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Senate advisor ‘realises’ impacts of Phuket’s landfill crisis

The remark came during a recent visit by Senate Committee advisor Samran Sinthong and his delegation to Phuket City Municipality, where they inspected waste management operations and the increasingly strained landfill…

Filthy Phuket rental room sparks online outrage

Photos and video shared on social media showed the interior of the small room filled with garbage, with numerous black bags tied up and stacked near a bin. The footage quickly drew strong reactions from viewers, many…

Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Traffic Fatalities in Songkran Seven Days of Danger, and More

Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, April 13th to Sunday, April 19th 2026. They are not in any particular level of importance but…

Phuket Municipality Prepares Landfill Operations with Strict Waste Disposal Rules

Phuket — Phuket City Municipality has finalized preparations to open its central landfill site for waste disposal from local administrative organizations (LAOs) and government agencies, beginning April 18. Mayor…

VIDEO: SAMURAI SWORD: Phuket Owner Chases Off Burglar, Immigration Silence On Fees || April 20

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More than 1,200 Phuket transport operators register for fuel aid

The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) reported that a total of 1,254 operators had signed up for the support programme between Apr 16-19, with 112 registrations recorded at the provincial office alone.

Landfill reopens as officials confirm hotspots under control

The reopening, on Saturday (Apr 18), came after inspections confirmed a sustained reduction in hotspots and smoke at the site, which had been closed to incoming waste during firefighting operations.

Wife pleads for justice after assault leaves man in ICU

PHUKET — 19 April 2026, The wife of a Thai man left critically injured after an alleged assault by a group of foreign nationals has appealed to the media for help, saying the case has shown little progress as her…

Governor pushes EV buses

Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsithavorn on Friday (Apr 17) led a delegation of senior officials and private sector representatives on an inspection tour of the island’s EV bus service, highlighting the project as a…

Bhumjaithai silent on pledge for Phuket ‘Special Economic Zone’

Despite being a centrepiece of the party’s election campaign, no formal proposal has been tabled in parliament, no legislative framework has been made public and no timeline has been set ‒ leaving a widening gap between…

Spinner dolphin stranded in Phuket, vets race to save it

PHUKET — 19 April 2026, Marine officials are providing round-the-clock care to a stranded spinner dolphin found in a weakened state on a Phuket beach, as efforts continue to save the animal’s life. The Department of…