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Tourism Minister promotes Phuket model of ‘Safe Tourism’
Tourism Minister promotes Phuket model of ‘Safe Tourism’
Saturday 2 August 2025 12:50 PM
PHUKET: Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong visited Soi Bangla in Patong yesterday (Aug 1) to promote the ‘Phuket Model’ of safe tourism and inspect the area’s readiness to welcome international visitors under higher safety standards.
Nigerian man caught with cocaine at Chalong checkpoint
Nigerian man caught with cocaine at Chalong checkpoint
Saturday 2 August 2025 10:55 AM
PHUKET: A Nigerian national was arrested yesterday (Aug 1) after police found more than 70 grammes of cocaine in his possession at a checkpoint in Chalong.
Srisoonthorn Rd B420mn upgrade gets big support
Srisoonthorn Rd B420mn upgrade gets big support
Saturday 2 August 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A B420 million project to upgrade Srisoonthorn Rd (Route 4025) has gained much public support, Srisoonthorn Mayor Chalermpol Kerdsup has told The Phuket News.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Gets Tariff Reprieve, Phuket Tackles Ongoing Trash Crisis || Aug 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Gets Tariff Reprieve, Phuket Tackles Ongoing Trash Crisis || Aug 1
Friday 1 August 2025 06:08 PM
PHUKET XTRA - August 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Truck crash at Darasamut Underpass injures three
Truck crash at Darasamut Underpass injures three
Friday 1 August 2025 01:03 PM
PHUKET: Police are investigating a multi-vehicle accident involving a semi-trailer truck at the Darasamut Underpass that left three people injured earlier today (Aug 1). The wreckage has since been cleared and traffic is now flowing freely through the tunnel.
Gun seized from suspect heading to Phuket
Gun seized from suspect heading to Phuket
Friday 1 August 2025 12:47 PM
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Krabi after allegedly attempting to smuggle a loaded handgun and ammunition into Phuket in anticipation of a potential clash with rival youth gangs.
Drug raids in Thalang nets meth suspect, users
Drug raids in Thalang nets meth suspect, users
Friday 1 August 2025 12:37 PM
PHUKET: A coordinated anti-drug operation in Thalang has led to the arrest of one suspect in possession of methamphetamine, and the identification of four drug users who have been flagged for treatment and further investigation.
Phuket Governor welcomes Vietnamese Ambassador
Phuket Governor welcomes Vietnamese Ambassador
Friday 1 August 2025 08:54 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat welcomed Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung to Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (July 31), as the two parties explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in tourism, urban development and potential sister-city partnerships.
Phuket targets 30% waste reduction in 3 months
Phuket targets 30% waste reduction in 3 months
Thursday 31 July 2025 05:57 PM
PHUKET: Provincial authorities are pushing forward with a plan to reduce Phuket’s waste by 30% within three months, as part of urgent efforts to relieve the strain on the overwhelmed Phuket Solid Waste Disposal Center at Saphan Hin.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brittle ceasefire between Thailand Cambodia, Patong Tsunami Plans Tested || July 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brittle ceasefire between Thailand Cambodia, Patong Tsunami Plans Tested || July 31
Thursday 31 July 2025 05:48 PM
PHUKET XTRA - July 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Cement mixer truck overturns in Kathu hillside crash
Cement mixer truck overturns in Kathu hillside crash
Thursday 31 July 2025 04:53 PM
PHUKET: A cement mixer truck overturned and landed upside down on a hillside near a popular café in Kathu shortly after midday today (July 31), prompting an emergency rescue team to arrive and free the trapped driver.
Phuket oversight committee inspects B600mn in development projects
Phuket oversight committee inspects B600mn in development projects
Thursday 31 July 2025 01:29 PM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Governance Committee has conducted a series of field inspections to monitor the progress and transparency of six key government projects worth more than B600 million, all aimed at improving infrastructure and services for local residents.
Patong lifeguard praised for catching beach thief
Patong lifeguard praised for catching beach thief
Thursday 31 July 2025 10:36 AM
PHUKET: A Patong lifeguard has been praised for catching a 28-year-old Thai transgender woman who has since been charged with theft after snatching a bracelet from a tourist doing her morning exercise on the beach.
Water outage to affect areas in Rawai
Water outage to affect areas in Rawai
Thursday 31 July 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) has announced a mains water supply outage in Rawai from 10am to 10pm tomorrow (Aug 1).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New road and wider lanes for Phuket traffic, Fixing Phuket’s “most dangerous” tunnel || July 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New road and wider lanes for Phuket traffic, Fixing Phuket’s “most dangerous” tunnel || July 30
Wednesday 30 July 2025 07:00 PM
PHUKET XTRA - July 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Public feedback invited on Srisoonthorn Rd major upgrade
Public feedback invited on Srisoonthorn Rd major upgrade
Wednesday 30 July 2025 01:19 PM
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office is inviting residents and stakeholders to attend a public meeting tomorrow (July 31) regarding a major road upgrade planned for Srisoonthorn Rd, from near the Heroines Monument all the way to Cherng Talay Police Station.
Men arrested after Saphan Hin brawl
Men arrested after Saphan Hin brawl
Wednesday 30 July 2025 12:01 PM
PHUKET: Three young men were arrested in the early hours of this morning (July 30) after confronting rival youths during a violent clash at the ‘Parn Hin‘ festival at Saphan Hin last night, where weapons were brandished and firecrackers thrown. No injuries were reported.
Phuket Apple distributor responds after staff leak private image
Phuket Apple distributor responds after staff leak private image
Wednesday 30 July 2025 10:49 AM
PHUKET: Studio7, an official Apple distributor in Thailand, has issued a public apology and confirmed legal action against six employees involved in a serious breach of customer privacy at its Central Phuket branch, where a private image from a customer’s device was improperly accessed and shared.
Meth pills seized, arrests made in Kamala, Patong raids
Meth pills seized, arrests made in Kamala, Patong raids
Wednesday 30 July 2025 10:35 AM
PHUKET: Authorities led by officials from the Kathu District Office conducted “surprise inspections” at nightlife venues in Moo 3, Kamala last night (July 29), including those near Soi Pa Jak, as part of the national ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ campaign.
Aeroflot flight forced to return to Phuket after takeoff
Aeroflot flight forced to return to Phuket after takeoff
Wednesday 30 July 2025 10:18 AM
PHUKET: An Aeroflot flight bound for Novosibirsk was forced to turn back shortly after taking off from Phuket International Airport yesterday morning (July 29), reportedly due to a technical issue.

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