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Call for blood donations throughout May
Call for blood donations throughout May
PHUKET: The Phuket Red Cross (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are encouraging local residents to begin May with a life-saving act by donating blood.
Supreme Court to decide whether Thaksin served his jail term
Supreme Court to decide whether Thaksin served his jail term
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court’s Criminal Case Division for Persons Holding Political Positions decided to look into whether Thaksin Shinawatra had served his prison term yesterday (Apr 30).
Workers’ camp raids net six for meth
Workers’ camp raids net six for meth
PHUKET: Raids on two workers’ camps in central Phuket have resulted in the arrests of two Myanmar nationals and one Thai after six Myanmar workers tested positive for meth use.
Phuket Immigration announces closures for May holidays
Phuket Immigration announces closures for May holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration, like all government offices, remains open today (May 1), but will be closed ‒ again, like all other government offices ‒ for three public holidays this month.
Move for love move for pride
Move for love move for pride
Get ready to shake it out and splash your love energy for the world to see!  Join us for Zumba Phuket 2025: Move for Love, Move for Pride, Dance for your heart. Dance together at the very first edition! Registration opens at 5:00 PM at the King Carl Gustav Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Bangkok Hospital Phuket. Dress Code: Bright, Colorful, and Unstoppable! Early Bird THB 399, Walk-in THB 499. For more details - Facebook: Zumba Phuket
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket’s parasail issues, Fatal ambulance obstruction, 18 new hotels within 2 years? || April 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket’s parasail issues, Fatal ambulance obstruction, 18 new hotels within 2 years? || April 30
PHUKET XTRA - April 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Youths arrested for ping pong bombs on Wiset Rd
Youths arrested for ping pong bombs on Wiset Rd
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested several youths involved in a gang attack that saw rival gang members chase each other on motorbikes and one gang throwing ping pong bombs at a rival on Wiset  Rd, Rawai.
Collective Art Exhibition
Collective Art Exhibition
HeadStart International School, Phuket is thrilled to announce the opening of our expanded GCSE and A-Level Art Exhibition at the Phuket Cultural Centre, Rajabhat University. This special exhibition showcases the hard work, creativity, and dedication of our talented students over the past two years. It’s an exciting opportunity to witness the artistic achievements of our young artists in a professional setting. Join us for the Grand Opening Ceremony on Friday, 23rd May from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM, where you’ll enjoy live music performances by our Performing Arts students. The exhibition is open to the public, so feel free to visit at your convenience and explore the incredible work our students have created! For more details - headstartphuket.com
Phuket airport maintains robust traffic
Phuket airport maintains robust traffic
BANGKOK: While Chinese passengers dropped by roughly a third at Phuket airport, traffic remained robust from other countries such as Russia and Turkey, which should help the airport secure 18 million passengers this year.
MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan
MMA to make Asian Games debut next year in Japan
MMA: Mixed martial arts (MMA) will make its Asian Games debut next year when Japan hosts the continent’s premier sporting event, organisers said yesterday (Apr 29).
Tourist injured after parasail fall onto jet-ski at Patong
Tourist injured after parasail fall onto jet-ski at Patong
PHUKET: A foreign tourist was injured after falling from a parasail and crashing into a jet-ski at Patong Beach yesterday afternoon (Apr 29).
British consular officials tour Bangla
British consular officials tour Bangla
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police welcomed British consular representatives to a tour of Bangla Rd, Patong, on Monday night (Apr 28) as part of a joint effort to strengthen tourist safety in one of Thailand’s busiest holiday destinations.
Give it up for music and helping children
Give it up for music and helping children
Rotary Club of Patong Beach invite you to their White Dinner Gala on May 31 at the ballroom at SAii Laguna Phuket. Starting at 7pm with welcome drinks followed by an awesome buffet with assorted beverages until 11pm. Proceeds gop to the RCOBP service projects for children. Tickets - THB 2,500 per person, reservations required. For bookings please contact Claudia on rotaryhelpthechildren@gmail.com
Carney’s Liberals win Canada election defined by Trump
Carney’s Liberals win Canada election defined by Trump
OTTAWA: Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged yesterday (Apr 29) to beat the United States in Donald Trump’s trade war after winning Canada’s election and leading his Liberal Party to another term in power.
Australian charged for midnight ‘wheelie’ in Rawai
Australian charged for midnight ‘wheelie’ in Rawai
PHUKET: An Australian man has been charged with reckless driving after police tracked him down for doing a wheelie on Wiset Rd Rd in Rawai late on Sunday night (Apr 27).
Tourist Police arrest foreign prostitute in Phuket Town
Tourist Police arrest foreign prostitute in Phuket Town
PHUKET: A foreign woman was arrested in Phuket Town last Thursday (Apr 24) in connection with prostitution-related offences, following a Tourist Police investigation aimed at cracking down on crimes affecting tourism.
‘No link’ between lese-majeste case and stalled Thai-US trade talks
‘No link’ between lese-majeste case and stalled Thai-US trade talks
BANGKOK: The Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) has denied there is any link between lese-majeste charges against an American academic and stalled US-Thai trade talks.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket nightclub fire, Drinking tourists get Phi Phi boat driver in major trouble || April 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket nightclub fire, Drinking tourists get Phi Phi boat driver in major trouble || April 29
PHUKET XTRA - April 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
British Ambassador Officially Opens Innovation Hub at BISP
British Ambassador Officially Opens Innovation Hub at BISP
On Monday, 28th April 2025, the British International School, Phuket (BISP) marked a significant milestone with the official opening of the BISP Innovation Hub – a dynamic new space designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and future-ready skills across the school community.
Six marine parks to pilot new e-ticket system in October
Six marine parks to pilot new e-ticket system in October
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will officially launch a fully implemented e-ticket system at six major marine national parks on Oct 15, coinciding with the start of the tourist season.