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Phuket marks World Food Day
Phuket marks World Food Day
PHUKET: More than 40 public and private organisations joined forces at Sriphuwanat Park in Wichit yesterday (Oct 10) to mark World Food Day 2025, promoting equal food access and support for vulnerable communities across Phuket.
Phuket Piranhas make their mark at international rugby tournament
Phuket Piranhas make their mark at international rugby tournament
Not only dazzling on the pitch, two members of the Phuket Piranhas junior rugby team also managed to compile a great report of the action at the recent Chiang Mai Sevens tournament. Take it away Saacha and Arjan Kang!
Volunteers join cleanup in honour of King Bhumibol the Great
Volunteers join cleanup in honour of King Bhumibol the Great
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality, together with Phuket Provincial Office and royal volunteers, held a community development activity at Laem Phromthep yesterday (Oct 10) to commemorate the benevolence of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, ahead of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Day on Monday (Oct 13).
PPAO launches smoke-free schools initiative
PPAO launches smoke-free schools initiative
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has launched a campaign to promote ‘Smoke-Free and E-Cigarette-Free Schools’, beginning with five pilot institutions aimed at protecting youth from the growing risks of tobacco and vaping.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lucky Escape From Phuket Car Fire, Phuket Seaplane Discussions Ongoing || Oct 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lucky Escape From Phuket Car Fire, Phuket Seaplane Discussions Ongoing || Oct 10
PHUKET XTRA - October 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Madam Pang’ elected chair of FIFA’s Development Committee
‘Madam Pang’ elected chair of FIFA’s Development Committee
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand president Nualphan Lamsam, known as ‘Madam Pang’, has been appointed chair of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) Development Committee, the first woman to hold the position.
Major quake strikes off southern Philippines
Major quake strikes off southern Philippines
DAVAO: A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines today (Oct 10), triggering tsunami warnings in the Asian nation as well as neighbouring Indonesia and Palau.
Phuket airport forecasts 16mn passengers in 2025
Phuket airport forecasts 16mn passengers in 2025
BANGKOK: Phuket International Airport expects to welcome more than 16 million passengers this year, driven by rising international arrivals and new direct flight routes from Europe and Asia, said airport director Monchai Tanode.
Pheu Thai mulling deal with Varawut for PM
Pheu Thai mulling deal with Varawut for PM
BANGKOK: Speculation is mounting that the Pheu Thai Party has approached Varawut Silpa-archa, leader of the Chartthaipattana Party, to serve as one of its prime ministerial candidates, amid reports of efforts by the Shinawatra family to salvage Pheu Thai's image.
Foreign man escapes car fire in Rawai
Foreign man escapes car fire in Rawai
PHUKET: A foreign man was taken to hospital after escaping a car fire that destroyed his vehicle on Wiset Rd in Rawai late last night (Oct 9).
Rider killed in motorbike head-on crash in Pa Khlok
Rider killed in motorbike head-on crash in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: A man has died after his motorbike collided head-on with another bike in Pa Khlok, Thalang, yesterday afternoon (Oct 9).
Drunk husband shoots wife in the arm
Drunk husband shoots wife in the arm
PHUKET: A man has been arrested after shooting his wife in the arm while intoxicated at their home in Ratsada late last night (Oct 9).
ACG prepares for major AFL competition
ACG prepares for major AFL competition
AFL: Seasoned Australian Rules Football (AFL) veterans from across Southeast Asia are set to convene in Phuket on Oct 25 for a day of high-intensity, competitive footy action as the Thailand Tigers host the highly anticipated Pacific Cross Health Insurance AFL Masters tournament at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang.
Cabinet approval sought for second phase of Phuket expressway
Cabinet approval sought for second phase of Phuket expressway
PHUKET: Progress on the second phase of the Phuket Expressway Project, connecting Muang Mai, Koh Kaew and Kathu, has moved forward as officials prepare the proposal for Cabinet approval, with the aim of opening the new route alongside the first phase in 2030.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Wins Gold, Re-examining Weed Laws AGAIN, Phuket Fights Back Against Scams || Oct 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Wins Gold, Re-examining Weed Laws AGAIN, Phuket Fights Back Against Scams || Oct 9
PHUKET XTRA - October 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Public forum held on Phuket seaplane project
Public forum held on Phuket seaplane project
PHUKET: Provincial and company officials yesterday (Oct 9) hosted a public meeting near the Deep Sea Port in Ao Makham to present details of Thai Seaplane Co Ltd’s proposed seaplane operation in Phuket Bay ‒ a project aimed at supporting luxury tourism while complying with strict environmental safeguards.
Phuket police escort donated eyes for urgent transplant
Phuket police escort donated eyes for urgent transplant
PHUKET: Phuket City Traffic Police today (Oct 9) provided a special traffic escort to ensure the safe and timely delivery of donated eyes from Vachira Phuket Hospital to Phuket International Airport for an emergency transplant operation in Bangkok.
NBA back in China after six-year absence
NBA back in China after six-year absence
NBA: The NBA returns to the lucrative China market this week with two pre-season games following a six-year absence after a team official tweeted his support for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
Ministry pledges to review weed laws
Ministry pledges to review weed laws
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has pledged to review restrictive cannabis regulations following mounting pressure from the group “Writing Thailand’s Cannabis Future,” which has urged swift government action to revive the struggling industry.
PM's 'nightmare' is Vietnam surge
PM's 'nightmare' is Vietnam surge
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says it is a “nightmare” to see Thailand’s economy lagging behind Vietnam.