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Holiday weekend revenue to top B258mn
Holiday weekend revenue to top B258mn
Monday 1 June 2026 10:03 AM
BANGKOK: Phuket's tourism industry is seeing a strong boost during the long Visakha Bucha holiday weekend, with projected revenue exceeding B258 million.
Phuket Airport to open e-passport gates
Phuket Airport to open e-passport gates
Monday 1 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will begin operating automated passport control gates for international departures from June 13, with immigration authorities also warning travellers of temporary disruption due to renovation works in the international arrivals area.
Gambling sites blocked ahead of World Cup
Gambling sites blocked ahead of World Cup
Monday 1 June 2026 09:39 AM
BANGKOK: Police have intensified a crackdown on online gambling ahead of the FIFA World Cup this month, targeting football betting websites and social media channels.
Phuket govt offices to close for Queen’s Birthday
Phuket govt offices to close for Queen’s Birthday
Monday 1 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket, including Phuket Immigration, are closed today (June 1) for the substitution holiday for Visakha Bucha Day and will close again on Wednesday (June 3) for celebrations marking the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.
Koh Siray man arrested with meth, ammunition
Koh Siray man arrested with meth, ammunition
Monday 1 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man was arrested in Koh Siray after police seized more than 100 grams of crystal meth, 70 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and a round of ammunition during a raid on Friday morning (May 29).
Elderly motorcyclist run over by truck
Elderly motorcyclist run over by truck
Monday 1 June 2026 08:37 AM
PHUKET: A 78-year-old motorcyclist was killed after crashing into the rear of a minibus and falling beneath a passing truck on Thepkrasattri Rd in Mai Khao on Saturday morning (May 30).
Tourism authorities plan shake-up of short-haul markets
Tourism authorities plan shake-up of short-haul markets
Sunday 31 May 2026 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: Amid intense competition among Asian countries to attract the Chinese market, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is rolling out its ‘NEXT’ marketing strategies for fiscal 2027 to reduce dependence on certain short-haul markets.
Phuket waste drops 9% as tourist numbers ease
Phuket waste drops 9% as tourist numbers ease
Sunday 31 May 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Waste volumes entering Phuket’s main disposal centre dropped by more than 9% in April, with officials attributing the decline to both improved waste-management measures and lower tourist numbers.
Phuket signs MoU to strengthen juvenile warrant arrests
Phuket signs MoU to strengthen juvenile warrant arrests
Sunday 31 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at improving the tracking and arrest of people wanted under warrants issued by the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court, in a move intended to strengthen the justice system and better protect children and youth.
‘SET UP’: Transferred Phuket officials push back as Patong probe deepens
‘SET UP’: Transferred Phuket officials push back as Patong probe deepens
Sunday 31 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Rungruang Thimabut, the Phuket Provincial Palad (Chief Administration Officer) transferred amid Patong bribery and extortion allegations has questioned whether the move was retaliation for recent crackdowns on illegal beach encroachment at Freedom Beach and Bang Tao Beach.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019
Saturday 30 May 2026 12:00 PM
RIO DE JANEIRO: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell last year to its lowest level since 2019, according to a report published Wednesday (May 27) that will be seen as good news for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
TAT advises tourists of updated alcohol sales hours in Thailand
TAT advises tourists of updated alcohol sales hours in Thailand
Saturday 30 May 2026 11:53 AM
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued a public advisory informing visitors of updated alcohol sales regulations in Thailand, following the publication of new rules in the Royal Gazette.
Portuguese Man o’ War warning issued across Phuket beaches
Portuguese Man o’ War warning issued across Phuket beaches
Saturday 30 May 2026 11:01 AM
PHUKET: Authorities have issued a warning to beachgoers after Portuguese man o’ war, also known as bluebottles, were found washed ashore at Kata Noi Beach amid rough monsoon conditions, prompting heightened monitoring along parts of Phuket’s west coast.
Crypto futures, ETFs being prepped for Q3 rollout
Crypto futures, ETFs being prepped for Q3 rollout
Saturday 30 May 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on course to launch crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and crypto futures in the third quarter of this year as part of the regulator's efforts to modernise the country's capital markets and attract long-term investment flows.
Man found dead in apparent suicide at Phuket care home
Man found dead in apparent suicide at Phuket care home
Saturday 30 May 2026 10:51 AM
PHUKET: A man was found dead in an apparent suicide at an elderly care home in Pa Khlok on Friday morning (May 29), Thalang Police have confirmed.
Phuket steps up migrant labour oversight, employer training
Phuket steps up migrant labour oversight, employer training
Saturday 30 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: More than 200 employers and business operators attended a provincial training session this week aimed at improving understanding of foreign labour laws and the legal employment of migrant workers in Phuket.
Phuket foundation awards B600k in scholarships
Phuket foundation awards B600k in scholarships
Saturday 30 May 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Child Protection Foundation has awarded more than B600,000 in scholarships to 238 vulnerable children across Phuket this year, continuing more than two decades of support for disadvantaged youth in the province.
Phuket dishes shortlisted for ‘The Lost Taste’ campaign
Phuket dishes shortlisted for ‘The Lost Taste’ campaign
Saturday 30 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving to preserve the island’s traditional culinary heritage through a new initiative aimed at reviving disappearing local dishes under the national ‘The Lost Taste’ project.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Immigration App Launching, Phuket Catches Armed Dealer, 24-Hr Alcohol Ban || May 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Immigration App Launching, Phuket Catches Armed Dealer, 24-Hr Alcohol Ban || May 29
Friday 29 May 2026 05:10 PM
PHUKET XTRA - May 29 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket signs equality pact ahead of Pride 2026
Phuket signs equality pact ahead of Pride 2026
Friday 29 May 2026 01:14 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have signed a national memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing gender equality and promoting the island as an ‘Inclusive City’, while also inviting residents and tourists to join the upcoming Phuket Pride Festival 2026 in Patong next month.