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Public told not to panic in cell broadcast disaster alert test
Public told not to panic in cell broadcast disaster alert test
PHUKET: Phuket officials have urged the public not to panic as Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) conducts its first nationwide test of its cell broadcast disaster warning system at 2pm today (Jan 20)
Indian tourist dies after erratic behaviour at EDC
Indian tourist dies after erratic behaviour at EDC
PHUKET: An Indian tourist has died after collapsing following erratic behaviour at the Electric Daisy Carnival Thailand 2026 (EDC Thailand) music festival in Cherng Talay, Thalang Police have confirmed.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: EDC Thailand Brings 30K Visitors To Phuket And Boosts Local Economy || Jan 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: EDC Thailand Brings 30K Visitors To Phuket And Boosts Local Economy || Jan 19
PHUKET XTRA - January 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket police bust Belarusian-run illegal rental business
Phuket police bust Belarusian-run illegal rental business
PHUKET:  Police have arrested two Belarusian nationals for operating an unlicensed car and motorbike rental business using Thai nominees, following a series of traffic accidents involving foreigners driving without valid licences.
Boat crews tested for drugs at Ratsada Pier
Boat crews tested for drugs at Ratsada Pier
PHUKET: Local officials are continuing their campaign to enforce a zero-drug policy in Phuket’s marine transport sector, with random drug tests conducted at Ratsada Pier this morning (Jan 19).
Uzbek tourist dies after jumping from fourth floor of Phuket hotel
Uzbek tourist dies after jumping from fourth floor of Phuket hotel
PHUKET: A 25-year-old Uzbekistani tourist has died after jumping from the fourth floor of a hotel in Cherng Talay yesterday (Jan 18), with police confirming marijuana was found in his system.
Thai duo strike gold in India
Thai duo strike gold in India
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran claimed their first title of the year and eighth overall after winning the US$950,000 (B30 million) BWF India Open in New Delhi yesterday (Jan 18).
Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
BRUSSELS: European leaders slammed US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs over their opposition to his designs on Greenland yesterday (Jan 18), warning transatlantic ties were at risk.
Russian man arrested in Phuket over mock account fraud warrant
Russian man arrested in Phuket over mock account fraud warrant
PHUKET: A Russian national wanted on an arrest warrant for his alleged role in a large-scale mock account fraud scheme has been arrested in Phuket after fleeing Lampang and going into hiding in Kathu District.
EDC Thailand draws 30,000 visitors to Phuket
EDC Thailand draws 30,000 visitors to Phuket
PHUKET: More than 30,000 Thai and international tourists attended the opening days of Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Thailand 2026 in Phuket over the weekend, reinforcing the island’s position as a key driver of Thailand’s shift towards high-value, experience-led tourism, local officials have announced.
Phuket Town opens its ‘One District, One Creative Space’
Phuket Town opens its ‘One District, One Creative Space’
PHUKET: Phuket has officially opened a new creative space in the heart of Phuket Old Town as part of the province’s ‘One District, One Creative Space’ initiative, aimed at strengthening community tourism and driving the local creative economy.
Carrick magic dents Man City Premier League bid as Arsenal held
Carrick magic dents Man City Premier League bid as Arsenal held
FOOTBALL: Michael Carrick made a flying start to life as Manchester United boss against Manchester City on Saturday (Jan 17) but Premier League leaders Arsenal missed a chance to pull nine points clear.
Man loses B700k engagement ring to pickpocket at EDC Phuket
Man loses B700k engagement ring to pickpocket at EDC Phuket
PHUKET: A man who planned to surprise his girlfriend with a diamond engagement ring at the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) in Phuket over the weekend has been left devastated after falling victim to a pickpocketing incident in the middle of the crowded music festival.
Hotel security chief surrenders after attempted room break-in
Hotel security chief surrenders after attempted room break-in
PHUKET: The head of security at a luxury hotel in Cherng Talay has surrendered to police after being identified as the man who attempted to enter a female guest’s room using a master key, an incident that sparked widespread concern after a video went viral on social media.
Government targets poor-safety contractors
Government targets poor-safety contractors
BANGKOK: The government is poised to halt state-owned construction projects or cancel contracts with contractors that fail to protect public safety, after another accident on Rama II Road on Saturday (Jan 17) added to a string of recent construction fatalities.
LA28 organisers promise ‘affordable’ Olympics tickets
LA28 organisers promise ‘affordable’ Olympics tickets
OLYMPICS: Los Angeles 2028 Olympics chiefs promised an “affordable and inclusive” Games as they opened registration for a lottery to buy tickets.
Sustainable Mai Khao Foundation concludes landmark first season
Sustainable Mai Khao Foundation concludes landmark first season
As Phuket reflects on another monsoon season, the Sustainable Mai Khao Foundation (SMF) is marking a significant milestone: the successful conclusion of the first season of the ‘Mai Khao As One Alliance’, a collaborative initiative that has already delivered measurable environmental impact along Phuket’s northern coastline.
Phuket mourns loss of renowned house DJ Bert Bevans
Phuket mourns loss of renowned house DJ Bert Bevans
The Phuket community is mourning the passing of long-time resident and internationally respected house DJ Bert Bevans, who died suddenly in the UK earlier this month.
Reform effort urged for incoming administration
Reform effort urged for incoming administration
BANGKOK: The new government is being advised to step up efforts to pursue economic reforms, with a primary focus on the tourism, agriculture and industrial sectors, or risk economic growth of only 1-2% a year, economists say.
Phuket records 40 child violence, welfare cases in three months
Phuket records 40 child violence, welfare cases in three months
PHUKET: A total of 40 child-related violence and welfare cases were recorded in Phuket in just three months, between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 8, 2026, with officials warning that sexual abuse cases largely involved perpetrators within the child’s own family.