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Wichit Police arrest wire thief
Wichit Police arrest wire thief
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested a 39-year-old man for attempting to steal electrical wires from an abandoned building on Chao Fa East Rd.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket On Alert For Flash Floods, Kathu Garbage Truck Death, Inhalers Contaminated || Oct 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket On Alert For Flash Floods, Kathu Garbage Truck Death, Inhalers Contaminated || Oct 29
PHUKET XTRA - October 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket on alert for heavy rain and flash floods through weekend
Phuket on alert for heavy rain and flash floods through weekend
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has issued an urgent weather warning for heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and strong winds and waves expected to affect the province from today (Oct 29) through Sunday (Nov 2).
People’s Party questions tax breaks in US pact
People’s Party questions tax breaks in US pact
BANGKOK: The People’s Party (PP) has questioned whether Thailand has offered excessive tax concessions to the United States to secure its recently announced strategic partnership, drawing comparisons with similar agreements signed by Vietnam and Malaysia.
Phuket enters final day of Vegetarian Festival
Phuket enters final day of Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: The ninth and final day of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 ‒ this year celebrating the festival’s 200th anniversary ‒ was marked this morning (Oct 29) by the sacred ‘Iw Keng’ procession, a centuries-old ceremony in which the sacred image is carried throughout the community to bless the people and return incense smoke from Saphan Hin Cape to the shrine.
Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law
Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law
BANGKOK: The Restaurant Association has raised concerns about the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (2025), which bans the consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments during prohibited hours, as this will potentially impact the tourism industry.
Phuket scales back Loy Krathong festivities
Phuket scales back Loy Krathong festivities
PHUKET: Municipalities across Phuket have announced the cancellation or scaling back of Loy Krathong festivities next Wednesday (Nov 5) to express condolences and honour the grace of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, who passed away last Friday (Oct 24).
Thai wonder kid clinches historic win
Thai wonder kid clinches historic win
GOLF: Rising star Fifa Laopakdee rewrote a slice of golf history when he became the first player from Thailand to sensationally win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship on Sunday (Oct 26), earning coveted invitations to the Masters Tournament and The Open next year.
Worker falls to death from garbage truck in Kathu
Worker falls to death from garbage truck in Kathu
PHUKET: A Myanmar worker died after falling from the back of a garbage truck in Kathu yesterday afternoon (Oct 28).
More rain nationwide, flood warning for 28 provinces
More rain nationwide, flood warning for 28 provinces
BANGKOK: Increasing rain is forecast for most parts of Thailand, with a risk of flooding in 28 provinces, into next week, officials have confirmed.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: More Rain On The Way, Phuket Street Racing Crackdown, Patong Seeks Help || Oct 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: More Rain On The Way, Phuket Street Racing Crackdown, Patong Seeks Help || Oct 28
PHUKET XTRA - October 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police probe death of New Zealand tourist at Kata hotel
Police probe death of New Zealand tourist at Kata hotel
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 47-year-old New Zealand tourist whose body was found in her hotel room in Kata yesterday afternoon (Oct 27).
Patong seeks help in 50 Pi Rd landslide repairs
Patong seeks help in 50 Pi Rd landslide repairs
PHUKET: Patong Municipality is seeking urgent assistance from provincial and national agencies to repair landslide damage on 50 Pi Rd after heavy rain caused a section of hillside foundations and retaining walls to collapse last week.
Devotion fills streets for Kathu Shrine procession
Devotion fills streets for Kathu Shrine procession
PHUKET: Thousands of devotees joined the grand Kathu Shrine procession through Phuket Town this morning (Oct 28), marking the eighth day of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival with one of its most sacred rituals ‒ the ‘Iw Keng’ ceremony, or procession of the sacred deity image throughout the community.
US says Thailand agrees to lift trade barriers, make required purchases
US says Thailand agrees to lift trade barriers, make required purchases
BANGKOK: Thailand has agreed to the removal of barriers on US food, farm, medical, digital and film products, and to make a huge aircraft procurement and annual purchases of energy and farm products with preset minimal values, according to the United States government.
Patong nightlife urged to ‘tone it down’ during mourning period
Patong nightlife urged to ‘tone it down’ during mourning period
PHUKET: Businesses in Phuket, especially Patong, may continue to operate and host events during the official period of mourning for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, but all activities must be conducted appropriately and with moderation, local business leaders and police have confirmed.
ASEAN not sending monitors to Myanmar polls
ASEAN not sending monitors to Myanmar polls
KUALA LUMPUR: Southeast Asia’s ASEAN bloc will not send observers to Myanmar’s elections in December, diplomatic sources said yesterday (Oct 27) - a setback to the junta’s push for international legitimacy.
Game, set, gone! Pornpawee walks away
Game, set, gone! Pornpawee walks away
BADMINTON: The Thai sporting community was rocked after national badminton ace Pornpawee Chochuwong, currently ranked world No.6 and Thailand’s top women’s singles player, announced her withdrawal from the upcoming 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Eased alcohol rules ‘could strain healthcare’
Eased alcohol rules ‘could strain healthcare’
BANGKOK: The Centre for Alcohol Studies (CAS) has voiced concerns that the government’s proposals to lift zoning restrictions on alcohol sales and extend the opening hours of nightlife venues nationwide to 4am could strain the country’s public health system.
Police seize firearms and racing motorbikes in Saphan Hin raids
Police seize firearms and racing motorbikes in Saphan Hin raids
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested five youths and seized three firearms and 14 modified motorcycles in midnight raids targeting illegal street racing and weapons offences in the Saphan Hin area.