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British Standards, Thai Prices: The Zero Phuket Bringing Award-Winning Integrity to Island Living
British Standards, Thai Prices: The Zero Phuket Bringing Award-Winning Integrity to Island Living
As global demand for responsible real estate continues to rise, Phuket is emerging as an unlikely but powerful frontrunner in sustainable luxury living. At the heart of this shift is The Zero Phuket, a condominium development company redefining what modern, eco-conscious property development can look like in Southeast Asia.
Officials to launch ‘Phuket Bus’ app
Officials to launch ‘Phuket Bus’ app
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving to roll out a new ‘Phuket Bus’ app aimed at improving travel efficiency across the island, with the move branded as an upgrade to the island's public transport system to what they call ‘Smart City’ standards.
Phuket reviews five-year plan to end AIDS by 2030
Phuket reviews five-year plan to end AIDS by 2030
PHUKET: Local health officials have begun revising the province’s five-year strategy to end AIDS infections in Phuket, with a renewed focus on data integration, technology and targeted outreach in the island’s high-risk communities.
Race to recover hazardous containers
Race to recover hazardous containers
PHUKET: Officials this week continued to scramble to recover drifting shipping containers and force the full salvage of the sunken cargo ship SEALLOYD ARC, as the wreck lies on the sea bed just three nautical miles off Laem Phromthep with its superstructure reaching up to just 20 metres below the water’s surface.
Ukrainian arrested in Phuket over B10.6bn US Ponzi fraud
Ukrainian arrested in Phuket over B10.6bn US Ponzi fraud
PHUKET: A Ukrainian woman accused of masterminding a US$340 million (B10.6 billion) pyramid scheme in the United States has been arrested while hiding in a condominium in Phuket, cyber police have confirmed.
China has slashed air pollution, but the ‘war’ isn’t over
China has slashed air pollution, but the ‘war’ isn’t over
BEIJING: Fifteen years ago, Beijing’s Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.
Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown
Arsenal aim to banish title jitters in Spurs showdown
FOOTBALL: Arsenal must banish their untimely bout of title race anxiety as the wobbling Premier League leaders head to Tottenham for the north London derby tomorrow (Feb 22).
A crime fiction cracker worth sharing
A crime fiction cracker worth sharing
Welcome to the first of my monthly columns on reading and writing books. My fascination for the written word stretches to a bygone century, when in the mid-1960s I made considerable use of local libraries while working my way through every international action/adventure title featuring the famous Captain James Bigglesworth.
Co-founder of fashion giant ASOS dies in fall from Pattaya condo
Co-founder of fashion giant ASOS dies in fall from Pattaya condo
PATTAYA: Police in Pattaya have confirmed the death of British businessman Quentin Griffiths, a co-founder of the online fashion retailer ASOS, in a fall from the 17th floor of a condominium. He was 58.
AI airport camera nabs B3.7mn beauty clinic fraud suspect
AI airport camera nabs B3.7mn beauty clinic fraud suspect
PHUKET: A suspect wanted in connection with an alleged B3.7 million beauty clinic fraud involving more than 20 victims has been arrested after being identified by an AI-powered CCTV system at Phuket International Airport.
ISOC targets illegal workers
ISOC targets illegal workers
PHUKET: Security authorities have agreed to tighten inspections of foreign workers across key tourist areas of the island following a high-level meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall this week.
Kathu to host 14th Cultural Street Festival
Kathu to host 14th Cultural Street Festival
PHUKET: Kathu Municipality will host the 14th Kathu Cultural Street Tourism Festival later this month, promoting Phuket’s cultural ‘soft power’ while preserving the island’s historic roots.
‘Aem Cyanide’ sentenced to life for murder of police officer
‘Aem Cyanide’ sentenced to life for murder of police officer
NAKHON PAHOM: The Criminal Court has sentenced Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn to life imprisonment for poisoning a police officer with cyanide in Nakhon Pathom province.
Thief caught after cutting open apartment washing machines
Thief caught after cutting open apartment washing machines
PHUKET: A man who brazenly used an electric rotary saw to cut open coin-operated washing machines outside an apartment building in Wichit has been arrested after CCTV footage of the theft went viral across Phuket.
Thailand to raise international passenger fee in June
Thailand to raise international passenger fee in June
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced yesterday (Feb 20) that the passenger service charge (PSC) on outbound international travellers will rise to B1,120 per person from B730 from June 20, 2026.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Enters Hot Season, No Toxic Threat From Sunken Ship Off Phuket || Feb 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Enters Hot Season, No Toxic Threat From Sunken Ship Off Phuket || Feb 20
PHUKET XTRA - February 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Foreign investment jumps 46%
Foreign investment jumps 46%
PHUKET: Foreign investment in Thailand surged 46% year-on-year in January, with total approved investment reaching B33.78 billion, signalling strong momentum at the start of 2026.
Beloved Husky ‘Molly’ dies after severe burns
Beloved Husky ‘Molly’ dies after severe burns
SONGKHLA: Fans of the Siberian Husky called Molly who recently suffered severe burns all over her body woke up to sad news this morning (Feb 20) when her owner announced the death of his beloved dog.
Phuket ramps up cargo ship salvage, assures no toxic threat
Phuket ramps up cargo ship salvage, assures no toxic threat
PHUKET: Phuket has mobilised all relevant agencies at full capacity to accelerate the salvage of the stricken cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC, with officials assuring the public there is no need to fear the spread of dangerous substances.
UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct
UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct
LONDON: Britain’s former prince Andrew was arrested yesterday (Feb 19) on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK police investigations into allegations emerging from the Jeffrey Epstein files gathered pace.