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Finance Ministry inspects Phuket Deep Sea Port, land development projects
Finance Ministry inspects Phuket Deep Sea Port, land development projects
PHUKET: Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul earlier this week visited key development projects in Phuket alongside Treasury Department Director-General Ekniti Nitithanprapas and other officials.
Two sea turtles rescued, marine experts investigate dolphin death
Two sea turtles rescued, marine experts investigate dolphin death
PHUKET: Marine biologists in Phuket have rescued two sea turtles entangled in marine debris and are investigating the cause of death of a dolphin found washed ashore at Kamala earlier this week.
Phuket marks World Environment Day with call to end single-use plastics
Phuket marks World Environment Day with call to end single-use plastics
PHUKET: More than 350 participants gathered at Dragon Square in Phuket Town yesterday (June 5) as the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) launched its World Environment Day 2025 campaign, focusing on the urgent need to eliminate single-use plastics.
Muay Thai event raises funds for local college
Muay Thai event raises funds for local college
MUAY THAI: A charity Muay Thai boxing match organised to help renovation work at Phuket Technical College was held on Monday (June 2).
Navy races to prevent more damage after Myanmar cargo ship sinks on Surin Islands corals
Navy races to prevent more damage after Myanmar cargo ship sinks on Surin Islands corals
PHUKET: National park officers along with personnel from the Thai Maritime Enforcement Commander Centre Region 3 branch (Thai MECC 3), based in Phuket, are scrambling to prevent any more damage to corals after a Myanmar cargo ship ran aground at Mu Ko Surin National Park last Sunday (June 1).
Police fine foreign supercar drivers for illegal parking
Police fine foreign supercar drivers for illegal parking
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are receiving praise on social media for treating all drivers equally after issuing traffic tickets to several foreign tourists who parked luxury supercars in no-parking zones in front of a popular restaurant in downtown Phuket.
Phuket Town launches ‘PRIDE Bunny’, gears up for Pride 2025
Phuket Town launches ‘PRIDE Bunny’, gears up for Pride 2025
PHUKET: Phuket Town’s historic old town area has come alive with a splash of colour as the island officially kicked off its Pride Month celebrations with the launch of the ‘PRIDE Bunny’, the mascot for the Phuket City Pride 2025 celebrations.
Phuket health officials raise concern over rising syphilis cases
Phuket health officials raise concern over rising syphilis cases
PHUKET: Health authorities in Phuket are warning of a concerning rise in syphilis cases following the easing of the COVID-19 pandemic, with cases now reported across all three districts of the province.
Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom debunks tourist mauled, denies wildlife abuse
Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom debunks tourist mauled, denies wildlife abuse
PHUKET: The operators of Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom tourist attraction, located in Kathu, have refuted reports that an Indian tourist was mauled at their venue, and have denied accusations of animal cruelty.
Princess Ubolratana to preside over ‘To Be Number One’ club opening in Phuket
Princess Ubolratana to preside over ‘To Be Number One’ club opening in Phuket
PHUKET: Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi will preside over the opening ceremony of the ‘To Be Number One’ Club and the ‘To Be NUmber One’ Friendship Center at Phuket Rajabhat University on Friday (June 6).
Phuket calls for blood donors
Phuket calls for blood donors
PHUKET:The Phuket Red Cross Society (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are encouraging residents to start June by donating blood ‒ a simple act that can save lives.
Phuket Pride events get underway
Phuket Pride events get underway
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 Liverpool fans celebrate title win with parade
Phuket Liverpool fans celebrate title win with parade
FOOTBALL: A special parade was organised in Phuket yesterday (June 1) afternoon for local fans to celebrate English football team Liverpool recently winning the Premier League.
Young dugong found dead off Krabi died of internal infection, says DMCR
Young dugong found dead off Krabi died of internal infection, says DMCR
PHUKET: A young male dugong found washed ashore at Koh Sriboya in Krabi province died from an internal infection, according to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
Koh Racha cleanup nets 1.4 tonnes of trash
Koh Racha cleanup nets 1.4 tonnes of trash
PHUKET: More than 1,485 kilogrammes of marine waste were collected during a beach and underwater clean-up at Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket, yesterday (June 1).
EX24: Thailand’s largest exchange service confirms transparency, reliability
EX24: Thailand’s largest exchange service confirms transparency, reliability
PHUKET: EX24, Thailand's largest licensed currency exchange service, has issued a statement following the negative fallout from an inspection by the Economic Crime Suppression Division of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
Phuket’s Opal first Thai to be crowned Miss World
Phuket’s Opal first Thai to be crowned Miss World
PHUKET: In a historic moment for Thailand, Suchata ‘Opal’ Chuangsri has been crowned Miss World 2025, becoming the first Thai woman to ever win the prestigious international title.
Explosion of the senses at the Thanyapura Color Fun Run
Explosion of the senses at the Thanyapura Color Fun Run
RUNNING: More than 1,000 runners of all ages and abilities came out yesterday morning (May 31) to enjoy the annual Colour Fun Run at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort.
Thalang Police ramp up student road safety, urge parental support
Thalang Police ramp up student road safety, urge parental support
PHUKET: Thalang Police are intensifying their efforts to promote road safety among students as the school term begins, with a focus on instilling traffic discipline and preventing risky behaviour with many students riding motorbikes to school.
Foundation awards over 230 scholarships to disadvantaged students
Foundation awards over 230 scholarships to disadvantaged students
PHUKET: More than 230 students across Phuket have been awarded educational scholarships this year, as part of an annual initiative by the Phuket Children’s Protection Foundation to ease the financial burden on underprivileged families.