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A wildlife haven on a small Phuket peninsula
A wildlife haven on a small Phuket peninsula
Many of you will know that I have been wandering around with my cat Leo and my camera for some time now taking photos of various wildlife I see on my day to day commute to work or as I walk on the beach early mornings before the crowds and noise arrives.
Four-member padel team set for historic Asian Games debut
Four-member padel team set for historic Asian Games debut
ASIAN GAMES: Thailand will send four padel athletes to compete at the 20th Asian Games in Japan as the sport has been included as a medal event in the regional tournament for the first time.
Phuket property set to stay strong
Phuket property set to stay strong
BANGKOK: Phuket’s luxury residential market is expected to remain resilient this year, driven by sustained foreign demand, rising land prices and a strong appetite for branded residences, even as competition intensifies among condo developers.
Phuket MP seeks probe into ‘naturalised Thai’ nominee
Phuket MP seeks probe into ‘naturalised Thai’ nominee
PHUKET: A Phuket MP has called for an investigation into a naturalised Thai citizen suspected of acting as a nominee shareholder for foreign business interests, while also requesting authorities examine how the individual obtained Thai citizenship and a national identification card.
Former Phuket governor faces criminal prosecution over illegal hotel licence
Former Phuket governor faces criminal prosecution over illegal hotel licence
PHUKET: Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has ruled that former Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada committed criminal misconduct by approving a hotel licence for what is now a luxury Phuket resort despite the project allegedly failing to comply with environmental requirements.
Phuket officials trained to avoid disciplinary offences
Phuket officials trained to avoid disciplinary offences
PHUKET: As Phuket continues to grapple with a string of high-profile investigations involving alleged misconduct by public officials, the Provincial Office this week organised a training programme aimed at helping civil servants avoid disciplinary offences.
Phuket cannabis shops set to shrink as licences expire
Phuket cannabis shops set to shrink as licences expire
PHUKET: The number of cannabis retail outlets in Phuket is expected to fall sharply over the next three years as businesses are required to meet stricter medical licensing requirements under new Ministry of Public Health regulations.
Finnway International School Phuket Celebrates Student Growth and Opens a New Chapter with the Launch of Secondary Education
Finnway International School Phuket Celebrates Student Growth and Opens a New Chapter with the Launch of Secondary Education
There were smiles, proud tears, and heartfelt celebrations as Finnway International School Phuket hosted its Grade 6 Graduation Ceremony & Gala at Blue Elephant Phuket recently.
Supergirl flies the DC flag with pride
Supergirl flies the DC flag with pride
It seems that whenever a new comic book movie comes out these days fans get really nervous. With Marvel releases it is about whether or not the film will go back to the glory days of Marvel and with DC it’s nervousness about what James Gunn is going to do with the DC universe next.
Homeless Ghanaian man faces deportation
Homeless Ghanaian man faces deportation
PHUKET: A homeless Ghanaian man is facing deportation after Phuket Immigration officers arrested him following complaints that he had been sleeping at Wat Chalong while allegedly behaving aggressively and causing disturbances in the area.
Three arrested in Khao Daeng protected land encroachment
Three arrested in Khao Daeng protected land encroachment
PHUKET: Three people have been arrested for encroaching on public land within the Khao Daeng Wildlife Sanctuary area in Rawai, as Phuket authorities continue a long-running crackdown on illegal occupation of protected land near Laem Phromthep.
Computer buyers shrug off price hike
Computer buyers shrug off price hike
BANGKOK: Despite higher computer prices, consumer demand has not declined as IT products have become resilient economic necessities, say retailers.
Underpass contractor appeals for B7mn late-completion penalty waiver
Underpass contractor appeals for B7mn late-completion penalty waiver
PHUKET: The contractor behind Phuket's delayed underpass smart-lighting project is seeking to have more than B7 million in late-completion penalties waived or reduced, but officials say no decision has yet been made.
Dojo Phuket continue to flourish
Dojo Phuket continue to flourish
COMBAT SPORTS: The team from Dojo Phuket continue to impress and represent the province with pride after scooping more medals at international level competition last month.
Mai Khao homes face legal action over waterfront encroachment
Mai Khao homes face legal action over waterfront encroachment
PHUKET: Two houses in the Baan Ko-En community in Mai Khao are facing legal action after officials found they had been expanded beyond previously submitted plans, even as Phuket authorities move closer to allowing all five disputed waterfront homes to remain, subject to meeting legal requirements.
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - August 2026
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - August 2026
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Phuket Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Alpha Revati Yachting - A Boutique Yachting Brand. Inspiring a lifelong love for yachting and maritime life in Thailand, Alpha Revati is your premier destination as a dealer of Jeanneau Boats and for private luxury cruises & boat charters. See https://www.facebook.com/p/Alpha-Revati-100088142664440/ There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. If you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
Phuket schools honoured for anti-corruption education efforts
Phuket schools honoured for anti-corruption education efforts
PHUKET: Nine educational institutions in Phuket have been recognised for outstanding efforts in promoting anti-corruption values, with provincial officials reaffirming their commitment to strengthening transparency and good governance across government agencies.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: TRAGEDY: TRAGEDY: 11-year-old Driver Runs Over Monks, French Fugitive CAUGHT In Phuket || July 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: TRAGEDY: TRAGEDY: 11-year-old Driver Runs Over Monks, French Fugitive CAUGHT In Phuket || July 3
PHUKET XTRA - July 3 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Vietnam Airlines launches Ho Chi Minh-Phuket direct flights
Vietnam Airlines launches Ho Chi Minh-Phuket direct flights
PHUKET: Vietnam Airlines has launched direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket, with four weekly services expected to strengthen tourism links between Thailand and Vietnam while supporting efforts to attract a growing number of Vietnamese visitors to the island.
British man’s visa revoked over assault on Patong tuk-tuk driver
British man’s visa revoked over assault on Patong tuk-tuk driver
PHUKET: A British national accused of assaulting a tuk-tuk driver in Patong after allegedly refusing to pay a B300 fare has had his permission to stay in Thailand revoked and now faces deportation proceedings, Phuket Immigration officials have confirmed.