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Minister visits sea gypsy communities in Phuket
Minister visits sea gypsy communities in Phuket
PHUKET: Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Varawut Silpa-archa, visited the sea gypsy communities of Phuket on Friday (May 16) as part of a government initiative to promote empowerment, improve well-being and support cultural preservation among Thailand’s ethnic minority groups.
Myanmar man drowns in Phuket pond while swimming with friends
Myanmar man drowns in Phuket pond while swimming with friends
PHUKET: A young Myanmar man drowned in front of his friends while swimming in a pond in Srisoonthorn while enjoying a day off work yesterday (May 18).
Wine Snobs - A musical Comedy by Jim Newport
Wine Snobs - A musical Comedy by Jim Newport
Theatrix presents a deliciously silly new comedy! Step into 1990s Napa Valley, where chaos erupts at a peaceful vineyard when a glamorous jet-setting couple—and their wine-sniffing dog Randy—turn up uninvited. May 23, 25, 29, 30 & June 1. Dinner, theatre, and selected beverages included. Brought to you by Theatrix Group, in collaboration with Junkyard Theatre. Expect sharp wit, catchy tunes, and high-energy comedy. Bookings - theatrixphuket@gmail.com
Worms found in fried salted fish spark outrage
Worms found in fried salted fish spark outrage
PHUKET: A disturbing Facebook post showing worms wriggling in a serving of fried salted fish has caused widespread disgust and concern among netizens after a local resident shared the shocking discovery online.
Cape Sienna Gourmet Hotel & Villas is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Frank Dreist
Cape Sienna Gourmet Hotel & Villas is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Frank Dreist
Cape Sienna Gourmet Hotel & Villas is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Frank Dreist to the position of Managing Director as of 16th May 2025.
Phuket Town gears up for Pride 2025
Phuket Town gears up for Pride 2025
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is preparing to host its ‘Phuket City Pride 2025’ celebrations on June 28, with a vibrant Pride Parade and a full day of festivities aimed at celebrating diversity, promoting equal rights, and boosting tourism and the local economy.
WildAid launches leopard shark rewilding project off Phuket
WildAid launches leopard shark rewilding project off Phuket
PHUKET: Thailand has officially launched its first-ever endangered shark rewilding initiative aimed at restoring populations of the Indo-Pacific leopard shark (Stegostoma tigrinum), a species critical to marine biodiversity and increasingly rare in Thai waters.
Kunlavut joy as he wins Thailand Open
Kunlavut joy as he wins Thailand Open
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn was crowned the men’s singles champion of the US$475,000 (approximately B16 million) BWF Thailand Open 2025 yesterday (May 18).
Phuket run marks International Nurses Day
Phuket run marks International Nurses Day
RUNNING: The Phuket Provincial Nurses Association organised a special running event at Saphan Hin Park on Saturday (May 18) to mark the occasion of International Nurses Day.
Government urged to roll the dice
Government urged to roll the dice
BANGKOK: Gaming expert Bo Bernhard remembered a conversation he had with the Singapore Tourism Board in the early 2000s.
Masters champion McIlroy to headline Australian Open
Masters champion McIlroy to headline Australian Open
GOLF: Masters champion Rory McIlroy will play in the Australian Open for the next two years, the world number two said Wednesday (May 14), ending a long absence from the tournament.
Sycophants and Liars: When AIs fail personality tests
Sycophants and Liars: When AIs fail personality tests
Hey handsome! That draft post was amazing! You nailed every point with searing insight and wit. It could hardly be improved, but…
Beyond White Lotus: What SPACECAT can show you that the cameras didn’t
Beyond White Lotus: What SPACECAT can show you that the cameras didn’t
When The White Lotus Season 3 sailed onto screens around the globe, the focus was, as always, on drama, dysfunction and decadence. But amidst the emotional entanglements and twisted plots, there was one sleek star that quietly stole the spotlight: SPACECAT, the ultra-luxurious catamaran that left viewers wondering, where is that boat and how do I get on it?
Phuket condos dominate supply, branded residences, landed properties gain traction
Phuket condos dominate supply, branded residences, landed properties gain traction
PHUKET: Phuket’s residential property market is evolving rapidly in 2025, with developers responding to lifestyle-driven demand, rising costs and growing interest in branded real estate, according to a new report from consultancy C9 Hotelworks.
Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup for first time
Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup for first time
FOOTBALL: Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City yesterday (May 17) to win the FA Cup for the first time as Eberechi Eze sealed a 1-0 victory that piled on the misery for Pep Guardiola’s troubled side.
Phuket officials schooled on education rights for migrant children
Phuket officials schooled on education rights for migrant children
PHUKET: Phuket officials were given firsthand training this week on the rights of migrant workers’ children to free education in Thailand, and on how to bring them into the formal education system.
Phase 2 to combat Sai Kaew coastal erosion approved
Phase 2 to combat Sai Kaew coastal erosion approved
PHUKET: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) is pressing ahead with efforts to tackle severe coastal erosion at Sai Kaew beach in Sirinath National Park, with 80% of the first phase now complete and preparations underway for a second phase following ministerial approval.
Until Dawn fails to break sufficiently
Until Dawn fails to break sufficiently
The dangers of making a movie based on a video game is that a filmmaker can either make the movie so unlike the game it is hated by gamers or relying on so much game-lore that it becomes a confusing mess for anyone who has never played the game.
Crystal Palace go for glory as Man City seek salvation in FA Cup final
Crystal Palace go for glory as Man City seek salvation in FA Cup final
FOOTBALL: History beckons for Crystal Palace at Wembley in today’s (May 17) FA Cup final as Manchester City have one final shot at avoiding a rare trophyless season under Pep Guardiola.
Chalong cable thieves arrested
Chalong cable thieves arrested
PHUKET: A police operation to arrest a gang responsible for a spate of cable thefts in Chalong has led to multiple arrests ‒ but not without chaos and disruption for local residents.