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British International School, Phuket to Offer BTEC International Level 3 Business (Extended Diploma) from August 2026
British International School, Phuket to Offer BTEC International Level 3 Business (Extended Diploma) from August 2026
British International School, Phuket (BISP) is pleased to announce the introduction of the BTEC International Level 3 in Business (Extended Diploma), available to students from August 2026. This new qualification further strengthens BISP’s commitment to providing a broad, inclusive, and future-ready senior school curriculum that empowers students to excel through pathways that match their strengths, aspirations, and learning styles.
Four arrested, 4,300 meth pills seized in Rawai drug raid
Four arrested, 4,300 meth pills seized in Rawai drug raid
PHUKET: Four suspects were arrested and more than 4,300 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) seized during a drug suppression raid in Rawai on Thursday (Mar 6).
25% tourism decline ‘worst-case scenario’
25% tourism decline ‘worst-case scenario’
BANGKOK: War in the Middle East could seriously affect Thai tourism this year, with a 25% decline from the 2026 target being the worst-case scenario if the fighting extends beyond three months, prompting officials to target short‑haul tourists to fill the gap.
Phuket tightens measures to curb nudity on beaches
Phuket tightens measures to curb nudity on beaches
PHUKET: Police inspected a small beach in Rawai Friday (Mar 6) following orders from Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn to crack down on public nudity at Phuket beaches.
Philippine Embassy to hold consular outreach in Phuket
Philippine Embassy to hold consular outreach in Phuket
PHUKET: The Embassy of the Philippines in Bangkok will hold a two-day consular and assistance mission in Phuket later this month to provide key services for Filipinos living and working across southern Thailand.
Pipe Dream: B26bn water-supply link for Phuket still years away
Pipe Dream: B26bn water-supply link for Phuket still years away
PHUKET: After decades of planning and promises, the long-awaited water supply pipeline from Surat Thani remains a pipe dream, with the project undergoing yet another feasibility study and carrying a projected cost of B26 billion ‒ and construction unlikely to begin for years.
Recognition for outstanding BISP students and teachers
Recognition for outstanding BISP students and teachers
At the British International School, Phuket (BISP) excellence is not defined by a single achievement but by a sustained commitment to learning, creativity and contribution. That commitment was recently recognised at provincial and national level, with both students and teachers honoured for their outstanding efforts, highlighting the strength of Phuket’s educational community.
Here comes The Bride!
Here comes The Bride!
Here is a little bit of a cinematic receipt. Take a little bit of Gothic literature and then blend in some musical and dance sequences that would make Baz Luhrmann extremely proud, Then add a Bonnie & Clyde storyline and for good measure introduce one of the world’s most talented actresses, Jessie Buckley (Hamnet) into the mix. What do you get?
How to set up your Shopee/Lazada store Workshop
How to set up your Shopee/Lazada store Workshop
Learn about Thailand’s e-commerce domain and what it takes to sell your products online. The event is organized by iBoost Online, a digital agency operating in Phuket for 4 years. Your host is Kelly Hezemans, who is an e-commerce manager with 12 years of experience launching online shops in Asia. Scan the QR code to reserve your seat!
Phuket officials move to fix work permit delays
Phuket officials move to fix work permit delays
PHUKET: Provincial officials are scrambling to resolve delays in the renewal and issuance of work permits affecting more than 130,000 foreign workers in Phuket, after mounting complaints from employers that the backlog is disrupting businesses across the island.
Thailand sets up centre to handle Middle East crisis
Thailand sets up centre to handle Middle East crisis
BANGKOK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has set up a 37-member centre to monitor the situation in the Middle East and offer advice to mitigate impacts from the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Healthy turnout for ‘Discover Phuket Night Run’
Healthy turnout for ‘Discover Phuket Night Run’
RUNNING: The “Discover Phuket Night Run 2026” last weekend saw a healthy turnout with over 2,000 local, national and international participants joining in.
Phuket van driver arrested over Sakhu hit-and-run
Phuket van driver arrested over Sakhu hit-and-run
PHUKET: Police have arrested the van driver who ran over an injured motorcyclist and fled the scene near Phuket International Airport earlier this week.
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Apr 2026
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Apr 2026
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm. Sponsorship for drinks is available for just 12,000 baht and includes a generous promotional package from our media sponsors The Phuket News, Live 89.5 FM and Phuket News TV. Send us a message or email growboatingphuket@gmail.com for more details. There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
Big Buddha’s 25 conditions
Big Buddha’s 25 conditions
PHUKET: The tourist-popular Big Buddha viewpoint reopened to the public this week, but under strict conditions after remaining closed for more than a year following the deadly landslide in 2024.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Fuel Crisis Averted: 95-Day Supply Confirmed, International Mail Disruptions || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Fuel Crisis Averted: 95-Day Supply Confirmed, International Mail Disruptions || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA - March 6 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket fuel supplies remain ‘sufficient’
Phuket fuel supplies remain ‘sufficient’
PHUKET: Fuel supplies in Phuket remain sufficient despite recent queues at petrol stations, with officials attributing the rush to a surge in demand based on panic rather than an actual shortage.
England on the precipice ahead of Italy showdown
England on the precipice ahead of Italy showdown
RUGBY: So much has been said and written about England’s recent performances against Scotland and Ireland in the Six Nations Championship. Comments have ranged from very personal to collective savagery. No other country in the world has the same investment in its development as the England squad.
Government acts to avert fuel crisis
Government acts to avert fuel crisis
BANGKOK: The government has introduced a series of emergency measures to prevent domestic fuel shortages, including increasing oil reserves and suspending most exports, while assuring the public that national energy supplies remain secure.
Oil contamination from cargo wreck easing
Oil contamination from cargo wreck easing
PHUKET: Authorities monitoring the aftermath of the SEALLOYD ARC shipwreck say oil contamination detected near islands south of Phuket remains at low to moderate levels, with no new oil slicks reported since late February.