Regional

Phuket Trains 64 Officials in Waste Management

PHUKET: Phuket officials have trained 64 representatives from government, private, academic and community organisations in waste and environmental management as the province continues to deal with rising waste volumes.

Regional

Southern Youths Visit Phuket for Educational Activities

PHUKET: A group of 120 youths from Thailand’s southern border provinces visited Phuket this week for educational activities focused on the island’s natural environment, history and multicultural heritage.

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Community

Legendary Monk Luang Pho Rak Inspires Faith Through Sacred Amulets

Luang Pho Rak Itthathammo, former abbot of Wat Noi Saeng Chan in Samut Songkhram, was ordained in 1931 and later became a respected spiritual leader known for his Buddhist teachings and amulet creation. He oversaw the temple’s growth, taught meditation to local communities, and remained a beloved figure until his peaceful death in 1995 at age 85. His legacy lives on through the sacred amulets that continue to be sought after across central Thailand.

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National

Supreme Patriarch Voices Concern Over Current State of Buddhism

Supreme Patriarch Ariyavongsagatanana expressed concern over challenges facing Thai Buddhism and urged missionaries to stay steadfast in spreading the Dhamma. He spoke at the opening of the annual Buddhist propagation personnel seminar at Buddha Monthon, where General Chalermchai Sittisat gave a special address on propagating Buddhism under royal patronage. The Patriarch emphasized proper Buddhist education and warned against misusing the faith for personal gain.

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Tourism

Chinese Tourist Ride-Hailing Demand Surges 75% in Thailand

Grab reported a 75% increase in ride-hailing demand from Chinese tourists during the first nine months of the year, driven by popular spots like the Song Wat-Khlong Bang Luang area and Chiang Rai. Street food on Thong Lor saw a threefold rise in ride-hailing trips, while mango sticky rice remained the top dessert ordered via GrabFood, up over 50%. The data highlights growing Chinese interest in photogenic locales, cultural sites, and wellness trends across Thailand.

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Police

Teen Shot in Abdomen on Patong Hill, Phuket

PHUKET: A 17-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen after two men on a motorbike approached the motorcycle he was riding with two friends on Patong Hill late last night (Sept 30).

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