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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.
Man shot in knee after knife threat in Thepkrasattri
Man shot in knee after knife threat in Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: Police responded to two violent incidents in Thalang District yesterday (Nov 16), including a shooting in Thepkrasattri and a knife attack in Mai Khao, leaving two men injured.
Living in Phuket 2025
Living in Phuket 2025
Living in Phuket 2025, an event to help make life easier for expats, is returning to the Marriott Courtyard Phuket Town. This annual free event focuses on introducing people to social and voluntary opportunities, lifestyle, travel and hospitality services, education, networking and more. From 10 till 6pm, find out more at LivinginPhuket.Org
Phuket Rotary ‘Uniting for Good’
Phuket Rotary ‘Uniting for Good’
PHUKET: The Rotary Club of Phuket marked its 48th anniversary on Saturday night (Nov 15) with a ceremony celebrating decades of community service and renewed commitment to social development across the province.
Polish man in critical condition after fall from fourth floor
Polish man in critical condition after fall from fourth floor
PHUKET: A 31-year-old Polish man was rushed to hospital in critical condition after falling from the fourth floor of a hotel in Wichit late yesterday afternoon (Nov 16).
Phuket police bust fraud COD package scam
Phuket police bust fraud COD package scam
PHUKET: Police have seized more than 20,000 items and uncovered a nationwide cash-on-delivery scam run in Phuket by an online vendor, who allegedly sent unsolicited COD parcels to people across the country, generating up to B100,000 a day.
Xi pledges closer Thailand ties
Xi pledges closer Thailand ties
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged closer ties with Thailand during talks with the first reigning Thai monarch to visit China since diplomatic relations were established 50 years ago.
Romeo & Juliet - The Panto
Romeo & Juliet - The Panto
OH NO IT ISN’T! Get Ready to Shout, Sing, and Cheer! Forget the tragedy! Theatrix proudly presents Romeo and Juliet: The Panto, which takes Shakespeare’s classic star-crossed lovers and transforms their tale into a hilarious, loud, and incredibly interactive family comedy. Expect dazzling songs, slapstick routines, terrible jokes, and plenty of opportunities to cheer for the heroes and boo the villains! This is Phuket’s must-see holiday show for all ages. WHERE: Junkyard Theatre (Bypass Road - next to IKEA) DATES & TIMES: Sunday, Dec. 7th, (Matinee) - 1:00pm Monday 8th - 6:30pm Tuesday 9th - 6:30pm Thursday 11th - 6:30pm Friday 12th - 6:30pm TICKETS: Book Now! https://www.junkyardtheatre.com/copy-of-shows (Select the date and reserve now) All Ages: 850.00 THB Ages 2 and under enter FREE! Get in Early for Phuket’s biggest, funniest family night out!
Romeo & Juliet - The Panto
Romeo & Juliet - The Panto
OH NO IT ISN’T! Get Ready to Shout, Sing, and Cheer! Forget the tragedy! Theatrix proudly presents Romeo and Juliet: The Panto, which takes Shakespeare’s classic star-crossed lovers and transforms their tale into a hilarious, loud, and incredibly interactive family comedy. Expect dazzling songs, slapstick routines, terrible jokes, and plenty of opportunities to cheer for the heroes and boo the villains! This is Phuket’s must-see holiday show for all ages. WHERE: Junkyard Theatre (Bypass Road - next to IKEA) DATES & TIMES: Sunday, Dec. 7th, (Matinee) - 1:00pm Monday 8th - 6:30pm Tuesday 9th - 6:30pm Thursday 11th - 6:30pm Friday 12th - 6:30pm TICKETS: Book Now! https://www.junkyardtheatre.com/copy-of-shows (Select the date and reserve now) All Ages: 850.00 THB Ages 2 and under enter FREE! Get in Early for Phuket’s biggest, funniest family night out!
Russian on student visa arrested for selling cocaine
Russian on student visa arrested for selling cocaine
PHUKET: A 31-year-old Russian man has been arrested in a Tourist Police sting operation after allegedly selling cocaine to undercover officers in Phuket’s tourist areas.
US halts Thai trade talks over peace pact compliance
US halts Thai trade talks over peace pact compliance
BANGKOK: The United States has suspended trade negotiations with Thailand after the latter announced it was halting all work on a peace agreement signed with Cambodia last month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday (Nov 15).