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Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings
Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings
Monday 8 June 2026 09:15 AM
MANILA: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines today (June 8), killing at least one person, collapsing buildings, and sparking tsunami warnings across the region.
Russian woman arrested for illegal beauty services
Russian woman arrested for illegal beauty services
Monday 8 June 2026 09:10 AM
PHUKET: A 45-year-old Russian woman has been arrested for allegedly operating an illegal beauty clinic from a luxury villa in Thalang and providing facial injection treatments without the required licences, with authorities seizing medicines and medical equipment worth more than B600,000.
Two arrested in Thalang drug raids, nearly 1,000 meth pills seized
Two arrested in Thalang drug raids, nearly 1,000 meth pills seized
Monday 8 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Police in Thalang arrested two suspected drug dealers in separate raids on Friday (June 5), seizing nearly 1,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and more than six grammes of crystal meth.
Top policy expert backs Phuket Special Economic Zone
Top policy expert backs Phuket Special Economic Zone
Sunday 7 June 2026 12:45 PM
PHUKET: One of Thailand’s leading policy and economic thinkers has thrown his support behind plans to establish a Phuket Special Economic Zone (PVN-SEZ), arguing that the island has the potential to become a regional hub for innovation, investment and human capital development.
Pride parade to bring road closures in Patong
Pride parade to bring road closures in Patong
Sunday 7 June 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Motorists in Patong are being advised to expect road closures and traffic diversions this afternoon (June 7) as thousands of people are expected to take part in the Phuket Pride Parade 2026.
Inflation set to top 5%
Inflation set to top 5%
Sunday 7 June 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand expects headline inflation to peak at 5.2% in October this year, driven by rising oil imports and the government's subsidy measures.
Officials probe legality of Rawai beachfront project
Officials probe legality of Rawai beachfront project
Sunday 7 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have ordered an urgent land survey and environmental investigation into a controversial beachfront development in Rawai following complaints from local residents and the Rawai sea gypsy community over alleged encroachment on public access routes and possible environmental impacts.
Kusoldharm Phuket marks 50 years
Kusoldharm Phuket marks 50 years
Sunday 7 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation marked its 50th anniversary this week with a series of religious ceremonies and charitable activities, including the distribution of more than 3,000 relief packages to underprivileged residents, the awarding of 423 scholarships to local students and support for school lunch programmes across the island.
Phuket marks World Environment Day
Phuket marks World Environment Day
Saturday 6 June 2026 11:40 AM
PHUKET: More than 1,000 people joined a province-wide environmental initiative at Saphan Hin yesterday (June 5) as the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) marked World Environment Day 2026 with a renewed focus on climate action and sustainable tourism.
Body of missing Myanmar fisherman found off Patong coast
Body of missing Myanmar fisherman found off Patong coast
Saturday 6 June 2026 11:10 AM
PHUKET: The body of a Myanmar man who had been missing for several days after going fishing off Patong was discovered floating in the sea near Paradise Beach on Friday afternoon (June 5).
Silhouette by The Zero Phuket marks groundbreaking ceremony
Silhouette by The Zero Phuket marks groundbreaking ceremony
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:47 AM
Phuket, Thailand - 1 June 2026 Zero Developments Company Limited officially celebrated the groundbreaking of Silhouette by The Zero Phuket at Nai Yang, marking the commencement of construction for the company's latest residential development on Phuket's northwest coast.
Phuket promotes MICE credentials at IMEX Frankfurt
Phuket promotes MICE credentials at IMEX Frankfurt
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) joined local tourism industry representatives in Germany last month to promote Phuket as a leading destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), as the island prepares to host several major international events in 2026.
Navy-led dive teams remove 125kg of marine debris off Racha Noi
Navy-led dive teams remove 125kg of marine debris off Racha Noi
Saturday 6 June 2026 10:15 AM
PHUKET: More than 125 kilogrammes of marine debris was removed from waters off Racha Noi during a volunteer underwater cleanup and marine conservation campaign organised by the Royal Thai Navy Region 3 in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
Saudi man caught at Phuket Airport with ketamine in underwear
Saudi man caught at Phuket Airport with ketamine in underwear
Saturday 6 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: A Saudi Arabian man was arrested at Phuket International Airport after officers allegedly discovered ketamine capsules concealed in his underwear as he prepared to board an outbound international flight.
Underpass upgrades extended, overnight closures continue
Underpass upgrades extended, overnight closures continue
Saturday 6 June 2026 09:15 AM
PHUKET: Overnight closures of several major underpasses across Phuket have been extended through June 14 as work continues on the island’s ‘Smart City’ traffic monitoring and control system, the Phuket Highways Office has announced.
Patong tuk-tuk driver claims drugged by woman, robbed of B300,000
Patong tuk-tuk driver claims drugged by woman, robbed of B300,000
Saturday 6 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A Patong tuk-tuk driver has reported being drugged by an unidentified woman before having valuables worth more than B300,000 stolen while he was unconscious.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal Sword Attack In Karon, Hundreds Flee Workers' Camp Fire, Meta Sued || June 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal Sword Attack In Karon, Hundreds Flee Workers' Camp Fire, Meta Sued || June 5
Friday 5 June 2026 06:16 PM
PHUKET XTRA - June 5 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Pride forum highlights inclusion as Phuket festival continues
Pride forum highlights inclusion as Phuket festival continues
Friday 5 June 2026 04:02 PM
PHUKET: Organisers of Phuket Pride Festival 2026 have used a public forum in Patong to gather ideas from young people and local residents on how to make Phuket a more inclusive and sustainable place to live, as preparations continue for some of the festival’s biggest events this weekend.
In open letter to Putin, Zelensky calls for meeting and ceasefire
In open letter to Putin, Zelensky calls for meeting and ceasefire
Friday 5 June 2026 12:28 PM
KYIV: Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader yesterday (June 4), shortly after the Kremlin chief had conceded Moscow needed to strengthen its air defences amid a spate of Ukrainian attacks.
India’s IndiGo cuts six international routes, including Krabi
India’s IndiGo cuts six international routes, including Krabi
Friday 5 June 2026 12:14 PM
BANGKOK: IndiGo, India’s largest airline, on Thursday (June 4) said ​it would suspend operations to six international destinations, ​including Krabi, citing higher operating costs and broader pressure from continued airspace restrictions.