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Government co-payment share to rise to 60%
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%.
Phuket Confronts Mounting Waste Crisis, Launches Integrated Management Plan
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.
Phuket woman found dead in Nakhon Sri Thammarat hotel, suspect sought
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.
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.