A fire destroyed electrical appliances and belongings in a rented Kathu room on April 24 while the tenant was away making merit at a temple.
PHUKET: A fire broke out in a rented room in Kathu early this morning (Apr 24), damaging electrical appliances and personal belongings while the occupant was away making merit.
A 31-year-old Phuket woman was discovered dead in a Nakhon Sri Thammarat hotel room, and police are searching for a suspect who reportedly fled the scene.
PHUKET: A 31-year-old Phuket woman has been found dead in a hotel room in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, with police launching a manhunt for a suspect believed to have fled the scene.
The government's upcoming co-payment stimulus will increase its contribution to 60% of approved consumer spending, up from previous levels, with citizens covering the remaining 40%.
BANGKOK: The government’s next co-payment stimulus programme will feature a 60:40 split of approved spending by consumers, with the government paying 60%, according to Prime Minister’s Office Minister Paradorn Prissananantakul.
Phuket is tackling a waste crisis as daily refuse volumes exceed 1,000 tons, driven by tourism and urban growth, prompting officials to launch an integrated management plan to protect the island's environment and reputation.
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Phuket — Phuket is stepping up its waste management strategy as daily refuse volumes exceed 1,000 tons, a surge fueled by urban growth and the island’s thriving tourism industry. Provincial leaders say the challenge demands urgent, coordinated action to protect both the environment and the island’s reputation as a sustainable destination. At a meeting of the […] Phuket Confronts Mounting Waste Crisis, Launches Integrated Management Plan -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.
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.
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Phuket, Thailand – A senior advisor to the Senate’s Subcommittee on Land Resources has sounded the alarm over Phuket’s escalating waste management crisis, warning of serious environmental and tourism impacts if immediate solutions are not implemented. Our previous stories: Phuket City Municipality has ‘requested’ all local administrative organizations and private operators across the province to […] Senate Advisor Urges Urgent Action on Phuket’s Mounting Waste Crisis -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.
The 2019 horror film Ready Or Not exceeded expectations with its blend of thrills, action, gore, and dark humor, earning widespread fan praise.
In the 2019 a horror film landed that had fans of the genre in raptures. While it wasn’t expected to be one of the big hits of the year the arrival of Ready Or Not had people raving. Finally there was a horror film that had everything – twists, turns, action, gore and a few laughs along the way.
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.
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Phuket — Authorities in Phuket have ordered a parasailing operator at Kamala Beach to suspend services after a tow rope snapped mid‑air, forcing a tourist and parasail controller to plunge into the sea. The Phuket Regional Marine Office told the Phuket Express that the accident occurred on April 20th, 2026, just as the parasail chute […] Parasailing Operator Suspended After Rope Snap Incident in Kamala -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.
A French man was arrested in Patong for assaulting a Thai national during Songkran celebrations at Malin Plaza Market earlier this month.
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Phuket— Police in Patong have arrested a French man accused of violently assaulting a Thai national during the Songkran festival earlier this month. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that the confrontation took place at the entrance of Malin Plaza Market, where a dispute escalated into violence. The victim, identified as Mr. Veerasak, sustained […] French National Arrested in Phuket for Assault on Thai Man During Songkran -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.
A Russian man was arrested in Phuket's Rawai district for withdrawing stolen ATM funds on behalf of an international call center scam network.
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Phuket — Police have arrested a 41‑year‑old Russian national, Mr. Anton, accused of playing a key role in a transnational call center fraud ring. The Phuket Provincial Investigation Division told the Phuket Express that the suspect was found in his apartment in Rawai, following a warrant issued by Surat Thani Provincial Court on April 17th, […] Russian Arrested in Phuket for ATM Withdrawals Linked to Call Center Scam -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.
Phuket is piloting a nationwide sustainability program as the Bank of Thailand launches green financing to help hotels adopt environmentally friendly practices.
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected as the pilot province for a new nationwide push to transform Thailand’s hotel sector into a model of sustainable tourism, with the Bank of Thailand launching a major green financing initiative aimed at reshaping the industry.
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.
PHUKET: The major landfill fire at Saphan Hin earlier this month exposed Phuket’s deepening waste crisis, with officials confirming the blaze reached emergency severity and came dangerously close to triggering wider evacuations as toxic smoke spread across nearby communities.