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Senate Advisor Urges Urgent Action on Phuket’s Mounting Waste Crisis
A Senate advisor warns that Phuket's worsening waste crisis threatens the island's environment and tourism industry, calling for immediate government action across the province.
Ready Or Not, Here Comes the horror hit sequel
The 2019 horror film Ready Or Not exceeded expectations with its blend of thrills, action, gore, and dark humor, earning widespread fan praise.
Parasailing Operator Suspended After Rope Snap Incident in Kamala
A parasailing operator at Kamala Beach has been suspended after a tow rope snapped mid-air on April 20th, sending a tourist and controller into the sea.
French National Arrested in Phuket for Assault on Thai Man During Songkran
A French man was arrested in Patong for assaulting a Thai national during Songkran celebrations at Malin Plaza Market earlier this month.
Russian Arrested in Phuket for ATM Withdrawals Linked to Call Center Scam
A Russian man was arrested in Phuket's Rawai district for withdrawing stolen ATM funds on behalf of an international call center scam network.
Phuket pilots green hotel push
Phuket is piloting a nationwide sustainability program as the Bank of Thailand launches green financing to help hotels adopt environmentally friendly practices.
NEAR MISS: Landfill fire exposes system under pressure as waste crisis deepens
A major landfill fire at Saphan Hin in Phuket this month reached emergency severity and came close to forcing evacuations, exposing the island's growing waste management crisis.
Woman catches, punches peeping tom filming in Surat Thani toilet
A woman punched a teenage boy after catching him filming her in a petrol station toilet in Surat Thani on April 16; police later confirmed he had secretly recorded the incident before deleting the footage.
Phuket Pride Festival 2026: ‘Be Loud, Be Proud, Be You’
Phuket Pride Festival 2026 returns May 29–June 7 with expanded celebrations across Patong, featuring a larger lineup of events promoting equality and diversity.
Exploring Phukets nature off the beaten track
Phuket offers natural attractions beyond famous spots like Maya Bay and James Bond Island, with hidden beaches, mangroves, jungles and lesser-known islands providing authentic wildlife and coastal experiences.
Lean Prompting as Sculpting
Research from early 2024 found that polite phrasing significantly improves AI response quality, challenging assumptions about how artificial intelligence processes language.
Laguna Phuket unveils sustainable, regenerative trail
Laguna Phuket is launching a 2.5-kilometre sustainable trail as the centerpiece of a major landscape overhaul, with development planned across 2026.