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Skål Phuket September Dinner
Skål Phuket September Dinner
We are delighted to invite you to our next Skål Phuket dinner, hosted at the elegant Diamond Resort Bangtao – Infuse Restaurant. Our Skålleague Jo D’Hondt will warmly welcome us during the networking drinks, followed by a fabulous dinner featuring Belgium-inspired dishes prepared by the Infuse culinary team. Registration from 6pm. Members B1,200 - Non-Members B1,600. Bookings - contact@skalphuket.org
Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games ‘on schedule’
Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games ‘on schedule’
ASIAN WINTER GAMES: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says that preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia are “on schedule” after South Korea and China emerged as potential replacements.
Adele thanks Phuket in winning Miss Universe 2nd runner-up title
Adele thanks Phuket in winning Miss Universe 2nd runner-up title
PHUKET: Naruemol ‘Adele’ Phimphakdee, Miss Universe Phuket 2025, has brought pride to the island after placing 2nd Runner-up at the Miss Universe Thailand 2025 pageant, held in Bangkok last Saturday night (Aug 23).
Pumas shock All Blacks with statement win
Pumas shock All Blacks with statement win
RUGBY: Week two of the Rugby Championship saw an almighty shock as New Zealand were beaten by Argentina for the first time last Saturday (Aug 23).
Police arrest gang members over attempted murder of rival youth
Police arrest gang members over attempted murder of rival youth
PHUKET: Police have arrested members of the so-called ‘Sapchang’ (‘losing money’) youth gang after an 18-year-old rival was shot and seriously injured in Wichit on Sunday night (Aug 24).
Cabinet approves B2bn for Tomorrowland festivals
Cabinet approves B2bn for Tomorrowland festivals
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a budget of B2 billion to hold the electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland in Thailand for five years, with expectations of generating at least B12bn in spending from visitors.
Thousands of fake health certificates to be annulled
Thousands of fake health certificates to be annulled
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health has ordered that thousands of fake medical certificates issued for migrant workers be annulled and legal action taken against the hospitals and doctors involved.
Burglar arrested in Patong, assets worth B300k recovered
Burglar arrested in Patong, assets worth B300k recovered
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of committing a string of burglaries in the Patong area, with stolen assets valued at around B300,000.
Police hunt Myanmar man for stabbing Thai co-worker
Police hunt Myanmar man for stabbing Thai co-worker
PHUKET: Police are hunting a Myanmar national who fled into the hills of Naka Island, off Phuket’s east coast, after allegedly stabbing a Thai coworker multiple times during a workplace dispute yesterday afternoon (Aug 26).
Police seize 11 modified motorbikes in late-night crackdown
Police seize 11 modified motorbikes in late-night crackdown
PHUKET: Wichit Police, together with local authorities and security personnel from the so-called ‘Village Protection and Peacekeeping Force’ (ChorRorPor), seized 11 modified motorcycles in a late-night operation targeting street racing in the Laem Dinso area on Monday night (Aug 25).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourists vs Nai Harn Lifeguards, Phuket Cops Fine 17K Foreigners So Far In 2025 || Aug 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourists vs Nai Harn Lifeguards, Phuket Cops Fine 17K Foreigners So Far In 2025 || Aug 26
PHUKET XTRA - August 26 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Bangkok Hospital Phuket Launches Genolife Services
Bangkok Hospital Phuket Launches Genolife Services
Advancing Modern Medicine with Genetic-Level Screening to Elevate Precision Medicine in Phuket.
Typhoon death toll rises in Vietnam as downed trees hamper rescuers
Typhoon death toll rises in Vietnam as downed trees hamper rescuers
HANOI: The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rose to three in Vietnam today (Aug 26), as rescue workers battled uprooted trees and downed power lines and widespread flooding brought chaos to the streets of the capital Hanoi.
Phuket begins AI training for government officials
Phuket begins AI training for government officials
PHUKET: Provincial officials have launched a training programme on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in government administration as part of efforts to drive Phuket towards becoming a Smart City.
Thailand's exports surge 11% in July
Thailand's exports surge 11% in July
BANGKOK: Exports surged by 11% year-on-year in July, marking a 13th consecutive month of growth, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Tourists attack Phuket lifeguards after ignoring red flags
Tourists attack Phuket lifeguards after ignoring red flags
PHUKET: A group of foreign tourists at Nai Harn Beach physically assaulted lifeguards after refusing to comply with a swimming ban marked by red flags on the beach, sparking outrage both on the sand and online.
Indian men arrested for working illegally on Phuket luxury boat
Indian men arrested for working illegally on Phuket luxury boat
PHUKET: Three Indian nationals have been arrested at Chalong Pier for illegally working as cooks on a luxury boat without the required permits, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has confirmed.
Teenager rescues Liverpool after 10-man Newcastle fightback
Teenager rescues Liverpool after 10-man Newcastle fightback
FOOTBALL: Liverpool needed a 100th minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat Newcastle 3-2, after blowing a two-goal lead against 10 men, in a Premier League thriller yesterday (Aug 25).
Crewman found dead on tanker off Phuket
Crewman found dead on tanker off Phuket
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a Filipino crewman who was found hanged aboard a Singapore-flagged gas tanker anchored off Ao Makham, Phuket, yesterday evening (Aug 25).
Phuket drug crackdown nets 116 suspects, over 30,000 meth pills seized
Phuket drug crackdown nets 116 suspects, over 30,000 meth pills seized
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have recorded 106 drug cases involving 116 suspects since the ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ nationwide anti-drug campaign was launched on July 17, officials have confirmed.