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Motorcyclist, 50, killed after slamming into parked pickup in Thalang
Motorcyclist, 50, killed after slamming into parked pickup in Thalang
PHUKET: A 50-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into the rear of a parked pickup truck in Thalang early this morning (Mar 6).
New rules, same old suspects as F1 revs up for 2026 season
New rules, same old suspects as F1 revs up for 2026 season
FORMULA ONE: The start of any Formula One season is a game of smoke and mirrors: this one, which gets underway in Melbourne on Sunday (Mar 8), has the added intrigue of sweeping changes that could shake up the established order.
Officials inspect Thalang petrol stations after fuel shortages
Officials inspect Thalang petrol stations after fuel shortages
PHUKET: Officials inspected petrol stations in Thalang yesterday (Mar 5) after some outlets ran out of certain fuel types following a rush of motorists filling their tanks.
House secretary-general hints quick first parliament convention
House secretary-general hints quick first parliament convention
BANGKOK: The lower chamber could convene quickly, as only a sufficient number of newly certified members of parliament (MPs) is required to begin the process, according to Sirote Paetphan, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives.
New deals extend fuel reserves to 95 days
New deals extend fuel reserves to 95 days
PHUKET: Thailand has sufficient oil reserves for up to 95 days as the government accelerates efforts to secure additional energy supplies in response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, officials confirmed yesterday (Mar 5).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phi Phi Earns B148M as Fuel Panic Hits Phuket, War Impacts Long-Haul Travel || March 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phi Phi Earns B148M as Fuel Panic Hits Phuket, War Impacts Long-Haul Travel || March 5
PHUKET XTRA - March 5 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Winter Paralympics to start with icy blast as Ukraine lead ceremony boycott
Winter Paralympics to start with icy blast as Ukraine lead ceremony boycott
WINTER PARALYMPICS: The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics start tomorrow (Mar 6) but the atmosphere at the opening ceremony has been dampened by Ukraine leading a boycott against the presence of a handful of Russian competitors in the competition.
Mideast conflict a major roadblock for long-haul markets
Mideast conflict a major roadblock for long-haul markets
BANGKOK: As the conflict in the Middle East weighs on global travel prices and travellers’ pocketbooks, tourism operators project long-haul markets in 2026 will fall short of last year’s 10 million arrivals.
First Thai returnees expected to leave Mideast on Saturday
First Thai returnees expected to leave Mideast on Saturday
BANGKOK: The government will open registration today (Mar 5) for Thai nationals seeking to return from the war-torn Middle East, with the first group expected to depart on Saturday.
Fuel price rises start to bite
Fuel price rises start to bite
BANGKOK: Fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict disrupting global energy supplies are rippling across Thailand, triggering price anxieties, panic buying and warnings of logistical strain.
Petrol stations warned after rush causes fuel shortages
Petrol stations warned after rush causes fuel shortages
PHUKET: Officials continued their inspections of petrol stations in Phuket Town yesterday (Mar 4), with authorities warning operators not to take advantage of the recent public panic by raising prices.
Thai women bag historic ASEAN futsal title
Thai women bag historic ASEAN futsal title
FUTSAL: Thailand celebrated a historic breakthrough on Monday (Mar 2) as they clinched their first-ever ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship title, edging Australia 5-4 in a thrilling final at Terminal21 Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Russian tourist seriously injured in Patong hotel fall
Russian tourist seriously injured in Patong hotel fall
PHUKET: A 53-year-old Russian tourist was seriously injured after falling from a fourth-floor hotel room balcony in Patong yesterday evening (Mar 4).
Phuket finalises preparations for 2026 Heroines Festival
Phuket finalises preparations for 2026 Heroines Festival
PHUKET: The final touches are being put in place for the annual Heroines Festival, with provincial officials confirming readiness for the 2026 commemoration of Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri Srisoonthorn Festival, with activities starting this Saturday (Mar 7).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Flight Disaster Explained, Fuel Panic? Van Driver Flees Scene || March 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Flight Disaster Explained, Fuel Panic? Van Driver Flees Scene || March 4
PHUKET XTRA - March 4 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket van driver runs over accident victim, then flees
Phuket van driver runs over accident victim, then flees
PHUKET: Police are still hunting a van driver who fled the scene after running over a fallen motorcyclist in a chain-reaction crash near Phuket International Airport early yesterday morning (Mar 3).
Russian Film Festival returns to Phuket
Russian Film Festival returns to Phuket
PHUKET: The 4th Russian Film Festival 2026 is being held in Phuket, offering free screenings of contemporary Russian films as part of efforts to strengthen cultural ties between Russia and Thailand.
Cambodia absence highlights fragile trust
Cambodia absence highlights fragile trust
BANGKOK: Cambodia’s absence from the Cobra Gold military drill this year signals a persistent lack of trust between Thailand and Cambodia, analysts say.
Thai massage industry set for overhaul
Thai massage industry set for overhaul
BANGKOK: The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) says it is working on a comprehensive upgrade of the country’s traditional Thai massage industry.
Middle East flight chaos prompts overstay amnesty
Middle East flight chaos prompts overstay amnesty
PHUKET: Middle East flight disruptions have prompted the Immigration Bureau to waive overstay fines for stranded foreign travellers, as authorities also roll out stricter screening measures at Thailand’s major airports amid heightened security concerns.