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More domestic flights added for Songkran holiday
More domestic flights added for Songkran holiday
BANGKOK: An additional 25,000 seats for domestic flights will be added during the upcoming Songkran holiday, with air ticket prices for certain routes reduced by 30%, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Seeking new investors
Seeking new investors
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Justice Minister demands CCTV release
Justice Minister demands CCTV release
BANGKOK: Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has ordered the Department of Corrections (DoC) to publicly release the unedited full version of CCTV footage related to the prison death of Pol Col Thitisan “Joe Ferrari” Utthanaphon to clear up doubts raised about the real cause of his death.
Swiss tourist arrested for drug use on Kamala roadside
Swiss tourist arrested for drug use on Kamala roadside
PHUKET: A Swiss tourist has been arrested after being caught using drugs on the side of a road in Kamala in an incident that was widely shared on social media.  
Patong prepares for popular Sports and Music Festival
Patong prepares for popular Sports and Music Festival
ALL SPORTS: The popular Air Sea Land Phuket Sports and Music Festival is set to take place this weekend at Patong Beach, with tens of thousand of people expected to participate.
Care for the SEA: Monthly Charity Expat Market
Care for the SEA: Monthly Charity Expat Market
Care for the SEA (Sustainable, Environment, Awareness) Monthly Charity Expat Market. Fundraising for Sustainable Maikhao Foundation. First Market: March 22nd, 2025, from 1-5 PM at Bangkok Hospital Phuket (1st Floor). Recycle Goods, Healthy Eats, and Expert Talks on the Topic “Tropical Diseases: Our Health, Our Planet” by Dr. Aubonphan Buppajarntham, Infectious Disease Specialist; Dr. Auraya Sinthong, Pediatrics Specialist; and Michelle Mouillé, Sustainable Maikhao Foundation Founder. To reserve a booth or donate, please call 0630788899 or email Phuket.Expatcard@bgh.co.th.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Doubts over ‘Joe Ferrari’s death, Surin Beach Glass Balcony, Southern attacks || March 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Doubts over ‘Joe Ferrari’s death, Surin Beach Glass Balcony, Southern attacks || March 10
PHUKET XTRA - March 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
British man arrested at Krabi airport with 37kg of cannabis
British man arrested at Krabi airport with 37kg of cannabis
KRABI: A British national has been arrested at Krabi International Airport after authorities discovered more than 34 kilogrammes of cannabis concealed in suitcases, officials have confirmed.
Phuket’s first ‘cage-free eggs’ finally recognised
Phuket’s first ‘cage-free eggs’ finally recognised
PHUKET: Thawee Phant Phuket Co Ltd has been officially recognised as the first “cage-free” egg farm on the island.
Armed thugs threaten home in Ratsada, residents fear for safety
Armed thugs threaten home in Ratsada, residents fear for safety
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are investigating a disturbing incident in which a group of armed individuals gathered outside a house in Ratsada, allegedly threatening those inside.  
Phuket gears up for ‘29th Annual Phuket Bike Week 2025’
Phuket gears up for ‘29th Annual Phuket Bike Week 2025’
PHUKET: ‘Phuket Bike Week 2025, this year marking the 29th edition of the world-class biker festival, is expected to draw bikers from over 30 countries, along with more than 10,000 tourists, to the island.
Plan to transfer state-run airports to AoT scrapped
Plan to transfer state-run airports to AoT scrapped
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Transport has made a U-turn on an earlier decision to hand over all state-run airports across the country to the Airports of Thailand Plc.
Samui to get new cruise ship terminal
Samui to get new cruise ship terminal
SURAT THANI: The government has affirmed the plan to complete a large cruise terminal at Samui by 2032 to enhance the island’s tourism economy and support growing international cruise traffic.
France lose Dupont but Six Nations title on the cards after thrashing Ireland
France lose Dupont but Six Nations title on the cards after thrashing Ireland
RUGBY: France will have to seal the Six Nations title without injured talisman Antoine Dupont but Saturday’s (Mar 8) devastating display in beating Ireland 42-27 is significant according to No 8 Gregory Alldritt as it showed they can triumph in “huge matches.”
Phuket commemorates Heroines with Andaman Peace Flag ceremony
Phuket commemorates Heroines with Andaman Peace Flag ceremony
PHUKET: The 27th Andaman Peace Flag raising ceremony was held yesterday (Mar 9) to honour the bravery of Phuket’s famed Heroines Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri Soonthorn, renowned for their defense of Thalang in 1785.
Carney wins vote to replace Trudeau as Canada PM
Carney wins vote to replace Trudeau as Canada PM
OTTAWA: Canada’s Liberal Party overwhelmingly elected Mark Carney as the country’s next prime minister yesterday (Mr 9), as the former central banker warned of “dark days” brought on by the United States under President Donald Trump.
Magic Mo fires Liverpool 15 points clear
Magic Mo fires Liverpool 15 points clear
FOOTBALL: Premier League leaders Liverpool needed two Mohamed Salah penalties to beat bottom-of-the-table Southampton 3-1 on Saturday (Mar 8), while Nottingham Forest took a giant step towards the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Manchester City.
Domestic violence cases prompt call to action
Domestic violence cases prompt call to action
BANGKOK: A network working to curb gender-based violence is raising the alarm over the number of cases of domestic violence in the country, calling on the government to implement legal reforms to combat the problem.
Three tourists arrested for assaulting Russian man at Patong hotel
Three tourists arrested for assaulting Russian man at Patong hotel
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested three foreign tourists ‒ two German nationals and one Turkish national ‒ for an attack on a Russian man at a hotel in Phuket’s popular Patong area.
Grow Boating Evening - April 2025
Grow Boating Evening - April 2025
We look forward to seeing you at the April event at Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm. Drinks sponsor for the evening will be Phuket Boat Lagoon. Grow Your Boating Lifestyle with Thailand’s Premier Marina. See phuketboatlagoon.com There will be a delicious buffet 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 us at facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket/