Facing Dogs
Cycling with Downward Facing Dogs
The first thing you learn about a road trip with a bicycle, two Jack Russell terriers and a yoga mat is that your dignity must be packed very lightly. My car space was already at a premium – add to this, yoga kit, dog beds, chewy toys, spare inner tubes and a faint but persistent smell of wet fur and my car became less a mode of transport than a rolling menagerie.
British International School, Phuket to Offer BTEC International Level 3 Business (Extended Diploma) from August 2026
British International School, Phuket to Offer BTEC International Level 3 Business (Extended Diploma) from August 2026
British International School, Phuket (BISP) is pleased to announce the introduction of the BTEC International Level 3 in Business (Extended Diploma), available to students from August 2026. This new qualification further strengthens BISP’s commitment to providing a broad, inclusive, and future-ready senior school curriculum that empowers students to excel through pathways that match their strengths, aspirations, and learning styles.
Four arrested, 4,300 meth pills seized in Rawai drug raid
Four arrested, 4,300 meth pills seized in Rawai drug raid
PHUKET: Four suspects were arrested and more than 4,300 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) seized during a drug suppression raid in Rawai on Thursday (Mar 6).
25% tourism decline ‘worst-case scenario’
25% tourism decline ‘worst-case scenario’
BANGKOK: War in the Middle East could seriously affect Thai tourism this year, with a 25% decline from the 2026 target being the worst-case scenario if the fighting extends beyond three months, prompting officials to target short‑haul tourists to fill the gap.
Phuket tightens measures to curb nudity on beaches
Phuket tightens measures to curb nudity on beaches
PHUKET: Police inspected a small beach in Rawai Friday (Mar 6) following orders from Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn to crack down on public nudity at Phuket beaches.
Philippine Embassy to hold consular outreach in Phuket
Philippine Embassy to hold consular outreach in Phuket
PHUKET: The Embassy of the Philippines in Bangkok will hold a two-day consular and assistance mission in Phuket later this month to provide key services for Filipinos living and working across southern Thailand.
Pipe Dream: B26bn water-supply link for Phuket still years away
Pipe Dream: B26bn water-supply link for Phuket still years away
PHUKET: After decades of planning and promises, the long-awaited water supply pipeline from Surat Thani remains a pipe dream, with the project undergoing yet another feasibility study and carrying a projected cost of B26 billion ‒ and construction unlikely to begin for years.
Recognition for outstanding BISP students and teachers
Recognition for outstanding BISP students and teachers
At the British International School, Phuket (BISP) excellence is not defined by a single achievement but by a sustained commitment to learning, creativity and contribution. That commitment was recently recognised at provincial and national level, with both students and teachers honoured for their outstanding efforts, highlighting the strength of Phuket’s educational community.
Here comes The Bride!
Here comes The Bride!
Here is a little bit of a cinematic receipt. Take a little bit of Gothic literature and then blend in some musical and dance sequences that would make Baz Luhrmann extremely proud, Then add a Bonnie & Clyde storyline and for good measure introduce one of the world’s most talented actresses, Jessie Buckley (Hamnet) into the mix. What do you get?
How to set up your Shopee/Lazada store Workshop
How to set up your Shopee/Lazada store Workshop
Learn about Thailand’s e-commerce domain and what it takes to sell your products online. The event is organized by iBoost Online, a digital agency operating in Phuket for 4 years. Your host is Kelly Hezemans, who is an e-commerce manager with 12 years of experience launching online shops in Asia. Scan the QR code to reserve your seat!
Phuket officials move to fix work permit delays
Phuket officials move to fix work permit delays
PHUKET: Provincial officials are scrambling to resolve delays in the renewal and issuance of work permits affecting more than 130,000 foreign workers in Phuket, after mounting complaints from employers that the backlog is disrupting businesses across the island.
Thailand sets up centre to handle Middle East crisis
Thailand sets up centre to handle Middle East crisis
BANGKOK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set up a 37-member centre to monitor the situation in the Middle East and offer advice to mitigate impacts from the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Healthy turnout for ‘Discover Phuket Night Run’
Healthy turnout for ‘Discover Phuket Night Run’
RUNNING: The “Discover Phuket Night Run 2026” last weekend saw a healthy turnout with over 2,000 local, national and international participants joining in.