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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.
Man arrested, probe launched into drug QR code stickers
Man arrested, probe launched into drug QR code stickers
PHUKET: Police in Cherng Talay have secured the arrest of a Russian man, found hiding on Koh Samui, who is accused of placing QR code stickers linked to online drug trafficking networks on public property across Phuket.
Government and hospitals act to bring down drug costs
Government and hospitals act to bring down drug costs
BANGKOK: A new agreement between the Thai government and private hospitals aims to reduce living costs by B32 billion by promoting transparency in drug pricing and giving consumers more options when purchasing medications.
Market fire quickly contained in Wichit
Market fire quickly contained in Wichit
PHUKET: A fire that broke out at Kwang Rd Market in Wichit yesterday afternoon (Nov 5) was brought under control within 15 minutes after firefighters arrived, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
‘Kratom kitchen’ raided in Thalang
‘Kratom kitchen’ raided in Thalang
PHUKET: Local officials have raided a property in Thalang being used to produce and sell kratom leaf drinks, seizing hundreds of bottles and bags of the herbal stimulant.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Unites For Traffic Projects, Phuket Tourist’s Body Recovered || Nov 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Unites For Traffic Projects, Phuket Tourist’s Body Recovered || Nov 5
PHUKET XTRA - November 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
DATE CHANGE - Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Nov 2025
DATE CHANGE - Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Nov 2025
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Isola restaurant at the Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Royal Phuket Marina. Royal Phuket Marina is a distinguished world-class destination combining luxury waterfront living with a state-of-the-art marina. Asia’s most sophisticated high-tech yachting haven, Royal Phuket Marina is the proud holder of the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Award bestowed by the British Yacht Harbour Association. See royalphuketmarina.com/marina There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by Isola Restaurant 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 https://www.facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket/
Phuket unites in call for Patong Tunnel
Phuket unites in call for Patong Tunnel
PHUKET: Local residents led by former Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri staged a protest on Patong Hill yesterday (Nov 4), demanding that the long-delayed Patong Tunnel project finally move forward after nearly three decades of promises.
Court throws out bid to ground foreign pilots
Court throws out bid to ground foreign pilots
BANGKOK: The Supreme Administrative Court has dismissed an interim relief request made by the Thai Pilots Association in an effort to suspend the disputed permission that allows foreign pilots to operate domestic flights under a wet-lease arrangement.