New lion cub café in Bang Tao defended amid welfare concerns
The owner of a newly opened Bang Tao lion cub café says the animals are well cared for, as critics question their use as tourist attractions.
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Sondhi pledges B100,000 for fuel for caravan protest after Phuket rally
Sondhi Limthongkul has offered B100,000 in fuel support for a truck caravan planning to gather at Government House on 5 November, after a political rally in Phuket.
Wichit opens B51 million elderly welfare centre
Wichit Municipality has opened a four-storey elderly welfare and community centre costing B51 million, alongside a separate B1.628 million base for Civil Defence Volunteers.
White Ford pickup seen driving on Phuket’s Bang Tao Beach
A video reportedly shows a white Ford four-door pickup driving along Bang Tao Beach on 30 October, prompting residents to call for an investigation and the identification of the driver.
DDPM warns Phuket City residents as Bang Yai Canal rises
A Cell Broadcast warning urged residents in low-lying and canal-side areas to prepare for possible flooding as heavy rain raises water levels in Bang Yai Canal.
Phuket names three venues for 16 December Queen Mother tribute ceremonies
Public sandalwood flower-offering ceremonies will be held at Wat Chalong, Wat Kathu and Wat Thepwanaram on 16 December.
Rawai launches campaign to protect Promthep Cape palms
Rawai Municipality has launched an integrated pest-control campaign to protect Palmyra palms at Promthep Cape from coconut black-headed caterpillars.
Phuket Lak Phra processions set for 27 October
Two Buddhist processions will take place around Phuket Town on 27 October as Ratsada Municipality marks the end of Buddhist Lent.
Phuket officials mark Chulalongkorn Day with wreath-laying ceremony
Officials, government representatives and members of the public gathered in Phuket Town on 23 October to honour King Chulalongkorn.
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.
Phuket Red Cross gives aid to vulnerable residents in Sakhu
The Phuket Provincial Red Cross Chapter distributed essential supplies, including 289 sets of rice, to vulnerable residents in Sakhu, Thalang.