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Iraqi tourist shot dead in Patong
Iraqi tourist shot dead in Patong
PHUKET: An Iraqi tourist was shot dead in a brazen daylight attack in Patong yesterday afternoon (Feb 7), prompting a major manhunt that has since led police to identify a prime foreign suspect, seize a firearm and related items, and intensify efforts to prevent the suspect from fleeing Thailand.
ONE Championship introduces broadcast changes
ONE Championship introduces broadcast changes
MMA: ONE Championship has rolled out a revised broadcast structure for its weekly Friday Fights series show as the promotion expands its use of in-house digital platforms alongside existing broadcast partners.
Cargo ship takes on water off Phuket coast
Cargo ship takes on water off Phuket coast
PHUKET: A Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel taking on water and listing off the southern coast of Phuket prompted an emergency multi-agency maritime response on Saturday afternoon (Feb 7), with all 16 crew members safely rescued and brought ashore at Chalong Bay.
Charity Dinner at Restaurant Jampa
Charity Dinner at Restaurant Jampa
An Evening Dedicated to Community & Empowerment - We invite you to a special charity dinner to support two incredible local causes! An Evening Dedicated to Community & Empowerment We invite you to a special charity dinner to support two incredible local causes: Phuket Sunshine Village Foundation and the Nakhon si Thammarat Sport School Women Football Team. Every ticket helps provide a brighter future for children and empowers female athletes in our community. Amazing chefs & a great wine pairing for 6000 THB p.P. for a good cause. Sunday, 22nd March 2026 - Jampa, Phuket - 6:30 PM Dress Code: Casual Your presence makes a difference. Let’s dine for a cause. Please scan QR code to pay or reserve a spot here and we contact you - hello@radach.com
The real investment: Food first, always
The real investment: Food first, always
Walk into any pharmacy or scroll Instagram for five minutes and you will be convinced the answer to vitality, longevity and inner peace comes from attractively packaged capsules. Magnesium for sleep. Vitamin D for mood. Zinc for immunity. Ashwagandha for… everything, apparently.
Phuket tightens controls on motorcycle rental businesses
Phuket tightens controls on motorcycle rental businesses
PHUKET: Phuket authorities are moving to tighten controls on motorcycle rental businesses and crack down on unlicensed and reckless riding by foreign tourists, following a high-level multi-agency meeting aimed at reducing road accidents while protecting the province’s tourism image.
EV makers struggle to improve after-sales service
EV makers struggle to improve after-sales service
BANGKOK: Thailand's electric vehicle industry is struggling to improve after-sales services, which remain unsatisfactory due to the rapid growth of EV sales and growing maintenance demand, says Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand), a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned automaker Chery Automobile.
PM2.5 levels in Phuket within legal limits
PM2.5 levels in Phuket within legal limits
PHUKET: PM2.5 dust levels in Phuket remained within normal ranges and did not exceed legal standards in 2025, provincial health officials reported, as authorities move to strengthen occupational and environmental disease control measures across the province.
Taxi app drivers fight Phuket ban on new registrations
Taxi app drivers fight Phuket ban on new registrations
PHUKET: Ride-hailing platforms and app-based taxi drivers have formally appealed to Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsittithaworn to lift the ban on registering new public vehicles, warning the ongoing freeze is choking legal transport supply as tourism demand continues to rise.
Jeeno fever as LPGA Thailand nears
Jeeno fever as LPGA Thailand nears
GOLF: Excitement is building ahead of the return of Honda LPGA Thailand 2026, set to take place from Feb 19-22 at Siam Country Club Old Course in Pattaya, as one of the strongest fields in the tournament’s history prepares to compete.
February heat ‘normal’, says Phuket weather chief
February heat ‘normal’, says Phuket weather chief
PHUKET: The Chief of the Southern Meteorological Center (West Coast) has claimed that recent maximum temperatures ranging between 34-37°C this past week remain within “normal seasonal levels” and do not warrant a heat warning at this time, even as provincial officials monitor water supplies amid concerns over potential shortages during the hot season.
Phuket heads to polls for election and referendum
Phuket heads to polls for election and referendum
PHUKET: A nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of alcohol will be in effect from 6pm tonight (Feb 7) through to 6pm tomorrow (Feb 8) as Thailand goes to the polls in the parliamentary election and referendum, with authorities in Phuket warning businesses, residents and tourists to strictly comply with election law.
In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland
In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland
NUUK: Canada and France, which both oppose US President Donald Trump’s claim to Greenland, opened consulates in the Danish autonomous territory’s capital yesterday (Feb 6), in a show of support for the local government.
Algae returns to Patong Beach
Algae returns to Patong Beach
PHUKET: Patong officials this week were forced to clean up algae strewn along Patong Beach, with officials attributing the phenomenon to natural conditions and the impact of tour boats anchoring close to shore.
International observers monitor to ensure transparent polls
International observers monitor to ensure transparent polls
BANGKOK: A total of 44 election observers from 17 countries and one international organisation will monitor tomorrow’s (Feb 8) general election and charter rewrite referendum, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Grab-Line Man duopoly tightens its grip
Grab-Line Man duopoly tightens its grip
BANGKOK: The Thai food delivery market recorded significant consolidation and growth between 2024 and 2025.
Phuket explores high-tech solutions to recycle landfill leachate
Phuket explores high-tech solutions to recycle landfill leachate
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving ahead with plans to adopt modern technology to treat landfill leachate, with a long-term goal of recycling wastewater for reuse and reducing the environmental impact of waste disposal across the province.
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Mar 2026
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Mar 2026
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the RPM Members’ Lounge at the Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Royal Phuket Marina, a distinguished world-class destination that combines luxury waterfront living with an award-winning, state-of-the-art marina. There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by Royal Phuket Marina for all attendees. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
Privy Councillor inspects Phuket Rajabhat’s role in local development
Privy Councillor inspects Phuket Rajabhat’s role in local development
PHUKET: Privy Councillor Gen Daopong Ratanasuwan on Thursday (Feb 5) inspected Phuket Rajabhat University’s operations under the Rajabhat University Strategy for Local Development, aimed at strengthening community development and improving quality of life across the province.
Three arrested in Thalang drug busts
Three arrested in Thalang drug busts
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested three local suspects in two separate drug cases, seizing more than 1,900 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) along with crystal meth (ya ice) and drug paraphernalia during operations.