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B290mn Samkong flood-prevention project moves ahead
B290mn Samkong flood-prevention project moves ahead
PHUKET: Officials from Phuket City Municipality have inspected ongoing efforts to tackle flooding in the Soi Phaniang area in Samkong, with the first phase of a major drainage system project completed and further work set to continue.
Relegation looms large for deflated Lobsters
Relegation looms large for deflated Lobsters
FOOTBALL: As the 300 souls who braved the Phang Nga Provincial Stadium witnessed, Phuket Andaman FC’s season is limping towards its inevitable conclusion after a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of PSU Surat Thani on Sunday (Mar 23).
Education Council rejects low ASEAN ranking
Education Council rejects low ASEAN ranking
BANGKOK: The Office of the Education Council (OEC) has rejected a report placing Thailand’s education system below those of most other ASEAN countries, saying the ranking did not provide clear facts or reflect the current situation.
Phuket hotels see solid high season
Phuket hotels see solid high season
BANGKOK: Despite a sharp decline in Chinese arrivals flying direct to Phuket, hotels in the island could still record a solid high season for January and February with a 92% occupancy rate and average room rate surging 15% to B5,557.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: High-speed Rawai accident, Crackdown on Bangla ladyboys, Kamala bus overturns || March 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: High-speed Rawai accident, Crackdown on Bangla ladyboys, Kamala bus overturns || March 24
PHUKET XTRA - March 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police investigate fake US$50 bills handed to currency exchange
Police investigate fake US$50 bills handed to currency exchange
PHUKET: Police are investigating two foreign tourists suspected of using counterfeit US dollar bills at a currency exchange at Cape Panwa.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine to begin in Saudi Arabia
US-Russia talks on Ukraine to begin in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia today (Mar 24) for talks on a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine war, a day after delegates from Washington and Kyiv had their own discussions.
Massage industry set for clean up, says health ministry
Massage industry set for clean up, says health ministry
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is stepping up efforts to elevate Thai massage services.
Phuket Bar Association denies ignoring lawyer misconduct allegation
Phuket Bar Association denies ignoring lawyer misconduct allegation
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Bar Association has denied claims that they failed to act on misconduct allegations against a Phuket-based lawyer accused of abusing his former girlfriend, borrowing B1.2 million from her and threatening her when she demanded repayment.
Governor visits local mosque to mark Ramadan
Governor visits local mosque to mark Ramadan
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat led a delegation to Liwa-ul-Islam Mosque in Baan Bang Chi Liao in Ratsada yesterday (Mar 23) to meet with the local Thai Muslim community and present dates and sweets in honour of the holy month of Ramadan.
Top rank Frank wins Phuket Open
Top rank Frank wins Phuket Open
BOWLS: One of the most prestigious majors of the season took place at Kamala Bowls Club recently, when players took to the green to contest the Phuket Open 2025.
Four arrested with AK-47s bound for Phuket
Four arrested with AK-47s bound for Phuket
PHUKET: Phang Nga Police arrested four men in possession of AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition at a checkpoint along the Phang Nga-Thap Put Road on Saturday (Mar 22). The men said they were bringing the rifles to Phuket.
Thalang raid nets 1,800 meth pills, 62.4g of ice
Thalang raid nets 1,800 meth pills, 62.4g of ice
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested a 45-year-old man in Srisoonthorn who was found in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine, including crystal meth and thousands of meth pills.
Thai border security measures to intensify amid criminal threat
Thai border security measures to intensify amid criminal threat
BANGKOK: The government is intensifying border security measures amid the rising threat of transnational crimes.
German man, 24, investigated for high-speed Rawai accident
German man, 24, investigated for high-speed Rawai accident
PHUKET: Police are investigating an accident that saw a 24-year-old German man crash his BMW sedan into a parked pickup at speed in Rawai early yesterday morning (Mar 22).
Phuket gains ground as LGBTQIA+ hub
Phuket gains ground as LGBTQIA+ hub
Phuket has once again proven why it stands at the forefront of LGBTQIA+ diversity, equity and inclusion in Southeast Asia. On Mar 14, the Bangkok Rainbow Organisation, in collaboration with Diversity In Thailand (DIT) and TransTalents Consulting Group, hosted the groundbreaking ‘3P Paradigm: Sustainable Impact Through Pride-Public-Private Partnership’ seminar at Prince of Songkla University (PSU) in Phuket.
Tour bus overturns in Kamala
Tour bus overturns in Kamala
PHUKET: A tour bus carrying 38 Russian tourists overturned on a steep road in Kamala yesterday (Mar 22) after its brakes reportedly failed.
Seventh heaven dining at Bang Tao Beach
Seventh heaven dining at Bang Tao Beach
As the highest restaurant in Bang Tao, 7th Floor Restaurant & Bar offers a dining experience with impressive panoramic sunset views.
AI skills deemed vital for workers, students
AI skills deemed vital for workers, students
BANGKOK: Instead of fearing being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), Thai workers and students should focus on acquiring skills for emerging job opportunities in the AI, cloud computing and cybersecurity sectors, according to tech executives.
Phuket to host international badminton tournament
Phuket to host international badminton tournament
BADMINTON: Officials have confirmed that an international badminton tournament is to be staged in Phuket next month.