Phuket to host 2026 Cigna Healthcare Andaman Cup on 24 October
The annual Australian Rules Football Masters tournament will feature an over-35s division and teams from Phuket, Thailand, Bali and Singapore.
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Phuket blood donation clinics scheduled throughout October
The Phuket Regional Blood Centre will run mobile blood donation clinics across Phuket in October and is urging eligible residents to help address an ongoing shortage of Rh-negative blood.
French tourist seriously injured after shooting himself at Kathu range
A 28-year-old French tourist was seriously injured after shooting himself in the head at a shooting range in Kathu, Phuket, police said.
Phuket officials seek plan for former 141-rai Expo site
Officials are gathering information on the future management and possible uses of state-owned land in Mai Khao, more than three years after Phuket lost its bid to host the World Specialised Expo.
Phuket to host Global Wellness Summit 2026 as Thailand promotes health-led growth
Thailand says Phuket is ready to host the 20th Global Wellness Summit in 2026, with more than 600 delegates from over 30 countries expected.
Sek Loso concert in Phuket raises B200,000 for hospital and community causes
A Sek Loso concert in Phuket Town raised B200,000, with donations going to Vachira Phuket Hospital’s Radiotherapy Center and the Rotary Club of Phuket.
Foreign tourist injured by Portuguese man o’ war at Phuket’s Nai Thon Beach
A 23-year-old foreign woman was treated after a Portuguese man o’ war sting at Nai Thon Beach, where red flags had been raised because of rough seas.
Tourist hospitalised after Portuguese man o’ war sting at Phuket beach
Lifeguards treated a foreign tourist who suffered a severe allergic reaction at Naithon Beach before the tourist was taken to hospital.
Kief seized at unlicensed cannabis shop in Koh Kaew
Phuket officials found cannabis extracts and kief at an unlicensed Koh Kaew shop during inspections of cannabis businesses.
BDMS and Sri Panwa launch wellness retreat in Phuket
The four- or seven-day programme combines medical assessments, preventive care, accommodation and personalised wellness activities.
Influenza leads Phuket communicable disease cases in Week 35
Vachira Phuket Hospital recorded 347 communicable disease cases in its Week 35 surveillance report, including 119 influenza cases and one death.