Phuket foundation awards B608,250 in scholarships to 238 students
A Phuket foundation awarded B608,250 in long-term scholarships to 238 students at a ceremony at Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus.
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Phuket Pride Festival 2026 set for June 1-7 as Thailand pushes World Pride 2030 bid
Phuket Pride Festival 2026 will run from June 1-7 under the theme "From Visibility to Equality" as Thailand promotes Pride events in support of its World Pride 2030 bid.
Phuket committee shortlists six local dishes for ‘The Lost Taste’ campaign
Phuket’s provincial food selection committee has shortlisted six local dishes for possible entry in the Ministry of Culture’s “The Lost Taste” campaign, part of a fiscal 2026 effort to preserve traditional cuisine.
AOT, Vietnam Airlines plan to resume Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket flights on July 2
Airports of Thailand and Vietnam Airlines have signed a cooperation agreement while preparing to resume the Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket route on July 2, 2026.
Phuket governor joins PTS Class 12 in releasing bamboo sharks to support marine conservation
Phuket’s governor and participants in PTS Class 12 released bamboo sharks back into the sea in a joint conservation activity with a Phuket marine research center.
Phuket Old Prison Park Set to Open in Late August as Redevelopment Passes 80 Percent
Phuket plans to open the Phuket Old Prison Park in late August, with redevelopment of the former prison site now more than 80 percent complete.
Thai local administration chief denies sending Line message in Phuket transfer dispute
Thailand’s provincial administration chief has denied sending an alleged political Line message tied to a Phuket transfer dispute, saying his account is linked to multiple devices and that a financial-trail probe of Phuket officials is underway.
Phuket alcohol sales ban set for Visakha Bucha holiday
Most alcohol sales in Phuket will be banned from 12am Sunday, May 31, to 12am Monday, June 1, for Visakha Bucha Day, while some licensed venues remain exempt.
Two Arrested in Wichit Raid Over Drugs and Online Gambling
A police raid on a rental property in Wichit, Phuket, led to two arrests and the seizure of methamphetamine, crystal meth and evidence tied to online gambling.
Phuket provincial official and four district officers petition House panel over allegedly unfair transfers
Five Phuket administrative officials have asked a House committee to investigate transfers they say were ordered unfairly, citing a lack of proper inquiry and possible political motives linked to land cases at three beaches.
Phuket provincial official petitions parliament over transfer order, alleges unfair treatment
A senior Phuket provincial official has petitioned parliament over his transfer, alleging unfair treatment and submitting evidence he says implicates the head of the Department of Provincial Administration.