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Spinning the horror genre with Shelby Oaks
Spinning the horror genre with Shelby Oaks
Well, it is the horror film that everybody is talking about at the moment and to be honest after watching Shelby Oaks you can easily see why. This is not only a horror film that begs to be different – it is a film that takes the classic horror style and turns it on its head.
Liverpool feel pressure to end ‘crisis’ run, Man City test Cherries’ limits
Liverpool feel pressure to end ‘crisis’ run, Man City test Cherries’ limits
FOOTBALL: Liverpool face an in-form Aston Villa as the Premier League champions look to arrest their remarkable collapse later today (Nov 1), while Arsenal aim to surge further clear in the title race.
Phuket officials move ahead with Big Data integration
Phuket officials move ahead with Big Data integration
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials are moving ahead with the ‘Big Data’ integration policy in partnership with the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) and the National Statistical Office.
Julapun elected new Pheu Thai leader with overwhelming support
Julapun elected new Pheu Thai leader with overwhelming support
BANGKOK: Julapun Amornvivat, a former deputy finance minister, has been elected as the new Pheu Thai Party leader, securing 354 out of 369 votes, with 15 abstentions.
Cybercrime Hits Close to Home: The Global Threat in Local Context
Cybercrime Hits Close to Home: The Global Threat in Local Context
Cybercrime is no longer just a threat to global corporations; it’s impacting local communities as well. In Phuket alone, police have tackled over B900 million online scam losses since 2022, impacting businesses and tourists.
Phuket to be included in emergency alert test
Phuket to be included in emergency alert test
PHUKET: Phuket will be part of a nationwide emergency broadcast test on Jan 20, 2026 – the first time the island has been included in any public tests of Thailand’s national disaster warning system.
Blood donation drive continues through November
Blood donation drive continues through November
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) has launched its November mobile blood donation campaign across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi, this month marking the Loy Krathong festival, encouraging residents to donate throughout the month.
Phuket prepares for Thailand Biennale
Phuket prepares for Thailand Biennale
PHUKET: Final preparations are underway for the Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025, with officials confirming that the international contemporary art festival is now more than 90% ready ahead of its grand opening at Saphan Hin on Nov 29.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Landslides,, Work On Phuket Cancer Treatment Centre Begins || Oct 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Landslides,, Work On Phuket Cancer Treatment Centre Begins || Oct 31
PHUKET XTRA - October 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Officials review beach vendor rules at Kata, Karon
Officials review beach vendor rules at Kata, Karon
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have pledged to urgently review regulations governing the use of Kata and Karon beaches after more than 100 beach vendors submitted a petition asking to be allowed to continue working on the sand.
Phuket holds merit-making ceremony to honour Queen Mother
Phuket holds merit-making ceremony to honour Queen Mother
PHUKET: Phuket officials today (Oct 31) held a merit-making ceremony under the project ‘One Hundred Thai Hearts, Continuing the Royal Dharma Across the Land’ to honour and offer royal merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
Banlung blows his rivals away
Banlung blows his rivals away
TAEKWONDO: Banlung Tubtimdang’s scintillating gold-winning effort at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships on Tuesday night (Oct 28) has reignited Thailand’s hopes for further success at the upcoming 2025 SEA Games and the 2028 Olympics.
EABC x Phuket Rendezvous 2025
EABC x Phuket Rendezvous 2025
Join the vibrant Thai-European business community for our End-of-Year "Thank you Member" networking event. Get ready for an evening of festive conversation, forging powerful new connections and new opportunities at Akara Grand Ballroom, Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort, registration from 6pm. Members - THB 1,300, non-members - THB 1,800. For more information, please contact EABC Business Development Director, Ms. Petch Chojnacki, at business.director@eabc-thailand.org or 064 310 3559.
Warning issued after Patong landslides
Warning issued after Patong landslides
PHUKET: Kathu District authorities have issued a warning for residents to remain vigilant after two small landslides occurred on Patong Hill early this morning (Oct 31), with further rain forecast for the coming days.
Traffic resumes after fallen tree blocks Patong Hill road
Traffic resumes after fallen tree blocks Patong Hill road
PHUKET: Traffic over Patong Hill was reduced to one lane early this morning (Oct 31) after a tree and power pole fell onto Phra Barami Rd at the notorious Patong Hill landslide curve.
King Charles strips Andrew of royal titles, Windsor home
King Charles strips Andrew of royal titles, Windsor home
LONDON: King Charles III will strip his younger brother Andrew of his royal titles and oust him from his long-term residence on the Windsor estate, the palace said yesterday (Oct 30), the latest fallout to hit the scandal-plagued royal over the Jeffrey Epstein affair.
‘Koh-lassico’ Thai island derby a clash of ideals
‘Koh-lassico’ Thai island derby a clash of ideals
FOOTBALL: The rise of Thai football has often been a story defined by the mainland – the dominance of Buriram, the metropolitan battles of Bangkok. But this weekend the focus shifts south, to the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, for a fixture that transcends the standard three points: the first Thailand Island Derby.
Construction starts on new cancer treatment centre
Construction starts on new cancer treatment centre
PHUKET: Phuket took a major step towards establishing its first government cancer treatment centre yesterday (Oct 30) with the ceremonial laying of the first foundation pillar for Vachira Phuket Hospital’s new Radiotherapy Building in Ratsada.
Join Us for the Nai Yang Beach Clean-Up!
Join Us for the Nai Yang Beach Clean-Up!
Skål International Phuket, together with the Sustainable Maikhao Foundation and UWC Thailand, invites you to take part in a meaningful community initiative — the Nai Yang Beach Clean-Up. Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Location: Nai Yang Beach (Sirinat National Park Parking). This event brings together hotels, local residents, students, and volunteers to help protect our beautiful coastline and promote sustainability within our hospitality community. More info - facebook.com/SkalPhuket
Police bust B60mn online gambling network in Phuket
Police bust B60mn online gambling network in Phuket
PHUKET: Region 8 Police officers have arrested the alleged owner of the online gambling website ‘UFARED’ and two of his associates in a major raid in Phuket, uncovering more than B60 million in online transactions.