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Phuket Immigration to close for April holidays
Phuket Immigration to close for April holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has announced on its official website that its offices will be closed for the Chakri Memorial Day substitution day holiday on Monday, Apr 7, and from Apr 12-16 for the Songkran holidays.
Yellow Zone: Phuket Chief Town Planner pushes for bigger buildings in ‘low density’ areas
Yellow Zone: Phuket Chief Town Planner pushes for bigger buildings in ‘low density’ areas
PHUKET: With green areas fast disappearing across Phuket, the chief of the Phuket office of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning (DPT Phuket), Pakorn Waraphasakul, is aiming to allow more, even larger, buildings in the so-called ‘Yellow Zones’, the areas already designated for low-density residential housing.
A slow-burn with real Presence
A slow-burn with real Presence
When it comes to cinema there is nothing that filmmaker Steven Soderbergh has tackled over the years. From big Hollywood franchises like Magic Mike and Oceans through to alternative films like Sex, Lies & Videotape and the very under-rated Haywire.
PAFC Coach M resigns with one game remaining
PAFC Coach M resigns with one game remaining
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) are staring into the abyss of relegation, their Thai League 3 status hanging by the thinnest of threads. The club’s final fixture, a crucial away tie against FC Yala today (Mar 29), has become a last stand in a season defined by chaos and decline.
Officials hold public hearing on ‘new highway network’
Officials hold public hearing on ‘new highway network’
PHUKET: Provincial officials held a meeting earlier this week to review the results of a study on the selection of routes and formats for a new highway network development project aimed at easing traffic congestion and supporting urban expansion.
Farrell says 75 players still in contention for Lions tour of Australia
Farrell says 75 players still in contention for Lions tour of Australia
RUGBY: British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell said Wednesday (Mar 26) that 75 players are still in contention for the tour of Australia just weeks before he names his squad.
Body found in park pond with weights tied to waist
Body found in park pond with weights tied to waist
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found floating in a pond at Suan Luang (Rama IX) Park, with two five-kilogramme dumbbells fastened to his waist.
MR. D.I.Y. planning to add 200 stores
MR. D.I.Y. planning to add 200 stores
BANGKOK: Home improvement and lifestyle retailer MR. D.I.Y. (Thailand) wants to launch 200 new stores across the country.
French fugitive wanted over drug baron jail break
French fugitive wanted over drug baron jail break
PHUKET: The French fugitive arrested in Phuket earlier this week was wanted over a deadly prison breakout that freed a notorious drug baron nicknamed ‘The Fly’, authorities have confirmed.
Phuket releases 80,000 sea crabs
Phuket releases 80,000 sea crabs
PHUKET Officials have released 80,000 sea crabs into Phuket’s coastal waters as part of an initiative to restore marine resources and promote sustainable local fisheries.
Quake death toll in Bangkok, more aftershocks expected
Quake death toll in Bangkok, more aftershocks expected
BANGKOK: A powerful earthquake which struck Myanmar on Friday afternoon resulted in 10 deaths, 16 injuries and 101 missing at three construction sites in Bangkok, including the collapse of a 30-storey government building, according to Bangkok Deputy Governor Tavida Kamolvej.
Young Turks announce candidates for Phuket mayoral election
Young Turks announce candidates for Phuket mayoral election
PHUKET: The ‘Young Turks’ Party has officially introduced its candidate for Phuket Town Mayor, Phisit Sutthichindawong, along with a full slate of council candidates to contest all four constituencies in the Phuket City Municipality elections on May 11.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Earthquake topples Bangkok building, French murder suspect arrested in Phuket || March 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Earthquake topples Bangkok building, French murder suspect arrested in Phuket || March 28
PHUKET XTRA - March 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Prime Minister cuts Phuket meeting short to address Bangkok earthquake crisis
Prime Minister cuts Phuket meeting short to address Bangkok earthquake crisis
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was forced to cut short a high-level meeting with Phuket officials today (Mar 28) after receiving an urgent call regarding the earthquake situation in Bangkok.
PM opens Thailand’s first ‘Sustainable Tourism Conference’ in Phuket
PM opens Thailand’s first ‘Sustainable Tourism Conference’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra inaugurated the Thailand Sustainable Tourism Conference 2025 (TSTC 2025) at the Phuket Rajabhat University Conference Centre today (Mar 28), marking the first international seminar of its kind in Thailand aimed at advancing sustainable tourism. 
Quake-hit Bangkok declared disaster area
Quake-hit Bangkok declared disaster area
BANGKOK: Bangkok has been declared a disaster area following a strong earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar, City Hall announced on Friday (Mar 28).
Local Roots by Tri Vananda
Local Roots by Tri Vananda
Local Roots by Tri Vananda Saturday, 5 April 2025 | 9:00 – 15:00 ​ The Farm at Tri Vananda ​ Looking for a weekend full of good vibes? Come together at Local Roots for a day of mindfulness, exploration, crafting, and relaxation. Connect with like-minded people in a purposeful community, enjoy live music in the garden, and taste dishes from Phuket’s local culinary talents.​
Blatter and Platini cleared in FIFA graft case
Blatter and Platini cleared in FIFA graft case
FOOTBALL: Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini were acquitted on appeal by a Swiss court on Tuesday (Mar 25) in a long-running corruption case that shattered their careers as the most powerful figures in world football.
Pickup slams into Heroines Monument barrier
Pickup slams into Heroines Monument barrier
PHUKET: A pickup truck driver lost control of his vehicle and slammed into the barrier protecting the Heroines Monument early this morning (Mar 28) overturning and temporarily blocking traffic.  
Australian PM calls general election for May 3
Australian PM calls general election for May 3
CANBERRA: Australia will hold a general election on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said today (Mar 28), locking in a showdown over climate action, nuclear power and a runaway housing market.