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Phuket hotels unfazed by move to reduce visa-free stays
Phuket hotels unfazed by move to reduce visa-free stays
PHUKET: Phuket hoteliers do not expect to feel the pinch if the government reduces visa-free stays to 30 days, as data showed the average length of stay was two weeks, though they say remedies for illegal businesses might require more practical solutions.
Phuket conducts marine rescue exercise ‘to boost tourism confidence’
Phuket conducts marine rescue exercise ‘to boost tourism confidence’
PHUKET: Local officials conducted a ‘table top’ marine rescue exercise yesterday (Mar 18), simulating a cruise ship explosion at sea, to enhance preparedness for maritime disasters. 
Thailand’s heat index reaches danger levels
Thailand’s heat index reaches danger levels
BANGKOK: Temperatures are rising as the hot season settles in and health authorities are warning people to stay out of the sun if possible with the heat index having already hit the orange “dangerous to health” level.
The Litter Club Community Clean Up
The Litter Club Community Clean Up
Join us this Sunday at New Rassada Pier Community to build on last week’s success—let’s remove even more waste, increase recycling, and make a lasting impact together! ?♻️ เข้าร่วมกับเราวันอาทิตย์นี้ที่ ชุมชนท่าเรือใหม่รัษฎา เพื่อสานต่อความสำเร็จจากสัปดาห์ที่แล้ว—มาช่วยกันเก็บขยะให้มากขึ้น เพิ่มการรีไซเคิล และสร้างความเปลี่ยนแปลงที่ยั่งยืนไปด้วยกัน! ?♻️ #EveryPieceMatters #PhuketCleanup
Phuket honours Rama V on ‘Local Thai Day 2025’
Phuket honours Rama V on ‘Local Thai Day 2025’
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong presided over a ceremony at the King Rama V Monument at the old provincial hall yesterday (Mar 18) to pay homage to King Chulalongkorn as officials across the country marked ‘Local Thai Day 2025’.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Free Phuket charity school raided, Tourist subdued over Kata hotel attack, DNA test || March 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Free Phuket charity school raided, Tourist subdued over Kata hotel attack, DNA test || March 18
PHUKET XTRA - March 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
PM to join Thailand’s first ‘Sustainable Tourism Conference’ in Phuket
PM to join Thailand’s first ‘Sustainable Tourism Conference’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will deliver a special presentation at the first ‘Thailand Sustainable Tourism Conference 2025’ (TSTC 2025), to be held at the Phuket Rajabhat University Conference Centre on Mar 28-29.
Irishman killed, struck by car at speed in Khao Lak
Irishman killed, struck by car at speed in Khao Lak
PHANG NGA: A 54-year-old Irishman was killed when he was struck by a car travelling at speed on the main road through Khao Lak last night (Mar 17)
JFK assassination files set to be released
JFK assassination files set to be released
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said his administration would today (Mar 18) release remaining government files on the assassination of president John F. Kennedy - a case that still fuels conspiracy theories more than 60 years after his death.
Phuket officials raid free charity school for Myanmar children
Phuket officials raid free charity school for Myanmar children
PHUKET: Following a popular YouTuber posting a video highlighting the biggest slum community on the island, Phuket officials in their wisdom have raided a free charity-run school that provides free education and free lunches to children in the area.
Iranian tourist subdued after stabbing Phuket hotel staff with syringe
Iranian tourist subdued after stabbing Phuket hotel staff with syringe
PHUKET: Police were forced to use a stun gun to subdue an Iranian tourist who stabbed hotel staff with a syringe in Kata yesterday evening (Mar 17).
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 25
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 25
FOOTBALL: Port FC and True Bangkok United played out a goalless draw in a closely contested Thai League 1 encounter at the PAT Stadium on Sunday (Mar 16).
Defence volunteer blown up by time bomb in her car
Defence volunteer blown up by time bomb in her car
PATTANI: A defence volunteer was blown up by a time bomb, placed in her car by separatist insurgents, while on her way to work in Kapho district yesterday (Mar 17).
RTP to probe cop caught cheating in judges exam
RTP to probe cop caught cheating in judges exam
BANGKOK: National police chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch has ordered Provincial Police Region 8 to probe a police colonel who was caught cheating in an examination organised by the Administrative Court to select new judges.
Illegal structures demolished at Bang Tao Beach
Illegal structures demolished at Bang Tao Beach
PHUKET: Phuket officials, alongside anti-corruption agencies, are closely monitoring the removal of unauthorised structures in public areas at Bang Tao Beach, Cherng Talay.
New Phuket Vice Governor arrives
New Phuket Vice Governor arrives
PHUKET: Suwit Phansengiam arrived on the island yesterday (Mar 17) to take up his new position as a Vice Governor of Phuket.
Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days
Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days
BANGKOK: The period of visa-free stays in Thailand is set to be reduced from 60 days to 30 days as related authorities have agreed in principle to the move in an effort to curb the risk of illegal businesses exploiting the visa exemption scheme, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Body of missing American tourist believed found
Body of missing American tourist believed found
PHUKET: Patong Police have requested DNA test confirmation to determine whether the body found south of Phuket yesterday (Mar 16) is that of missing American tourist Nina Ng, from New York.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: EXAT officials seek input on ‘Phuket Expressway’ project, Tragedy at Wichit spa || March 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: EXAT officials seek input on ‘Phuket Expressway’ project, Tragedy at Wichit spa || March 17
PHUKET XTRA - March 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
YouTuber ‘Gabi’ spotlights Phuket slum
YouTuber ‘Gabi’ spotlights Phuket slum
PHUKET: Popular YouTuber ‘Ride with Gabi’ has stirred controversy online with his latest video ‘The Other Side of Phuket’, spotlighting one of the largest slums on the island, on the east side of Phuket Town.