The Phuket News
Window on Phuket Phuket News TV Phuket Live 89.5 Where to Eat
The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket

Login | Create Account | Search

Window on Phuket
Phuket News TV
The Phuket News
Where to Eat
Phuket Live 89.5
Login | Create Account      The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket
Poll | Currency | Weather | Facebook | Youtube | Search
Russian ransomware hackers arrested in Phuket
Russian ransomware hackers arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), in collaboration with the Immigration Bureau and Region 8 Police, have arrested four Russians in Phuket linked to Phobos ransomware attacks, following an international request from Switzerland.
Canadian man found dead in car at Nui Beach
Canadian man found dead in car at Nui Beach
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a Canadian man found inside a parked car near Nui Beach in Karon yesterday morning (Feb 10).
‘Outdated’ 2-5pm booze ban faces fresh opposition
‘Outdated’ 2-5pm booze ban faces fresh opposition
BANGKOK: Hotels and businesses that sell alcohol called on the government yesterday (Feb 10) to lift the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages from 2pm to 5pm, saying the prohibition is outdated.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ‘Urgent action’ over Kamala wastewater, Foreigner job complaints, Shotgun tactics || Feb 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ‘Urgent action’ over Kamala wastewater, Foreigner job complaints, Shotgun tactics || Feb 10
PHUKET XTRA - February 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Urgent action’ ordered over Kamala beach wastewater
‘Urgent action’ ordered over Kamala beach wastewater
PHUKET: Preeyaporn Suwannaket, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PCD), has ordered an ‘urgent investigation’ into black wastewater yet again flowing across Kamala Beach and emptying into water where tourists and other beachgoers swim.
German Water Team
German Water Team
German Water Team. We repair what your Husband fixed. Top Roof Solar system, Pool service Construction,Plumbing work, electric work
Pressure mounts as Phuket Andaman FC fall to another defeat
Pressure mounts as Phuket Andaman FC fall to another defeat
FOOTBALL: One step forward, two steps back; that familiar feeling continues for the Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) faithful.
Illegal business raids hit Cherng Talay daycare, Chalong Muay Thai gym
Illegal business raids hit Cherng Talay daycare, Chalong Muay Thai gym
PHUKET: Phuket police have conducted a series of raids targeting three foreign-operated businesses found operating illegally.
Eagles crush Chiefs to win Super Bowl
Eagles crush Chiefs to win Super Bowl
NFL: The Philadelphia Eagles soared to a crushing 40-22 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs yesterday (Feb 9), shattering their opponents’ bid for a historic hat-trick of NFL titles in a rout watched by President Donald Trump.
Trump cuts hit Thai refugee camps
Trump cuts hit Thai refugee camps
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry will open a command centre to coordinate with border hospitals over the treatment of refugee patients after the suspension of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) budget.
Officials issue warning over ‘farang washing feet’
Officials issue warning over ‘farang washing feet’
PHUKET: Officials from Phuket Immigration and the Phuket Provincial Employment Office have investigated a viral video showing a foreign man washing customers’ feet at a massage shop on Phra Metta Rd, Patong.
Police arrest man for shotgun tactics in dispute
Police arrest man for shotgun tactics in dispute
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested a man following an incident in which he brandished a shotgun in a public place, as captured in a widely circulated online video. 
Liverpool humbled by Plymouth, Villa beat Tottenham in FA Cup
Liverpool humbled by Plymouth, Villa beat Tottenham in FA Cup
FOOTBALL: Liverpool suffered a stunning FA Cup exit yesterday (Feb 9) in a 1-0 defeat to Championship strugglers Plymouth, while Aston Villa inflicted another damaging 2-1 defeat on Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.
No injuries in hotel fire in Karon
No injuries in hotel fire in Karon
PHUKET: Police are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at the Peace Hill Resort on Laem Sai Rd in Karon on Friday evening (Feb 7). 
Grow Boating Evening - March 2025
Grow Boating Evening - March 2025
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Isola restaurant at the Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm. There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by Isola Restaurant for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome. Find us at facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
Thailand tightens grip on undocumented foreign teachers
Thailand tightens grip on undocumented foreign teachers
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Department of Employment (DoE) launched inspections of language schools in the Ratchada and Bang Na areas of Bangkok yesterday (Feb 9) following the arrest of eight undocumented South Korean language teachers.
Phuket’s ‘Caveman’ turns 80
Phuket’s ‘Caveman’ turns 80
John Gray is one of the Andaman’s most iconic and internationally famous characters who reached his 80th birthday just a few weeks ago. What better way to celebrate the life of this extraordinary man than to take a nostalgic peak at John’s unique trajectory, both through his life and through this amazing part of the world which he calls home.
Swan song from a giant
Swan song from a giant
Friends, now within touching distance of my 90th milestone, I have taken the decision, after careful consideration, to stop writing for The Phuket News. Thanks are due to all of you out there who have taken the trouble to peruse my columns over the years, and especially to those readers who have actively shared their love of our magical natural world. Reaching out to a sympathetic audience has been a privilege, a learning process, and a journey that I have savoured every step of the way. I have made a lot of life-long friends.
Ferry operator to allow EVs on board to Koh Samui next week
Ferry operator to allow EVs on board to Koh Samui next week
SURAT THANI - The operator of ferries between mainland Surat Thani and Koh Samui will resume accepting electric vehicles (EVs) starting Tuesday (Feb 11), ending a three-month ban due to safety concerns.
Still no formal investigation into Phuket airport corruption scandal
Still no formal investigation into Phuket airport corruption scandal
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC Phuket) has confirmed that no formal investigation has started into four Airports of Thailand (AoT) management staff at Phuket International Airport over a corruption scandal in which AoT has already publicly admitted that the four were found guilty of corrupt behaviour.