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Officers arrest drug suspect at Rawai sea gypsy village
Officers arrest drug suspect at Rawai sea gypsy village
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket office of the Department of Local Administration (DOLA) have arrested a 30-year-old man at the sea gypsy village in Rawai and seized a significant quantity of illicit drugs.
Firefighters battle blaze at Laem Krathing
Firefighters battle blaze at Laem Krathing
PHUKET: Firefighters and emergency response teams this morning continued to battle a wildfire that broke out at Laem Krathing in Rawai last night (Feb 20).
Hamilton confident of Ferrari glory after taking wheel of new F1 car
Hamilton confident of Ferrari glory after taking wheel of new F1 car
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton is convinced that this season could be Ferrari’s year after he drove the Formula One team’s car for the upcoming season for the first time on Wednesday (Feb 19), with a record eighth world title in his sights.
International Women’s Day.Lunch
International Women’s Day.Lunch
Join us for lunch on Friday 7th March 2025, 11:30 for welcome drinks with a 12:00 start at the Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town to celebrate International Women’s Day. To book your seat contact Tina@phukethasbeengoodtous.org While enjoying lunch, we will hear from inspirational speakers and discuss how we can all contribute to accelerating action on women’s equality. This is a thought-provoking fundraising event with wonderful prizes to bid on.
Phuket-bound bus overturns in Phang Nga
Phuket-bound bus overturns in Phang Nga
PHUKET: Six people were injured when a bus traveling from Phatthalung to Phuket skidded and overturned on Phetkasem Rd in Phang Nga yesterday evening (Feb 20).
Cabinet ‘unlikely’ to back casino entry rule
Cabinet ‘unlikely’ to back casino entry rule
BANGKOK: The latest entry requirement for Thai nationals to enter casinos, as proposed by the Council of State (CoS), is unlikely to gain approval by the Cabinet, Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday (Feb 20).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Crash into power pole in Srisoonthorn, Phuket police crackdown || Feb 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Crash into power pole in Srisoonthorn, Phuket police crackdown || Feb 20
PHUKET XTRA - February 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Young man slams into power pole on Thepkrasattri Rd
Young man slams into power pole on Thepkrasattri Rd
PHUKET: A young man was seriously injured after losing control of his motorbike and slamming into a power pole on Thepkrasattri Rd early this morning (Feb 20).
Phuket prepares to host youths from the Deep South
Phuket prepares to host youths from the Deep South
PHUKET: Phuket officials are making preparations to host youths from the Deep South so the youngsters can experience life on the Andaman coast.
PAFC sack Coach Tum after dismal run
PAFC sack Coach Tum after dismal run
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) have wielded the axe, dismissing Coach Tum, Phuwanart Saengsri, yesterday (Feb 19) after a dismal run of just 13 games in charge.
Phuket officials revise New Year road death tally
Phuket officials revise New Year road death tally
PHUKET: Phuket officials have finalised the road accident death and injury tally for the road and marine safety campaign carried out over the New Year 2025 holiday, with officials recognising one more death than actually announced at the end of the campaign early last month.
Myanmar returns first batch of Chinese scam workers to Thailand
Myanmar returns first batch of Chinese scam workers to Thailand
MAE SOT: Myanmar handed over the first batch of hundreds of Chinese scam centre workers today (Feb 20) who are set to be repatriated through Thailand in the coming days.
House spared arrest nod in MP rape case
House spared arrest nod in MP rape case
BANGKOK: A motion seeking parliamentary approval for Bangkok MP Chaiyamparwaan Manpianjit to be handed over to police to face a rape charge has been withdrawn after the lawmaker surrendered voluntarily.
British man arrested on arrival at Phuket Airport with cocaine
British man arrested on arrival at Phuket Airport with cocaine
PHUKET: A 42-year-old British man was arrested at Phuket International Airport after allegedly behaving violently, after a search by officers found him with 4.11 grammes of cocaine.  
‘The Mesh’ retains Kamala Bowls singles title
‘The Mesh’ retains Kamala Bowls singles title
BOWLS: It was all smiles for defending champion Carl “The Mesh” Mesham who managed to fend off a tough field of opposition and retain his title at the Phuket Lawn Bowls Singles Championship on Friday, Feb 7.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Calls for waste separation as Phuket incinerator shuts down, Fire warnings || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Calls for waste separation as Phuket incinerator shuts down, Fire warnings || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA - February 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Waste separation urgent as Phuket incinerator shuts down for maintenance
Waste separation urgent as Phuket incinerator shuts down for maintenance
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality, which operates the Phuket Solid Waste Disposal Centre and landfill site at Saphan Hin, has called for people across the island to ramp up efforts to separate their trash as the island’s sole incinerator shuts down for maintenance.
Fire outbreaks spur more warnings
Fire outbreaks spur more warnings
PHUKET: Officials are yet again calling for people to observe the ban on all agricultural burning and to practice greater caution when conducting any practices that involve naked flames.
B4.5bn approved to combat flooding
B4.5bn approved to combat flooding
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved a budget of more than B4.5 billion yesterday (Feb 18) to help households affected by flooding in southern provinces last year and to finance post-flood rehabilitation and development projects.
Tough casino entry rules mooted for Thais
Tough casino entry rules mooted for Thais
BANGKOK: Thai nationals wishing to enter casinos across the country will face tough requirements, new draft regulation released on Monday (Feb 17) has revealed.