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Patong gears up for annual carnival festival
Patong gears up for annual carnival festival
Sunday 7 December 2025 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Patong Municipality is asking people to avoid the main roads at southern end of Patong and the Patong beach road (Thaweewong Rd) on the evening of Friday, Dec 19 as, the annual parade of the now-branded ‘Phuket Carnival’ is held to mark the official start of the tourism high season.
Thai airport tax to rise 53% for international flights
Thai airport tax to rise 53% for international flights
Sunday 7 December 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Civil Aviation Board has approved a 53% increase in the passenger service charge, commonly known as the airport tax, for outbound passengers on international flights.
Biennale Baht: B59mn poured into Phuket push to become arts hub
Biennale Baht: B59mn poured into Phuket push to become arts hub
Sunday 7 December 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s hosting of the Thailand Biennale 2025 will cost taxpayers nearly B59 million, according to official budget documents, as the island launched the five-month contemporary arts festival last Saturday (Nov 29).
Phuket orders traffic plan for EDC Thailand
Phuket orders traffic plan for EDC Thailand
Saturday 6 December 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Officials have instructed police to begin preparing traffic-control measures ahead of next month’s Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC Thailand), with daily crowds expected to reach up to 200,000 people at the new Rhythm Park venue in Cherng Talay.
Phuket year-end waste surges
Phuket year-end waste surges
Friday 5 December 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn has called an urgent meeting of all 19 local administrative organisations as Phuket faces a sharp rise in waste volumes that is expected to overwhelm the island’s central disposal facilities by the end of the year.
Domestic airfares continue to decrease
Domestic airfares continue to decrease
Thursday 4 December 2025 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Despite a dispute over expensive airfares to flood-stricken Hat Yai, average domestic ticket prices this year continued to decline, as low-cost carriers fled from underperforming Chinese routes to add domestic flights and avoid competition with state-backed Chinese airlines.
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
Thursday 4 December 2025 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.
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).
Airlines ‘keen to expand direct flights’
Airlines ‘keen to expand direct flights’
Wednesday 3 December 2025 11:24 AM
BANGKOK: Several international airlines, including carriers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Japan, have shown interest in expanding direct flight routes to Thailand, says the Airports of Thailand (AoT).
Cabinet rejects extra-holiday plan for 2026
Cabinet rejects extra-holiday plan for 2026
Wednesday 3 December 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Cabinet scrapped a plan to create additional holidays next year to promote tourism in Thailand yesterday (Dec 2), as ministers fretted about disruption of economic activity.
Afternoon alcohol ban to be lifted in time for New Year
Afternoon alcohol ban to be lifted in time for New Year
Wednesday 3 December 2025 09:57 AM
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum has reassured Thai business operators that the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm will be lifted in time for the New Year holiday.
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.
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.
Phuket upbeat on high season outlook
Phuket upbeat on high season outlook
Tuesday 2 December 2025 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Phuket tourism operators anticipate this high season running through the first quarter of 2026 will deliver the strongest performance in five years, driven by increased tourist spending, longer stays and the introduction of new long-haul flights to southern Thailand.
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.
Villa Rentals: The Missing Piece in Phuket’s Tourism - Tax
Villa Rentals: The Missing Piece in Phuket’s Tourism - Tax
Monday 1 December 2025 11:30 AM
Phuket’s rise as a world-class tourism destination has brought significant changes to its accommodation landscape. Among the most notable is the rapid growth of villa and condo rentals, where private villas and condos are offered for stays with privacy and high-end experiences. Many homeowners now convert their properties into rental assets, creating a lucrative opportunity but unaware of their tax obligations.
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.

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