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Phuket Hosts Second Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
PHUKET: The second Phuket Ganesh Chaturthi Festival will be held from Sept 14-18, with five days of religious ceremonies and cultural activities at the Srimant Ganapati Temple in Rawai.
Four Jet Skis Buzz Large Passenger Ferry off Phuket
Four foreign tourists on jet skis performed dangerous high-speed maneuvers near a passenger ferry departing Phuket on September 3, ignoring crew warnings despite risking collision and potential loss of life.
RWS Hosts Knockout Showdown: Bikreev Faces Nakamura
Russian knockout specialist Igor Bikreev defends his Rajadamnern 135-pound title against RISE champion Kan Nakamura on October 10th at RWS Knocktoberfest, with a one-million-baht bonus for a knockout victory.
US Sailors Arrive in Pattaya After Middle East Deployment
PATTAYA: Hundreds of US sailors disembarked in Thailand on Wednesday (Sept 2), visiting Pattaya after a lengthy Middle East deployment that sparked concerns over conditions on board.
Phuket Eyes New Venue for Heroines Festival
Phuket's provincial administration is seeking an alternative location for next year's Heroines Festival after Thalang Victory Park, the traditional venue, undergoes further development.
Thai Teen Jet Ski Champion Wins International Title in Malaysia
Thirteen-year-old jet ski champion Naphatthorn Meedej from Koh Samui won Malaysia's Kundang Invitational championship in his age group, aiming next for a world title in the sport.
Trang University Wins Two Awards at Enactus Thailand 2026
Prince of Songkla University's Trang campus won second place nationally and first place regionally at Enactus Thailand 2026 for a social innovation project promoting nypa palm products in local communities. The Rakkaew club's initiative com
Sea Turtle Rescued From Patong Beach
PHUKET: A large sea turtle weighing more than 50 kilogrammes was found stranded on Patong Beach early this morning (Sept 3), prompting lifeguards to arrange for it to receive veterinary care.
Phuket Backs Creative Industry with Filmmaker Partnership
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Association of Independent Filmmakers of Thailand to develop creative talent and strengthen Phuket’s creative economy.
Village Reels From Five Consecutive Deaths in One Week
A village in Nakhon Ratchasima province reeled from five consecutive deaths between August 28 and September 2, with residents attributing the tragic cluster to illness and disease despite some reporting strange premonitions beforehand.
Phuket Governor Seeks Consuls' Support on Safety Issues
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has called for closer cooperation between government agencies, the private sector and foreign consular representatives to address issues affecting residents, tourists and foreigners in the province.
Jewish Cemetery Found in Chachoengsao, Residents Fear Mass Burials
A proposed Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao Province designed to hold around 1,200 graves has alarmed local residents who fear contamination of water sources used for farming near the site.