Sri Panwa Phuket to host briefing for youth orchestra project’s second season
Sri Panwa Phuket will hold a 22 October briefing for the Phuket Youth Orchestra Project Season 2, followed by a free concert on 22 November.
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Phuket governor sets 2027 agenda and warns of possible drought
Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom has directed agencies to prepare for possible water shortages while outlining administrative priorities for fiscal 2027.
UPDATE: Virgin Atlantic launches seasonal direct flights from London to Phuket
Virgin Atlantic has launched its first Thailand route, with three weekly London Heathrow–Phuket flights scheduled through 26 March 2027; the inaugural service carried 258 passengers.
City Sightseeing Phuket to launch double-decker hop-on hop-off buses on 20 October
City Sightseeing Phuket will launch a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus service on 20 October, linking 11 tourist destinations and aiming to spread visitor spending among local businesses.
Phuket considers AI system to identify tourism safety risks
Phuket officials are considering an AI and Big Data system to identify tourism safety risks, issue early warnings and coordinate responses across agencies.
Man claiming to be Phuket tourist police inspector allegedly demands free meal
A man who claimed to be a Phuket tourist police inspector allegedly argued with a restaurant owner after being refused a free meal, according to a Facebook post.
UPDATE: Phuket Vegetarian Festival concludes with Lor Rong Shrine firecracker procession
The Lor Rong Shrine’s Ew Keng procession travelled around Phuket city on 18 October as Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival concluded and devotees prepared to bid farewell to the Nine Emperor Gods.
Phuket warns beachgoers about stinging jellyfish as surf rescues continue
Marine officials have installed warning signs and placed vinegar on Phuket beaches, while Patong lifeguards report increased jellyfish numbers and 34 current-related incidents in September.
Chiang Mai NENE ROYAL trademark filing draws criticism as Phuket singer’s team seeks rights
A Chiang Mai woman’s pending application for the NENE ROYAL name on printed T-shirts has drawn criticism after the Phuket singer’s management-linked company filed applications in Thailand and the United States.
Three Phuket street-racing gang members jailed over fireworks incident
A Phuket court sentenced three adult members of the ‘Dragon Heart’ group to one month and 15 days in prison after they pleaded guilty to offences linked to street racing and fireworks.
Phuket alumni association awards B50,000 in student scholarships
The Phuket chapter of the Chulalongkorn University Alumni Association has awarded six scholarships to students from Phuket studying at the university.