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Phuket selects temples for honouring HRH Sirindhorn’s 70th birthday
Phuket selects temples for honouring HRH Sirindhorn’s 70th birthday
PHUKET: Provincial officials have selected Wat Latthiwanaram (Wat Tai) in Chalong as the leading temple to participate in a nationwide project celebrating Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 70th birthday in April.
Police arrest man for illegal firearm at Saphan Hin
Police arrest man for illegal firearm at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: Phuket City Police arrested a man in Saphan Hin early Friday morning (Mar 21) after they found he was carrying an illegal firearm and 20 rounds of ammunition.
Ryan Coogler talks Sinners
Ryan Coogler talks Sinners
In a time period where cinema trailers are often accused of giving away plot points that should have remained secret, it is has been kind of nice to see a trailer released that actually leaves the public asking questions.
Banyan Tree Residences Sichon: A New Benchmark in Luxury Coastal Living and Investment
Banyan Tree Residences Sichon: A New Benchmark in Luxury Coastal Living and Investment
SICHON, THAILAND: As Thailand’s luxury real estate market continues to grow, savvy investors are setting their sights on Banyan Tree Residences Sichon, an exclusive beachfront sanctuary in Nakhon Si Thammarat. With strong tourism and infrastructure development driving demand for high-end residences, Sichon is emerging as a prime destination for discerning buyers seeking both lifestyle and investment opportunities.
Night water supply outages announced
Night water supply outages announced
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced water supply disruptions that will affect many areas across central Phuket for several hours overnight both Sunday night and Monday night.
Kirsty Coventry elected first woman president of Olympic movement
Kirsty Coventry elected first woman president of Olympic movement
OLYMPICS: Kirsty Coventry says she has “learned the best lessons by failing” and the Zimbabwean swimming great’s mantra appears to have served her well after she became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday (Mar 20).
‘No decision yet’ on cutting Thai visa-free period
‘No decision yet’ on cutting Thai visa-free period
BANGKOK: A decision has yet to be made on whether to reduce the visa-free period for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Trump signs order to ‘eliminate’ US Education Department
Trump signs order to ‘eliminate’ US Education Department
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday (Mar 20) aimed at "eliminating" the Department of Education, a decades-old goal of the American right, which wants individual states to run schools free from the federal government.
Galaxy mulls billions for Bangkok casino
Galaxy mulls billions for Bangkok casino
BANGKOK: Galaxy Entertainment Group is considering investing billions of dollars in the proposed casino and entertainment complex in Bangkok.
Phuket to host inter-province ‘Quadrangular Sports Competition’
Phuket to host inter-province ‘Quadrangular Sports Competition’
ALL SPORTS: A week-long multi-sports competition organised as a joint initiative by authorities in Phuket and Nakhon Si Thammarat starts on Sunday (Mar 23).
Police crack down on Bangla ladyboys
Police crack down on Bangla ladyboys
PHUKET: Police have launched an operation targeting individuals they claim are harming the image of Thai tourism, with a particular focus on transgender women on Patong’s famed nightlife street Bangla Rd.
Phuket Education Chief downplays ‘Good Shepherd’ raids
Phuket Education Chief downplays ‘Good Shepherd’ raids
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket Provincial Education Area Office, Panna Phromwichian, has downplayed the raids on the ‘Good Shepherd Phuket Town’ school and the BanYa Literacy Center in Srisoonthorn, saying the raids were part of a standard sweep of schools on the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Falling tree branch claims life of Phuket tourist, Thailand alcohol rules softening || March 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Falling tree branch claims life of Phuket tourist, Thailand alcohol rules softening || March 21
PHUKET XTRA - March 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Albon excited by possibility of future Thailand F1 race
Albon excited by possibility of future Thailand F1 race
FORMULA ONE: Thai F1 ace Alex Albon said yesterday (Mar 20) he was excited at the possibility of a future grand prix in his home country and would do everything he could to help make it a reality.
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Phuket School of Music and Pro Musica presents Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Friday, 28 March 2025 | 7:00 PM Phuket School of Music Recital Studio Featuring: Tasana Nagavajara – violin Gladwin Pantastico – guitar Location: 81 Moo 5, 6A-2, Chalermprakiet Ror-9 Road, Vichit, Muang, Phuket, Thailand 83000 Tickets: General Admission: 600 baht Student Discount: 300 baht For ticketing and inquiries: Line ID: phuket-music WhatsApp: +66 93 101 9051 Email: admin@phuket-music.com #phuketschoolofmusic #PhuketEvent #classicalmusic #psmartistseries #theredsquarephuket #promusica
Phuket Governor attends 'Siriraj Phattra Phorn' Royal fabric pattern ceremony
Phuket Governor attends 'Siriraj Phattra Phorn' Royal fabric pattern ceremony
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat was in Nonthaburi yesterday (Mar 20) to take part in a prestigious ceremony presenting the royal fabric pattern ‘Siriraj Phattra Phorn’, which was created by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
Phuket Social Security Office calls for more awareness
Phuket Social Security Office calls for more awareness
PHUKET: The Phuket Social Security Office has called for increased awareness of its services and operations, emphasising the importance of financial protection for employees and insured persons. 
Phuket Andaman FC’s fight for survival goes down to the wire
Phuket Andaman FC’s fight for survival goes down to the wire
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) face a nail-biting conclusion to their tumultuous season, with their Thai League 3 fate hanging precariously in the balance. The club’s final two fixtures will determine whether they can stave off relegation and secure their future.
Thai government rejects allegations of staged Uyghur visits
Thai government rejects allegations of staged Uyghur visits
BANGKOK: Thai Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed allegations yesterday (Mar 20) that his visit to Uyghur families in the Xinjiang region of China was staged, stressing that each family participated voluntarily.
Kathu raid nets 10,000 bottles of cough syrup
Kathu raid nets 10,000 bottles of cough syrup
PHUKET: An investigation into an e-cigarette distribution network has led offices to seize more than 10,000 bottles of cough syrup in a raid in Kathu.