Phuket old town festival showcases Peranakan heritage through light
The free festival runs from 23 to 29 August at Phuket’s Chartered Bank intersection, with nightly projection-mapping shows celebrating Baba–Peranakan culture.
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Phuketwan journalist Chutima Sidasathian dies at 44
Award-winning investigative journalist Chutima Sidasathian, who faced legal action over her reporting for the Phuket-based outlet Phuketwan, has died in Austria aged 44.
Rangsiman says People’s Party will not shield Phuket MP over allegations
People’s Party deputy leader Rangsiman Rome says allegations involving Phuket MP Somchat Techthawornjaroen should be examined separately by the relevant agencies.
Kusoldharm Phuket honours Te Krajard tradition with 3,000 food sets
The Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation prepared 3,000 sets of rice and dried food for a twice-yearly merit-making event linked to Phuket’s Por Tor festival.
UPDATE: Freedom Beach remains closed after German tourist dies at sea
Phuket’s Freedom Beach remains closed to visitors, sightseers and swimmers while officials monitor dangerous monsoon conditions after a German tourist died at sea.
Phuket labour officials step up checks on foreign workers
Thailand’s Labour Ministry is increasing inspections in Phuket amid concerns over illegal employment and suspected nominee businesses.
Phuket youth Nene Royal receives royal certificate for filial devotion
Phuket youth Rattikan Amlai, known as Nene Royal, says her family, especially her mother, has supported her success after she received a royal certificate for filial devotion.
UPDATE: Phuket approves 275 backlogged hotel licence applications
Authorities have approved 275 of 392 backlogged Phuket hotel licence applications, leaving 117 for review while investigations into suspected foreign nominee structures expand to 391 businesses.
Phuket reduces hotel licence backlog after eight years
Phuket processed more than 300 hotel licence applications in June and July, leaving about 100 under review, officials said.
Former Phuket MP urges government spokesperson to stop attacking People’s Party lawmaker
Thitikan Thitipruetthikul said Ploythale Laksameesangchan should explain progress against alleged grey Chinese and nominee activity in Phuket instead of criticising Phakamon Noonanant.
Phuket’s Kathu model helps 25 former drug users rebuild their lives
A community-based rehabilitation programme in Kathu district has supported 25 participants through treatment, vocational training and ongoing follow-up, according to Phuket public health officials.