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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Battered By Heavy Rain Again, Tourists Stranded, Miss Universe Drama || Nov 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Battered By Heavy Rain Again, Tourists Stranded, Miss Universe Drama || Nov 7
PHUKET XTRA - November 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Italian Christmas Feast
Italian Christmas Feast
Savour the spirit of Christmas at Azzurra, Phuket’s authentic Italian beachfront restaurant. Enjoy an intimate Italian Christmas Feast where the warmth of Italy meets the beauty of Bang Tao Beach. Delight in artisanal Vitello Tonnato, Gratinated Sea Scallop, Roasted Capon with Rosemary Potatoes, Pork Cotechino with Lentils, Stewed Salt Cod, Cep Mushroom Risotto and Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce, finishing with Panettone and Hazelnut Ice Cream. With live entertainment and Italian festive melodies, the evening unfolds as a symphony of flavors and togetherness, offering a truly unforgettable Christmas dinner in Phuket. Thursday, 25 December 2025 | 18:00 - 22:30 hrs. At Azzurra Restaurant THB 1,250++ per guest THB 2,400++ per couple Kids under 12 years charged at half price
Max seeks more Brazil magic to maintain pressure on McLaren duo
Max seeks more Brazil magic to maintain pressure on McLaren duo
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen may be 36 points off title leader Lando Norris but he will be the man to beat this weekend as he seeks to complete a hat-trick of Interlagos victories.
Woman arrested for slow loris in Karon
Woman arrested for slow loris in Karon
PHUKET: Karon Police have confirmed that a repeat wildlife crime offender has been arrested in Karon after being caught offering a slow loris to tourists for paid photographs ‒ less than a month after officials conducted a similar raid at the same market.
New AirAsia Group set to steer 7 airlines
New AirAsia Group set to steer 7 airlines
BANGKOK: All airlines under AirAsia will be consolidated under the new AirAsia Group by next month after the completion of Capital A's restructuring, with an aim to become the world's first low-cost carrier with an entire fleet of narrow-body aircraft.
Christmas Beach Market
Christmas Beach Market
Celebrate Christmas Eve in tropical style at our Christmas Beach Market. Join us at XANA Beach Lawn on 24 December 2025 for an enchanting evening by Bang Tao Beach. Stroll beneath the stars and discover festive delicacies, tropical Thai favourites, artisanal gifts and sparkling drinks. Enjoy live music, DJ beats and timeless carols carried by the Andaman breeze. Share the moment to your families with fun-filled activities including face painting, balloon artistry, wish-writing to Santa and a cozy Christmas movie corner. Capture joyful memories at the Santa meet-and-greet and take part in exciting lucky draws for luxurious prizes. Wednesday, 24 December 2025 | 18:00 - 00:00 hrs. At Xana Beach Lawn Free Entrance for all. A selection of free-flow food and drinks will also be available for your enjoyment.
Foreign tourists rescued after speedboat hits rocks at Koh Mai Thon
Foreign tourists rescued after speedboat hits rocks at Koh Mai Thon
PHUKET: Four foreign tourists were safely rescued after their speedboat ran aground on rocks off Koh Mai Thon late yesterday (Nov 6), with rough seas forcing rescuers to adapt their operations before bringing all passengers back to shore just after midnight.
Israeli tourist arrested at Phuket Airport over bullets found in luggage
Israeli tourist arrested at Phuket Airport over bullets found in luggage
PHUKET: An Israeli tourist was arrested at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Nov 6) after security staff discovered a magazine loaded with 29 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition inside his checked baggage.
Dojo Phuket team among the medals again
Dojo Phuket team among the medals again
MARTIAL ARTS: It is a case of new home but same results for the team at Dojo Phuket after another phenomenal sweep of medals at local and international competitions recently.
Turmoil in tiaras at Miss Universe pageant in Thailand
Turmoil in tiaras at Miss Universe pageant in Thailand
BANGKOK: This year’s Miss Universe in Thailand has been marred by ugly drama, with allegations of an insult to a beauty queen’s intellect, a walkout by pageant contestants and a tearful tantrum by the host.
Armed drug dealer arrested in Thalang
Armed drug dealer arrested in Thalang
PHUKET: An armed drug dealer has been arrested in Mai Khao after Thalang District officers seized crystal meth and a homemade shotgun during a raid carried out earlier this week.
Phuket battered again by rain, floods and landslips
Phuket battered again by rain, floods and landslips
PHUKET: Phuket is left mopping up for the third week in a row after heavy rain triggered islandwide flooding, landslips and traffic chaos yesterday (Nov 6), prompting renewed warnings from provincial authorities.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket On Flood Watch, Minister Responds Over Patong Tunnel Fiasco || Nov 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket On Flood Watch, Minister Responds Over Patong Tunnel Fiasco || Nov 6
PHUKET XTRA - November 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Governor issues storm, flood warning
Phuket Governor issues storm, flood warning
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has issued an urgent warning for residents across the island to brace for heavy rain, flash floods and strong winds as intensified southwesterly monsoon conditions sweep across the Andaman coast this week.
Probe urged after police branded ‘criminal gang’
Probe urged after police branded ‘criminal gang’
BANGKOK: Four police organisations have submitted an open letter to the national police chief, urging an urgent fact-finding probe into allegations branding the Royal Thai Police (RTP) a “criminal gang”.
Phuket celebrates Loy Krathong with tribute to Queen Mother
Phuket celebrates Loy Krathong with tribute to Queen Mother
PHUKET: Loy Krathong celebrations lit up Phuket last night (Nov 5) as municipalities across the island held ceremonies marked by cultural performances, environmental campaigns and tributes to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother.
Philippine death toll tops 140 as typhoon heads towards Vietnam
Philippine death toll tops 140 as typhoon heads towards Vietnam
LILOAN: Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 140 people and left another 127 missing after unleashing devastating flooding across the central Philippines, official figures showed today (Nov 6), as the storm headed towards Vietnam.
Import duty planned on Jan 1 for low-cost goods
Import duty planned on Jan 1 for low-cost goods
BANGKOK: The Customs Department is preparing to impose import duties on goods valued less than B1,500 (the ‘de minimis’ value) starting Jan 1 next year to create fair competition for domestic businesses.
Phiphat insists Patong Tunnel ‘will definitely be built’
Phiphat insists Patong Tunnel ‘will definitely be built’
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has publicly reaffirmed that the long-delayed Patong Tunnel project “will definitely be built”, despite recent confusion following his order to overhaul the project’s design and management.
Cabinet backs MotoGP hosting extension
Cabinet backs MotoGP hosting extension
MOTO GP: The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Thailand to continue hosting the MotoGP World Championship for another five years, from 2027 to 2031, with a budget allocation of B3.99 billion.