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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET WATCHED: 366 Cameras Go Live, Iran War Impacts Phuket Flights || March 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET WATCHED: 366 Cameras Go Live, Iran War Impacts Phuket Flights || March 2
PHUKET XTRA - March 2 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
366 CCTV cameras go live across Phuket Town
366 CCTV cameras go live across Phuket Town
PHUKET: More than 366 CCTV cameras have now been installed across Phuket City Municipality in a major upgrade of the city’s security infrastructure, with all units linked to a 24-hour central control room.
Hotels urged to waive fees over flight chaos
Hotels urged to waive fees over flight chaos
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association and the Thai Hotels Association – Southern Chapter have called on hotel operators and tourism businesses across Phuket to waive rescheduling and cancellation fees for guests affected by flight suspensions linked to unrest in the Middle East.
Phuket flights affected by Iran war
Phuket flights affected by Iran war
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has confirmed that 22 flights from four airlines have been affected by escalating unrest in the Middle East following military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, with one Etihad Airways flight forced to return mid-journey for safety reasons.
Israel hits Lebanon after Hezbollah fire, expanding Iran war
Israel hits Lebanon after Hezbollah fire, expanding Iran war
BEIRUT: Israeli forces launched strikes on Lebanon including the capital Beirut today (Mar 2), the military said, after Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.
Bezzecchi wins MotoGP opener as wheel woe forces Marquez out
Bezzecchi wins MotoGP opener as wheel woe forces Marquez out
MOTO GP: Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP season-opening grand prix in Thailand from pole position yesterday (Mar 1) as defending world champion Marc Marquez retired late with a buckled wheel.
Anutin says preparing evacuation of citizens in Middle East
Anutin says preparing evacuation of citizens in Middle East
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent, round-the-clock operation to evacuate Thais from the war-torn Middle East, with the priority to bring Thais home from Iran, amid fears the conflict could widen.
Thailand has a two-month oil reserve, says Energy Ministry
Thailand has a two-month oil reserve, says Energy Ministry
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Energy said on Sunday (Mar 1) that Thailand has a two-month oil reserve and it will search out alternative sources to ensure energy security if the Iran war escalates to other countries in the Mideast.
Blood donation drive runs through March
Blood donation drive runs through March
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC), together with Vachira Phuket Hospital, will continue organising blood donation drives across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout March.
Unlicensed bar raided in Phuket Town
Unlicensed bar raided in Phuket Town
PHUKET: An entertainment venue in Phuket Town was raided for operating beyond legal hours and without a licence, with 12 items seized and the manager arrested following complaints of a party allegedly involving drug use.
Chalong police officer dies in motorbike crash
Chalong police officer dies in motorbike crash
PHUKET: A Chalong police officer has died after suffering severe head injuries in a late-night road crash in Wichit in the early hours of Saturday morning (Feb 28).
How AI Led Me Astray in Two Countries (and Surprised Me in a Third)
How AI Led Me Astray in Two Countries (and Surprised Me in a Third)
We hear endlessly about how artificial intelligence is transforming everything. As a frequent traveler and a willing guinea pig, I decided to put AI to a practical test: Could I rely on it to plan complex travel in places I’d never been? Could it replace the hours I normally spend piecing together information from blogs, forums, reviews, and guidebooks?
Back to the good old days of ’90s horror with a Whistle
Back to the good old days of ’90s horror with a Whistle
Do you remember back in the ’90s and the early 2000s where there were a bunch of horror movies hitting cinemas that were made for teenagers and younger horror fans? Even if you were older they were still enjoyable films.
Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
SAN FRANCISCO: Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suicide or self-harm, platform owner Meta announced Thursday (Feb 26), as the company faces mounting legal pressure over its handling of young users.
Thailand to witness total lunar eclipse on Makha Bucha Day
Thailand to witness total lunar eclipse on Makha Bucha Day
BANGKOK: People across Thailand will be able to witness a “blood moon” total lunar eclipse on Tuesday (Mar 3), which coincides with Makha Bucha Day, one of the most important Buddhist holy days.
Thai athletes hailed for Winter Olympic success
Thai athletes hailed for Winter Olympic success
WINTER OLYMPICS: Three athletes that represented Thailand at the recent 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina have been hailed for their respective achievements.
Global conferences in Phuket to generate B351mn boost
Global conferences in Phuket to generate B351mn boost
PHUKET: Phuket has secured bids to host three major international conferences in 2026, with organisers projecting a combined economic impact of B351.4 million and the creation of 484 jobs, reinforcing the island’s standing as a global MICE destination.
Phuket Governor: 14mn tourists a year Is enough
Phuket Governor: 14mn tourists a year Is enough
PHUKET: Waste management is the number one priority for Phuket, and the island should not welcome more than 14 million tourists a year, Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has said, describing that figure as the preferred limit for the province.
Phuket Town rolls out drought plan as dry season begins
Phuket Town rolls out drought plan as dry season begins
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has activated a comprehensive water management plan in preparation for the 2026 dry season, with officials warning that water pressure reductions may be necessary if raw water supplies do not improve.
Trusted: The Phuket News celebrates 15 years at the heart of Phuket’s story
Trusted: The Phuket News celebrates 15 years at the heart of Phuket’s story
PHUKET: From a bold newcomer in a competitive media market to one of Southern Thailand’s most established multi-platform news organisations, The Phuket News will mark 15 years of publication next Wednesday (Mar 4) ‒ a milestone shaped not only by headlines, but by the community it serves.