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PHUKET: Rawai Municipality is ramping up its efforts to tackle Phuket’s growing waste problem by turning discarded coconut husks from tourist beaches into eco-friendly fertiliser and community income opportunities.

Sunday 17 May 2026 11:00 AM

Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable”, raising the possibility of fresh conflict and sending oil prices sharply higher in early Asia trade today (May 11).

Monday 11 May 2026 01:29 PM

MNRE Inspector-General visits Phuket

PHUKET: An inspector-general from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) visited Phuket on Friday (May 8) to push forward efforts to resolve land disputes, improve tourist safety and strengthen environmental management systems across the island.

Saturday 9 May 2026 11:30 AM

Oil price dip unlikely to help Thai drivers

BANGKOK: The latest dip in global crude prices has eased financial pressure on the Thai Oil Fuel Fund, shifting its role from subsidising diesel prices to collecting contributions from motorists, according to the Energy Policy Planning Office.

Friday 8 May 2026 01:35 PM

Phuket MP probes Ao Kung marina project amid community backlash

PHUKET: Concerns over the proposed Ao Kung marina pier project have intensified after Phuket MP Somchart Techathaworncharoen met with local residents who say they were excluded from the project’s approval process and fear serious impacts on their livelihoods.

Tuesday 5 May 2026 12:50 PM

Rawai ‘Khao Daeng’ encroachment prompts legal action

PHUKET: Encroachment on public land within the Khao Daeng Protected Forest Area in Rawai has led to criminal charges, with police confirming that suspects have already been prosecuted following a complaint filed last year.

Thursday 30 April 2026 02:32 PM

Oil depots targeted amid hoarding fears

BANGKOK: A proactive nationwide operation has been targeting oil depots and pipeline operators in key provinces following reports of irregular fuel stock levels that may indicate hoarding and speculative profiteering amid the ongoing supply crunch.

Wednesday 29 April 2026 12:08 PM

Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US

BANGKOK: Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed frustration with the United States, saying the country has received no offers of help from Washington with the wide-ranging economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.

Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:30 AM

Phuket-Phang Nga water project declared ‘ahead of schedule’

PHUKET: A long-delayed B3.25 billion water-supply project linking Phuket to Phang Nga has been reported as “ahead of schedule”, though the timeline refers only to the current construction contract signed late last year ‒ after the scheme spent more than a decade stalled in planning and bureaucracy.

Wednesday 29 April 2026 09:10 AM

Officials react after tourist caught ‘coral walking’ at Maya Bay

KRABI: Officials at Maya Bay have issued a stern warning to visitors after a tourist was filmed stepping on coral in protected waters near Viking Cave, prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement and accountability among tour operators.

Tuesday 28 April 2026 11:25 AM

Phuket to turn landfill into a park

BANGKOK: Phuket plans to transform a vast landfill into a public park within two years, as authorities move to address more than two million tonnes of accumulated waste that officials warn could threaten the environment and tourism industry.

Monday 27 April 2026 04:10 PM

‘Seaweed’ returns to Patong Beach

PHUKET: ‘Seaweed’ has once again washed ashore along Patong Beach, prompting municipal officials to step up clean-up efforts to maintain the area’s cleanliness and appeal during the high tourist season.

Monday 27 April 2026 08:55 AM

New plan to lower oil price

BANGKOK: Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has signalled that a second reduction in refining margins of more than B2 per litre could be implemented this week, raising expectations of relief at the pump.

Monday 20 April 2026 02:30 PM

B50,000 reward offered after dugong found beheaded

PHUKET: A B50,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for beheading a dugong found dead at Koh Yao Noi, east of Phuket, as officials warn the incident highlights the fragile state of Thailand’s dwindling marine population.

Thursday 16 April 2026 10:18 AM

Iran supreme leader’s adviser threatens to sink US ships in Hormuz strait

TEHRAN: The military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned yesterday (Apr 15) that Iran would sink American ships in the Strait of Hormuz if the United States decided to “police” the key shipping bottleneck.

Thursday 16 April 2026 09:52 AM

Karon landslide risk prompts evacuation drill

PHUKET: Authorities have ordered full-scale evacuation drills in Karon next month as part of urgent measures to strengthen landslide preparedness ahead of the rainy season, following a high-level meeting held earlier this week.

Saturday 11 April 2026 09:00 AM

Co-payment scheme extended to May

BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry has confirmed the next phase of the “Khon La Khrueng” co-payment scheme will start in May, with an expanded reach aimed at easing the financial strain on households amid ongoing economic pressures.

Thursday 9 April 2026 10:02 AM

Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th hour truce

WASHINGTON: The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s Wednesday deadline to obliterate the country was set to expire, with Tehran to temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Wednesday 8 April 2026 11:49 AM

Missing oil probe widens in South