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Rawai man found dead at home, debt stress blamed
Rawai man found dead at home, debt stress blamed
PHUKET: A Phuket man was found dead at his home in Rawai yesterday afternoon (May 19), with police reporting that financial stress is believed to have contributed to the tragedy.
Myanmar military claims recapture of Thai border town
Myanmar military claims recapture of Thai border town
YANGON: Myanmar’s military claimed today (May 20) to have recaptured a town on the Thai border, expanding the frontier trade crossings it claims to control in the grinding civil war.
Baby rescued from locked car
Baby rescued from locked car
PHUKET: A nine-month-old baby was safely rescued after becoming trapped inside a locked car in Thalang this morning (May 20), prompting an urgent response from rescuers in Phuket.
Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Man City draw
Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after Man City draw
FOOTBALL: Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League title for 22 years yesterday (May 19) after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth, sparking wild scenes of joy around the Emirates Stadium.
Canada Day Phuket Celebration
Canada Day Phuket Celebration
Celebrate Canada Day in Kamala! Join the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Thailand – Southern Branch for a fun, family-friendly Canada Day celebration at Devil’s Bar in Kamala. We’ll kick things off at 5:00 PM with kids’ activities, followed by a live band from 7:00 PM. Enjoy a relaxed evening of community, music, good company, and a buffet featuring a few Canadian treats. Buffet: 200 THB for adults and 100 THB for kids. All Canadians, friends of Canada, and Canadians for a day are welcome — so bring the family, wear a little red and white, and come celebrate with us! Please click through to register for the kids’ activities so we can plan accordingly.
Phuket hosts run to mark International Nurses Day
Phuket hosts run to mark International Nurses Day
RUNNING: The Phuket Provincial Nurses Association organised a special running event at Saphan Hin Park on Sunday (May 17) to mark the occasion of International Nurses Day.
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
PHUKET: Provincial officials have pledged to strengthen road safety measures across the island as authorities push to reduce accidents and fatalities in high-risk areas through closer coordination between agencies and targeted local solutions.
Cabinet approves ‘Thai Chuay Thai Plus’ co-payment scheme
Cabinet approves ‘Thai Chuay Thai Plus’ co-payment scheme
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Helping Thais Plus) co-payment scheme yesterday (May 19), worth up to B4,000 per registered person, to help ease the cost of living, commencing on June 1.
Governor reissues weather warning for Phuket
Governor reissues weather warning for Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has ordered officials across the island to prepare for heavy rain and strong winds forecast to affect Phuket and the Andaman coast from May 19-21, after days of heavy downpours and strong gusts of wind that have already felled trees in several areas.
PM’s office inspector pushes Phuket flood action
PM’s office inspector pushes Phuket flood action
PHUKET: Phuket officials have urged urgent action to improve flood prevention infrastructure in Wichit after inspecting a canal retaining wall project aimed at easing water flow through flood-prone communities.
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay
BANGKOK: The Cabinet on Tuesday (May 19) decided to end the 60-day visa-free programme for foreign visitors to Thailand, with the timeline for enforcement still being worked out.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET BORDER BUST: 1.8KG of Drugs Seized, Missing Cop Found Dead, Weather Warning || May 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET BORDER BUST: 1.8KG of Drugs Seized, Missing Cop Found Dead, Weather Warning || May 19
PHUKET XTRA - May 19 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Villa Management- Lofty Phuket
Villa Management- Lofty Phuket
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High season visitors set to be strong despite current downturn
High season visitors set to be strong despite current downturn
BANGKOK: Thai tourism operators are looking beyond the sluggish low season and expect healthy bookings, particularly from European tourists, when the high season returns in the third quarter.
Phuket launches fifth annual back-to-school support project
Phuket launches fifth annual back-to-school support project
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched the fifth annual ‘New School Year Project: Sending Children to School’ initiative aimed at helping underprivileged students across the island prepare for the new academic year.
Bangkok schools limit mobile phone use
Bangkok schools limit mobile phone use
BANGKOK: Schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) introduced new measures to control mobile phone use on the first day of the new semester yesterday (May 18).
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
PHUKET: Motorists travelling between Kathu and Patong are being advised to expect delays this week as the Phuket Highway District carries out resurfacing works on Phra Baramee Rd and temporarily closes the Bang Khu Underpass tunnel overnight for ‘Smart City’ upgrades.
Phuket Governor extends weather warning
Phuket Governor extends weather warning
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has extended warnings for residents and tourists to prepare for heavy rain, dangerous surf and possible flash flooding across the island as strong southwest monsoon conditions continue to batter the Andaman coast.
Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks
Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks
HAVANA: Cuba’s leader warned yesterday (May 18) of a “bloodbath” in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s main intelligence agency and top leaders as tensions spiked between the arch-foes.
World Cup to propel eateries, TV sales
World Cup to propel eateries, TV sales
BANGKOK: The 2026 Fifa World Cup is expected to energise the restaurant industry during the low season and lift sales for TV manufacturers and distributors.