The Phuket News
Window on Phuket Phuket News TV Phuket Live 89.5 Where to Eat
The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket

Login | Create Account | Search

Window on Phuket
Phuket News TV
The Phuket News
Where to Eat
Phuket Live 89.5
Login | Create Account      The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket
Poll | Currency | Weather | Facebook | Youtube | Search
Army seizes 7.8m speed pills, 50kg of 'ice' in Chiang Rai
Army seizes 7.8m speed pills, 50kg of 'ice' in Chiang Rai
CHIANG RAI: A military task force seized almost 8 million speed pills and 50kg of crystal methamphetamine from a pickup truck abandoned by a smuggler following a chase in Wiang Chiang Rung district late Friday night.
Deconstructing Phuket’s Best Burgers of 2018
Deconstructing Phuket’s Best Burgers of 2018
What does it take to make a great hamburger? Basically, all you need is a fresh bun, a good meat patty, some crispy lettuce plus sauces and other additions to suit your liking.
Phuket street art group calls for true justice in 'Black Panther' case
Phuket street art group calls for true justice in 'Black Panther' case
In recent times, street art and graffiti have become an increasingly important instrument to publicly denounce social injustice in Thailand.
The Boathouse is Phuket's quintessential sunset dining destination
The Boathouse is Phuket's quintessential sunset dining destination
Sunset! It’s one of the most primal of our daily experiences and yet so often missed or taken for granted. In the hurly-burly of our modern time-stressed lives, how often do we take the time to calmly sit, stare and fully immerse ourselves in this most beautiful part of simply being alive?
Chavalit says Thaksin wants to come home
Chavalit says Thaksin wants to come home
Former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh said Friday he was unlikely to team up with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and advised Thaksin Shinawatra on what to do so he could return home.
More than 100 feared dead in Cuba airliner crash
More than 100 feared dead in Cuba airliner crash
A Cuban state airways plane with 110 passengers and crew on board crashed shortly after taking off from Havana on Friday, leaving a mass of twisted and smoldering fuselage, as the country's president warned many people were feared dead.
Antibiotics use soars, fuelling superbug fears
Antibiotics use soars, fuelling superbug fears
Global consumption of antibiotics has soared since the year 2000, stoking calls for new policies to rein in usage – and fuelling fears that the worldwide threat posed by drug-resistant superbugs will spiral out of control, researchers say.
Phuket laundry truck wipeout still under investigation
Phuket laundry truck wipeout still under investigation
PHUKET: More than three weeks after a laundry truck in Chalong swerved, tipped onto two wheels, rolled and slammed head-on into a minivan carrying tourists, police have yet to conclude their investigation or charge anyone for the accident.
Phuket Poll: Should marijuana be made legal?
Phuket Poll: Should marijuana be made legal?
PHUKET: On Tuesday the Cabinet approved draft legislation drawn up by a panel led by the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) to legally allow research into the effects of medicinal cannabis on humans.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Protesting monk climbs! Head-kicking a tourist! Dangerous drone? || May 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Protesting monk climbs! Head-kicking a tourist! Dangerous drone? || May 18
PHUKET XTRA - May 18 Protesting monk climbs high! |:| Cabbie kicks tourist in the head! |:| Car gutted in Wichit |:| Temporary air-con at the airport? |:| Drone used in grenade attack? |:| Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
2018 Tri Dash Triathlon
2018 Tri Dash Triathlon
TRIATHLON: The popular Tri Dash triathlon series is returning to Phuket in 2018 with races scheduled for tomorrow (May 19) and October 20. The events are hosted by Thanyapura, and owned and organised by Thailand’s leading sport event organiser, Go Adventure Asia.
French cybercrime gang boss caught on Koh Samui
French cybercrime gang boss caught on Koh Samui
SURAT THANI: A French cybercrime gang leader wanted for hacking into customers’ accounts at a bank in England and demanding a ransom was caught in Koh Samui, Surat Thani, early this morning (May 18).
Phuket’s Emerald Group CEO on bail again, after missing court date
Phuket’s Emerald Group CEO on bail again, after missing court date
PHUKET: Emerald Group CEO Sawit Ketroj, the prominent Phuket condo developer arrested earlier this month on a fraud charge, was re-released on bail this week after failing to present himself to court as part of his original bail conditions, police have confirmed.
Pep Guardiola signs contract extension until 2021
Pep Guardiola signs contract extension until 2021
FOOTBALL: Manchester City Football Club have announced that manager Pep Guardiola has signed a contract extension keeping him at the Club until 2021.
Thailand enjoys tourism gains
Thailand enjoys tourism gains
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism clocked 13,701,411 visitor arrivals during the first four months of 2018, registering an impressive 13.97% gain.
Arrowsmith Cognitive Intensive Summer Program debuts in Thailand at UWCT
Arrowsmith Cognitive Intensive Summer Program debuts in Thailand at UWCT
For the first time outside of North America, Banyapura will provide the Arrowsmith Program six-week Cognitive Intensive Summer Program in Phuket at United World College Thailand (UWCT) this July.
Police scant on details over pickup arson
Police scant on details over pickup arson
PHUKET: Thalang Police have announced of three people for setting alight a pickup truck in Srisoonthorn late last month, but remained scant on details on the motivation behind the attack.
Thais bounce back, pick up first triumph in FIVB Nations League
Thais bounce back, pick up first triumph in FIVB Nations League
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand ended the first week of action at the inaugural FIVB Nations League campaign on a high note after beating Argentina 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-16) in Russia yesterday (May 17).
Court rules unregistered properties rented on Airbnb illegal
Court rules unregistered properties rented on Airbnb illegal
BANGKOK: People whose properties are not registered under the Hotel Act and are rented out via Airbnb on a daily or weekly basis are acting illegally, according to a recent court ruling handed down to the Wan Vayla Condo in Hua Hin District of Prachuap Khiri Khan province.
New parliament building 170% over budget
New parliament building 170% over budget
BANGKOK: National Legislative Assembly (NLA) president Pornpetch Witchitcholchai has ordered the Secretariat of the House of Representatives to explain why the cost of IT and public utility systems at the new parliament complex has surged from B3 billion to B8bn.