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Sri Soonthorn Half Marathon sees healthy turnout
Sri Soonthorn Half Marathon sees healthy turnout
MARATHON: The second annual Sri Soonthorn Half Marathon has been declared an overwhelming success as an enthusiastic crowd of over 1,200 runners laced up their running shoes and entered the event last Sunday (Feb 9).
Russian, Thai accomplices arrested for ‘wire fraud’ charges
Russian, Thai accomplices arrested for ‘wire fraud’ charges
PHUKET: A Russian man and three Thais have been arrested in Phuket in separate raids, with the Russian national wanted by US authorities on wire fraud charges.
IMAGE asia, Class Act Media bestowed ‘APAC Insider’ award
IMAGE asia, Class Act Media bestowed ‘APAC Insider’ award
PHUKET: IMAGE asia / Class Act Media has been voted ‘Best Printed & Online Media Company 2024 – Southern Thailand’ and ‘APAC Insider Community News Excellence Award 2024’ in the annual UK-based ‘APAC Business Awards’.
Phuket officials assure no water shortages despite reservoir levels
Phuket officials assure no water shortages despite reservoir levels
PHUKET: The island’s three main reservoirs have sufficient water to last until the end of the dry season, assures Krirksak Leenanon, Director of the Phuket branch of the Royal Irrigation Department ‒ even though Phuket is experiencing a huge resurgence in the number of tourist arrivals who are adding extra pressure on the water supply needed to serve them.
Underpasses to close for repairs, cleaning
Underpasses to close for repairs, cleaning
PHUKET: The Chalong Underpass and the Samkong Underpass will undergo temporary closures tonight (Feb 15), separately for repairs and for cleaning, the Phuket Highways Office has announced.
Phuket Bike Week 2025 moves to Naka Market
Phuket Bike Week 2025 moves to Naka Market
PHUKET: The highly anticipated Phuket Bike Week will celebrate its 29th anniversary at a new venue this year, moving from its traditional location along the Patong beachfront to Naka Market in Wichit, south of Phuket Town.
MP battling rape claim on House agenda next week
MP battling rape claim on House agenda next week
BANGKOK: House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha confirmed on Friday (Feb 14) that the case of a controversial MP facing a rape accusation will be on the agenda for lawmakers next Thursday.
Restaurants back easing booze laws
Restaurants back easing booze laws
BANGKOK: Eateries support the government's review of the ban on alcohol sales in the afternoon as it could benefit restaurants and convenience stores, says the Thai Restaurant Association.
Phuket residents grow weary of foreign tourists’ reckless riding on motorbikes
Phuket residents grow weary of foreign tourists’ reckless riding on motorbikes
PHUKET: Phuket residents are growing weary of foreign tourists recklessly riding motorbikes across the island and engaging in dangerous motorcycle stunts on public roads.
Cricket, camaraderie and competition in Phuket
Cricket, camaraderie and competition in Phuket
CRICKET: The Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang played host to some fantastic cricket action last weekend (Feb 7-9) as the Hong Kong Cricket Club (HKCC) embarked on their first-ever Qilin tour, bringing together a mix of competitive, social and developmental players for a series of games against the Patong Penguins and their Invitational side.
Scam centre survivors tell of beatings, abuse In Myanmar
Scam centre survivors tell of beatings, abuse In Myanmar
MYANMAR: At a scam compound in Myanmar, Filipina worker Pieta had just days to romance strangers online and trick them into investing in a fake business ‒ if she failed she would be beaten or tortured with electric shocks.
Phuket pushes for greater transparency in government agencies
Phuket pushes for greater transparency in government agencies
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office is taking steps to strengthen transparency and ethical governance within its government agencies.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourists brawl in Kamala, Driver flees after chaotic car chase, Phuket golf phenom || Feb 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourists brawl in Kamala, Driver flees after chaotic car chase, Phuket golf phenom || Feb 14
PHUKET XTRA - February 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Valentine’s Day sees over 100 couples marry
Phuket Valentine’s Day sees over 100 couples marry
PHUKET: More than 100 couples gathered at the Muang District Office in Phuket Town today (Feb 14) to register their marriages in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
Liverpool seek to keep injury-hit Arsenal at bay
Liverpool seek to keep injury-hit Arsenal at bay
FOOTBALL: Liverpool remain overwhelming Premier League title favourites but Arsenal have renewed hope going into this weekend after Everton held the long-time leaders in midweek.
Motorcycle taxi driver stabbed in dispute over queue
Motorcycle taxi driver stabbed in dispute over queue
PHUKET: A dispute between two motorcycle taxi drivers turned violent last night (Feb 13) when one of the drivers stabbed the other in front of Vachira Phuket Hospital, causing serious injury.
Foreign tourists in Kamala brawl
Foreign tourists in Kamala brawl
PHUKET: A video showing foreign tourists brawling in front of Cafe del Mar in Kamala has drawn widespread criticism online about the quality of tourists Phuket is now attracting.
Phuket Election Commission to review electoral boundaries for municipality elections
Phuket Election Commission to review electoral boundaries for municipality elections
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Election Commission (EC) is preparing to redraw municipal election districts to “ensure fairness, transparency and alignment with local conditions” ahead of the upcoming municipal council elections.  
Love is in the air... not to mention the bubbles
Love is in the air... not to mention the bubbles
Saint Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time for romance, flowers, candle-lit dinners and the whispering of sweet nothings into the shell-like ear of the object of your affections. But in Phuket there can be other distractions.
Phuket Governor welcomes Azerbaijan ambassador
Phuket Governor welcomes Azerbaijan ambassador
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat welcomed Ambassador Elchin Rakub Ogul Bashirov of Azerbaijan yesterday (Feb 13) to discuss cooperation between Phuket and the Republic of Azerbaijan.