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Soi Dog launches urgent response for flood-affected animals in Hat Yai
Soi Dog launches urgent response for flood-affected animals in Hat Yai
The Soi Dog Foundation has launched an urgent relief operation to assist dogs and cats affected by severe flooding, with emergency teams deployed from Ayutthaya to Hat Yai. The foundation has mobilised veterinarians, rescue officers, pet food supplies, and essential medical aid to ensure immediate and sustained support for both pets and stray animals in crisis.
Chinese sneaking into Thailand injured by landmine
Chinese sneaking into Thailand injured by landmine
SA KAEO: A Chinese man lost his leg after stepping on a landmine while sneaking into Thailand in a contested border area at Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province early yesterday (Nov 29).
Dissociation from nature and how to reconnect
Dissociation from nature and how to reconnect
Phuket is one of the most beautiful islands in the world, yet every day its beauty faces a momentous challenge… litter. We see it on the roadside, on our beaches, outside shops and piled up right next to the bin. It doesn’t come from bad people, it comes from habits. From disconnection. From when we forget that what we drop doesn’t disappear, it just becomes someone else’s problem.
Phuket cannabis control still going nowhere
Phuket cannabis control still going nowhere
PHUKET: Phuket’s long-discussed cannabis control zone remains stalled, with officials providing no updates or decisions despite repeated meetings with both government and private sectors. Meanwhile, the private sector continues pushing for stricter national-level regulation to protect tourism and public safety.
Phuket high-end markets see solid growth
Phuket high-end markets see solid growth
BANGKOK: Phuket's high-end villa and condo markets remain robust, supported by steady demand from foreign buyers, particularly long-stay travellers and remote workers, despite a slowdown in tourism.
Blood donation drive continues through December
Blood donation drive continues through December
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) and Vachira Phuket Hospital will continue their blood donation drives across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout December.
Digging In: Residents push probe into Layan EIA breaches
Digging In: Residents push probe into Layan EIA breaches
PHUKET: The Layan group of Cherng Talay area have formally called on authorities to investigate what they say are repeated violations of environmental laws and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) measures by several major development projects.
Zootopia 2 a sequel worth watching
Zootopia 2 a sequel worth watching
A decade ago one animated film surprised everybody. At the time Disney’s animation arm had watched as Pixar and Dreamworks had shot past it and were creating hit after hit. Then Disney dropped Zootopia – a film that people seemed to expect very little from but ended up getting rave reviews, was a box office success and was lapped up by its target audience.
Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test
Liverpool search for answers, Arsenal brace for Chelsea test
FOOTBALL: Have Liverpool reached rock bottom or do they have further to fall as they prepare for a tricky-looking match at West Ham this weekend?
Removing Koh Kaew U-turn barriers eases traffic flow, say police
Removing Koh Kaew U-turn barriers eases traffic flow, say police
PHUKET: Phuket City Police will keep the traffic barriers removed from the forever overladen Koh Kaew U-turn in the name of safety and, they say, to help ease severe congestion on the southbound lanes toward Phuket Town.
Royal gold at Asian equestrian competition
Royal gold at Asian equestrian competition
DRESSAGE: Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya was in fine form as she led a team of Thai equestrian athletes to the gold medal in dressage, as the FEI Asian Championships Pattaya 2025 got underway earlier this week.
PM outlines relief and loans for flood victims
PM outlines relief and loans for flood victims
HAT YAI: The government is preparing a series of relief and rehabilitation measures to help flood-affected residents return to normality as quickly as possible, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday (Nov 28).
Year to end with dip in transfers and transfer value
Year to end with dip in transfers and transfer value
BANGKOK: Despite an expected pickup in transfers in the fourth quarter, full-year 2025 is still forecast to end with a 7% drop in the number of transfers and an 11% decline in transfer value, weighed down by the economic slowdown and weaker home-buying power.
Phuket driver wins season end Toyota Gazoo race
Phuket driver wins season end Toyota Gazoo race
MOTORSPORTS: A local racing driver with a true passion for motorsports pushed his peddle to the metal to secure victory at the season finale of the Thailand Toyota Gazoo 2025 Racing tournament in Chiang Mai recently.
Officials expedite flood relief assistance for Phuket flood victims
Officials expedite flood relief assistance for Phuket flood victims
PHUKET: Phuket officials have confirmed that financial assistance for households affected by this year’s rainy-season floods is being expedited across all three districts on the island, with additional cases now under review.
Phuket Palad takes office as new Phuket Vice Governor
Phuket Palad takes office as new Phuket Vice Governor
PHUKET: Teeraphong Chuaychoo will officially assume his post as Phuket Vice Governor, on Monday (Dec 1), marking another milestone in a long career serving Phuket as a former Phuket Provincial Palad (Chief Administrative Officer) and Kathu District Chief. 
Man caught peddling meth at Bangla Night Plaza
Man caught peddling meth at Bangla Night Plaza
PHUKET: A man was arrested with 28 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) at Bangla Night Plaza on Bangla Rd in Patong on Thursday night (Nov 27), following a coordinated operation led by Kathu District officials and volunteer defence personnel (OrSor).
2nd Asian Kettlebell Pentathlon Championship
2nd Asian Kettlebell Pentathlon Championship
The 2nd Asian Kettlebell Pentathlon Championship Is Coming To Bangtao! REGISTRATION NOW OPEN HERE Win 10.000THB in cash as well as an ALL Inclusive Membership at Bangtao Muay Thai for the 3 best competitors (male and female). The competition is 5-exercises (with timed rests) and will be held at the Bang Tao Muay Thai & MMA gym. Sign up is $95 USD and includes: Welcome package upon arrival & after show party. Also, $30USD from each sign will go toward the Sati Foundation, a grassroots nonprofit that aims to improve healthcare and education for at-risk and underserved youth in Thailand. See you December 6!
Phuket flood-aid convoy heads South
Phuket flood-aid convoy heads South
PHUKET: A 16-truck convoy loaded with essential relief supplies departed Phuket today (Nov 28) to assist flood-affected communities across the lower southern region, where severe floods continue to impact daily life and public safety.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Southern Flood Death Toll Rises, Russian Ambassador Visits Phuket || Nov 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Southern Flood Death Toll Rises, Russian Ambassador Visits Phuket || Nov 28
PHUKET XTRA - November 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand