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Vicious Cycle: Lack of budget, planning leaves Phuket trapped in crisis
Vicious Cycle: Lack of budget, planning leaves Phuket trapped in crisis
Phuket’s chronic lack of budget allocation and utilisation for infrastructure is trapping the island in a ‘vicious cycle’ that threatens both its residents’ quality of life and its standing as a world-class tourist destination, warns Associate Professor Dr Chayanon Phucharoen of Prince of Songkla University Phuket campus.
Unlikely hero Bob proves he is somebody in relentless sequel
Unlikely hero Bob proves he is somebody in relentless sequel
When people talk about modern day revenge action films they seem to go straight to John Wick or Taken. Everybody seems to forget about the little gem called Nobody that landed in 2021. While the other two franchises had Hollywood A-list star power behind them Nobody made the unlikely Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) an action hero who truly appealed to the everyday audience member.
Exploring the wonder of Phuket’s nature and wildlife
Exploring the wonder of Phuket’s nature and wildlife
After a nice break of a few months due to having to train an orphaned kitten not to chase the wildlife away, I can at last get to venture out again. A year ago I came across a tiny lost kitten around four weeks old in a ditch that was flooded with no family around and she adopted me. So for a few months I had to put photography on hold until Leo (my cat) learned I wanted to take photos of the wildlife and not chase it.
Open mic catches Xi and Putin discussing immortality
Open mic catches Xi and Putin discussing immortality
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin discussed life-prolonging organ transplants and immortality as they chatted before Beijing’s massive military parade this week, in comments picked up by state media microphones.
Phuket’s No.1 Home Service
Phuket’s No.1 Home Service
Ayasan is a reputable Japanese company with over 10 years of experience in providing high-quality domestic and commercial services.
Records and revenge spur rivals in wide-open Rugby Championship
Records and revenge spur rivals in wide-open Rugby Championship
RUGBY: South Africa will chase history at New Zealand’s fortress while Australia are out to avenge a record defeat to Argentina in the Rugby Championship today (Sept 6).
Wife finds missing husband’s skeleton in septic tank after 3 years
Wife finds missing husband’s skeleton in septic tank after 3 years
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A woman who had been searching for her missing husband for over three years discovered his remains in a septic tank behind their home in Nong Bun Mak district on Thursday (Sept 4).
New SME scheme to help small operators buy pickups
New SME scheme to help small operators buy pickups
PHUKET: Small business owners, farmers and transport operators in Phuket are set to benefit from a new national loan guarantee scheme designed to make it easier to buy secondhand pickup trucks, the Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has announced.
Phuket ‘Hotel Job Fair’ offers over 2,000 positions
Phuket ‘Hotel Job Fair’ offers over 2,000 positions
PHUKET: More than 2,000 jobs in Phuket’s hotel and service industries were made available yesterday (Sept 5) as the island hosted the ‘Hotel Job Fair 2025’ at The Pago Design Hotel north of Phuket Town.
Kalim surfing competition confirmed
Kalim surfing competition confirmed
SURFING: Organisers have confirmed that a popular annual surfing contest held in Patong will be taking place later this month.
Phuket Airport stages full-scale emergency drill
Phuket Airport stages full-scale emergency drill
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport conducted a full-scale emergency response exercise yesterday (Sept 5) to test its readiness in handling security threats and strengthen public confidence in passenger safety.
More whales, dolphins to get protected status
More whales, dolphins to get protected status
PHUKET: Whales and dolphins spotted in local waters will now be fully protected after the Cabinet approved adding three marine mammals to Thailand’s protected wildlife list.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Has A New Premier (Again), Thaksin’s Suspicious Flight, Fatal Patong Crash || Sept 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Has A New Premier (Again), Thaksin’s Suspicious Flight, Fatal Patong Crash || Sept 5
PHUKET XTRA - September 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Anutin confimred as next Prime Minister
Anutin confimred as next Prime Minister
BANGKOK: Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has secured enough votes to become Thailand's new prime minister, it was confirmed today (Sept 5).
Car-crash season with Ferrari weighing on Hamilton ahead of Monza homecoming
Car-crash season with Ferrari weighing on Hamilton ahead of Monza homecoming
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton is in the midst of a crisis of confidence and results that the Formula One icon has never known in his storied career as Ferrari’s fans hope for a sharp turnaround at the Italian Grand Prix.
USS Frank Cable makes first visit to Phuket
USS Frank Cable makes first visit to Phuket
PHUKET: The forward-deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) has departed Phuket following its first-ever port call to the island, where crew members took part in cultural exchanges and community service activities.
Seksan hits hat-trick as Thailand crush Mongolia
Seksan hits hat-trick as Thailand crush Mongolia
FOOTBALL: Thailand started off their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group F campaign with a 6-0 win over Mongolia at Thammasat Stadium on Wednesday night (Sept 3).
TAT to press on with free tickets
TAT to press on with free tickets
BANGKOK: Though the 200,000 free domestic flight tickets scheme is still awaiting Cabinet approval, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has pledged to continue promoting the scheme even if the government changes.
Phuket’s Por Tor Festival begins with blessings
Phuket’s Por Tor Festival begins with blessings
PHUKET: The annual Por Tor Festival, also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival, opened yesterday evening (Sept 4) with blessings at the Phuket Thai Hua Museum on Krabi Rd.
ASEAN urged to end punitive drug laws
ASEAN urged to end punitive drug laws
BANGKOK: Civil society groups across Southeast Asia have called on ASEAN to move away from punitive drug policies and adopt harm reduction measures as the bloc drafts a new post-2025 strategy.