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A collection of small, human choices
A collection of small, human choices
Sunday 7 September 2025 11:00 AM
Some things in life we control. Others, we don’t. We don’t choose the weather. We don’t choose the headlines. But we do choose our actions. When it comes to the big issues in our world – like conflict, climate crisis, and the never-ending mess of litter – it’s easy to feel helpless. We feel like we have no control. But what if we looked closer? What if we humanised the problem?
Exploring the wonder of Phuket’s nature and wildlife
Exploring the wonder of Phuket’s nature and wildlife
Saturday 6 September 2025 01:00 PM
After a nice break of a few months due to having to train an orphaned kitten not to chase the wildlife away, I can at last get to venture out again. A year ago I came across a tiny lost kitten around four weeks old in a ditch that was flooded with no family around and she adopted me. So for a few months I had to put photography on hold until Leo (my cat) learned I wanted to take photos of the wildlife and not chase it.
A Handful of Hope on Phuket’s Shores
A Handful of Hope on Phuket’s Shores
Sunday 17 August 2025 11:00 AM
With the monsoon season in Phuket comes the wind, the waves and a heartbreaking sight on our beautiful beaches. My heart sinks every time I walk along the shoreline and see it – a carpet of plastic bottles, tangled fishing nets and styrofoam containers. It can feel overwhelming. The task of cleaning it all up seems impossible. Many people ask, “Why bother? The ocean will just bring more tomorrow.”
Phuket Town to boost support for autistic, intellectually disabled
Phuket Town to boost support for autistic, intellectually disabled
Sunday 17 August 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has announced plans to strengthen support for autistic individuals and people with intellectual disabilities, emphasising equal opportunities and recognising them as valuable members of the community.
Phuket Tails: One man and his adopted cat
Phuket Tails: One man and his adopted cat
Sunday 10 August 2025 12:00 PM
After my series of articles in 2024 on the birds and butterflies of Phuket that seemed to be of interest I am glad to confirm I am now back to continue reporting on what I see when out and about in our tropical paradise.
Mental health in Phuket teens: what parents need to know
Mental health in Phuket teens: what parents need to know
Sunday 13 July 2025 02:00 PM
One in seven adolescents (aged 10-19) suffers from a mental health disorder, with suicide being the third leading cause of death among those aged 15-29, according to a 2024 study on youth mental health by the World Health Organization.
A Phuket icon turns 90
A Phuket icon turns 90
Saturday 28 June 2025 12:00 PM
“Phuket is like a stage where everyone is an actor in an absurdist comedy of errors! It’s insane, but it’s never boring”
Five years on, does it make a difference?
Five years on, does it make a difference?
Sunday 15 June 2025 02:00 PM
“From the bottom of your bellies, make some noise!” Michelle Mouillé urges volunteers at the end of every beach cleanup she organises. An emphatic chorus of “Save Our Oceans” typically erupts after this plea.
Last chance at love: Soi Dog Foundation seeks foster carers for hospice dogs
Last chance at love: Soi Dog Foundation seeks foster carers for hospice dogs
Saturday 14 June 2025 11:00 AM
Animal welfare organisation Soi Dog Foundation is calling on residents of Phuket and Phang Nga to join its newly launched hospice foster programme, an initiative designed to provide love, care and dignity to shelter dogs with chronic or life-limiting conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease and cancer.
Phuket promotes ‘Pride for All’
Phuket promotes ‘Pride for All’
Friday 13 June 2025 10:32 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office yesterday (June 12) held a seminar aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of gender equality and diversity.
Phuket fund-raiser helps Child Foundation sustainability goals flourish
Phuket fund-raiser helps Child Foundation sustainability goals flourish
Sunday 8 June 2025 06:00 PM
A fund-raising initiative held in Phuket late last year has provided a major boost to the Thai Child Development Foundation (TCDF) facility in Paksong, near Ranong.
Phuket hosts ‘Pride Talk’
Phuket hosts ‘Pride Talk’
Saturday 7 June 2025 01:45 PM
PHUKET: The Andaman Power Phuket Association, in collaboration with government and private sector partners, hosted the second annual ‘Pride Talk’ under the theme ‘Pride = People’ at Simon Cabaret Theater in Patong this week.
HRH Princess Ubolratana visits Phuket
HRH Princess Ubolratana visits Phuket
Saturday 7 June 2025 11:53 AM
PHUKET: Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi visited Phuket yesterday (June 6) to follow up on the progress of the ‘To Be Number One’ project, Thailand’s flagship youth-centered anti-drug initiative.
Phuket Pride events get underway
Phuket Pride events get underway
Monday 2 June 2025 05:18 PM
PHUKET: Phuket is embracing Pride Month with the launch of ‘Phuket Pride Festival 2025’, a celebration of diversity and equality activities continuing throughout the month, starting with beach volleyball at Patong Beach today (June 2).
Phuket Town gears up for Pride 2025
Phuket Town gears up for Pride 2025
Monday 19 May 2025 11:02 AM
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is preparing to host its ‘Phuket City Pride 2025’ celebrations on June 28, with a vibrant Pride Parade and a full day of festivities aimed at celebrating diversity, promoting equal rights, and boosting tourism and the local economy.
Community rallies to support stricken bar manager at charity golf day
Community rallies to support stricken bar manager at charity golf day
Saturday 17 May 2025 10:00 AM
The local Phuket community came together on Sunday, May 4 for a bespoke charity day to support the popular manager of Pepper’s Sports Bar, Steve Barrett, who fell ill earlier this year and remains bed-ridden at home still undergoing care.
Phuket launches ‘Family Relations Camp’ to strengthen foster family bonds
Phuket launches ‘Family Relations Camp’ to strengthen foster family bonds
Saturday 26 April 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Children and Family Shelter, in partnership with the For Freedom International Foundation, officially launched the 2025 Family Relations Camp Project this week with a ceremony held at the A2 Pool Resort Hotel.
Phuket needs more shady deals
Phuket needs more shady deals
Sunday 16 March 2025 11:00 AM
There’s a creeping blight of Seven-Elevens, Makros, SuperCheaps and Tesco Lotus’s slowly eating into the leafy fabric of once pristine Phuket. We all know that.
Phuket prepares to host youths from the Deep South
Phuket prepares to host youths from the Deep South
Thursday 20 February 2025 12:20 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials are making preparations to host youths from the Deep South so the youngsters can experience life on the Andaman coast.
Phuket Valentine’s Day sees over 100 couples marry
Phuket Valentine’s Day sees over 100 couples marry
Friday 14 February 2025 04:14 PM
PHUKET: More than 100 couples gathered at the Muang District Office in Phuket Town today (Feb 14) to register their marriages in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

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