Endangered Olive Ridley turtle rescued from net at Karon Beach
Marine officials rescued an endangered Olive Ridley sea turtle at Karon Beach after it was found trapped in a discarded fishing net on June 20. Officers from the Sireetarn Marine…
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Phuket Covid surge: Island ranks 3rd in Thailand
Phuket’s picture-perfect beaches may be drawing tourists in droves but the island is quietly battling a Covid-19 surge that places it among the top three provinces for infection rates in…
Blood and sweat: Phuket red cross urges life-saving donations this Songkran
The Phuket Red Cross and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are urging locals to consider blood donation as a life-saving gesture this April, coinciding with the Songkran holiday….
Thailand seeks private investment for Phuket expressway project
Picture courtesy of EXAT The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) is seeking private sector involvement in the Phuket Expressway Project to enhance road infrastructure, alleviate traffic congestion, and improve connectivity…
Phuket’s Nai Harn Lake revamp set for February completion
Photo courtesy of PPAO via The Phuket News A significant 66-million-baht development project is currently transforming Nai Harn Lake in Phuket, with a completion target set for early February, according…
Phang Nga governor pushes for Phuket rail link
Phang Nga governor pushes for Phuket rail linkLegacy Plans for a game-changing rail link to Phuket are gathering steam—but officials are staying tight-lipped. Phang Nga Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai…
Warning issued for Patong beach after bluebottle jellyfish found
Picture courtesy of The Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center (Upper Andaman Sea) Officials in Phuket issued a warning for Patong beach visitors after dozens of venomous bluebottle jellyfish were…
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…