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Koh Panyi woman killed, crushed by Phuket–Takua Pa delivery truck
Koh Panyi woman killed, crushed by Phuket–Takua Pa delivery truck
Monday 8 December 2025 03:12 PM
PHANG NGA: A 38-year-old woman from Koh Panyi died after her motorcycle was struck by a refrigerated delivery truck on the bypass road in Kok Kloi, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga, police have confirmed.
Man killed in Patong head-on motorbike collision
Man killed in Patong head-on motorbike collision
Monday 8 December 2025 11:50 AM
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man was killed and a woman seriously injured in a head-on motorbike collision in Patong last night (Dec 7).
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.
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.
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.
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).
Removing Koh Kaew U-turn barriers eases traffic flow, say police
Removing Koh Kaew U-turn barriers eases traffic flow, say police
Saturday 29 November 2025 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Phuket City Police will keep the traffic barriers removed from the forever overladen Koh Kaew U-turn in the name of safety and, they say, to help ease severe congestion on the southbound lanes toward Phuket Town.
Phuket tourism engine marks 11.47mn arrivals
Phuket tourism engine marks 11.47mn arrivals
Friday 28 November 2025 12:42 PM
PHUKET: Phuket welcomed more than 11.47 million tourists from January to October this year, generating over B442 billion in revenue despite a slight year-on-year decline, provincial officials confirmed yesterday (Nov 27).
Muay Thai trainer charged over wheelie stunt
Muay Thai trainer charged over wheelie stunt
Friday 28 November 2025 11:32 AM
PHUKET: A 22-year-old Muay Thai trainer has been charged after Wichit Police tracked him down for performing a high-speed wheelie along Sakdidet Rd, with officers acting swiftly after video of the stunt spread on social media.
Motorists asked to avoid Thepkrasattri Rd on Dec 6
Motorists asked to avoid Thepkrasattri Rd on Dec 6
Wednesday 26 November 2025 11:18 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office has advised motorists to avoid using Thepkrasattri Rd from Bang Khu Intersection to the Heroines Monument between 7pm and 8pm on Saturday, Dec 6.
First Phuket mourners depart for Bangkok
First Phuket mourners depart for Bangkok
Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:02 AM
PHUKET: The first groups of Phuket residents travelled to Bangkok yesterday (Nov 25) to pay their respects at the Royal Urn of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace.
Free buses from Phuket to join national mourning in Bangkok
Free buses from Phuket to join national mourning in Bangkok
Tuesday 25 November 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials across the island are offering free bus transport for local residents to travel to Bangkok to pay respects to the Queen Mother, with trips being planned and some already fully booked.
Myanmar man killed in early-morning motorcycle crash in Patong
Myanmar man killed in early-morning motorcycle crash in Patong
Monday 24 November 2025 10:23 AM
PHUKET: A 22-year-old Myanmar man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Phrabarami Rd in the early hours of yesterday morning (Nov 23), Patong Police have confirmed.
PTT ready to walk away from EV venture
PTT ready to walk away from EV venture
Sunday 23 November 2025 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Thai oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is considering offloading its stake in an electric vehicle (EV) joint venture as it seeks to improve cash flow and brace for a sluggish Thai and global economy next year.
Phuket Airport earns Level 2 carbon-reduction accreditation
Phuket Airport earns Level 2 carbon-reduction accreditation
Sunday 23 November 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has been awarded Level 2 “Reduction” under the global Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, recognising the airport’s measurable progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
Assistant Minister pushes four key Phuket development projects
Assistant Minister pushes four key Phuket development projects
Saturday 22 November 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Aree Krainara arrived in Phuket yesterday (Nov 21) to accelerate four priority projects aimed at boosting tourism, strengthening infrastructure and improving the quality of life for local residents.
Honda hands over 1,160 helmets to Phuket officials
Honda hands over 1,160 helmets to Phuket officials
Tuesday 18 November 2025 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have received more than 1,100 new safety helmets as part of a nationwide road-safety campaign marking the 60th anniversary of Thai Honda.
Consultants selected for revised Patong Tunnel EIA
Consultants selected for revised Patong Tunnel EIA
Friday 14 November 2025 09:22 AM
PHUKET: Provincial officials have met to review the proposed Muang Mai–Koh Kaeo–Kathu Expressway, emphasising that any future development must comply with strict environmental protection rules.
EV bus fails to climb hill, slams into shop in Karon
EV bus fails to climb hill, slams into shop in Karon
Wednesday 12 November 2025 06:17 PM
PHUKET: Two tourists sustained minor injuries after a Phuket Smart Bus electric bus lost power and rolled backwards down a slope before crashing into a building in Karon early this afternoon (Nov 12).
Ministry seeks to attract EV battery recycling investments
Ministry seeks to attract EV battery recycling investments
Tuesday 11 November 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Industry Ministry is calling for investment in electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling in order to deal with a surge in scrapped batteries, as well as to grow the EV battery production and supply chain.

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