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Australian tourist goes out drinking, dies after fall down hotel stairs
Australian tourist goes out drinking, dies after fall down hotel stairs
PHUKET: A 59-year-old Australian tourist has died after falling down a stairwell at a hotel in Patong early yesterday morning (May 1), with police attributing the fall to alcohol intoxication.
Mic check: Singapore’s podcast boom amplifies opposition voices
Mic check: Singapore’s podcast boom amplifies opposition voices
SINGAPORE: In a tiny studio, a former Wall Street banker and an ex-aviation executive are doing what critics say is lacking in Singapore’s tightly managed media landscape - giving opposition politicians unfiltered airtime ahead of tomorrow’s (May 3) election.
Ukrainian woman tags, trashes condo, landlord files complaint with police
Ukrainian woman tags, trashes condo, landlord files complaint with police
PHUKET: A landlord has filed a formal complaint with police after a Ukrainian tourist left a rented condominium unit badly damaged and failed to vacate the property after the lease expired.
Multi-sport ‘Phuket Recreation Games’ underway
Multi-sport ‘Phuket Recreation Games’ underway
ALL SPORTS: A multi-sport event designed to encourage local residents to pursue a healthier lifestyle is underway in Phuket.
Fake Thailand Digital Arrival Card website alert
Fake Thailand Digital Arrival Card website alert
BANGKOK: The first fake Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) website has already been spotted on the day that the real system made its debut for foreign visitors to the kingdom.
Mining and crafting laughs with Jack Black and Co
Mining and crafting laughs with Jack Black and Co
It is the movie that has everybody talking at the moment. Not only has A Minecraft Movie blitzed at the box office but in the US it has players of the video game it is based on so excited that police have had to be called to cinemas to calm down excited teens and children.
Local rugby continues to flourish
Local rugby continues to flourish
RUGBY: In all my years of global rugby coaching I thought I had seen everything. Then I received a message from Phuket International Rugby 11s organiser Pat Cotter explaining that 11s rugby will be taking place at club Mykonos at Langebaan in South Africa early next year!
Calls to spur tax-free shopping
Calls to spur tax-free shopping
BANGKOK: With China aggressively ramping up its tax policy by offering a high refund rate of 13% for tax-free shopping in a bid to lure tourist expenditure through more convenient spending, 
Phuket Governor honours eight for ‘good deeds’
Phuket Governor honours eight for ‘good deeds’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has presented certificates of honour to eight individuals who demonstrated outstanding acts of courage and compassion throughout 2024.
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv
WASHINGTON: The United States and Ukraine signed a minerals deal yesterday (Apr 30) after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump’s administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid.
Call for blood donations throughout May
Call for blood donations throughout May
PHUKET: The Phuket Red Cross (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are encouraging local residents to begin May with a life-saving act by donating blood.
Supreme Court to decide whether Thaksin served his jail term
Supreme Court to decide whether Thaksin served his jail term
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court’s Criminal Case Division for Persons Holding Political Positions decided to look into whether Thaksin Shinawatra had served his prison term yesterday (Apr 30).
Workers’ camp raids net six for meth
Workers’ camp raids net six for meth
PHUKET: Raids on two workers’ camps in central Phuket have resulted in the arrests of two Myanmar nationals and one Thai after six Myanmar workers tested positive for meth use.
Phuket Immigration announces closures for May holidays
Phuket Immigration announces closures for May holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration, like all government offices, remains open today (May 1), but will be closed ‒ again, like all other government offices ‒ for three public holidays this month.
Move for love move for pride
Move for love move for pride
Get ready to shake it out and splash your love energy for the world to see!  Join us for Zumba Phuket 2025: Move for Love, Move for Pride, Dance for your heart. Dance together at the very first edition! Registration opens at 5:00 PM at the King Carl Gustav Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Bangkok Hospital Phuket. Dress Code: Bright, Colorful, and Unstoppable! Early Bird THB 399, Walk-in THB 499. For more details - Facebook: Zumba Phuket
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket’s parasail issues, Fatal ambulance obstruction, 18 new hotels within 2 years? || April 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket’s parasail issues, Fatal ambulance obstruction, 18 new hotels within 2 years? || April 30
PHUKET XTRA - April 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Youths arrested for ping pong bombs on Wiset Rd
Youths arrested for ping pong bombs on Wiset Rd
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested several youths involved in a gang attack that saw rival gang members chase each other on motorbikes and one gang throwing ping pong bombs at a rival on Wiset  Rd, Rawai.
Collective Art Exhibition
Collective Art Exhibition
HeadStart International School, Phuket is thrilled to announce the opening of our expanded GCSE and A-Level Art Exhibition at the Phuket Cultural Centre, Rajabhat University. This special exhibition showcases the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our talented students over the past two years. It’s an exciting opportunity to witness the artistic achievements of our young artists in a professional setting. Join us for the Grand Opening Ceremony on Friday, 23rd May from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM, where you’ll enjoy live music performances by our Performing Arts students. The exhibition is open to the public, so feel free to visit at your convenience and explore the incredible work our students have created! For more details - headstartphuket.com
Phuket airport maintains robust traffic
Phuket airport maintains robust traffic
BANGKOK: While Chinese passengers dropped by roughly a third at Phuket airport, traffic remained robust from other countries such as Russia and Turkey, which should help the airport secure 18 million passengers this year.
MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan
MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan
MMA: Mixed martial arts (MMA) will make its Asian Games debut next year when Japan hosts the continent’s premier sporting event, organisers said yesterday (Apr 29).