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B48mn underpass lighting upgrade underway
B48mn underpass lighting upgrade underway
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has announced the launch of a B48-million project to upgrade electrical systems and lighting in the five underpasses across the island in a bid to improve public safety and reduce nighttime accident risks.
Call to persist with existing debt relief schemes
Call to persist with existing debt relief schemes
BANGKOK: Former deputy finance minister Paopoom Rojanasakul expressed hope that the new government led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will continue the debt relief programmes for Thais that have benefited nearly 6 million people.
Phuket Governor readies for farewell
Phuket Governor readies for farewell
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat spent his final full day in office yesterday (Sept 29) paying tribute to sacred landmarks and presenting a public record of his two-year tenure, ahead of his retirement from government service today (Sept 30).
Thailand wins back right to host petanque events
Thailand wins back right to host petanque events
PETANQUE: A Thai Olympic Committee delegation has successfully negotiated the return of petanque to the 33rd SEA Games after urgent talks in France with the World Petanque and Bowls Confederation (WPBC) yesterday (Sept 29).
Malaysia bans foreign-plated vehicles from buying cheap petrol
Malaysia bans foreign-plated vehicles from buying cheap petrol
KUALA LUMPUR: Vehicles registered outside Malaysia, including those from Thailand, are no longer eligible to buy cheap petrol at Malaysian pumps, the Malaysian Finance Minsiter has confirmed.
Admiral hails major drug bust in Chalong Bay
Admiral hails major drug bust in Chalong Bay
PHUKET: Officials waited five days for Admiral Pairoj Fueangchan, Chief of Staff of the Royal Thai Navy and Secretary-General of the national Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (Thai MECC), to become available before holding a press conference in Bangkok yesterday (Sept 29) to announce more than 500kg of crystal meth seized from a dive boat in Chalong Bay last week.
4-ballot national poll to include charter referendum
4-ballot national poll to include charter referendum
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno explained the constitutional amendment process yesterday (Sept 29), confirming that the next general election will involve four separate ballots: two for polls and another two for referendums.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Promenade Delayed, Phuket Ravine Plunge, Millions for Hospitals & EV Buses || Sept 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Promenade Delayed, Phuket Ravine Plunge, Millions for Hospitals & EV Buses || Sept 29
PHUKET XTRA - September 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Palace’s Eagles soar high to end Liverpool’s perfect start
Palace’s Eagles soar high to end Liverpool’s perfect start
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s perfect Premier League start came undone in a 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace on Saturday (Sept 27) as Manchester United suffered another setback in losing 3-1 at Brentford.
Governor joins royal charity event celebrating ‘kebaya’
Governor joins royal charity event celebrating ‘kebaya’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat and his wife, Phuket Red Cross President Busadee Suwannarat, led a Phuket delegation to Bangkok over the weekend to join a royal charity event honouring the traditional ‘kebaya’, which has been iofficially added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel faces isolation over Gaza war
Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel faces isolation over Gaza war
JERUSALEM: Facing increasing isolation abroad and mounting pressure at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will defend his intention to “finish the job” in Gaza when he meets US President Donald Trump today (Sept 29).
Europe win emotional Ryder Cup triumph after US fightback
Europe win emotional Ryder Cup triumph after US fightback
GOLF: Europe fought off a thrilling United States rally to win an emotional Ryder Cup yesterday (Sept 28) with Irishman Shane Lowry securing the trophy on a dramatic six-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole.
Confidence declines as foreigners avoid Thailand
Confidence declines as foreigners avoid Thailand
BANGKOK: The tourism confidence index for the third quarter of 2025 is grim after it dipped year-on-year, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand.
Skål Phuket October Member Drive Dinner
Skål Phuket October Member Drive Dinner
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Skål International Phuket Member Drive Dinner, hosted by SAii Laguna Phuket. This special evening will begin at 5:00 pm with an engaging panel discussion on “The Future of Hospitality in Phuket 2027”. Panelists - Bart Callens, General Manager, SAii Laguna Phuket, Khun Sears, Vice President, Thai Hotel Association (Southern Chapter) and Lighthouse, Business Development Representative. Following the discussion, we will enjoy a networking drinks and Skål dinner, surrounded by Phuket’s leading professionals in hospitality and tourism. Bookings - contact@skalphuket.org
AustCham Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners - Oct
AustCham Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners - Oct
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, AMCHAM, BCCT, Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber, CanCham Thailand, FTCC, GTCC, NTCC, NZTCC, Phuket Chamber of Commerce and Thai-Swedish Chamber, will host the Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs., at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town. Join us for a wonderful night of making new connections and catching up with familiar faces in the Australian-Thai business community in Phuket. 650 THB for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members, 1,200 THB for non-members. To book contact - office@austchamthailand.com
Rattanon on top at Taiwan Masters
Rattanon on top at Taiwan Masters
GOLF: Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan three-putted his last hole for a bogey, but by that time, he had done enough good work to win the US$1 million (B32mn) Mercuries Taiwan Masters comfortably yesterday (Sept 28).
Phuket allocates B45.8mn to upgrade hospitals
Phuket allocates B45.8mn to upgrade hospitals
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) has launched a major programme to strengthen medical services across the island, with a B45.8 million budget approved by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) to improve facilities at Chalong, Patong and Vachira Phuket hospitals.
Cambodia lies, is provocative, violates ceasefire, UN told
Cambodia lies, is provocative, violates ceasefire, UN told
NEW YORK: Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has told the United Nations General Assembly that Cambodia continued to lie, act provocatively and violate its ceasefire agreement with Thailand.
Man dies in shotgun suicide at family home in Wichit
Man dies in shotgun suicide at family home in Wichit
PHUKET: A 30-year-old man died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound at his family home in Wichit yesterday morning (Sept 28), Wichit Police have confirmed.
Foreigner rescued after big bike plunges into ravine
Foreigner rescued after big bike plunges into ravine
PHUKET: A 36-year-old foreign man was rescued late Friday night (Sept 26) after losing control of his powerful motorbike and plunging into a ravine near Tri Trang Beach south of Patong, leaving his bike wedged high in a tree.