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Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
Wednesday 20 May 2026 10:25 AM
PHUKET: Provincial officials have pledged to strengthen road safety measures across the island as authorities push to reduce accidents and fatalities in high-risk areas through closer coordination between agencies and targeted local solutions.
Cabinet approves ‘Thai Chuay Thai Plus’ co-payment scheme
Cabinet approves ‘Thai Chuay Thai Plus’ co-payment scheme
Wednesday 20 May 2026 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Helping Thais Plus) co-payment scheme yesterday (May 19), worth up to B4,000 per registered person, to help ease the cost of living, commencing on June 1.
Governor reissues weather warning for Phuket
Governor reissues weather warning for Phuket
Wednesday 20 May 2026 09:21 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has ordered officials across the island to prepare for heavy rain and strong winds forecast to affect Phuket and the Andaman coast from May 19-21, after days of heavy downpours and strong gusts of wind that have already felled trees in several areas.
PM’s office inspector pushes Phuket flood action
PM’s office inspector pushes Phuket flood action
Wednesday 20 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have urged urgent action to improve flood prevention infrastructure in Wichit after inspecting a canal retaining wall project aimed at easing water flow through flood-prone communities.
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay
Wednesday 20 May 2026 08:36 AM
BANGKOK: The Cabinet on Tuesday (May 19) decided to end the 60-day visa-free programme for foreign visitors to Thailand, with the timeline for enforcement still being worked out.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET BORDER BUST: 1.8KG of Drugs Seized, Missing Cop Found Dead, Weather Warning || May 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET BORDER BUST: 1.8KG of Drugs Seized, Missing Cop Found Dead, Weather Warning || May 19
Tuesday 19 May 2026 05:02 PM
PHUKET XTRA - May 19 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
High season visitors set to be strong despite current downturn
High season visitors set to be strong despite current downturn
Tuesday 19 May 2026 02:00 PM
BANGKOK: Thai tourism operators are looking beyond the sluggish low season and expect healthy bookings, particularly from European tourists, when the high season returns in the third quarter.
Phuket launches fifth annual back-to-school support project
Phuket launches fifth annual back-to-school support project
Tuesday 19 May 2026 01:02 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched the fifth annual ‘New School Year Project: Sending Children to School’ initiative aimed at helping underprivileged students across the island prepare for the new academic year.
Bangkok schools limit mobile phone use
Bangkok schools limit mobile phone use
Tuesday 19 May 2026 01:00 PM
BANGKOK: Schools under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) introduced new measures to control mobile phone use on the first day of the new semester yesterday (May 18).
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
Tuesday 19 May 2026 12:16 PM
PHUKET: Motorists travelling between Kathu and Patong are being advised to expect delays this week as the Phuket Highway District carries out resurfacing works on Phra Baramee Rd and temporarily closes the Bang Khu Underpass tunnel overnight for ‘Smart City’ upgrades.
Phuket Governor extends weather warning
Phuket Governor extends weather warning
Tuesday 19 May 2026 11:44 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has extended warnings for residents and tourists to prepare for heavy rain, dangerous surf and possible flash flooding across the island as strong southwest monsoon conditions continue to batter the Andaman coast.
Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks
Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks
Tuesday 19 May 2026 11:36 AM
HAVANA: Cuba’s leader warned yesterday (May 18) of a “bloodbath” in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s main intelligence agency and top leaders as tensions spiked between the arch-foes.
World Cup to propel eateries, TV sales
World Cup to propel eateries, TV sales
Tuesday 19 May 2026 11:25 AM
BANGKOK: The 2026 Fifa World Cup is expected to energise the restaurant industry during the low season and lift sales for TV manufacturers and distributors.
Disaster centre opens after decade-long delay
Disaster centre opens after decade-long delay
Tuesday 19 May 2026 10:47 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has opened the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Centre building at Tha Chatchai, bringing into use a long-delayed government facility that had remained unused for almost a decade.
Hanuman reef statue damaged by monsoon
Hanuman reef statue damaged by monsoon
Tuesday 19 May 2026 10:38 AM
PHUKET: Local officials have issued a safety warning ordering divers to stay away from the recently installed Hanuman underwater sculpture site at Koh Racha Yai after part of the structure collapsed during the current monsoon season.
Government to prosecute oil hoarders over March fuel crisis
Government to prosecute oil hoarders over March fuel crisis
Tuesday 19 May 2026 08:54 AM
BANGKOK: The government will take legal action against oil traders who hoarded fuel, mainly diesel, on boats and trucks in March, the justice minister said yesterday (May 18).
Man arrested for shooting neighbour in drunken dispute
Man arrested for shooting neighbour in drunken dispute
Tuesday 19 May 2026 08:47 AM
PHUKET: A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his neighbour during an argument over drinking alcohol in Wichit early yesterday morning (May 18).
Russian man arrested with 1.8kg of drugs at Tha Chatchai
Russian man arrested with 1.8kg of drugs at Tha Chatchai
Tuesday 19 May 2026 08:45 AM
PHUKET: A Russian man has been charged with drug trafficking after police seized a large quantity of crystal meth, heroin, ketamine and other drugs at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint yesterday (May 18).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET UNDERWORLD: Brit Busted in Execution Plot, Patong Inferno, BKK Train Tragedy || May 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET UNDERWORLD: Brit Busted in Execution Plot, Patong Inferno, BKK Train Tragedy || May 18
Monday 18 May 2026 05:55 PM
PHUKET XTRA - May 18 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Ministry rolls out five-point plan to prepare for drought
Ministry rolls out five-point plan to prepare for drought
Monday 18 May 2026 02:42 PM
BANGKOK: The government is introducing a five-point water management plan to prepare for possible droughts linked to the El Niño weather pattern, the Agriculture Ministry said yesterday (May 17).