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Blood donation drive runs through March
Blood donation drive runs through March
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC), together with Vachira Phuket Hospital, will continue organising blood donation drives across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout March.
Unlicensed bar raided in Phuket Town
Unlicensed bar raided in Phuket Town
PHUKET: An entertainment venue in Phuket Town was raided for operating beyond legal hours and without a licence, with 12 items seized and the manager arrested following complaints of a party allegedly involving drug use.
Chalong police officer dies in motorbike crash
Chalong police officer dies in motorbike crash
PHUKET: A Chalong police officer has died after suffering severe head injuries in a late-night road crash in Wichit in the early hours of Saturday morning (Feb 28).
How AI Led Me Astray in Two Countries (and Surprised Me in a Third)
How AI Led Me Astray in Two Countries (and Surprised Me in a Third)
We hear endlessly about how artificial intelligence is transforming everything. As a frequent traveler and a willing guinea pig, I decided to put AI to a practical test: Could I rely on it to plan complex travel in places I’d never been? Could it replace the hours I normally spend piecing together information from blogs, forums, reviews, and guidebooks?
Back to the good old days of ’90s horror with a Whistle
Back to the good old days of ’90s horror with a Whistle
Do you remember back in the ’90s and the early 2000s where there were a bunch of horror movies hitting cinemas that were made for teenagers and younger horror fans? Even if you were older they were still enjoyable films.
Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
SAN FRANCISCO: Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suicide or self-harm, platform owner Meta announced Thursday (Feb 26), as the company faces mounting legal pressure over its handling of young users.
Thailand to witness total lunar eclipse on Makha Bucha Day
Thailand to witness total lunar eclipse on Makha Bucha Day
BANGKOK: People across Thailand will be able to witness a “blood moon” total lunar eclipse on Tuesday (Mar 3), which coincides with Makha Bucha Day, one of the most important Buddhist holy days.
Thai athletes hailed for Winter Olympic success
Thai athletes hailed for Winter Olympic success
WINTER OLYMPICS: Three athletes that represented Thailand at the recent 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina have been hailed for their respective achievements.
Global conferences in Phuket to generate B351mn boost
Global conferences in Phuket to generate B351mn boost
PHUKET: Phuket has secured bids to host three major international conferences in 2026, with organisers projecting a combined economic impact of B351.4 million and the creation of 484 jobs, reinforcing the island’s standing as a global MICE destination.
Phuket Governor: 14mn tourists a year Is enough
Phuket Governor: 14mn tourists a year Is enough
PHUKET: Waste management is the number one priority for Phuket, and the island should not welcome more than 14 million tourists a year, Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has said, describing that figure as the preferred limit for the province.
Phuket Town rolls out drought plan as dry season begins
Phuket Town rolls out drought plan as dry season begins
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has activated a comprehensive water management plan in preparation for the 2026 dry season, with officials warning that water pressure reductions may be necessary if raw water supplies do not improve.
Trusted: The Phuket News celebrates 15 years at the heart of Phuket’s story
Trusted: The Phuket News celebrates 15 years at the heart of Phuket’s story
PHUKET: From a bold newcomer in a competitive media market to one of Southern Thailand’s most established multi-platform news organisations, The Phuket News will mark 15 years of publication next Wednesday (Mar 4) ‒ a milestone shaped not only by headlines, but by the community it serves.
‘Send Help’ needs exactly that
‘Send Help’ needs exactly that
In these days of modern cinema it is very difficult to go into a movie without knowing much about them. Trailers are online and they are shown in cinemas before other films – sadly though while they may peak your interest in a film they quite often also give away important plot points.
F1 hopes to fuel growth in North America with Netflix and Apple
F1 hopes to fuel growth in North America with Netflix and Apple
FORMULA ONE: Formula 1 is well anchored in the United States with its American owners and three Grand Prix races, but the sport hopes to push its growing popularity further with the help of Netflix and Apple.
Montavee Hongyok re-elected FTI Phuket President
Montavee Hongyok re-elected FTI Phuket President
PHUKET: Montavee Hongyok has been unanimously re-elected for another term as President of the Phuket chapter of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), following a vote at the Chamber’s 2026 Annual General Meeting.
Phuket campaign targets cannabis shops
Phuket campaign targets cannabis shops
PHUKET: Phuket officials have intensified inspections of both licensed and unlicensed cannabis shops as part of a wider provincial crackdown on drug trafficking and use.
Too much screen time ‘bad for kids’
Too much screen time ‘bad for kids’
BANGKOK: Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a new report by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC).
Laguna Phuket Sunset Beach Run confirmed
Laguna Phuket Sunset Beach Run confirmed
RUNNING: Songkran celebrations this year will carry extra cheer in the Bang Tao area of the island after the Laguna Phuket Sunset Beach Run 2026 was confirmed recently.
Kathu Cultural Street Festival marks celebration of heritage
Kathu Cultural Street Festival marks celebration of heritage
PHUKET: The 14th Kathu Cultural Street Tourism Festival concludes today (Feb 28), bringing to a close three days of performances, local cuisine and heritage activities aimed at promoting cultural tourism and strengthening the grassroots economy.
Bang Neow school celebrates Royal Award
Bang Neow school celebrates Royal Award
PHUKET: Bang Neow Municipal School in Phuket Town has celebrated receiving the prestigious Royal Award for Educational Institution for the 2024 academic year, with Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn presiding over a ceremony marking the achievement.