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Urgent call for O-negative blood donations in Phuket
Photo courtesy of Thai Red Cross Society via Phuket News A call for urgent blood donations has been issued by the RH-Emergency Donation group to aid a Frenchman in dire…
Phuket hosts Southern Halal Expo to boost tourism
Image courtesy of PR Phuket The Southern Halal Expo & Tourism fair is currently taking place in Phuket, aiming to revitalise local tourism and enhance the incomes of local families…
PM Srettha reveals ‘Phuket Model’ to boost tourism and safety
Photo courtesy of KhaoSod English Srettha Thavisin unveiled the Phuket Model which aims to revolutionise tourism management and social security in the tourist hotspot. Addressing a gathering of consular mission…
Chilling in Phuket: Airport assures cool comfort amid AC tune-up
Picture of queues at Phuket International Airport courtesy of Stay in Thailand Phuket International Airport officials have given passengers assurances that despite two of the four main air-conditioning units undergoing…
Phuket gears up for alcohol-free Songkran at Limelight mall
The bustling town of Phuket is gearing up to host its annual Songkran celebration at the Limelight shopping mall, with officials confirming this year’s event will once again be alcohol-free….
Restaurant encroachment threatens Hua Hin’s sandy shores
Photo courtesy of The Nation Yamu Beach in Phuket may have just played second fiddle to an encroachment crisis engulfing the pristine sands of Hua Hin. Evidence surfaced on the…
Thai Cheese Tour unleashes culinary delight across Thailand
Photo courtesy of TTG Asia In a cheesy twist to the conventional travel experience, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) kick-started the Thai Cheese Tour 2023-2024 last November. This year-long…
Nakhon Si Thammarat emerges as tranquil tourism haven amidst chaos in hotspots like Phuket
Photo courtesy of Lonely Planet As Phuket, Pattaya, and Hua Hin battle with over-tourism, Nakhon Si Thammarat emerges as a tranquil one of Thailand’s favourite getaways. In the throes of…
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- Go Teng Ceremonies Open Phuket Vegetarian Festival
by Goong Nang Suksawat on October 9, 2026 at 8:52 pmThe Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket – The Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 began on October 9 with traditional Go Teng pole-raising ceremonies at more than 40 Chinese shrines across the province. The rituals featured nine ceremonial lanterns raised to welcome divine spirits, opening a celebration rooted in more than 201 years of Chinese cultural heritage. At Jui Tui Tao Bo The post Go Teng Ceremonies Open Phuket Vegetarian Festival appeared first on The Phuket Express. Go Teng […]
- Phuket Governor Urges Full Community Support for 2026 Vegetarian Festival
by Goong Nang Suksawat on October 8, 2026 at 4:28 pmThe Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket- Phuket Governor Chotnarin Koedsom led a press conference this evening to outline preparations for the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival, set to take place from 10 to 18 October 2026. The event was held at Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine in Samkong, Phuket Town. Governor Chotnarin called on residents, shop owners, and business operators across The post Phuket Governor Urges Full Community Support for 2026 Vegetarian Festival appeared first on The Phuket […]
- Best Tailor in Platinum Mall Bangkok: Why Platinum Tailor BKK Is the Top Choice
by Goong Nang Suksawat on October 7, 2026 at 3:02 pmThe Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Looking for the best tailor in Platinum Mall Bangkok? Platinum Tailor BKK is the top choice for custom suits, women’s suits, tailored dresses, shirts, trousers and express tailoring in the heart of Pratunam. Bangkok is famous for fashion and custom tailoring, and Platinum Fashion Mall is one of the city’s most popular shopping destinations. For The post Best Tailor in Platinum Mall Bangkok: Why Platinum Tailor BKK Is the Top Choice appeared first on […]
- Nene Royal to Make Acting Debut as Thai Voice of Billie in Disney’s Hexed
by Adam Judd on October 6, 2026 at 8:37 pmThe Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- BANGKOK: Nene Royal, the 16-year-old Thai rocker who won America’s Got Talent in 2026, will make her acting debut as the Thai voice of Billie Doe, the lead character in Disney’s animated film Hexed. The singer and guitarist, whose full name is Rattikarn “Praew” Amloy, has been cast in the Thai-language version of the Walt The post Nene Royal to Make Acting Debut as Thai Voice of Billie in Disney’s Hexed appeared first on The Phuket Express. Nene […]
- Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 Expected to Generate Over 1.4 Billion Baht
by Goong Nang Suksawat on October 5, 2026 at 10:31 pmThe Phuket Express -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Phuket – Phuket is preparing to host the 2026 Vegetarian Festival from October 9–18, with more than 140,000 visitors expected and at least 1.4 billion baht in local economic activity.Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploytalay Laksmeesangchan stated that the annual festival, locally known as Jia Chai, is a significant cultural tradition that reflects the religious faith and The post Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 Expected to Generate Over 1.4 Billion […]
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- PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 5-Year Overstay BUST, Phuket Census Failure, 3rd Trash Incinerator On The Way? || Oct 14
on October 14, 2026 at 6:48 pmPHUKET XTRA - Oct 14 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
- Thailand approves B2bn for AI trainingon October 14, 2026 at 1:22 pm
BANGKOK: Thailand is aiming to turn investment in data centres and cloud infrastructure into quality jobs for Thai people, with 42 projects approved for funding worth B2.03 billion under the government’s ‘Skill Bridge’ workforce development programme.
- Portuguese woman arrested for 1,807-days overstayon October 14, 2026 at 12:14 pm
PHUKET: A Portuguese woman has been arrested at a restaurant in Koh Kaew, Phuket, for overstaying her permission to remain in Thailand by 1,807 days, or almost five years, Immigration Division 6 has reported.
- Phuket Vegetarian Festival: Firewalking ceremonies to beginon October 14, 2026 at 11:42 am
PHUKET: Firewalking ceremonies begin tonight (Oct 14) at several shrines across Phuket as the island’s annual Vegetarian Festival enters its fifth day, with further firewalking and bridge-crossing rituals scheduled through the festival finale on Sunday (Oct 18).
- Tha Ruea Shrine procession hits the streetson October 14, 2026 at 10:02 am
PHUKET: Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival continued this morning (Oct 14) with deity processions organised by Jeng Ong and Tha Ruea shrines, drawing large crowds of Thai and international spectators to witness traditional rituals and displays by spirit mediums.
