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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…

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.

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.

Russian tech CEO dies while visiting Ukrainian woman's luxury condominium in Thailand 🏢 Police in Phuket are

The tech entrepreneur reportedly fell from the eighth floor of a condominium on April 20 while assisting a Ukrainian woman with her move. CCTV footage captured the pair entering an elevator at approximately 2:31 pm…

Senate Advisor Urges Urgent Action on Phuket’s Mounting Waste Crisis

Phuket, Thailand – A senior advisor to the Senate’s Subcommittee on Land Resources has sounded the alarm over Phuket’s escalating waste management crisis, warning of serious environmental and tourism impacts if…

Foreign tourists slammed for abandoning rental motorcycles at Phuket airport

Two foreign men were seen abandoning rental motorcycles outside the passenger terminal at Phuket International Airport despite signs banning motorcycles and parking, drawing criticism online. The Phuket Times Facebook…

VIDEO: 50 YEARS IN JAIL: Abbot’s B2Bn Embezzlement Scandal, Parasail Rope Snaps in Phuket || April 22

VIDEO: 50 YEARS IN JAIL: Abbot’s B2Bn Embezzlement Scandal, Parasail Rope Snaps in Phuket || April 22 — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.