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Taxi drivers block cruise ship pickups at Phuket Deep Sea Port

Thursday 18 September 2025 11:21 AM

PHUKET: Police were called to the Phuket Deep Sea Port yesterday (Sept 17) after a group of local taxi drivers blocked an outside taxi from picking up cruise ship passengers, sparking a standoff.

French tourist drowns in Patong night swim

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Thursday 18 September 2025 09:32 AM

PHUKET: A Frenchman has drowned after being caught in strong currents while swimming at Patong Beach last night (Sept 17), despite red warning flags being posted along the shore.

Phuket health officials clarify alcohol advertising rules

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Thursday 18 September 2025 09:00 AM

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PHHO) has confirmed that images of drinks in glasses that are in no way directly promoting alcohol are allowed in promotion of events and venues on the island.

Driver flees after crashing into new U-turn barrier in Thalang

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Wednesday 17 September 2025 05:15 PM

PHUKET: Police are searching for the driver of a sedan that smashed into a newly installed U-turn barrier in Thalang late last Monday night (Sept 16) before fleeing the scene.

Portuguese man o’ war wash ashore at Patong

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Wednesday 17 September 2025 01:22 PM

PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach have issued a public warning after several Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish, also known as bluebottles, were found washed ashore along the popular tourist beach.

Foreigner crashes into motorcycle showroom while riding against traffic

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Wednesday 17 September 2025 11:44 AM

PHUKET: CCTV footage of a foreign man riding a motorcycle against traffic and crashing into the steps in front of a motorcycle showroom has gone viral after being shared online.

Phuket officials tout AI ‘Pencil Robot’ launch, vague on rollout

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Wednesday 17 September 2025 10:42 AM

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has declared the island on course to become “Thailand’s first AI prototype city” after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to use the AI robot ‘Dinsaw’ (‘Pencil Robot’) at local government hospitals.

Woman killed, struck by bus, then pickup

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Wednesday 17 September 2025 08:52 AM

PHUKET: A 28-year-old woman was killed early yesterday morning (Sept 16) after her motorcycle collided with a bus before she was struck by a pickup truck on Thepkasattri Rd in Koh Kaew.

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Tuesday 16 September 2025 06:21 PM

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18 years on, no memorial for Phuket air crash victims

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Tuesday 16 September 2025 02:08 PM

PHUKET: Airports of Thailand, which operates Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket), has again held no official memorial services in Phuket to remember the 90 people who died in the crash of One-Two-Go flight OG269.

Phuket launches road safety drive for locals and tourists

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Tuesday 16 September 2025 01:38 PM

PHUKET: Phuket officials have stepped up efforts to improve road safety for both residents and visitors with a series of initiatives, including a seminar on safety guidelines and a new helmet awareness campaign.

Four arrested in Patong dice gambling raid

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Tuesday 16 September 2025 01:13 PM

PHUKET: Four men have been arrested in Patong after Kathu District officials raided an illegal dice gambling den hidden behind a chicken coop.

Woman found dead at Cherng Talay area hotel

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Tuesday 16 September 2025 09:35 AM

PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 26-year-old woman found in her hotel room at a hotel in a resort complex in Cherng Talay yesterday afternoon (Sept 15).

CIB seizes 200,000 meth pills after highway chase in Phang Nga

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Tuesday 16 September 2025 09:15 AM

PHANG NGA: Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) officers seized more than 200,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) after intercepting a pickup truck during a high-speed chase in Takua Pa District yesterday (Sept 15).

Lively start to Sakhu OrBorTor election race

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Tuesday 16 September 2025 09:00 AM

PHUKET: The first day of registration for the Sakhu Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) election saw a lively atmosphere yesterday (Sept 15), with two major teams entering the race to lead the subdistrict through what promises to be a closely watched contest.

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Monday 15 September 2025 05:30 PM

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Baan Don street procession marks ‘Jad’ festival

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Monday 15 September 2025 12:33 PM

PHUKET: Local residents of Baan Don in Tambon Thepkrasattri, Thalang, braved heavy rains today (Sept 15) to celebrate the annual ‘Jad’ procession, continuing a cherished tradition that marks one of Phuket’s most important Buddhist merit-making occasions.

PPAO celebrates ‘Retracing the History of Islam in Phuket’

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Monday 15 September 2025 11:00 AM

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) staged a cultural and educational event of the weekend highlighting the history and heritage of Islam in Phuket, with the aim of strengthening community ties and fostering greater understanding among residents.

New road behind Wat Tha Reua officially opens

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Monday 15 September 2025 09:41 AM

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat officially has opened the newly expanded road behind Wat Tha Reua, south of the Heroines Monument, marking the completion of a long-awaited project to ease congestion on Thepkrasattri Rd and improve safety for motorists.

Justice Minister targets drugs in Rawai Sea Gypsy community

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Monday 15 September 2025 09:31 AM

PHUKET: Justice Minister Pol Col Thawee Sodsong has vowed stronger measures to tackle the persistent drug problem in the Sea Gypsy village in Rawai, while also addressing wider community issues of land, flooding and youth vulnerability.

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