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Anti-nominee battle plan drawn up
Anti-nominee battle plan drawn up
BANGKOK: The government is intensifying efforts to crack down on the use of Thai nominees by foreigners in five high-risk business sectors by 2026: tourism, real estate, logistics, warehousing and agricultural product trade.
‘Red Hat’ robber arrested after phone shop heist
‘Red Hat’ robber arrested after phone shop heist
PHUKET: A daring armed robbery at a mobile phone shop at Ao Makham yesterday (Nov 27) ended in swift justice as police apprehended the suspect hours after the crime 
Tens of thousands in Lebanon head home as Israel-Hezbollah truce takes hold
Tens of thousands in Lebanon head home as Israel-Hezbollah truce takes hold
BEIRUT: Tens of thousands of Lebanese displaced by the war between Israel and Hezbollah headed back to their devastated towns and villages yesterday (Nov 27) as a ceasefire took hold.
Floods ravage four southern provinces
Floods ravage four southern provinces
YALA: The four southern provinces of Songkhla, Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat are being hit by heavy rain and severe floods that have ravaged houses and forced schools and roads to close.
Srisoonthorn Municipality wins ‘Outstanding Performance’ award
Srisoonthorn Municipality wins ‘Outstanding Performance’ award
PHUKET: Srisoonthorn Municipality has been recognised as a leader in local governance, receiving the ‘Outstanding Performance Award for 2024’ in the areas of public assistance management and rabies prevention and control.
ANZA Champs triumphant as bowlers dominate at the ACG
ANZA Champs triumphant as bowlers dominate at the ACG
CRICKET: The cricket season in Phuket kicked off in earnest last weekend (Nov 22-23) as touring regulars ANZA Champs from Singapore faced-off against local side Patong Penguins in a two-match series played at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang.
Phuket to host Andaman Tourism Networking 2024
Phuket to host Andaman Tourism Networking 2024
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has invited people to take part in the ‘Andaman Tourism Networking 2024’ event, aimed at highlighting the unique tourism potential of six Andaman provinces under the theme ‘Happening Andaman’. The event will will be held at Saphan Hin on Dec 6-8.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla ladyboy brawl, Thai wins $4mn LPGA Tour Championship, Phuket truck crash || Nov 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla ladyboy brawl, Thai wins $4mn LPGA Tour Championship, Phuket truck crash || Nov 27
PHUKET XTRA - November 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Officials raid Patong hookah den
Officials raid Patong hookah den
PHUKET: Officials from the Phuket Provincial Defence Office raided a food and beverage shop on Phra Metta Rd in Patong early yesterday (Nov 26) and arrested the owner and a staffer for selling hookahs and associated items.
Tourist Police ramp up training ahead of high season
Tourist Police ramp up training ahead of high season
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police, in partnership with the Phuket Chamber of Commerce and Phuket Rajabhat University, has launched its ‘Tourist Police Guide’ project to enhance officers’ ability to and make more more capable of assisting and advising tourists visiting Phuket.
All waters lead to the Phuket King's Cup
All waters lead to the Phuket King's Cup
SAILING: A total of 25 entrants took part in the recent 34th Raja Muda Regatta which serves as a warm up for the upcoming Phuket’s King’s Cup.
Phuket Green Day
Phuket Green Day
Join our member hotels as we clean up Phuket! Various clean up areas at various times see our Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/PhuketHotelsAssociation/ If you would like to organise your own clean-up, please register the details and we will share with the community via Facebook. If you want to join another clean-up activity, watch our facebook page and we will post details of locations, meeting point and times of clean up activities so you can join us. Organisers:- Once registered we will send you our data collection sheet so you can advise us of the results of your clean- how many Kilograms collected approx. and number of people joining the clean-up. More details are available at info@phukethotelsassociation.com
Govt plans a ‘Grand’ travel year
Govt plans a ‘Grand’ travel year
BANGKOK: The government is gearing up for its ‘Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025’, with events and special privileges planned to attract more visitors.
Senate committee reviews Phuket's anti-corruption efforts
Senate committee reviews Phuket's anti-corruption efforts
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Independent Organisations visited Phuket yesterday (Nov 26) to review the province’s anti-corruption initiatives and discuss strategies for sustainable development.  
War Elephants gear up for title defence with star-studded side
War Elephants gear up for title defence with star-studded side
FOOTBALL: Supachok Sarachat and his brother Suphanat Mueanta were named in the 26-player squad for the upcoming AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup yesterday (Nov 26).
Malaysia to deploy elite force on Thai border to combat crime
Malaysia to deploy elite force on Thai border to combat crime
NARATHIWAT: Malaysia will assign a special force to take the lead in guarding the border with Narathiwat’s Sungai Kolok district from Sunday (Dec 1) as the neighbouring country takes serious action against smuggling and other cross-border crimes.
Woman’s serial cyanide cases expand to 14 more victims
Woman’s serial cyanide cases expand to 14 more victims
BANGKOK: Prosecutors will be appointed to review 14 additional cases filed against Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn, who allegedly poisoned and killed her victims with cyanide, said Department of Criminal Litigation Director-General Sanjai Chanphong yesterday (Nov 26).
Christmas Party Swiss Society Phuket @ AMARI PATONG
Christmas Party Swiss Society Phuket @ AMARI PATONG
All friends of Switzerland are welcome! ✨ Join us for a magical evening: ✵ 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM Registration ✵ Until 6:30 PM Apéro (courtesy of Amari Phuket & Swiss Embassy Bangkok) ✵ 6:00 PM – 6:25 PM Thai Dance Show ✵ Christmas Carols by the children’s choir ✵ Welcome speech by SSP President & VIP guests ✵ Santa Claus is coming ✵ 7:40 PM Indulge in the "Swissness" Christmas Buffet Enjoy festive music throughout the night. Don’t miss out! For more details and registration, visit our website.
House for rent in Phuket
House for rent in Phuket
House for rent .1 year contract. 2-3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Kitchen,living room, balcony. Small garden. No swimming pool. At Sun plam village Chalong area, Phuket..fully furnished, not excluding water and electricity. 40,000 bahts per month. Including WiFi and cable TV. Available for rent beginning of January 2025. If interested contact me…Kan….phone 0849330483 or email…..ganjana.t@hotmail.com
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 73 Corpses discovered at temples, Phuket water outage, Patong shotgun road rage || Nov 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 73 Corpses discovered at temples, Phuket water outage, Patong shotgun road rage || Nov 26
PHUKET XTRA - November 26 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand