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Worker falls to death from garbage truck in Kathu
Worker falls to death from garbage truck in Kathu
PHUKET: A Myanmar worker died after falling from the back of a garbage truck in Kathu yesterday afternoon (Oct 28).
More rain nationwide, flood warning for 28 provinces
More rain nationwide, flood warning for 28 provinces
BANGKOK: Increasing rain is forecast for most parts of Thailand, with a risk of flooding in 28 provinces, into next week, officials have confirmed.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: More Rain On The Way, Phuket Street Racing Crackdown, Patong Seeks Help || Oct 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: More Rain On The Way, Phuket Street Racing Crackdown, Patong Seeks Help || Oct 28
PHUKET XTRA - October 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police probe death of New Zealand tourist at Kata hotel
Police probe death of New Zealand tourist at Kata hotel
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 47-year-old New Zealand tourist whose body was found in her hotel room in Kata yesterday afternoon (Oct 27).
Patong seeks help in 50 Pi Rd landslide repairs
Patong seeks help in 50 Pi Rd landslide repairs
PHUKET: Patong Municipality is seeking urgent assistance from provincial and national agencies to repair landslide damage on 50 Pi Rd after heavy rain caused a section of hillside foundations and retaining walls to collapse last week.
Devotion fills streets for Kathu Shrine procession
Devotion fills streets for Kathu Shrine procession
PHUKET: Thousands of devotees joined the grand Kathu Shrine procession through Phuket Town this morning (Oct 28), marking the eighth day of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival with one of its most sacred rituals ‒ the ‘Iw Keng’ ceremony, or procession of the sacred deity image throughout the community.
US says Thailand agrees to lift trade barriers, make required purchases
US says Thailand agrees to lift trade barriers, make required purchases
BANGKOK: Thailand has agreed to the removal of barriers on US food, farm, medical, digital and film products, and to make a huge aircraft procurement and annual purchases of energy and farm products with preset minimal values, according to the United States government.
Patong nightlife urged to ‘tone it down’ during mourning period
Patong nightlife urged to ‘tone it down’ during mourning period
PHUKET: Businesses in Phuket, especially Patong, may continue to operate and host events during the official period of mourning for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, but all activities must be conducted appropriately and with moderation, local business leaders and police have confirmed.
ASEAN not sending monitors to Myanmar polls
ASEAN not sending monitors to Myanmar polls
KUALA LUMPUR: Southeast Asia’s ASEAN bloc will not send observers to Myanmar’s elections in December, diplomatic sources said yesterday (Oct 27) - a setback to the junta’s push for international legitimacy.
Game, set, gone! Pornpawee walks away
Game, set, gone! Pornpawee walks away
BADMINTON: The Thai sporting community was rocked after national badminton ace Pornpawee Chochuwong, currently ranked world No.6 and Thailand’s top women’s singles player, announced her withdrawal from the upcoming 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Eased alcohol rules ‘could strain healthcare’
Eased alcohol rules ‘could strain healthcare’
BANGKOK: The Centre for Alcohol Studies (CAS) has voiced concerns that the government’s proposals to lift zoning restrictions on alcohol sales and extend the opening hours of nightlife venues nationwide to 4am could strain the country’s public health system.
Police seize firearms and racing motorbikes in Saphan Hin raids
Police seize firearms and racing motorbikes in Saphan Hin raids
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested five youths and seized three firearms and 14 modified motorcycles in midnight raids targeting illegal street racing and weapons offences in the Saphan Hin area.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Queen Mother Passes Away, Old Prison Site Slowly Turning Into Park || Oct 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Queen Mother Passes Away, Old Prison Site Slowly Turning Into Park || Oct 27
PHUKET XTRA - October 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Public invited to pay respects to Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother
Public invited to pay respects to Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother
PHUKET: Local residents and tourists to the island are invited to perform water blessing ceremonies and sign official books of condolences in mourning for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, to express their deepest sorrow and gratitude for Her Majesty’s boundless grace.
Norris wins in Mexico, replaces Piastri as championship leader
Norris wins in Mexico, replaces Piastri as championship leader
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris regained the lead in the drivers’ world championship for the first time in six months yesterday (Oct 26) when he steered his McLaren to a commanding victory in a breathless Mexico Grand Prix.
Narrow win sees Trin Panyawai re-elected Mayor of Sakhu
Narrow win sees Trin Panyawai re-elected Mayor of Sakhu
PHUKET: Former Sakhu Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) Chief Trin ‘Noi’ Panyawai has been re-elected Mayor of Sakhu, narrowly defeating challenger Ekaphon Phang-nga of the Sakhu Power Party in the local election yesterday (Oct 26), which saw an 84.15% voter turnout.
Thousands of ‘mah song’ join Jui Tui Shrine procession
Thousands of ‘mah song’ join Jui Tui Shrine procession
PHUKET: More than 2,000 ‘mah song’ spirit mediums took part in the grand city procession of the Jui Tui Tao Bo Keng Shrine today (Oct 27), marking the seventh day of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 ‒ the island’s most revered and visually striking annual tradition.
Officials ramp up campaign to make Phuket drug-free
Officials ramp up campaign to make Phuket drug-free
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Narcotics Suppression Center (PNSC) has brought together government agencies, police and public health officials to strengthen the province’s efforts toward becoming a “drug-free province”, following the government’s national anti-drug policy drive.
Crowds converge to respect their beloved late Queen Mother
Crowds converge to respect their beloved late Queen Mother
BANGKOK: Black-clad crowds of people converged at the Grand Palace and along the route for the transfer of the body of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit to express their loyalty and respect for their late beloved Queen Mother yesterday (Oct 26).
Police detain 35 youths, seize 16 motorbikes
Police detain 35 youths, seize 16 motorbikes
PHUKET: Phuket City Police detained 35 youths and seized 16 modified motorbikes during late-night operations Friday night into early Saturday morning (Oct 24-25), while 16 people were also arrested for illegally selling fireworks and firecrackers during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.