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Man shot in knee after knife threat in Thepkrasattri
Man shot in knee after knife threat in Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: Police responded to two violent incidents in Thalang District yesterday (Nov 16), including a shooting in Thepkrasattri and a knife attack in Mai Khao, leaving two men injured.
Living in Phuket 2025
Living in Phuket 2025
Living in Phuket 2025, an event to help make life easier for expats, is returning to the Marriott Courtyard Phuket Town. This annual free event focuses on introducing people to social and voluntary opportunities, lifestyle, travel and hospitality services, education, networking and more. From 10 till 6pm, find out more at LivinginPhuket.Org
Phuket Rotary ‘Uniting for Good’
Phuket Rotary ‘Uniting for Good’
PHUKET: The Rotary Club of Phuket marked its 48th anniversary on Saturday night (Nov 15) with a ceremony celebrating decades of community service and renewed commitment to social development across the province.
Polish man in critical condition after fall from fourth floor
Polish man in critical condition after fall from fourth floor
PHUKET: A 31-year-old Polish man was rushed to hospital in critical condition after falling from the fourth floor of a hotel in Wichit late yesterday afternoon (Nov 16).
Phuket police bust fraud COD package scam
Phuket police bust fraud COD package scam
PHUKET: Police have seized more than 20,000 items and uncovered a nationwide cash-on-delivery scam run in Phuket by an online vendor, who allegedly sent unsolicited COD parcels to people across the country, generating up to B100,000 a day.
Xi pledges closer Thailand ties
Xi pledges closer Thailand ties
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged closer ties with Thailand during talks with the first reigning Thai monarch to visit China since diplomatic relations were established 50 years ago.
Romeo & Juliet - The Panto
Romeo & Juliet - The Panto
OH NO IT ISN’T! Get Ready to Shout, Sing, and Cheer! Forget the tragedy! Theatrix proudly presents Romeo and Juliet: The Panto, which takes Shakespeare’s classic star-crossed lovers and transforms their tale into a hilarious, loud, and incredibly interactive family comedy. Expect dazzling songs, slapstick routines, terrible jokes, and plenty of opportunities to cheer for the heroes and boo the villains! This is Phuket’s must-see holiday show for all ages. WHERE: Junkyard Theatre (Bypass Road - next to IKEA) DATES & TIMES: Sunday, Dec. 7th, (Matinee) - 1:00pm Monday 8th - 6:30pm Tuesday 9th - 6:30pm Thursday 11th - 6:30pm Friday 12th - 6:30pm TICKETS: Book Now! https://www.junkyardtheatre.com/copy-of-shows (Select the date and reserve now) All Ages: 850.00 THB Ages 2 and under enter FREE! Get in Early for Phuket’s biggest, funniest family night out!
Romeo & Juliet - The Panto
Romeo & Juliet - The Panto
OH NO IT ISN’T! Get Ready to Shout, Sing, and Cheer! Forget the tragedy! Theatrix proudly presents Romeo and Juliet: The Panto, which takes Shakespeare’s classic star-crossed lovers and transforms their tale into a hilarious, loud, and incredibly interactive family comedy. Expect dazzling songs, slapstick routines, terrible jokes, and plenty of opportunities to cheer for the heroes and boo the villains! This is Phuket’s must-see holiday show for all ages. WHERE: Junkyard Theatre (Bypass Road - next to IKEA) DATES & TIMES: Sunday, Dec. 7th, (Matinee) - 1:00pm Monday 8th - 6:30pm Tuesday 9th - 6:30pm Thursday 11th - 6:30pm Friday 12th - 6:30pm TICKETS: Book Now! https://www.junkyardtheatre.com/copy-of-shows (Select the date and reserve now) All Ages: 850.00 THB Ages 2 and under enter FREE! Get in Early for Phuket’s biggest, funniest family night out!
Russian on student visa arrested for selling cocaine
Russian on student visa arrested for selling cocaine
PHUKET: A 31-year-old Russian man has been arrested in a Tourist Police sting operation after allegedly selling cocaine to undercover officers in Phuket’s tourist areas.
US halts Thai trade talks over peace pact compliance
US halts Thai trade talks over peace pact compliance
BANGKOK: The United States has suspended trade negotiations with Thailand after the latter announced it was halting all work on a peace agreement signed with Cambodia last month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday (Nov 15).
Senior Karon police officer commits gun suicide
Senior Karon police officer commits gun suicide
PHUKET: A senior police officer was found dead late on Friday night (Nov 14) after reportedly shooting himself during a domestic argument at an official police apartment building in Phuket Town.
Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands
Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands
KINMEN: With a clear view of China’s skyscraper-studded coastline, Taiwanese coastguard captain Huang Heng-chun steers his patrol boat through choppy waters around a group of islands controlled by Taipei.
Sora2 – When Everything is Reel
Sora2 – When Everything is Reel
Sora2 is OpenAI’s new tool to create videos of yourself doing anything imaginable. It’s so popular that it got a million downloads in five days when it was launched in North America – more even than ChatGPT. Now Sora2 is available in Thailand.
Big Buddha site to remain closed pending landslide victim compensation
Big Buddha site to remain closed pending landslide victim compensation
PHUKET: The tourist-popular Big Buddha viewpoint and temple complex on the hills separating Kata and Chalong remains closed as the Phuket Provincial Court has approved a class action lawsuit filed by residents affected by the landslide last year.
A waste of a ‘Clean Province’
A waste of a ‘Clean Province’
Phuket’s mounting waste management problems have come under renewed focus after the island failed to secure a place in this year’s national ‘Clean Province’ Community Waste Management Awards ‒ a stark contrast to last year’s third-place finish among small provinces.
PM to meet tourism operators to discuss stimulus efforts
PM to meet tourism operators to discuss stimulus efforts
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is scheduled to meet tourism operators next week to prepare stimulus measures, while the Airlines Association of Thailand (AAT) urged the government to resume the paused scheme of free domestic flights for foreign tourists.
‘Giant-killing’ underdogs beat the odds and unite a nation
‘Giant-killing’ underdogs beat the odds and unite a nation
FOOTBALL: A seven-player student football team from the provinces broke the internet and made it to the final of the 7HD Champion Cup 2025 on Nov 8 at the Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok, drawing crowds of supporters cheering for the boys and their coach, who have captured Thais’ hearts in recent weeks.
60 Patong households nominated for flood relief
60 Patong households nominated for flood relief
PHUKET: Sixty households in Patong affected by recent flooding will receive financial assistance approved under a Cabinet resolution issued on Oct 21, Patong Municipality has confirmed.
‘Trusted Thailand Bootcamp’ held in Phuket
‘Trusted Thailand Bootcamp’ held in Phuket
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) this week held its ‘Trusted Thailand Bootcamp’ in Phuket to strengthen safety standards, promote sustainable tourism, and build confidence among domestic and international visitors.
Thailand Biennale preparations near completion
Thailand Biennale preparations near completion
PHUKET: Phuket is preparing to unveil the Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025 – a world-class international contemporary art festival set to transform the island into a living gallery of art and culture from November 2025 to April 2026.