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Tri Trang Beach cleared after wastewater complaints
Tri Trang Beach cleared after wastewater complaints
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have confirmed that seawater at Tri Trang Beach in Patong is clear and unpolluted, after a late-night inspection found viral images of dark, murky water circulating online were from an earlier incident.
GSTC 2026 in Phuket closes with Bahamas handover
GSTC 2026 in Phuket closes with Bahamas handover
PHUKET: The Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 drew to a close in Phuket last night (Apr 23) with a formal handover to the Bahamas for next year’s event, capping three days of high-level discussions on turning sustainability commitments into real-world tourism practices.
Thai refineries squeezed by diesel price controls
Thai refineries squeezed by diesel price controls
BANGKOK: Thailand's oil refining sector is facing renewed pressure as diesel price controls and rising financial losses threaten to erode profitability, according to a research note by major Bangkok-based brokerage CLSA Securities (Thailand) Ltd.
Fire breaks out at Kathu rented room
Fire breaks out at Kathu rented room
PHUKET: A fire broke out in a rented room in Kathu early this morning (Apr 24), damaging electrical appliances and personal belongings while the occupant was away making merit.
Foreign tourists steal guitar from parked motorbike in Karon
Foreign tourists steal guitar from parked motorbike in Karon
PHUKET: CCTV footage has captured two foreign tourists stealing a guitar from a parked motorcycle in Karon in the early hours of yesterday morning (Apr 23), with the owner now appealing for help via social media to identify the suspects.
Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survival
Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survival
FOOTBALL: Arsenal can reclaim the Premier League summit this weekend as in-form Manchester City focus on the FA Cup, while Tottenham and West Ham battle to avoid the final relegation spot.
Reimagining Phuket, United
Reimagining Phuket, United
FOOTBALL: Beyond the neon-drenched sensory assault of Patong and the manicured, five-star serenity of the island’s northern resorts, a different kind of architecture is being assembled in Phuket.
Government co-payment share to rise to 60%
Government co-payment share to rise to 60%
BANGKOK: The government’s next co-payment stimulus programme will feature a 60:40 split of approved spending by consumers, with the government paying 60%, according to Prime Minister’s Office Minister Paradorn Prissananantakul.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET PROPERTY VISA: B3M Condo Rules Clarified, Hotel Murder Manhunt || April 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET PROPERTY VISA: B3M Condo Rules Clarified, Hotel Murder Manhunt || April 23
PHUKET XTRA - April 23 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket woman found dead in Nakhon Sri Thammarat hotel, suspect sought
Phuket woman found dead in Nakhon Sri Thammarat hotel, suspect sought
PHUKET: A 31-year-old Phuket woman has been found dead in a hotel room in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, with police launching a manhunt for a suspect believed to have fled the scene.
Michael Jackson biopic not Bad but it’s no Thriller
Michael Jackson biopic not Bad but it’s no Thriller
Creative. Icon. King Of Pop. Controversial. They are the phrases that spring to mind when I think of the legendary musician that was Michael Jackson.
Visa-free scheme faces rollback amid tourist concerns
Visa-free scheme faces rollback amid tourist concerns
PHUKET: Thailand is preparing to review ‒ and potentially roll back ‒ its 60-day visa-free entry scheme following reports of inappropriate behaviour by some foreign visitors, Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Panjaroenvorakul said in Phuket on Tuesday (Apr 22).
Debt hike a ‘last resort’
Debt hike a ‘last resort’
BANGKOK: Raising the public debt ceiling or issuing emergency borrowing decrees will be considered as a “last resort”, only if global volatility persists and domestic fiscal resources prove insufficient, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas says.
Phuket Biennale tour wraps up ahead of handover to Rayong
Phuket Biennale tour wraps up ahead of handover to Rayong
PHUKET: A province-wide tour of key exhibition sites has been staged as part of the ‘Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025 Tour’, marking the final stretch of the international art event before hosting duties are formally handed over to Rayong this weekend.
Big Four to kick-off Hong Kong Football Festival
Big Four to kick-off Hong Kong Football Festival
FOOTBALL: English and Italian football giants Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus will square up for pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong in August, the clubs have announced.
Governor orders urgent drain clearance to minimise flood risk
Governor orders urgent drain clearance to minimise flood risk
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has ordered a province-wide push to clear drainage systems following continuous rainfall, aiming to prevent road flooding and minimise disruption to residents and tourists.
Thailand-China robotic surgery a first
Thailand-China robotic surgery a first
BANGKOK: Thailand has successfully carried out its first cross-border tele-robotic surgery, marking a significant advance in the country’s medical technology and international healthcare collaboration, the Ministry of Public Health announced on Tuesday (Apr 21).
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
PHUKET: Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a briefing on Tuesday (Apr 21) to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers and support economic activity in Thailand’s property sector.
The Master Butcher’s Masterclass: Phuket Edition
The Master Butcher’s Masterclass: Phuket Edition
Stop guessing and start grilling. Join us for a deep dive into the art of the Primary Cut. Learn exactly what makes world-class Aussie beef from the experts who have been doing it since 1972. The Menu: Starter: Sourdough Iberico Ham Bruschetta. The Flight: 3 O’Connor Mains (MB3+) – Striploin, Tenderloin, and Ribeye. Paired: 2 specially selected drinks. Sweet: Rhubarb Panna Cotta. Time: 18:30 Start. Price: 1,800 THB Per Person. Location: Bangkok Bob’s Phuket (Srisoonthorn Rd, Thalang/Bangtao). Seats are strictly limited. Secure your spot at the butcher’s table. Book Now: https://bangkokbobs.com/product-details/product/phuket-meaty-masterclass-may-2026