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  • Phuket NewsLocal dispute turns violent with gunshot in Phuket neighbourhood

    Local dispute turns violent with gunshot in Phuket neighbourhood

    A local dispute turned violent in Pa Khlok, Phuket, when a man allegedly fired a gun after threatening his neighbour. The incident unfolded in the early hours of today, January 11. Upon receiving a report of gunfire at a residence in Moo 2, Pa Khlok, local authorities quickly arrived on the scene. Thalang Police were accompanied by village headman Chokchai…

  • Phuket NewsFatal multi-vehicle collision disrupts morning traffic in Phuket

    Fatal multi-vehicle collision disrupts morning traffic in Phuket

    A chaotic accident unfolded as dawn broke over Thepkrasattri Road in Phuket, when an MG sedan fatally crashed into a power pole, following a series of collisions that began around 6.50am today (January 10). The string of events took place just 50 metres away from the Bang Chak petrol station at Baan Lipon, Srisoonthorn, within the vicinity of Moo 5.…

  • EventsJungceylon invites you to explore an adventure with bubbly dinosaurs

    Jungceylon invites you to explore an adventure with bubbly dinosaurs

    Jungceylon Shopping Center, Patong, Phuket, is launching Jungceylon Kids Day 2024: Dino in Balloon Park. they invite all little ones and family to join this adventure through the realm of dinosaur balloons, featuring various species like Parasaurolophus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, and T. Rex. The event’s highlight includes beloved giant dinosaur balloons, especially the towering “Brontosaurus,” a gentle, long-necked dinosaur standing over…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket tour boat industry rallies for enhanced safety measures

    Phuket tour boat industry rallies for enhanced safety measures

    Phuket’s tour boat industry is taking decisive action, following the tragic accident where a five-year-old Russian girl lost her life in a tour speedboat crash at Koh Maiton. A collective movement is emerging among industry leaders, to bolster safety measures and prevent such incidents from recurring. The initiative is led by prominent figure Shaun Stenning, CEO and Founder of 5…

  • Phuket NewsTragic suicide of young Myanmar woman in Phuket sparks investigation

    Tragic suicide of young Myanmar woman in Phuket sparks investigation

    In the small town of Kamala, Phuket, a tragic incident unfolded as a teenage Myanmar woman, merely 19 years old, took her own life. This heartbreaking event came to light after local authorities were notified about the incident on a quiet Saturday night. Kamala Police’s Police Lieutenant Peeymanat Dinkameen received the distressing news of the young woman’s demise at around…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket governor proposes 191 million baht infrastructure and digital modernisation plan

    Phuket governor proposes 191 million baht infrastructure and digital modernisation plan

    It was a bustling day at Phuket Provincial Hall last Friday as local government office chiefs and private sector representatives gathered to confirm a series of new infrastructure developments to be proposed at the upcoming mobile Cabinet meeting in Ranong on January 22-23. At the helm of this ambitious endeavour is Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, who intends to seek approval…

  • Phuket NewsMysterious death in Patong: Thai woman’s tragic demise investigated by police

    Mysterious death in Patong: Thai woman’s tragic demise investigated by police

    A disturbing incident unfolded on Saturday in the heart of Phuket’s bustling tourist area, Patong, where a Thai woman lost her life under mysterious circumstances. Patong Police are diligently probing the matter, which took place at a local hotel, involving a New Zealand man. The incident came to light at approximately 1.40pm, on January 6 when employees of a hotel…

  • Thailand NewsRare white Omura’s whale spotted off Phuket, Thailand (video)

    Rare white Omura’s whale spotted off Phuket, Thailand (video)

    An unexpected encounter with a white Omura’s whale off the coast of Koh He in Phuket marked a potentially unique event, as it could be the first sighting of this incredibly rare species in Thailand and perhaps globally. This news was shared by Associate Professor Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a marine biologist and lecturer at Kasetsart University. The marine biologist yesterday shared…

  • Phuket NewsScheduled power cut in Layan Soi 1, Phuket for essential maintenance work

    Scheduled power cut in Layan Soi 1, Phuket for essential maintenance work

    An announced power cut is set to disrupt numerous residences, condominiums, and villa estates along Layan Soi 1, Moo 6, Cherng Talay, Phuket. The Provincial Electricity Authority’s Thalang branch (PEA Thalang) has planned this interruption for tomorrow, The blackout, scheduled from 9am to 4.30pm, is required to facilitate maintenance work on the high-voltage electrical system in the said area. The…

  • Thailand NewsStreet shootout shakes Phuket: Teen hospitalised, passerby catches stray bullet drama

    Street shootout shakes Phuket: Teen hospitalised, passerby catches stray bullet drama

    A teenager yesterday was hospitalised after a tumultuous shootout on a street near Saphan Hin, Phuket. A passerby suffered a shoulder wound whilst the teen had a head injury. Phuket Police received a report of a shootout near the Phuket Marine police chief’s residence on Phuket Road yesterday, January 3, at 3.10am. Police found a damaged glass louvre in one of…

  • Economy NewsPhuket continues promotion as timeless destination to boost tourism

    Phuket continues promotion as timeless destination to boost tourism

    Championed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand‘s (TAT) local office, Phuket is set to continue its promotion as a timeless destination, void of an official low season. Director Lertchai Wangtrakuldee confirms this strategy following the significant triumph of last year when the resort province achieved its arrival and revenue targets ahead of schedule. By the end of November, the visitor…

  • Phuket NewsFirst fatal casualty reported in Phuket’s new year safety campaign

    First fatal casualty reported in Phuket’s new year safety campaign

    The bustling tourist destination of Phuket in Thailand reported its first fatal casualty amidst its annual Seven Days New Year safety campaign. The campaign, which began on December 29, aims to promote road safety until midnight on January 4. The fatality was acknowledged at the Day 5 briefing of the Seven Days safety initiative, which also highlighted the road accident…

  • Phuket NewsTwo fatal crashes in Phuket highlight importance of traffic safety

    Two fatal crashes in Phuket highlight importance of traffic safety

    Two fatal accidents have left a sombre note in the otherwise bustling city of Phuket. A motorcyclist lost his life in an early morning crash in Kathu, while a pickup driver met a similar fate on Thepkrasattri Road in Mai Khao last night. Kathu police answered a distress call to the Kuan Lim San Curve on Wichit Songkhram Road around…

  • Phuket NewsLeatherback turtle surprises Thai park officers with fifth nest of the season

    Leatherback turtle surprises Thai park officers with fifth nest of the season

    A rare spectacle unfolded early this morning at the Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park in Thai Muang, Phang Nga, situated north of Phuket. Park officials stumbled upon a female leatherback turtle who had come ashore to deposit her eggs, marking the fifth such nest spotted this breeding season. Officers were engaged in their routine patrol, skimming the shoreline with…

  • Phuket NewsSurprise drug test at Phuket’s Ratsada Pier reveals shocking find

    Surprise drug test at Phuket’s Ratsada Pier reveals shocking find

    At the heart of Phuket‘s east coast, a pivotal marine tourism hub, Ratsada Pier, was the scene of a surprise drug testing operation today. The results revealed a shocking find – one out of the 18 boat captains and crew members tested had traces of drugs in their system. The harbour, also known as Rassada Harbour, is managed by Seatran…

  • Thailand NewsEnglish national arrested in Phuket over violent tuk tuk altercation

    English national arrested in Phuket over violent tuk tuk altercation

    A violent altercation involving a gun and a tuk tuk in Phuket led to the arrest of an English national. The incident, which occurred on the evening of January 1, involved the suspect, identified as 38 year old Jamie, hitting his co-passenger with a hidden firearm. The argument escalated within the tuk tuk while en route to a café in…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket boat crew tested for drugs after tragic speedboat accident

    Phuket boat crew tested for drugs after tragic speedboat accident

    The tranquil morning at Chalong Pier in Phuket was disrupted yesterday as a swarm of officials descended on the scene. Their mission is to conduct drug tests on a group of 23 boat operators and crew members. This action was triggered by a tragic speedboat accident that occurred at Koh Maithon the previous day, resulting in the death of a…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket welcomes 2024 with soaring tourist numbers and an 8 billion baht boost

    Phuket welcomes 2024 with soaring tourist numbers and an 8 billion baht boost

    Thailand’s famed island paradise of Phuket has just witnessed an impressive upswing in tourist numbers over the new year break. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket office has confirmed that the island has welcomed a remarkable 265,000 visitors, contributing more than 8 billion baht to the local economy. The head of the TAT Phuket office, Lertchai Wangtrakuldee, provided these…

  • Phuket NewsHeavy traffic in Phuket forces travellers to allocate extra time

    Heavy traffic in Phuket forces travellers to allocate extra time

    Phuket International Airport is once again reminding those scheduled to fly out of the island to factor in additional travel time to reach the airport. This advice, which was initially issued for the new year period, has been reiterated due to persistent heavy traffic on the island’s main roads. This renewed call for travellers to allocate an extra two to…

  • Phuket NewsRussian tourist child dies in tragic Phuket speedboat accident

    Russian tourist child dies in tragic Phuket speedboat accident

    Tragedy struck on the last day of 2023 when a speedboat carrying seven Russian tourists, including a five year old girl, crashed into rocks at Koh Maithon while returning to Phuket from Phi Phi Island. The young girl, Liza Pak, sadly lost her life in the incident. The speedboat, named Apirak 89, was believed to be leaving Koh Maithon and…

  • Phuket NewsUnidentified male body found floating off Koh Maithon

    Unidentified male body found floating off Koh Maithon

    In a startling discovery, a male body was found floating in the waters off Koh Maithon, a small island located just over 8 kilometres southeast of Cape Panwa, late on November 29. The body was spotted by the crew of a local tour boat. The tour boat’s staff waited for about an hour and a half. However, as daylight began…

  • Phuket NewsBiggest turtle of the season nests in Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang park

    Biggest turtle of the season nests in Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang park

    A thrilling discovery was made at the Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park in Phang Nga, located to the north of Phuket, when park officials stumbled upon a turtle’s nest filled with eggs. This wasn’t just any turtle, however. The creature that had laid these eggs was believed to be the largest to have come ashore for nesting during the…

  • Thailand NewsPhuket: Russian tourist’s water slide nightmare sparks urgent safety probe

    Phuket: Russian tourist’s water slide nightmare sparks urgent safety probe

    A 42 year old Russian tourist found himself at the centre of a harrowing ordeal at a renowned water park in Phuket. His quest for aquatic thrills turned into a nightmare, resulting in severe injuries and a subsequent complaint filed with the Consumer Protection Committee. On November 10, Fedor Kondrakov’s day of fun took a perilous turn as he encountered…

  • Phuket NewsFatal stabbing casts shadow over Patong’s vibrant nightlife

    Fatal stabbing casts shadow over Patong’s vibrant nightlife

    As the first light of dawn broke over Patong, a grim discovery was made on the streets of this bustling tourist hotspot. A staffer from a local karaoke venue, named Itthinan Khola, was found lifeless on the footpath outside a similar establishment on Phra Metta Rd. The 24 year old victim, originally from Nong Bua Lamphu, had suffered a fatal…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket greets third Vice Governor, Norasak Suksomboon

    Phuket greets third Vice Governor, Norasak Suksomboon

    The tropical island of Phuket welcomed its third Vice Governor, Norasak Suksomboon, who has recently taken up the mantle of his duties. Norasak is part of a three-member team assigned to assist Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat in managing the island’s affairs. Norasak, whose primary area of responsibility is Social Affairs at the Phuket Provincial Office, isn’t a stranger to administrative…

  • Press RoomPhuket to pioneer blockchain mass adoption in Thailand with B2GC: Blockchain to Government Conference

    Phuket to pioneer blockchain mass adoption in Thailand with B2GC: Blockchain to Government Conference

    Phuket is set to host the groundbreaking, invitation-only Blockchain to Government Conference (B2GC) from January 17th to 19th, 2024. This government-led initiative, co-organized by Thailand’s key government agencies in the development of its digital economy and society (DEPA, ETDA and DGA) alongside Finstable Group, a leading blockchain company, will convene at the brand new, iconic Blockchain Technology Center (BTC). The…

  • Phuket NewsMystery blaze engulfs fishing boats on Phuket’s eastern coast

    Mystery blaze engulfs fishing boats on Phuket’s eastern coast

    A trio of dilapidated fishing vessels fell victim to an early morning inferno on the eastern coast of Phuket Town yesterday. The flaming spectacle quickly drew the attention of local authorities, who were alerted to the incident around 5am. Arriving at the fiery scene of the fishing vessels, the police and firefighters found the boats engulfed in flames near the…

  • Phuket NewsWanted Russian man arrested at airport for shooting in Phuket

    Wanted Russian man arrested at airport for shooting in Phuket

    Immigration police arrested a wanted Russian man at Phuket International Airport on December 25 for hiring a Kazakh man to shoot another Russian man in Phuket in June this year. A Russian victim, 44 year old Dmitry Aleynikov, was shot outside a coffee shop called Cafe Waya in the Thalang district of Phuket on June 7. Fortunately, the bullet did not…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket officials to target ‘bad foreigners’ to enhance tourism

    Phuket officials to target ‘bad foreigners’ to enhance tourism

    The island of Phuket, a popular tourist hotspot, was the stage for a significant meeting yesterday. The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police Immigration Bureau, Pol Lt Gen Itthiphon Ittisanronnachai, made a request to Phuket officials to assemble a task force to zero in on bad foreigners, thereby offering the Immigration Bureau the aid they require to tackle the situation.…

  • Thailand NewsThailand marks 19th anniversary of devastating tsunami with somber memorial

    Thailand marks 19th anniversary of devastating tsunami with somber memorial

    Yesterday marked the 19th anniversary of the devastating tsunami that struck Thailand. To commemorate this somber occasion, Sarawut Srisakukam, the head of the Mai Khao Tambon Administrative Organisation, led an official memorial service at the Wall of Remembrance, located at the Mai Khao Cemetery. This ceremony was attended by high-ranking local officials and members of the local community, all brought…