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Man injured in epileptic fall from Patong motorbike taxi
Man injured in epileptic fall from Patong motorbike taxi
PHUKET: A passenger fell off a motorcycle taxi in Patong today (Oct 18) after experiencing an epileptic seizure, according to local police.
Train-jumping fugitive arrested in Kathu
Train-jumping fugitive arrested in Kathu
PHUKET: A dramatic escape from police custody ended in the arrest of a young man in Phuket who had fled while being detained on a train in Nakhon Sri Thammarat.
British tourist injured by boat propeller while diving near Similans
British tourist injured by boat propeller while diving near Similans
PHUKET: A British woman has been injured by a boat propeller while diving near Island 7 at the Similan Islands.
Phuket Police flood-response equipment arrives
Phuket Police flood-response equipment arrives
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Police are prepared to assist residents during floods and storms using modern equipment, including drones, to help those in need, Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum has announced.
Buddhist holy day brings alcohol ban
Buddhist holy day brings alcohol ban
PHUKET: A 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol came into effect at midnight last night as the country today (Oct 17) observes the Buddhist religious holiday Wan Org Pansa, the conclusion of the three-month ‘Rains Retreat’ often referred to as Buddhist Lent.
Merit-making ceremony held for victims of Karon landslide
Merit-making ceremony held for victims of Karon landslide
PHUKET: Phuket provincial authorities, with leaders from local municipalities and other organisations, held a merit-making ceremony yesterday (Oct 15) to honour those who lost their lives in the mudslide in Karon on Aug 23.
Chinese illegal tour guide arrested
Chinese illegal tour guide arrested
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have launched a crackdown on illegal Chinese tour guides as part of preparations for the upcoming tourism high season.
Last-gasp goal sees Thailand win King’s Cup
Last-gasp goal sees Thailand win King’s Cup
FOOTBALL: A last-gasp goal from captain Chanathip Songkrasin saw Thailand edge Syria 2-1 to win the King’s Cup Championship in Songkhla last night (Oct 14).
German tourist arrested for drug use, overstaying visa
German tourist arrested for drug use, overstaying visa
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 29-year-old German tourist on charges of drug use and overstaying his visa.
Teen gang leader arrested for attempted murder at Phang Nga Veg Fest event
Teen gang leader arrested for attempted murder at Phang Nga Veg Fest event
PHANG NGA: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested the leader of a teenage gang for attempting to murder a rival at a Vegetarian Festival event in Phang Nga.
Veg Fest touted to bring B15bn boost to Phuket
Veg Fest touted to bring B15bn boost to Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket experienced a surge in tourism during the 2024 Vegetarian Festival, held from Oct 3-11, with over 400,000 visitors flocking to the province, reports Lertsak Wangtrakuldee, Director of the Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Volunteer cleanup held in honour of King Bhumibol
Volunteer cleanup held in honour of King Bhumibol
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led a volunteer activity at Cheng Talay Wittayakhom School yesterday (Oct 13) dedicated to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the anniversary of his passing. 
Phuket remembers King Bhumibol The Great
Phuket remembers King Bhumibol The Great
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led local government officials, military personnel, police and residents in a religious merit-making ceremony this morning (Oct 13) to honour the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Nawamintharathirat Day, which marks the anniversary of the King's passing. 
Combating Greenwashing: Implications for Thailand and global business
Combating Greenwashing: Implications for Thailand and global business
In today’s market, sustainability is increasingly prioritised. Advertisements frequently highlight the environmental benefits of products, claiming “packaging made from 30% recycled plastic” or “carbon emissions reduced by 50% compared to 2020”. Yet, beneath these claims lies a challenge: how accurate are they? Instances such as T-shirts allegedly made from recycled plastic bottles ‒ where only 1% of the material is recycled ‒ raise concerns about greenwashing, the practice of overstating environmental efforts.
Landfill fire concerns raised over unspent firecrackers
Landfill fire concerns raised over unspent firecrackers
PHUKET: Officials from Phuket City Municipality have been tasked with tackling the issue of unspent firecrackers posing a fire danger at the landfill in Saphan Hin in the wake of this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Kathu Shrine joins Phuket Vegetarian Festival street processions
Kathu Shrine joins Phuket Vegetarian Festival street processions
PHUKET: Devotees and 'mah song' spirit mediums from the Kathu Shrine, birthplace of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, took to the streets today (Oct 10), marking the 199th year of the festival.
Phuket reservoirs hit capacity
Phuket reservoirs hit capacity
PHUKET: The water level at Phuket’s Bang Neow Dum reservoir in Srisoonthorn has reached 103% of capacity, while the water levels at the island’s two other main reservoirs ‒ Bang Wad in Kathu and Klong Kta in Chalong ‒ are also nearly full.
Karon Police confirm Big Buddha charges for encroachment
Karon Police confirm Big Buddha charges for encroachment
PHUKET: The Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Sattha Foundation 45, which operates the tourist-popular Big Buddha viewpoint, has been charged with illegally clearing and damaging forest land without permission, Karon Police have confirmed.
Crowds gather for Veg Fest knife ladder ritual
Crowds gather for Veg Fest knife ladder ritual
PHUKET: Throngs of spectators gathered at the Bang Neow ‘Tao Bo Keng’ Shrine last night (Oct 9) to witness the ‘mah song’ spirit medium ritual of climbing a knife ladder, held as part of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
New EV Smart Bus launched for Phuket Town - Patong
New EV Smart Bus launched for Phuket Town - Patong
PHUKET: Phuket Smart Bus (PKSB) has launched a new electric bus service connecting Phuket Town and Patong. The new service begins today (Oct 10), and costs just B50 per passenger.