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Patong lifeguard rescues continue amid low season
Patong lifeguard rescues continue amid low season
PHUKET: Lifeguards on Patong Beach carried out dozens of rescues and first aid responses in August, with nearly 100 incidents recorded both during the day and at night, according to figures released by Patong Municipality’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department.
Phuket honours businesses with Human Rights Certificates
Phuket honours businesses with Human Rights Certificates
PHUKET: Eleven Phuket businesses have been formally recognised for their commitment to respecting human rights in their operations, receiving Certificates of Completion (Business & Human Rights) at a provincial ceremony.
Phuket athletes hailed for achievements
Phuket athletes hailed for achievements
ALL SPORTS: Officials have hailed the standard of sporting prowess among Phuket residents, praising athletes of all ages and abilties who have collectively won more than 100 medals at a variety of national sporting competitions in the past 12 months.
Police arrest call-centre mule suspect on Phuket roadside
Police arrest call-centre mule suspect on Phuket roadside
PHUKET: A man wanted for opening mule bank accounts for a call-centre fraud gang that swindled victims out of more than B10 million has been arrested by Phuket Highway Police.
Phuket splashing B100mn a day on fuel, with most burned in traffic
Phuket splashing B100mn a day on fuel, with most burned in traffic
PHUKET: Phuket motorists are burning through more than 1 million litres of fuel every day, and that number is only going to get higher, the Chief of the Ministry of Energy Phuket office has warned.
The Long Walk goes the distance
The Long Walk goes the distance
When someone mentions films based on the works of Stephen King normally your mind goes straight to the classic horror films – It, Carrie, Pet Semetary, etc. People seem to forget that King’s work has also been responsible for cinematic masterpieces like The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. Now another film need to be added to that second list because The Long Walk is sheer cinematic brilliance.
Thai military chiefs decide to close Cambodia border indefinitely
Thai military chiefs decide to close Cambodia border indefinitely
BANGKOK: Commanders of the Thai armed forces have unanimously voted to indefinitely shutter Thailand’s border with Cambodia until the neighbouring nation is no longer deemed a threat, as well as to erect fencing.
Liverpool crave easy win in Merseyside derby as Arsenal seek Man City hat-trick
Liverpool crave easy win in Merseyside derby as Arsenal seek Man City hat-trick
FOOTBALL: Premier League leaders Liverpool will aim to cut out the late drama against Everton today (Sept 20), while Arsenal seek to prove they are title challengers against Manchester City.
Phuket MP leads charge for ‘cannabis zones’
Phuket MP leads charge for ‘cannabis zones’
PHUKET: The House of Representatives Tourism Committee has warned that the liberalisation of cannabis use is harming Thailand’s image as a tourism destination, with strong impacts on health and family tourism.
Microsoft to build three Thai data centres amid national AI push
Microsoft to build three Thai data centres amid national AI push
BANGKOK: Microsoft Thailand is constructing three local data centres under strategic partnerships to deliver localised cloud services. 
Phuket Northerners to host ‘Tan Kuai Salak’ merit-making ceremony
Phuket Northerners to host ‘Tan Kuai Salak’ merit-making ceremony
PHUKET: The Phuket-Andaman Northerners Association will host the traditional Tan Kuai Salak (Salak food offering) merit-making ceremony at Wat Thepwanaram (Wat Manik) in Thalang on Sunday, Sept 28, starting at 9am.
Vagabonds take to the road
Vagabonds take to the road
RUGBY: With local competition currently hard to come by, thoughts of an international tour had been enticing the Phuket Vagabonds Executive Committee for some time. Listed as a “to do” item at the most recent Annual General Meeting, it was time to make those ambitions a reality. Enter the Kuala Lumpur Tigers Fest 2025 on the weekend of August 30-31 – a celebration of rugby, fitness, music, food and fun!
Phuket moves forward with accreditation of drug rehabilitation centres
Phuket moves forward with accreditation of drug rehabilitation centres
PHUKET: Provincial officials have taken another step toward strengthening Phuket’s drug rehabilitation system, with a working group meeting yesterday (Sept 19) to consider the establishment and accreditation of treatment centres across the province.
More wind turbines, eco-tourism centre planned for Phromthep
More wind turbines, eco-tourism centre planned for Phromthep
PHUKET: The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has presented plans to install new wind turbines at the football field near Phromthep Cape to be a ‘Renewable Energy Station’ in Rawai.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brits Caught In ‘Ram & Robbery’ Of Phuket Tourist, Big Plans For Phuket Stadium || Sept 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brits Caught In ‘Ram & Robbery’ Of Phuket Tourist, Big Plans For Phuket Stadium || Sept 19
PHUKET XTRA - September 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
F1 title rivals bid to secure team title for McLaren
F1 title rivals bid to secure team title for McLaren
FORMULA ONE: Championship leader Oscar Piastri and teammate Lando Norris resume their world title battle in Azerbaijan this weekend, but could also secure McLaren the constructors’ crown.
Phuket Projects Shine at 20th Annual PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards
Phuket Projects Shine at 20th Annual PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards
Phuket’s finest developments were among the stars at the 20th anniversary celebration of the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards, held in Bangkok recently. Sansiri Public Company Limited won Best Luxury Condo Development (Phuket) and Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design (Phuket) for Canvas Cherngtalay, while AAG Development Co., Ltd. took home Best Luxury Housing/Villa Development (Phuket) for Naturale Phuket Luxury Pool Villas. Meanwhile, Land and Houses Public Company Limited triumphed with Vive Phuket named Best Luxury Housing Architectural Design (Phuket), further showcasing the island’s continuing appeal as a world-class destination for lifestyle, investment, and design.
Brits arrested for ‘ram and rob’ assault in Cherng Talay
Brits arrested for ‘ram and rob’ assault in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: Four British nationals have been arrested in connection with the violent ‘ram and rob’ attack in Cherng Talay yesterday (Sept 18), in which an American tourist knocked off his motorbike and robbed of a luxury watch valued at more than B2.3 million.
Private sector wants confidence, liquidity, stimulus from new PM
Private sector wants confidence, liquidity, stimulus from new PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday (Sept 18) brought his economic ministers to meet the Thai Chamber of Commerce, which asked him in return to focus on confidence, liquidity and economic stimulus.
Southeast Asian visitors power growth in visa-free arrivals in China
Southeast Asian visitors power growth in visa-free arrivals in China
BEIJING: Visa-free entries into China by foreign nationals rose by more than half in the first eight months of the year, with visitors from Southeast Asia accounting for a big part of the growth.