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
China’s top diplomat to meet US security advisor in Thailand
China’s top diplomat to meet US security advisor in Thailand
BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will meet with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Thailand today (Jan 26), as the two powers seek to improve relations after years of tensions.
Charity run to raise funds for cancer treatment facility
Charity run to raise funds for cancer treatment facility
RUNNING: A charity run has been confirmed whereby proceeds will go towards helping fund the construction of a cancer therapy facility at Vachira Hospital, it has been confirmed.
PPAO launches ‘Phuket Health Sandbox’ to improve local medical services
PPAO launches ‘Phuket Health Sandbox’ to improve local medical services
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), yesterday (Jan 25) unveiled a new initiative under its ‘Phuket Health Sandbox’ project that aims to improve local healthcare services.
Bangkok-Vientiane train to be reality by April
Bangkok-Vientiane train to be reality by April
BANGKOK: The State Railway of Thailand plans to extend its Bangkok-Nong Khai train service to reach Vientiane in April.
More drug arrests in Chalong, Thepkrasattri
More drug arrests in Chalong, Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have reported three arrests on drug charges yesterday (Jan 26) in raids that netted more than 1,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills.
Officials launch ‘Transparent Phuket’ anti-corruption campaign
Officials launch ‘Transparent Phuket’ anti-corruption campaign
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) launched an anti-corruption campaign yesterday (Jan 25) entitled ‘Transparent Phuket’.
Dates set for Amazing Muay Thai World Festival
Dates set for Amazing Muay Thai World Festival
MUAY THAI: The 2024 Amazing Muay Thai World Festival will take place from Feb 2-5 at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, it has been confirmed.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Monkey Hill vendors, Phuket Police investigate beating, Phang Nga lithium found? || Jan 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Monkey Hill vendors, Phuket Police investigate beating, Phang Nga lithium found? || Jan 25
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Srettha calls for an end to red tape
Srettha calls for an end to red tape
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered all ministries to undertake significant regulatory and legal reforms to facilitate the ease of doing business, aiming to complete the process this year.
Illegal vendors on ‘Monkey Hill’ to be cleared
Illegal vendors on ‘Monkey Hill’ to be cleared
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong led a high-profile meeting yesterday (Jan 24) to address the growing illegal encroachment on Khao Toh Sae in Phuket Town, and to tackle the rising number of incidents of macaques attacking tourists and local residents 
Phuket officials target island greenhouse emissions
Phuket officials target island greenhouse emissions
PHUKET: Phuket officials held a comprehensive Low Emission Support Scheme (LESS) training workshop yesterday (Jan 24) with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions on the island by at least 440,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, claimed to be equivalent to 9.6% of the island’s greenhouse emissions, by the year 2030.
American woman tourist arrested for magic mushrooms
American woman tourist arrested for magic mushrooms
PHUKET: An American woman has been arrested for possession of illegal mushrooms after being stopped at a road checkpoint in Kamala.
Liverpool survive Fulham scare to book League Cup final date with Chelsea
Liverpool survive Fulham scare to book League Cup final date with Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Liverpool will face Chelsea in the League Cup final after surviving a scare in their 1-1 draw against Fulham in the semi-final second leg yesterday (Jan 24).
Urban gardens promoted to enhance food security
Urban gardens promoted to enhance food security
PHUKET: In a bid to fortify food security and bolster community resilience in times of crisis, the Phuket Provincial Agriculture Office is urging residents to embrace urban agriculture initiatives.
Biden wins union backing as Trump rematch looms
Biden wins union backing as Trump rematch looms
WASHINGTON: Joe Biden won the endorsement of America’s biggest car workers union yesterday (Jan 24), as the race for the White House dramatically revved up following Donald Trump’s victory in the New Hampshire primary.
Two beaten over raping girls, 12 and 14 years old
Two beaten over raping girls, 12 and 14 years old
PHUKET: Wichit Police are investigating the beating of two young men who were attacked in revenge for the pair allegedly plying two girls, aged 12 and 14, with alcohol and raping them.
Pita cleared in media shareholding case
Pita cleared in media shareholding case
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court has ruled that Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of the election-winning Move Forward Party, did not hold shares in a media business when he applied to run for office last year, and his MP status remains intact.
Man found slashed in Chalong
Man found slashed in Chalong
PHUKET: Police are trying to hunt down the person who left a 21-year-old man with a severe slash wound to his arm in Chalong yesterday (Jan 24).
23 arrested for gambling in Wichit
23 arrested for gambling in Wichit
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police investigators joined by officers from Wichit Police Station arrested 23 people in a gambling raid on Kwang Rd in Moo 3, Wichit, yesterday (Jan 24).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong DJ was on the run for 10 years, Pita beats media shares case || Jan 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong DJ was on the run for 10 years, Pita beats media shares case || Jan 24
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand