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Lantern Festival lights up Phuket Old Town
Lantern Festival lights up Phuket Old Town
PHUKET: The Phuket Lantern Festival 2026 officially opened last night (Feb 11), transforming Phuket Old Town into a sea of glowing lanterns as officials highlighted the event’s role in promoting local culture, tourism and the island’s economy.
Iran marks revolution anniversary under shadow of US threat
Iran marks revolution anniversary under shadow of US threat
TEHRAN: Iran’s president vowed yesterday (Feb 11) that the Islamic republic would not bow to outside aggression, as it marked the anniversary of the 1979 revolution with events overshadowed by the looming threat of US military action.
Police arrest 40-year-old man, seize nearly 187g of ‘ice’ in Ratsada bust
Police arrest 40-year-old man, seize nearly 187g of ‘ice’ in Ratsada bust
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested a 40-year-old man and seized a large quantity of methamphetamine in a drug operation carried out in Ratsada.
Top Thai athletes honoured at SAT ceremony
Top Thai athletes honoured at SAT ceremony
ALL SPORTS: Weightlifter Weeraphon Wichuma and teqball player Jutatip Kuntatong were named the best male and female amateur athletes of the year by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) on Monday (Feb 9).
PCD confirms no oil slick at Phuket beaches
PCD confirms no oil slick at Phuket beaches
PHUKET: The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has confirmed that seawater quality at major tourist beaches in Phuket remains within safety standards and is suitable for recreational use, following concerns linked to the sinking of a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship southwest of Phuket last weekend.
‘Warning before fine’ policy in effect until Mar 31
‘Warning before fine’ policy in effect until Mar 31
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police have reaffirmed that the “warning before fine” policy remains in effect until Mar 31, as part of a public relations campaign to encourage road users to respect traffic laws and promote safer driving habits.
Chinese consul meets Phuket Governor
Chinese consul meets Phuket Governor
PHUKET: The Head of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Songkhla met with Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn yesterday (Feb11) to discuss measures to improve tourist safety on the island and reaffirm strong Thai-Chinese relations.
Shorter visa-free stays on the cards
Shorter visa-free stays on the cards
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry insists the government's plan to reduce visa‑free stays from 60 days should not impact tourism, as most foreign tourists on average stay for less than a month.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Yacht Sinks Off Phuket Coast: 3 Rescued, App Taxis Face Registration Freeze || Feb 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Yacht Sinks Off Phuket Coast: 3 Rescued, App Taxis Face Registration Freeze || Feb 11
PHUKET XTRA - February 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Public warned to avoid hazardous containers from sunken cargo ship
Public warned to avoid hazardous containers from sunken cargo ship
PHUKET: Phuket officials have warned the public to stay well clear of any shipping containers that may wash ashore or be spotted at sea following the sinking of the Panamanian-flagged cargo ship ‘SEALLOYD ARC’ off Phuket last weekend.
Speedboat operators demand answers a month after Chalong blaze
Speedboat operators demand answers a month after Chalong blaze
PHUKET: Speedboat operators whose vessels were destroyed in the inferno beside Chalong Pier early last month have expressed growing frustration over delays in the investigation and the lack of compensation or meaningful assistance, as burnt wreckage continues to litter Chalong Bay beach more than a month after the blaze.
Mass shooting at Canadian school leaves at least nine dead
Mass shooting at Canadian school leaves at least nine dead
TORONTO: A mass shooting in a remote part of western Canada killed nine people yesterday (Feb 10), including seven who were shot at a secondary school, before the suspect took their own life.
Digital tech central to national upgrade
Digital tech central to national upgrade
BANGKOK: The government has pledged to leverage digital technology to upgrade agricultural supply chains.
Wales, Scotland underwhelm as Six Nations kicks off
Wales, Scotland underwhelm as Six Nations kicks off
RUGBY: Last year’s Lions’ tour of Australia was underwhelming at best, while The Ashes cricket tour was, at times, pathetic. Now we have the start of the Six Nations rugby tournament, and the contribution by Wales and Scotland can rightly be described as uninspiring, unimaginative, unintelligent and at times downright useless.
Yacht takes on water off Phuket, crew rescued
Yacht takes on water off Phuket, crew rescued
PHUKET: Three people were rescued after a motoryacht began taking on water off the coast of Phuket yesterday afternoon (Feb 10).
Anutin expects new government to serve full term
Anutin expects new government to serve full term
BANGKOK: Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul expects his new government to serve its full four-year term, while a key party figure says the coalition being formed should have about 300 MPs.
Phuket officials warn of fire risks during Chinese New Year celebrations
Phuket officials warn of fire risks during Chinese New Year celebrations
PHUKET: Phuket officials have issued a public warning urging residents and visitors to take extra precautions against fires during Chinese New Year celebrations later this month, a period authorities say carries a higher-than-usual risk of residential and shrine-related blazes.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: CHARGED: Smart Bus Driver in Karon Death; Navy Locates Sunken Cargo Ship || Feb 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: CHARGED: Smart Bus Driver in Karon Death; Navy Locates Sunken Cargo Ship || Feb 10
PHUKET XTRA - February 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
TAT targets Chinese New Year surge
TAT targets Chinese New Year surge
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has ramped up promotions to capture a Chinese New Year travel surge while deepening its push into India, aiming to generate more than B93 billion in tourism revenue in 2026.
Phuket Smart Bus driver charged after Russian pedestrian killed in Karon
Phuket Smart Bus driver charged after Russian pedestrian killed in Karon
PHUKET: Police have charged a Phuket Smart Bus driver with reckless driving causing death after a Russian tourist was fatally struck in Karon yesterday afternoon (Feb 9).