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Phuket Airport promotes safety, falls silent on hacked sign
Phuket Airport promotes safety, falls silent on hacked sign
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket) has yet to respond to queries about an electronic sign inside the airport that was plainly hacked and its main message removed.
Thai shuttlers dazzle in China
Thai shuttlers dazzle in China
BANGKOK: Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Ratchanok Intanon and men’s doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Kittinupong Kedren came through their opening matches at the BWF Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, yesterday (Apr 9).
Trump stuns with tariff backtrack but hikes China rate to 125%
Trump stuns with tariff backtrack but hikes China rate to 125%
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump abruptly paused tariffs on most countries, sparking euphoria on global markets today (Apr 10), but upped the ante on a brutal trade war with superpower rival China.
Power outage to affect Phra Metta Rd, Patong
Power outage to affect Phra Metta Rd, Patong
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Patong) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting parts of Patong tomorrow (Apr 11).
Care for the SEA: Monthly Charity Expat Market
Care for the SEA: Monthly Charity Expat Market
Fundraising for Sustainable Maikhao Foundation supports English and Environment education for local children. Shop Recycle Goods, Healthy Eats, and Expert Talks: Our Health, Our Planet! on April 19th, 2025 from 1-4 PM at Bangkok Hospital Phuket (1st Floor) Expert Talks Session from 1-2 PM on the topic “UV Radiation and Climate Change: Environmental Impacts on Skin Cancer Risk, Prevention, and Treatment Solutions” by Dr. Apasee Sooksamran, Dermatologist and Michelle Mouillé, Sustainable Maikhao Foundation Founder. Scan the QR code to reserve your seat!
CANCER ALERT: Health talk session 'SKIN CANCER’
CANCER ALERT: Health talk session 'SKIN CANCER’
Learn how to spot early signs and protect your skin health with Dr. Apasee Sooksamran, Board Certified Dermatologist, Bangkok Hospital Phuket. Join our free skin cancer health talk event at Phuket meeting room, 3rd floor, Bangkok Hospital Phuket on April 18th, 2025 from 1 - 4 PM. Reserve your seat now by scanning the QR code!
100 probed over SAO building
100 probed over SAO building
BANGKOK: Police have interviewed nearly 100 individuals as part of an investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building, said a senior police officer.
Power pole fire destroys motorbikes, sign in Karon
Power pole fire destroys motorbikes, sign in Karon
PHUKET: A fire believed to have started from an electrical short circuit on a power pole destroyed two motorbikes and damaged the sign at the Burger King in Karon early this morning (Apr 10).
Phuket officials launch ‘Operations Center’ to curb accidents during Songkran
Phuket officials launch ‘Operations Center’ to curb accidents during Songkran
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat officially launched an operations center yesterday (Apr 9) to prevent and reduce road and marine accidents during the Songkran holidays.
Newborn found abandoned in back of pickup
Newborn found abandoned in back of pickup
PHUKET: A newborn baby boy was found abandoned in the back of a parked pickup truck in Cherng Talay yesterday (Apr 9). The infant, with his umbilical cord still attached, was discovered wrapped in a pink towel.
Phuket group rallies to oppose casino legalisation
Phuket group rallies to oppose casino legalisation
PHUKET: A group of concerned residents gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Apr 9) to submit a letter titled ‘No to Casinos’, calling on the government to halt the proposed legislation that would pave the way for legal casinos and integrated entertainment complexes in the province.
Australian man found dead in apparent suicide
Australian man found dead in apparent suicide
PHUKET: A 62-year-old Australian man was found dead in an apparent suicide at a residence in Rawai yesterday afternoon (Apr 9).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Emergency care boost in Phuket, Probe into fatal Kathu crash, Teenage gang || April 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Emergency care boost in Phuket, Probe into fatal Kathu crash, Teenage gang || April 9
PHUKET XTRA - April 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Power outage to affect Soi Layan 6, Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect Soi Layan 6, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect Soi Layan 9 in Moo 6, Cherng Talay, tomorrow (Apr 10).
Autopsy suggests illness behind death of dugong
Autopsy suggests illness behind death of dugong
PHUKET: Marine officials have revealed that a dugong that washed ashore at Ban Ko En in Mai Khao likely died from natural causes linked to chronic illness, although the exact cause of death remains undetermined due to the carcass’s advanced decomposition.
Phuket joins national command to prepare for drought
Phuket joins national command to prepare for drought
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat joined a video conference led by the National Disaster Command and Mitigation (DDMC) yesterday (Apr 8) to discuss national efforts to tackle anticipated drought during the current dry season.
Six arrested in heroin raids
Six arrested in heroin raids
PHUKET: Six suspects have been arrested in a coordinated drug crackdown led by Wichit Police, with officers seizing heroin, drug paraphernalia and other evidence during a series of raids carried out yesterday (Apr 8).
NZ man caught with cocaine at Phuket Airport; Russian arrested for long overstay
NZ man caught with cocaine at Phuket Airport; Russian arrested for long overstay
PHUKET: A New Zealand national has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after being caught with cocaine hidden in his passport, while a Russian man was taken into custody in a separate case for overstaying his visa by nearly a year.
Dip in Songkran spending seen
Dip in Songkran spending seen
BANGKOK: The Thai Restaurant Association expects Thais to travel during this year’s Songkran holiday period, but anticipates that they will spend less during their break than last year.
Man Utd to play May friendlies in Malaysia, Hong Kong
Man Utd to play May friendlies in Malaysia, Hong Kong
FOOTBALL: Manchester United will play friendly matches in Malaysia and Hong Kong three days after the end of the Premier League season, the club confirmed yesterday (Apr 8).