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Two bodies recovered from pickup that plunged off Sarasin Bridge
Two bodies recovered from pickup that plunged off Sarasin Bridge
PHUKET: Two bodies – a man and a woman – were recovered yesterday (Nov 18) from a pickup truck that crashed through a barrier on Sarasin Bridge before plunging into deep water below.
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Dec 2025
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Dec 2025
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm. Our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd. an independent marketing consultancy based in Bangkok, Thailand specializing in commercial sponsorship. For more details see www.paulpoole.co.th There will be a delicious selection of canapes served and sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee Find out more - facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
Patong floods again
Patong floods again
PHUKET: Patong was hit by flooding for the fourth consecutive week this afternoon (Nov 18), with sudden downpours again leaving major roads underwater and causing heavy traffic disruption across the resort town.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pickup Plunges Off Sarasin Bridge, Phuket preps for Thailand Biennale 2025 || Nov 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pickup Plunges Off Sarasin Bridge, Phuket preps for Thailand Biennale 2025 || Nov 18
PHUKET XTRA - November 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Region 8 Police deny accusations of ‘pay-for-placement’ corruption
Region 8 Police deny accusations of ‘pay-for-placement’ corruption
PHUKET: Region 8 Police, based at the northern end of Phuket, has formally denied allegations circulating on social media that senior officers demanded payments in exchange for favourable postings, insisting that the upcoming round of transfers is being conducted strictly in line with police law and national regulations.
MP demands review after 300 Phuket jet-ski permits approved
MP demands review after 300 Phuket jet-ski permits approved
PHUKET: Phuket MP Thitikan Thitipruethikul has called for new Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsittithaworn to review more than 300 jet-ski permits approved just before the retirement of former Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat and a senior official from a Marine Department office in Phuket.
Government vows action over price hikes
Government vows action over price hikes
BANGKOK: The government is taking decisive action against shops that raised prices after joining the ‘Khon La Khrueng Plus’ co-payment scheme, following a slew of complaints that point to widespread abuse of the programme's benefits.
Drivers caught smuggling migrant workers into Phuket
Drivers caught smuggling migrant workers into Phuket
PHUKET: Two men from Chiang Rai were arrested yesterday morning (Nov 17) after officers at the Phuket Checkpoint at Tha Chatchai intercepted two pickup trucks carrying 20 illegal migrant workers into Phuket.
Honda hands over 1,160 helmets to Phuket officials
Honda hands over 1,160 helmets to Phuket officials
PHUKET: Phuket officials have received more than 1,100 new safety helmets as part of a nationwide road-safety campaign marking the 60th anniversary of Thai Honda.
North Korea says Seoul-US sub deal will trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect
North Korea says Seoul-US sub deal will trigger ‘nuclear domino’ effect
SEOUL: North Korea has denounced an agreement between Seoul and Washington to build nuclear-powered submarines, saying in a state media commentary today (Nov 18) that the deal would cause a “nuclear domino” effect.
New Phuket Governor starts work in Bangkok
New Phuket Governor starts work in Bangkok
PHUKET: Phuket’s new Governor, Nirat Phongsittithaworn, began his first official day not in Phuket, but in Bangkok.
Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
Trump unveils fast-track visas for World Cup ticket holders
FOOTBALL: President Donald Trump unveiled special fast-track visas for people with tickets to the 2026 World Cup yesterday (Nov 17) - but his administration warned it was no guarantee of entry to the United States.
January House dissolution date confirmed
January House dissolution date confirmed
BANGKOK: Prime Minister’s Office Minister Paradorn Prissanananthakul said yesterday (Nov 17) that the government’s timeline for dissolving the House at the end of January remains unchanged, while the government is fully prepared for a no-confidence debate, if held.
Pickup plunges off Sarasin Bridge
Pickup plunges off Sarasin Bridge
PHUKET: Rescue workers are attempting to recover the body of a man trapped in a pickup truck that crashed through the guardrail of the historic Sarasin Bridge and plunged into the channel separating Phuket from the mainland early this morning (Nov 18).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ‘World Class’ Hacker Caught In Phuket, Landslide leads to Big Buddha Class Action || Nov 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ‘World Class’ Hacker Caught In Phuket, Landslide leads to Big Buddha Class Action || Nov 17
PHUKET XTRA - November 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thai rookie Ekpharit wins in Taiwan
Thai rookie Ekpharit wins in Taiwan
GOLF: Thailand’s Ekpharit Wu overcame local hero Hung Chien-yao on the closing stretch of the US$400,000 (B13 million) Taiwan Glass Taifong Open yesterday (Nov 16) – winning his first title on the Asian Tour in his rookie season by two shots.
Riyadh Chamber talks trade, investment and tourism
Riyadh Chamber talks trade, investment and tourism
PHUKET: Opportunities for deeper Thai–Saudi Arabian trade and investment cooperation were the focus of discussions at Phuket Provincial Hall on Friday (Nov 14), as the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce met with provincial officials and local business leaders to explore new areas of economic partnership.
Guns, drugs seized in night raids
Guns, drugs seized in night raids
PHUKET: Two nighttime operations on Saturday (Nov 15) resulted in the arrest of two Thai men on separate firearms and drug-related charges.
Canadian woman drowns on Phi Phi day trip
Canadian woman drowns on Phi Phi day trip
PHUKET: A 69-year-old Canadian tourist died yesterday (Nov 16) after losing consciousness while swimming at a popular dive site off Koh Phi Phi, local police have confirmed.
Ratchanok, mixed duo go big in Japan
Ratchanok, mixed duo go big in Japan
BADMINTON: It was a great day for Thai badminton yesterday (Nov 16) at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2025 as Ratchanok Intanon won the women’s singles title while Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran won the mixed doubles.