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Thousands of ‘mah song’ join Jui Tui Shrine procession
Thousands of ‘mah song’ join Jui Tui Shrine procession
PHUKET: More than 2,000 ‘mah song’ spirit mediums took part in the grand city procession of the Jui Tui Tao Bo Keng Shrine today (Oct 27), marking the seventh day of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 ‒ the island’s most revered and visually striking annual tradition.
Officials ramp up campaign to make Phuket drug-free
Officials ramp up campaign to make Phuket drug-free
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Narcotics Suppression Center (PNSC) has brought together government agencies, police and public health officials to strengthen the province’s efforts toward becoming a “drug-free province”, following the government’s national anti-drug policy drive.
Crowds converge to respect their beloved late Queen Mother
Crowds converge to respect their beloved late Queen Mother
BANGKOK: Black-clad crowds of people converged at the Grand Palace and along the route for the transfer of the body of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit to express their loyalty and respect for their late beloved Queen Mother yesterday (Oct 26).
Police detain 35 youths, seize 16 motorbikes
Police detain 35 youths, seize 16 motorbikes
PHUKET: Phuket City Police detained 35 youths and seized 16 modified motorbikes during late-night operations Friday night into early Saturday morning (Oct 24-25), while 16 people were also arrested for illegally selling fireworks and firecrackers during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Trump co-signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement
Trump co-signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement
KUALA LUMPUR: US President Donald Trump co-signed a truce between Thailand and Cambodia during the first stop on his Asia tour yesterday (Oct 26), touting new trade deals with the countries after they agreed to prolong a ceasefire along their border.
Motorcyclist killed in early-morning crash in Phuket Town
Motorcyclist killed in early-morning crash in Phuket Town
PHUKET: A 21-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Phuket Town early yesterday morning (Oct 26).
Gunners extend lead as Liverpool beaten again
Gunners extend lead as Liverpool beaten again
FOOTBALL: Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points thanks to a solitary Eberechi Eze goal in a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace yesterday (Oct 26).
Unspoilt corner of Portugal fears arrival of high-end tourism
Unspoilt corner of Portugal fears arrival of high-end tourism
COMPORTA: Above the pine forests and dunes that stretch along the nearly deserted beaches of southwestern Portugal, cranes rise from building sites soon to be luxury hotels - a sign of the region’s contentious transformation into a playground for the wealthy.
Phuket joins nation in mourning
Phuket joins nation in mourning
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office held an ablutions ceremony for the royal urn before a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, today (Oct 26), allowing citizens from all walks of life to pay their respects and express their deepest gratitude for Her Majesty’s lifelong service to the nation.
Vegetarian Festival continues with adjusted ceremonies in mourning for Queen Mother
Vegetarian Festival continues with adjusted ceremonies in mourning for Queen Mother
PHUKET: The Bang Neow Tao Bo Keng Shrine in Phuket Town held its sacred ‘Iw Keng’ procession this morning (Oct 26), continuing the centuries-old tradition of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in a quieter and more reverent atmosphere this year.
95% of AI pilots fail – how to join the 5% that don’t
95% of AI pilots fail – how to join the 5% that don’t
Phuket businesses beware – 95% of companies that launch AI pilots lose money on them, according to a shocking new study from MIT.
Rotary Club of Patong Beach
Rotary Club of Patong Beach
The only English-speaking Rotary Club in Phuket, we welcome Rotarians from around the world! With members from 18 nationalities, we are a diverse, dynamic, and well-known club in Thailand. 1st Tue each month - Fellowship dinner at different locations in Phuket, 3rd Tue each month - dinner meeting at Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong. Join us! if you are passionate about making a difference. More info - https://www.facebook.com/RCoPB
Old prison ‘green space’ transformation hits halfway
Old prison ‘green space’ transformation hits halfway
PHUKET: Construction at the site of the old Phuket Provincial Prison in Phuket Town to transform the area into a ‘green space’ public area is on target for completion by June next year, Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) President Rewat Arfeerob has confirmed.
Man killed, woman injured in Chalong underpass crash
Man killed, woman injured in Chalong underpass crash
PHUKET: A man was killed and his female passenger injured after the motorcycle they were riding crashed inside the Chalong underpass last night (Oct 25).
PSU team shine at global automotive comp
PSU team shine at global automotive comp
MOTORSPORTS: Seven students from Prince Songkla University (PSU) in Phuket made a name for themselves recently after impressing and winning several awards at a major automotive competition in Japan.
Shrine elder calls for Vegetarian Festival to return to its spiritual roots
Shrine elder calls for Vegetarian Festival to return to its spiritual roots
PHUKET: As Phuket’s famous Vegetarian Festival this year marks 200 years since its founding, elders at the festival’s birthplace, Kathu Shrine, say the nine-day celebration has drifted from its origins as a ritual of healing and moral purification.
Peloton face Alpe d’Huez twice as Tour de France 2026 route unveiled
Peloton face Alpe d’Huez twice as Tour de France 2026 route unveiled
CYCLING: From Montjuic in Barcelona to Montmartre in Paris, the 2026 Tour de France presents champion Tadej Pogacar and his rivals with a plethora of mountain passes and peaks, including two stages tackling the revered Alpe d’Huez.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey over-stays its welcome
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey over-stays its welcome
Sadly, for a long time the romance genre remained an area that Hollywood just simply refused to experiment with. You can can’t really blame them though because despite how many boy meets girl, girl doesn’t like boy, boy has to win over girl movies were being made they seemed to always make a massive amount of money at the box office.
Entertainment venues asked to suspend activities for 30 days
Entertainment venues asked to suspend activities for 30 days
PHUKET: The Thai government has called for cooperation from entertainment venues and service establishments nationwide to refrain from or reduce entertainment activities for a period of 30 days, following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Faith shines through rain at Phuket Veg Fest
Faith shines through rain at Phuket Veg Fest
PHUKET: Devotion triumphed over the weather today (Oct 25) as thousands of devotees, spirit mediums and visitors lined the streets of Phuket Town to witness the ‘Iw Keng’ processions of the Tha Ruea and Jeng Ong shrines ‒ among the island’s most revered events of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.