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Phuket Tails: One man and his adopted cat
Phuket Tails: One man and his adopted cat
After my series of articles in 2024 on the birds and butterflies of Phuket that seemed to be of interest I am glad to confirm I am now back to continue reporting on what I see when out and about in our tropical paradise.
Land occupier charged for illegal excavation in Kamala
Land occupier charged for illegal excavation in Kamala
PHUKET: The occupier of a site of government land in Kamala through a NorSor 3 document has been charged with illegal excavation after officials investigated the site amid concerns the illegal work may cause floods and landslides in the area.
From a Phuket marina to Megawatts: The Clean Energy Platform Quietly Transforming Thailand
From a Phuket marina to Megawatts: The Clean Energy Platform Quietly Transforming Thailand
In a quiet corner of Royal Phuket Marina sits the Thailand head office of a company redefining how clean energy infrastructure is built and financed across Southeast Asia. While most associate Phuket with luxury resorts and tropical ease, New Energy Capital Asia is turning the island into an unlikely command center for serious infrastructure work ‒ built to global standards, backed by institutional capital, and delivering long-term value for both businesses and the planet.
Patong lifeguards conduct 122 surf rescues in July
Patong lifeguards conduct 122 surf rescues in July
PHUKET: Lifeguards on Patong Beach had their hands full in July, with 122 surf rescues from dangerous currents forming the bulk of their work, reports the Patong Surf Life Saving association.
Phuket honours 11 outstanding mothers in annual awards ceremony
Phuket honours 11 outstanding mothers in annual awards ceremony
PHUKET: Eleven women have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to family and society in the annual ‘Outstanding Mother of Phuket Province’ awards, held earlier this week in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother.
Phuket education boss denies bribe claims over fast-tracked school licences
Phuket education boss denies bribe claims over fast-tracked school licences
PHUKET: Panna Phromwichian, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Education Area Office, has strongly rejected allegations that officials have been accepting bribes to issue licences to schools, mainly international kindergartens and nurseries, that were previously found to be operating illegally.
Thai life insurance posts sturdy growth
Thai life insurance posts sturdy growth
BANGKOK: The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) forecasts steady growth for the industry in the second half of the year, driven by resilient consumer demand and long-term demographic trends.
Thais eye next GBC talks
Thais eye next GBC talks
BANGKOK: Thailand is set to table proposals on landmine clearance and combating transnational crime at the forthcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting, which is expected to take place within the next month, according to Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit.
US astronaut Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dead at 97
US astronaut Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dead at 97
WASHINGTON: US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission to the Moon which nearly ended in disaster in 1970 after a mid-flight explosion, has died at the age of 97, NASA announced yesterday (Aug 8).
Dejphon Chansiri and Sheffield Wednesday’s broken dream
Dejphon Chansiri and Sheffield Wednesday’s broken dream
FOOTBALL: Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri has come under increasing scrutiny of late due to the recent decline of English football club Sheffield Wednesday, who he bought a decade ago for £100 million (B4.3 billion).
A luxury, beachside getaway under canvas guaranteed to impress
A luxury, beachside getaway under canvas guaranteed to impress
Camping has always been a somewhat divisive subject. For some, the idea of pitching up an often flimsy fabric structure in a random location and making it a temporary home for a period of time is joyous – the freedom it offers, the ability to be immersed in nature and the great outdoors is valued as a wonderous thing.
Half a million aquatic animals released in honour of Queen Mother’s birthday
Half a million aquatic animals released in honour of Queen Mother’s birthday
PHUKET: Wichit Municipality, together with the Phuket Provincial Fisheries Office, has released 500,000 aquatic animals into the sea to mark the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother this coming Tuesday (Aug 12).
Phuket Business Networking - Sep 2025
Phuket Business Networking - Sep 2025
Make sure to bring lots of business cards, as getting to know each other is what PBN is all about. A small entry fee, THB 500 per person, that includes the first 3 drinks and pizza. Location - Oasis Bar, Koh Kaew, starting 5pm. Register your attendance here or call Jason - 086 479 7471.
Sansiri preps 29 projects in Phuket under 5-year plan
Sansiri preps 29 projects in Phuket under 5-year plan
BANGKOK: SET-listed developer Sansiri plans to launch 29 residential projects worth B33 billion in Phuket under a five-year plan, driven by new demand from both locals and foreigners.
Cambodian man arrested for working illegally on Patong Beach
Cambodian man arrested for working illegally on Patong Beach
PHUKET: A 43-year-old Cambodian man has been arrested for illegally selling sunglasses to tourists on Patong Beach without a work permit.
Phuket hosts national teqball competition
Phuket hosts national teqball competition
TEQBALL: The fast growing and increasingly popular sport of teqball made its mark locally recently when the province hosted the 2025 Phuket Teqball Cup tournament.
Scissors-wielding robber arrested in Wichit
Scissors-wielding robber arrested in Wichit
PHUKET: A 40-year-old man has been arrested for robbing a convenience store in Wichit using a pair of scissors, before admitting he spent the stolen cash on drugs.
Young leaders educated on ‘special autonomy’ status
Young leaders educated on ‘special autonomy’ status
PHUKET: Leading Phuket business figures this week launched the second generation of the ‘Young Public and Private Collaboration’ (YPC) programme, aimed at developing a new wave of leaders to help steer the province toward sustainable development as a special local administrative region.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Tourist Stabbed Over 60-Baht Fruit, Tragic Kata Beach Drowning, Monks Caught || Aug 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Tourist Stabbed Over 60-Baht Fruit, Tragic Kata Beach Drowning, Monks Caught || Aug 8
PHUKET XTRA - August 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket team returns from Global Sustainable Tourism Conference
Phuket team returns from Global Sustainable Tourism Conference
PHUKET: A delegation of public and private sector representatives from Phuket has returned from Fiji after attending the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2025 (GSTC 2025) ‒ a key step in preparing the island to host next year’s edition of the event.