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Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor elections
Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor elections
Thursday 4 December 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Candidate registration for the Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) elections to be held next month entered its third day of registration yesterday (Dec 3).
Truck crunch in Darasamut Underpass
Truck crunch in Darasamut Underpass
Thursday 4 December 2025 09:15 AM
PHUKET: Traffic through the Darasamut Underpass was disrupted yesterday afternoon (Dec 3) after a collision involving a trailer truck, a six-wheel truck and a Toyota Fortuner left two people injured.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bang Tao Stabbing, Afternoon Alcohol Ban Lifted For 180-Day Trial Period || Dec 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bang Tao Stabbing, Afternoon Alcohol Ban Lifted For 180-Day Trial Period || Dec 3
Wednesday 3 December 2025 05:54 PM
PHUKET XTRA - December 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police hunt foreigner for Bang Tao stabbing
Police hunt foreigner for Bang Tao stabbing
Wednesday 3 December 2025 02:17 PM
PHUKET: Police are searching for a foreign man who stabbed a British tourist during a late-night altercation outside a Bang Tao beach club in Cherng Talay in the early hours of today (Dec 3).
Phuket buyers allege B100mn pool-villa fraud
Phuket buyers allege B100mn pool-villa fraud
Wednesday 3 December 2025 01:35 PM
PHUKET: A group of Phuket residents has sought legal intervention from the Campaigning to Reclaim Social Justice Foundation (CRSJ Foundation) after collectively losing more than B100 million in what they say is a major pool-villa development scam involving a network of Phuket property companies.
Phuket mobilises more support for the South
Phuket mobilises more support for the South
Wednesday 3 December 2025 11:09 AM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities, community groups and volunteers are continuing their wide-ranging relief effort to support residents affected by severe flooding in Hat Yai and other southern districts, with more than 60 personnel and over 1,000 relief bags now on their way to the devastated areas.
Security checks continue under ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ campaign
Security checks continue under ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ campaign
Wednesday 3 December 2025 09:25 AM
PHUKET: Officers from Thalang District Office carried out coordinated security inspections and roadside checks in Pa Klok last night (Dec 2) as part of the ongoing provincial ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ campaign aimed at suppressing crime, drugs, illegal activities and other social-order offences.
Austrian man collapses, dies in Kata
Austrian man collapses, dies in Kata
Wednesday 3 December 2025 09:04 AM
PHUKET: An Austrian man collapsed in his hotel room in Kata and later died early yesterday morning (Dec 2), with police confirming there were no signs of foul play.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Layan EIA breaches investigated, Her Majesty Arrives For Phuket King’s Cup Regatta || Dec 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Layan EIA breaches investigated, Her Majesty Arrives For Phuket King’s Cup Regatta || Dec 2
Tuesday 2 December 2025 05:57 PM
PHUKET XTRA - December 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Cherng Talay OrBorTor chief runs for re-election
Cherng Talay OrBorTor chief runs for re-election
Tuesday 2 December 2025 01:44 PM
PHUKET: Manoch Panchalard, who has served as Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) for the past four years, has registered to contest the upcoming election, saying he aims to continue the work initiated during his previous term.
Her Majesty the Queen arrives for Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Her Majesty the Queen arrives for Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Tuesday 2 December 2025 10:36 AM
PHUKET: Her Majesty the Queen arrived in Phuket early this morning (Dec 2) to take part in the prestigious 37th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, joining the ‘Vayu’ team in the IRC Zero class as both helmsman and navigator during the long-distance race.
Patong marks World AIDS Day
Patong marks World AIDS Day
Tuesday 2 December 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Patong Municipality launched its World AIDS Day 2025 campaign last night (Dec 1) with a public awareness walk along Bangla Rd, highlighting growing concern over rising HIV infections in the district and across Phuket.
Thalang drug raids net ice, more than 1,100 pills of meth
Thalang drug raids net ice, more than 1,100 pills of meth
Tuesday 2 December 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested two men and seized more than 1,100 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) as well as more than 80 grammes of crystal meth in coordinated operations carried out yesterday (Dec 1).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cops Defend Barrier Removals, Phuket cannabis control still goes nowhere || Dec 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cops Defend Barrier Removals, Phuket cannabis control still goes nowhere || Dec 1
Monday 1 December 2025 05:40 PM
PHUKET XTRA - December 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian man, 69, dies after rescue at Kalim Beach
Russian man, 69, dies after rescue at Kalim Beach
Monday 1 December 2025 11:11 AM
PHUKET: A 69-year-old Russian man has died after apparently drowning while swimming off Kalim Beach yesterday (Nov 30).
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 opens
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 opens
Monday 1 December 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Culture Minister Sabida Thaiset presided over the grand opening ceremony of the Thailand Biennale 2025 contemporary arts festival at Saphan Hin on Saturday (Nov 29). The festival is hoped to propel the island towards becoming a global art tourism destination, with officials estimating that the five-month event will attract more than 3 million visitors and generate over B30 billion for the economy.
Chinese woman held over suspected fake banknotes
Chinese woman held over suspected fake banknotes
Monday 1 December 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Police have seized 49 suspected counterfeit US$100 banknotes and temporarily barred a Chinese tourist from leaving Thailand after the bills failed authenticity checks at a money exchange counter at Central Festival Phuket
Govt offices to close for December public holidays
Govt offices to close for December public holidays
Monday 1 December 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Immigration Office, along with all other government offices across Phuket, will close on three national holidays this month; Dec 5, Dec 10 and Dec 31, each marking an important event in Thailand’s history and cultural traditions. Offices will resume normal operations on the next working day after each holiday.
Junk dealer hospitalised after assault by ex-wife
Junk dealer hospitalised after assault by ex-wife
Monday 1 December 2025 08:57 AM
PHUKET: A 61-year-old man was left unconscious with head and facial wounds after an assault in Baan Laem Sai, Thepkrasattri, on Friday night (Nov 28).
British tourist drowns at Freedom Beach
British tourist drowns at Freedom Beach
Sunday 30 November 2025 12:13 PM
PHUKET: A 37-year-old British tourist drowned while swimming at Freedom Beach late yesterday morning (Nov 29), Patong Police have confirmed.

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