Chinese tourist rescued after canoe capsises off Phuket
A Chinese woman who could not swim was rescued after waves overturned her canoe off Rawai, Phuket, leaving her clinging to the upturned craft until a fishing boat passed.
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Phuket launches island-wide motorcycle safety campaign
A convoy travelled through Phuket’s three districts on 1 November as officials promoted safer riding during the island’s month-long road safety campaign.
Phuket blood donation clinics scheduled across three provinces in November
The Phuket Regional Blood Centre will run mobile blood donation clinics across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout November 2026.
Myanmar woman killed in Chalong road collision
A Myanmar woman was killed after being struck by a pickup truck and thrown beneath an oncoming SUV on Chao Fa East Road in Chalong, police said.
Two killed in truck-motorcycle crash near Thepkrasattri Bridge
Two motorcycle passengers were killed and the rider injured after an 18-wheeled truck collided with the motorcycle near Thepkrasattri Bridge in Mai Khao.
Phuket officials face conflicting road death figures as safety drive continues
Three official sources have reported different road casualty figures for Phuket, as authorities renew commitments to improve safety and enforcement.
Car crashes into pedestrians and food vendor in Phuket’s Karon
Two German children, two Thai women and a German woman were among those injured in a collision on Luang Phor Chuan Road.
Brad Pitt leads ‘Heart of the Beast’ survival thriller screening in Phuket
David Ayer’s survival thriller, starring Brad Pitt as a former US Marine stranded with his military dog, is screening in Phuket and has received a 3.5/5-star review.
Phuket jet-ski trip halted after riders ignored repeated safety warnings
A jet-ski excursion in Phuket was stopped midway after riders repeatedly crossed one another’s paths despite warnings from operators and officials.
Filipino motorcyclist killed in truck collision on Thepkrasattri Road
A 57-year-old Filipino man died after a truck struck his motorcycle from behind at a pedestrian crossing in Thalang, police said.
Filipino family travelling from Phuket crashes in Surat Thani, killing 3-year-old boy
A three-year-old Filipino boy was killed and three family members injured when their Phuket-registered Mitsubishi Pajero crashed into a temple wall in Surat Thani.