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Phuket ends Songkran ‘Seven Days of Danger’ with zero fatalities
Phuket ends Songkran ‘Seven Days of Danger’ with zero fatalities
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has praised local officials for their efforts contributing to Phuket officially concluding the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ for Songkran 2025 with zero fatalities.
Talking points as F1 heads to the streets of Jeddah
Talking points as F1 heads to the streets of Jeddah
FORMULA ONE: This weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the final leg of the first ‘triple header’ of the season.
US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships
US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships
WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled new port fees on Chinese built and operated ships yesterday (Apr 17), in a bid to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry and curb China’s dominance in the sector.
REGGAE WAVES
REGGAE WAVES
Rotary Club of Patong Beach is pleased to announce the return of Reggae Waves to be held at Carpe Diem Beach Club - Bangtao Phuket. Block the date for a great evening of fun and for a noble cause, all proceeds from this event will benefit the local community. More details coming soon.
Thai PM backs ASEAN united front on tariffs
Thai PM backs ASEAN united front on tariffs
BANGKOK: Thailand is ready to support ASEAN’s collective approach in negotiating with the United States over its reciprocal tariffs on imports from countries in the region, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said yesterday (Apr 17).
Urgent action ordered after German tourists struck at Khao Lak crosswalk
Urgent action ordered after German tourists struck at Khao Lak crosswalk
PHUKET: In response to a road accident that injured two German tourists in Takua Pa on Tuesday (Apr 15), Phang Nga Governor Pairot Petchyuan chaired a high-level meeting yesterday to intensify efforts to prevent road and marine accidents during the remainder of the Songkran holidays.
A rising football star forged on Phuket’s shores
A rising football star forged on Phuket’s shores
FOOTBALL: Phuket can lay claim to another feather in its cap: producing one of the most exciting young footballers in Thailand. Siam Yapp, the talented young forward currently on loan at Nakhon Ratchasima FC (Swat Cats) from Buriram United, is a product of Phuket’s nurturing footballing environment, a testament to the island’s growing influence on the national stage.
Songkran brings B8.3bn boost to Phuket
Songkran brings B8.3bn boost to Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket saw a major tourism boost during this year’s Songkran Festival, with more than 523,000 travelers passing through the province by air, according to figures from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office.
WEF names three Thais as young global leaders
WEF names three Thais as young global leaders
BANGKOK: Three Thais including Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra have been listed as Young Global Leaders 2025 by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No Phuket Songkran road fatalities, Patong bar attack, Fatal beating leads to arrest || April 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No Phuket Songkran road fatalities, Patong bar attack, Fatal beating leads to arrest || April 17
PHUKET XTRA - April 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Road accidents claim 200 lives nationally during Songkran
Road accidents claim 200 lives nationally during Songkran
BANGKOK: Traffic accidents killed 200 people during six days in the Songkran festival holiday period from Apr 11 to 16, with Bangkok recording the highest number of road fatalities.
Phuket airport responds over cyber-hacked digital sign
Phuket airport responds over cyber-hacked digital sign
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket) has issued a statement following a cyberattack on Apr 8 caused unauthorised content to show on a screen at the international terminal.
Sports bodies have 'no excuses’ on trans rules after court ruling: campaigners
Sports bodies have 'no excuses’ on trans rules after court ruling: campaigners
ALL SPORTS: Campaigners say there are “no excuses” for allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports events after a landmark legal decision in Britain yesterday (Apr 16).
Phuket records no road deaths as Songkran safety push nears end
Phuket records no road deaths as Songkran safety push nears end
PHUKET: Officials in Phuket have reported no road fatalities during the Songkran holidays ‘Seven Days of Danger’ so far, as officials met this morning (Apr 17) to assess the ongoing efforts to prevent road and marine accidents during the annual festival.
DSI to widen building collapse probe as victim compensation to begin
DSI to widen building collapse probe as victim compensation to begin
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will widen its investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building to include companies responsible for the design, building supervision and construction contracts.
China tells Trump to ‘stop threatening and blackmailing’
China tells Trump to ‘stop threatening and blackmailing’
BEIJING: China told Washington yesterday (Apr 16) to “stop threatening and blackmailing” after US President Donald Trump said it was up to Beijing to come to the negotiating table to discuss ending their trade war.
Phuket operators suggest infrastructure upgrade
Phuket operators suggest infrastructure upgrade
BANGKOK: Phuket tourism operators submitted a white paper focusing on the Cherng Talay area to the Phuket governor last month, asking for infrastructure improvement to accommodate rising demand in the tourism and property markets.
Woman assaulted in Patong bar group attack
Woman assaulted in Patong bar group attack
PHUKET: A woman has filed a police report after she was seriously assaulted by a group of men outside a bar in Patong in the early hours of Sunday morning (Apr 14). The incident, which left the victim with facial injuries, is now under investigation by Patong Police.
Naked man causes stir near market, taken into custody
Naked man causes stir near market, taken into custody
PHUKET: Local residents in the Tha Ruea area of Thalang District were left stunned yesterday morning (Apr 16) after a man was seen walking naked in public near the fresh market.
Man arrested for beating girlfriend to death
Man arrested for beating girlfriend to death
PHUKET: Officers arrested a man late on Apr 13 for beating his girlfriend to death while under the influence of cannabis, according to police in Wichit.