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
Injured green turtle rescued off Phuket coast
Injured green turtle rescued off Phuket coast
PHUKET: A weakened green sea turtle suspected of being struck by a hard object has been rescued after being found floating off the coast of Phuket.
Phuket officials join nationwide traditional Thai dress campaign
Phuket officials join nationwide traditional Thai dress campaign
PHUKET: Phuket has joined a nationwide campaign encouraging people to wear traditional Thai clothing throughout April, as part of a government drive to promote cultural identity and stimulate tourism.
New Phuket EV bus routes to come online
New Phuket EV bus routes to come online
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) plans to expand its electric bus (EV) service with two new routes are moving ahead, as officials move to ease transport costs for residents and tourists during a period of rising fuel prices.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: German Tourists Attacked on Bangla, ‘3-Year Deadline’ for Cannabis Shops || April 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: German Tourists Attacked on Bangla, ‘3-Year Deadline’ for Cannabis Shops || April 3
PHUKET XTRA - April 3 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
UK Club Rugby Union eyes the big time
UK Club Rugby Union eyes the big time
RUGBY: Are the English Rugby Union preparing for a major shake-up of the Gallagher Premiership?
Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning
Israel under fire from Iran missiles as Trump issues new warning
JERUSALEM: Israel said today (Apr 3) it was under attack from a new barrage of Iranian missiles, as President Donald Trump warned the United States had yet to begin “destroying what’s left” with more of the Islamic republic’s infrastructure in his sights.
Anutin seeks UK free trade agreement
Anutin seeks UK free trade agreement
BANGKOK: Thailand is seeking to deepen its economic ties with the United Kingdom with the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) in the future, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday (Apr 1), as both countries marked 170 years of diplomatic relations.
German tourists injured in Bangla assault
German tourists injured in Bangla assault
PHUKET: Three German tourists were injured in an early-morning assault on Patong’s Bangla Rd today (Apr 3), with police now hunting a group of Thai suspects who fled the scene.
Fuel prices jump in Phuket as diesel rises B3.50 per litre
Fuel prices jump in Phuket as diesel rises B3.50 per litre
PHUKET: Fuel prices in Phuket have surged again, with diesel increasing by B3.50 per litre as of today (Apr 3), according to the latest pricing update issued by the provincial energy office.
Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
Finance minister expects fuel price relief soon
BANGKOK: The Thai government is preparing to cut domestic fuel prices by targeting what it describes as “unnecessary” cost components in the national pricing structure.
Phuket officials monitor discounted goods under ‘Thai Helps Thai’ scheme
Phuket officials monitor discounted goods under ‘Thai Helps Thai’ scheme
PHUKET: Officials have begun monitoring the sale of discounted essential goods across Phuket under the government’s ‘Thai Helps Thai’ campaign aimed at easing the cost of living.
KIS Hawks swoop to impress at regional basketball tournament
KIS Hawks swoop to impress at regional basketball tournament
BASKETBALL: Boys in two different age groups representing the Phuket KIS Hawks lived up to their team name recently by swooping to impress and receive acclaim at a leading regional 3x3 basketball tournament.
Bangkok to host first Asian Eurovision
Bangkok to host first Asian Eurovision
BANGKOK: Eurovision will take its kitsch pageant on the road outside Europe for the first time when Bangkok hosts the song contest’s Asian debut in November, the organisers have announced.
Fugitive Chinese fraud suspect arrested in Patong
Fugitive Chinese fraud suspect arrested in Patong
PHUKET: A Chinese national wanted for fraud involving more than B5 million has been arrested by Phuket Immigration Police after allegedly fleeing to the island to evade prosecution.
BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability
BYDFi Marks 6th Anniversary with Month-Long Celebration, Built for Reliability
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 31, 2026 - Global crypto trading platform BYDFi will mark its 6th anniversary with a month-long celebration beginning on April 1, 2026, highlighting BYDFi’s evolution into an all-in-one crypto trading platform built on a CEX + DEX dual-engine model. Over the past six years, BYDFi has continued to strengthen product infrastructure, user safeguards, and market access, shaping a platform built for reliability.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mobile AI Cameras Tracking Tourists, Phuket Gas Prices Explode, Floating Container || April 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mobile AI Cameras Tracking Tourists, Phuket Gas Prices Explode, Floating Container || April 2
PHUKET XTRA - April 2 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, ‘not clear’ what more to achieve
Australia PM says Iran war objectives met, ‘not clear’ what more to achieve
SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today (Apr 2) the original aims of the war in Iran had been met and it was not clear what more remained to be achieved.
Phuket officials silent as fuel prices surge again
Phuket officials silent as fuel prices surge again
PHUKET: Fuel prices rose sharply nationwide today (Apr 2), with Phuket officials yet to issue any local response beyond confirming the increases hours after they took effect.
Dispensaries have 3 years to shift to clinical use
Dispensaries have 3 years to shift to clinical use
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has begun implementing a full transition to cannabis use for medicinal purposes, allowing dispensaries a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.
‘Phuket Eye’ rollout to lead Songkran safety campaign
‘Phuket Eye’ rollout to lead Songkran safety campaign
PHUKET: The ‘Phuket Eye’ system of CCTV cameras deployed across the island is set to play a central role in a sweeping crackdown on road safety, as officials ramp up efforts to reduce accidents across the island ahead of the Songkran holiday.