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Austrian man collapses, dies in Kata
Austrian man collapses, dies in Kata
PHUKET: An Austrian man collapsed in his hotel room in Kata and later died early yesterday morning (Dec 2), with police confirming there were no signs of foul play.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Layan EIA breaches investigated, Her Majesty Arrives For Phuket King’s Cup Regatta || Dec 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Layan EIA breaches investigated, Her Majesty Arrives For Phuket King’s Cup Regatta || Dec 2
PHUKET XTRA - December 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
AYANA Officially Launches with Grand Celebration in Phuket
AYANA Officially Launches with Grand Celebration in Phuket
PHUKET, THAILAND (November 29, 2025) - AYANA officially launched its brand with an exclusive celebration at the AYANA Sales Gallery, introducing AYANA Circle – a lifestyle community and membership platform – and showcasing AYANA Soluna Villas, recently recognized in the Luxury Lifestyle Awards TOP 100 Luxury Residences of the World 2025.
Cherng Talay OrBorTor chief runs for re-election
Cherng Talay OrBorTor chief runs for re-election
PHUKET: Manoch Panchalard, who has served as Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) for the past four years, has registered to contest the upcoming election, saying he aims to continue the work initiated during his previous term.
Image asia / Class Act Media score another APAC Insider award
Image asia / Class Act Media score another APAC Insider award
PHUKET: Image asia / Class Act Media has been voted ‘Best Radio & Online News Media Company 2025 ‒ Thailand’ in the UK-based APAC Insider South East Asia Business Awards, marking another milestone for one of Phuket’s leading media groups.
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‘Amazing’ breakthrough for Poosit
‘Amazing’ breakthrough for Poosit
GOLF: Thailand’s Poosit Supupramai made a brilliant birdie on the par-four 18th to win the inaugural Bharath Classic 2025 Gujarat on Sunday (Nov 30), breathing a huge sigh of relief after recording his maiden victory on the Asian Tour.
Her Majesty the Queen arrives for Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Her Majesty the Queen arrives for Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
PHUKET: Her Majesty the Queen arrived in Phuket early this morning (Dec 2) to take part in the prestigious 37th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, joining the ‘Vayu’ team in the IRC Zero class as both helmsman and navigator during the long-distance race.
Phuket upbeat on high season outlook
Phuket upbeat on high season outlook
BANGKOK: Phuket tourism operators anticipate this high season running through the first quarter of 2026 will deliver the strongest performance in five years, driven by increased tourist spending, longer stays and the introduction of new long-haul flights to southern Thailand.
Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150
Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150
HONG KONG: Police in Hong Kong have arrested 14 suspects in a probe into the city’s deadliest fire in decades, finding “substandard” netting on building exteriors that failed to halt flames from spreading, authorities said yesterday (Dec 1).
Patong marks World AIDS Day
Patong marks World AIDS Day
PHUKET: Patong Municipality launched its World AIDS Day 2025 campaign last night (Dec 1) with a public awareness walk along Bangla Rd, highlighting growing concern over rising HIV infections in the district and across Phuket.
Death toll claims stoke concerns over true scale of disaster
Death toll claims stoke concerns over true scale of disaster
HAT YAI: Growing discrepancies between the official flood death toll and claims from rescue volunteers have intensified public concern over the true scale of the Hat Yai disaster.
Thalang drug raids net ice, more than 1,100 pills of meth
Thalang drug raids net ice, more than 1,100 pills of meth
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested two men and seized more than 1,100 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) as well as more than 80 grammes of crystal meth in coordinated operations carried out yesterday (Dec 1).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cops Defend Barrier Removals, Phuket cannabis control still goes nowhere || Dec 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cops Defend Barrier Removals, Phuket cannabis control still goes nowhere || Dec 1
PHUKET XTRA - December 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Verstappen wins Qatar GP to set up final race title showdown
Verstappen wins Qatar GP to set up final race title showdown
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen boosted his late bid for a fifth successive drivers’ world championship yesterday (Nov 30) when he took full advantage of a McLaren strategic blunder to complete a sensational hat-trick of victories at the Qatar Grand Prix.
Villa Rentals: The Missing Piece in Phuket’s Tourism - Tax
Villa Rentals: The Missing Piece in Phuket’s Tourism - Tax
Phuket’s rise as a world-class tourism destination has brought significant changes to its accommodation landscape. Among the most notable is the rapid growth of villa and condo rentals, where private villas and condos are offered for stays with privacy and high-end experiences. Many homeowners now convert their properties into rental assets, creating a lucrative opportunity but unaware of their tax obligations.
Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak ends Liverpool drought
Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak ends Liverpool drought
FOOTBALL: Mikel Merino rescued Arsenal as the Premier League leaders battled to a 1-1 draw against 10-man Chelsea in a heavyweight title clash yesterday (Nov 30), while Alexander Isak finally scored his first top-flight goal for troubled Liverpool in a 2-0 win at West Ham.
Russian man, 69, dies after rescue at Kalim Beach
Russian man, 69, dies after rescue at Kalim Beach
PHUKET: A 69-year-old Russian man has died after apparently drowning while swimming off Kalim Beach yesterday (Nov 30).
Air France launches Paris-Phuket service
Air France launches Paris-Phuket service
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism sector received a significant boost with the arrival of Air France’s inaugural Paris-Phuket flight on Friday (Nov 28), part of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Airline Focus strategy to expand long-haul connectivity and attract higher-spending European visitors.
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 opens
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 opens
PHUKET: Culture Minister Sabida Thaiset presided over the grand opening ceremony of the Thailand Biennale 2025 contemporary arts festival at Saphan Hin on Saturday (Nov 29). The festival is hoped to propel the island towards becoming a global art tourism destination, with officials estimating that the five-month event will attract more than 3 million visitors and generate over B30 billion for the economy.