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Phuket picks 3 top OTOP products for national competition

The move was confirmed during the 2/2026 meeting of the Provincial Knowledge-Based OTOP (KBO) Network Committee, chaired by Vice Governor Teeraphong Chuaychoo at Phuket Provincial Hall earlier this week.

Phuket launches cultural capital drive with free Saphan Hin showcase

Officials unveiled the project, ‘Exploring Phuket’s Art and Traditions for Creative Tourism’, during a press conference at Blue Elephant Phuket this week, outlining plans to transform cultural assets into a key driver…

Hot days, afternoon storms and strong winds forecast across Thailand

Hot days, afternoon storms and strong winds forecast across Thailand — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket White Collar Boxing, Bangkok events lead Guru's picks for May 1-7

Adding to the diversity of sporting events, the Angsana Convention and Exhibition Space at Angsana Laguna Phuket will host the 'Phuket White Collar Boxing' event on May 9. The event offers individuals with little or no…

Phuket steps up Bang Tao Beach enforcement, reclaims more than 5 rai

Phuket steps up Bang Tao Beach enforcement, reclaims more than 5 rai — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket officials tighten safety checks on Bangla Road in Patong

Phuket – Authorities in Phuket launched a coordinated operation in Patong to strengthen public safety and reinforce the island’s reputation as a world-class tourism destination. Led by Deputy Governor Adul Chuthong, the…

Authorities warn Arab family after begging report in Patong

Phuket – Local authorities in Phuket conducted a late-night inspection in Patong following reports of foreign nationals using young children to solicit money from tourists. The Phuket Provincial Social Development and…

Video shows intoxicated man fall while striking roadside hedgerow in Patong

Drunk foreign falls over while attacking hedgerow 🥴🍺 Video captured a heavily intoxicated foreign man punching and kicking a bush - only to be KOed by the hedgerow on the roadside. The footage showed the individual…

Phuket MP presses Parliament to scrap visa-free entry

After presenting his address in Parliament, MP Chalermpong said in a post online that reducing the visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days was “not enough” to resolve underlying issues, arguing that Thailand should…

Thaksin granted parole, to be released May 11

The decision was reached yesterday (Apr 29) following a meeting of a Ministry of Justice parole committee, which reviewed more than 500 eligible inmates nationwide who meet the criteria under general parole regulations…

Thailand clarifies airline compensation rules for delays and cancellations

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said yesterday (Apr 29) that it finalised the rules with the Office of the Consumer Protection Board on Tuesday.