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Phuket on alert for floods, landslides as heavy rain forecast
Phuket on alert for floods, landslides as heavy rain forecast
PHUKET: The Central Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command (CDMC) has placed Phuket under heightened disaster watch from today through Sunday (Aug 15–17), with heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides forecast to threaten the province.
A New Hope - Lobsters under new management
A New Hope - Lobsters under new management
FOOTBALL: The vibrant pulse of football on this celebrated island has long been intertwined with the fortunes of its local team, Phuket Andaman FC. Yet for a number of seasons, that pulse has been weak, a whisper rather than a roar.
Search continues for man who jumped from Sarasin Bridge
Search continues for man who jumped from Sarasin Bridge
PHUKET: Rescue teams are continuing to search for the body of a 26-year-old man who jumped from the Sarasin Bridge on Thursday evening (Aug 13) and has not been seen since.
Supreme Court denies bail for ‘Uncle Phol’ in toddler’s murder
Supreme Court denies bail for ‘Uncle Phol’ in toddler’s murder
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court has rejected a bail request for Chaiphol “Uncle Phol” Wipha, convicted in the murder of a three-year-old girl, citing the severity of the offence and flight risk.
Drug raids net dealer, illegal migrant workers
Drug raids net dealer, illegal migrant workers
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested a man from Phang Nga and seized more than 57 grams of crystal meth (ya ice) along with other drugs and assets, as part of the ongoing ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ campaign.
Lost passport - Reward offered
Lost passport - Reward offered
Lost iraqi passport belonging to Bilal Hadi Abdullah Al Khafaji around Patong Beach, on 15/07/2025. If found, please contact 0630947510. A reward will be offered for its return. Thank you!
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Murder Suspect Caught, Charges in Patong Brawl, PM Verdict Countdown || Aug 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Murder Suspect Caught, Charges in Patong Brawl, PM Verdict Countdown || Aug 14
PHUKET XTRA - August 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian man arrested in Phuket for firearms charges
Russian man arrested in Phuket for firearms charges
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested a 27-year-old Russian man wanted on a criminal warrant for firearms trafficking back to his home country after fleeing Bangkok to hide in Phuket.
Arab tourists charged for beating Patong motorbike rental operator
Arab tourists charged for beating Patong motorbike rental operator
PHUKET: The Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, Nirat Phongsitthaworn, has ordered the Kathu District Chief to immediately investigate a social media post showing Arab tourists attacking a Thai motorbike rental operator in Patong.
Government given failing grade on corruption
Government given failing grade on corruption
BANGKOK: The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has criticised the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration’s first year in power as lacking a clear direction, effective mechanisms and a genuine commitment to tackle corruption.
Man arrested in Phuket Town for murder of Patong woman
Man arrested in Phuket Town for murder of Patong woman
PHUKET: A man has been arrested in Phuket Town for the murder of a Patong woman whose body was found weighted down with a chain and dumbbell in the water off Phang Nga earlier this year.
Plastic pollution treaty talks in disarray
Plastic pollution treaty talks in disarray
GENEVA: Attempts to secure a landmark treaty combating plastic pollution descended into disarray on the penultimate day of talks yesterday Aug 13) as dozens of countries rejected the latest draft text, leaving the talks in limbo.
Bank of Thailand cuts interest rate to 1.50%
Bank of Thailand cuts interest rate to 1.50%
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand believes there is still room for further monetary easing, even after four cuts in its policy interest rate in the past 10 months.
Toyota Gazoo race set to make Saphan Hin roar
Toyota Gazoo race set to make Saphan Hin roar
MOTORSPORTS: Phuket welcomes the return of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Motorsport Thailand at Saphan Hin Park this weekend (Aug 16-17).
Three injured in motorbike crash, plunge down hillside, at Tri Trang
Three injured in motorbike crash, plunge down hillside, at Tri Trang
PHUKET: Three people were injured in a motorbike accident at Tri Trang in Patong yesterday (Aug 13), with one victim requiring a rope rescue after falling about eight metres down a hillside.
Paetongtarn court ruling set for Aug 29
Paetongtarn court ruling set for Aug 29
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Constitutional Court announced yesterday (Aug 13) that it will rule this month on a case seeking to oust Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her handling of a diplomatic spat with Cambodia.
Young man missing after jumping from Sarasin Bridge
Young man missing after jumping from Sarasin Bridge
PHUKET: Police and rescue workers are searching for a young man who disappeared after jumping from the Sarasin Bridge yesterday evening (Aug 13).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Landfill Overflowing With Trash, Border Tensions Reignite, Patong Waterspout || Aug 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Landfill Overflowing With Trash, Border Tensions Reignite, Patong Waterspout || Aug 13
PHUKET XTRA - August 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket seeks state support to improve infrastructure
Phuket seeks state support to improve infrastructure
BANGKOK: As tourism in Phuket continues to grow, the Phuket Tourist Association is urging the government to improve the island's infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents, accommodate rising tourist numbers and ease congestion.
Waterspout off Patong Beach
Waterspout off Patong Beach
PHUKET: A striking waterspout formed off Patong Beach this morning (Aug 13), drawing amazement from beachgoers as it swirled dramatically against a backdrop of grey skies and steady rain.