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Drivers urged to avoid roads during Laguna Phuket Marathon
Drivers urged to avoid roads during Laguna Phuket Marathon
PHUKET: Motorists are being urged to avoid certain public roads as the 19th Laguna Phuket Marathon 2025 takes place, bringing thousands of runners to the island for one of Thailand’s largest international sporting events.
Phuket MP probes Chinese mafia links to private international school scam
Phuket MP probes Chinese mafia links to private international school scam
PHUKET: Authorities are investigating alleged links between a Chinese criminal network and a private international school in Phuket, following complaints from victims who claim they were defrauded out of over B40 million in a student visa scam.
Phuket honours Queen Suthida's birthday with release of 500,000 giant prawn larvae
Phuket honours Queen Suthida's birthday with release of 500,000 giant prawn larvae
PHUKET: Phuket officials held a special ceremony yesterday (June 11) to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana a week ago by releasing half a million giant prawn larvae into local waters in her honour.
Officials seek urgent solution to landfill odour crisis
Officials seek urgent solution to landfill odour crisis
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is moving to address the growing problem of foul odours coming from the landfill at the Phuket Waste Disposal Center at Saphan hin, which have intensified during the ongoing rainy season.
‘Phuket Health City’ to go on show at World Expo 2030 in Riyadh
‘Phuket Health City’ to go on show at World Expo 2030 in Riyadh
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has partnered with the Phuket Chamber of Commerce to promote the island’s ‘Phuket Health City’ model on the world stage, with plans to present it at World Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Heavy rains bring more flooding
Heavy rains bring more flooding
PHUKET: Authorities across Phuket are on high alert after heavy rainfall this morning (June 10) led to flooding in parts of the island, with more severe weather expected over the next 24 hours.
Missing yacht found adrift more than 40km from Chalong
Missing yacht found adrift more than 40km from Chalong
PHUKET: A 48-foot catamaran that broke free from its mooring at Chalong Bay yesterday (June 9) due to strong waves and winds, has been safely recovered after drifting 24 nautical miles.
Thailand Biennale ‘Eternal Kalpa’ hoped to boost Phuket’s contemporary art scene
Thailand Biennale ‘Eternal Kalpa’ hoped to boost Phuket’s contemporary art scene
PHUKET: The Ministry of Culture has officially launched its campaign to promote the upcoming ‘Thailand Biennale festival, the international contemporary art festival that officials are hoping will elevate Thai art onto the global stage under the concept ‘Eternal Kalpa’.
Police continue crackdown on teen street racing
Police continue crackdown on teen street racing
PHUKET: A late-night police operation in Wichit has led to the arrest of eight teenagers and the seizure of five motorbikes, as authorities crack down on illegal street racing that has left local residents unable to sleep.
Phuket marks 2.4mn visitors in first five months of 2025
Phuket marks 2.4mn visitors in first five months of 2025
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism sector remains resilient with more than 2.4 million arrivals recorded from January to May 2025, an 8% year-on-year increase, according to the Phuket Tourist Association.
Search continues for missing American
Search continues for missing American
PHUKET: Marine authorities are continuing their search for a missing American man who fell overboard from a private yacht near Naka Island early yesterday morning (June 8) 
Phuket holds ‘lucky licence plate’ auction
Phuket holds ‘lucky licence plate’ auction
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) held the 22nd Phuket license plate auction on Saturday (June 7), offering 301 auspicious vehicle registration numbers under the theme ‘Khot’ – a phrase symbolising wealth and enduring prosperity.
Phuket gears up for Peranakan Festival
Phuket gears up for Peranakan Festival
PHUKET: Provincial officials and cultural leaders met on Saturday (June 7) to finalise preparations for the Phuket Peranakan Festival 2025, a major international cultural event aimed at elevating the island’s profile as a global destination for heritage tourism.
Patong Pride Parade marches on despite rain
Patong Pride Parade marches on despite rain
PHUKET: A burst of colour, music and unwavering spirit filled the streets of Patong yesterday evening (June 8) as the Phuket Pride Parade 2025 marched on despite driving rain.
Phuket fund-raiser helps Child Foundation sustainability goals flourish
Phuket fund-raiser helps Child Foundation sustainability goals flourish
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’
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
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.
Police educate students on drug, e-cigarette laws
Police educate students on drug, e-cigarette laws
PHUKET:  Wichit Police have joined forces with Darasamut School to raise awareness among students about the dangers of drug use and e-cigarettes, while also promoting traffic safety and community responsibility.
Phuket Town steps up flood preparedness
Phuket Town steps up flood preparedness
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has ramped up efforts to prepare for potential floods with a range of proactive measures aimed at preventing flooding and minimising disruption for residents.
More heavy rain, rough seas forecast for Phuket
More heavy rain, rough seas forecast for Phuket
PHUKET:  The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rainfall and strong wind waves in the Andaman Sea and along Thailand’s southern west coast, effective through to next Wednesday (June 11).