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Phuket underpass lanes close for roadworks
Phuket underpass lanes close for roadworks
PHUKET: Road resurfacing work at two of Phuket’s busiest underpasses began today (Feb 16), with motorists warned to expect temporary traffic diversions until the end of March.
Phuket marks Valentine’s Day with ‘Love Never Dies’
Phuket marks Valentine’s Day with ‘Love Never Dies’
PHUKET: A total of 76 couples registered their marriages in Phuket on Valentine’s Day on Saturday (Feb 14), joining a province-wide celebration held under the slogan ‘Love Never Dies’.
Srisoonthorn half marathon a big success
Srisoonthorn half marathon a big success
MARATHON: The third annual Srisoonthorn Half Marathon took place yesterday (Feb 15) with over 1,500 athletes lacing up their running shoes and taking part.
People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodes
People’s Party to sue EC over ballot barcodes
BANGKOK: The People’s Party is preparing to take the Election Commission (EC) to court over its use of ballot barcodes that could violate the principle of secret voting, be used to intimidate voters and pose a harmful risk of data leaks.
Hat Yai tourism reels as Chinese New Year bookings plunge
Hat Yai tourism reels as Chinese New Year bookings plunge
HAT YAI: The Chinese New Year in Hat Yai has been markedly subdued this year, with room bookings plunging and many businesses still closed months after last year’s flood, local hotel and tourism operators said on Sunday (Feb 15).
Russian-run bar raided for hookah sales
Russian-run bar raided for hookah sales
PHUKET: A Russian-managed bar in Cherng Talay was raided for operating without a licence, trading beyond legal hours and illegally selling hookah, with two suspects arrested and a large quantity of equipment seized, Phuket officials confirmed yesterday (Feb 15).
Over 40 injured as Phuket–Betong bus overturns in Trang
Over 40 injured as Phuket–Betong bus overturns in Trang
PHUKET: More than 40 people were injured after a double-decker bus travelling from Phuket to Betong overturned in Huai Yot district, Trang, in the early hours of this morning (Feb 15). No deaths have been reported.
Strange ‘inside-out’ planetary system baffles astronomers
Strange ‘inside-out’ planetary system baffles astronomers
PARIS: Surprised astronomers said on Thursday (Feb 12) they have discovered a star with planets in a bizarre order that defies scientific expectations - and suggests these faraway worlds formed in a manner never seen before.
Russell claims Mercedes have ‘taken a step back’
Russell claims Mercedes have ‘taken a step back’
FORMULA ONE: George Russell produced the second fastest time in pre-season testing in Bahrain on Friday (Feb 13), behind only his teammate Kimi Antonelli, but the English driver still insisted Mercedes had ‘taken a step back’.
AoT sees revenue climb in first quarter
AoT sees revenue climb in first quarter
BANGKOK: The Airports of Thailand (AoT) has reported a net profit of B4.65 billion for the first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, pledging to focus on a progressive financial restructuring initiative to support steady growth.
Taking in Phuket’s natural splendour
Taking in Phuket’s natural splendour
As we recently entered a New Year I thought I would go back and reflect on the very reason I started to do these articles in the first place: my interest in the natural world.
Russia-Ukraine talks set for Geneva on Feb 17-18
Russia-Ukraine talks set for Geneva on Feb 17-18
KYIV: Russia and Ukraine will hold US-brokered talks on Feb 17-18 in Geneva, both countries said Friday (Feb 13), announcing the next leg in fraught negotiations seeking to end the four-year war.
Bank of Thailand takes closer look at large cash transactions
Bank of Thailand takes closer look at large cash transactions
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand is tightening oversight of cash transactions by introducing stricter due diligence requirements and clearer verification of the purpose of fund usage, in an effort to curb suspicious transactions.
Thailand pushes to arrest plunging birth rate
Thailand pushes to arrest plunging birth rate
BANGKOK: Authorities are launching a new push to address Thailand’s collapsing birth rate, now the lowest in 75 years, with a focus on ensuring that every pregnancy is safe, voluntary and fully supported.
B32mn Soi Layan 7 road and drainage project underway
B32mn Soi Layan 7 road and drainage project underway
PHUKET: The Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has confirmed plans for a large-scale infrastructure project in Soi Layan 7, Moo 6, Cherng Talay, which will include the construction of a drainage system and a reinforced concrete road.
Phuket hosts latest Muay Thai coaching course
Phuket hosts latest Muay Thai coaching course
MUAY THAI: An intensive five-day training course for students looking to qualify as fully-fledged coaches in the national Thai sport of Muay Thai took place in Phuket recently.
Phuket accelerates second incinerator as waste crisis deepens
Phuket accelerates second incinerator as waste crisis deepens
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is pushing ahead with construction of a second waste incinerator, but officials have warned the project will not ease the island’s worsening garbage crisis for at least another year — leaving Phuket dependent on already overfilled landfill sites in the meantime.
Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
NAIROBI: The scars on Victor’s forearm remind him constantly of the day a Ukrainian drone attacked him after he was forcibly conscripted, like hundreds of young Kenyans, into the Russian army.
Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
BANGKOK: Nine major Thai beverage chains have partnered with the Department of Health to introduce a new standard for drink sweetness aimed at reducing sugar consumption and lowering risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases.
The Compost Bank: Tackling Phuket’s food waste
The Compost Bank: Tackling Phuket’s food waste
The Compost Bank is a sustainable waste management initiative focused on redirecting organic waste away from landfills and transforming it into valuable resources for Phuket. While the island faces a growing waste challenge driven by high volumes and mixed waste streams, the main barrier to effective waste management is not awareness, but infrastructure – specifically, the lack of systems to properly process organic waste.