Thailand-China robotic surgery a first
The procedure connected Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital in Bangkok with West China Hospital in Chengdu, more than 2,000 kilometres away, reports the
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Phuket Confronts Mounting Waste Crisis, Launches Integrated Management Plan
Phuket — Phuket is stepping up its waste management strategy as daily refuse volumes exceed 1,000 tons, a surge fueled by urban growth and the island’s thriving tourism industry. Provincial leaders say the challenge…
Woman from Phuket Found Dead in Nakhon Si Thammarat Hotel Room Under Suspicious Circumstances
Nakhon Si Thammarat – Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat are investigating the suspicious death of a 31‑year‑old woman found inside a hotel room late Wednesday night. Authorities identified the deceased as Ms. Kimyong…
General: Royal Gazette Announces Appointment of Honorary Consul of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Phuket Province, April 23, 2026 | 17:52
General: Royal Gazette Announces Appointment of Honorary Consul of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Phuket Province, April 23, 2026 | 17:52 — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
VIDEO: PHUKET PROPERTY VISA: B3M Condo Rules Clarified, Hotel Murder Manhunt || April 23
VIDEO: PHUKET PROPERTY VISA: B3M Condo Rules Clarified, Hotel Murder Manhunt || April 23 — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
TikTok video of 150 baht coconut in Phuket divides Thai internet
A foreign TikToker recently posted about the price of a coconut on Patong Beach in Phuket yesterday, April 22, pointing out the upcharge in tourist areas, which were met with mixed reactions as debates raged on in the…
Phuket woman found dead in Nakhon Sri Thammarat hotel, suspect sought
Officers at Mueang Nakhon Sri Thammarat Police Station were alerted to the incident at 9:10pm last night (Apr 22), after receiving a report that a woman had been found unconscious inside a room at the Nuan Khon Hotel in…
Visa-free scheme faces rollback amid tourist concerns
Speaking after officially opening the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 (GSTC 2026) at the Royal Phuket City Hotel, Mr Surasak confirmed that multiple agencies had raised concerns during the trial period of the…
Phuket Biennale tour wraps up ahead of handover to Rayong
The tour, held yesterday (Apr 22), started at Sukho Pavilion, Sala 4 Phak, led by Phuket Art Association President Anchalee Vanich Thepbutr, who guided the delegation of artists, organisers and officials to several…
Governor orders urgent drain clearance to minimise flood risk
The directive, issued to all relevant agencies and local administrative bodies, requires immediate action to inspect and restore the island’s drainage network to full working condition as Phuket enters the rainy season.
Elderly couple die after SUV crash in Krabi
Khlong Thom Police were notified at 2:15pm by Khlong Thom Hospital that two people had succumbed to severe injuries sustained in the crash on Phetkasem Rd, Moo 9, in front of Khlong Thom Ratsarangsarn School in Khlong…