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Governor warns officials amid Phuket Palad fallout
Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has warned officials to uphold legal and disciplinary standards following the transfer of the provincial administrative chief, with a new acting Palad now in place.
Phuket residents at wit's end as fly swarms reach plague proportions, making daily life nearly impossible
Massive fly swarms are plaguing two Phuket communities, contaminating food and forcing restaurants to close as residents fear disease outbreaks. Authorities are urging hygiene precautions while locals demand urgent intervention from provinc
Malaysian Sepak Takraw Star Idil Aiman Posts to Thai National Team: 'Whatever Happens, We'll Be Friends Forever'
Malaysian sepak takraw star Idil Aiman Azuawi posted a message of friendship to Thailand's team after the Thai squad withdrew from last weekend's World Cup final in Kuala Lumpur over disputed referee calls.
Ao Kung coral, mangrove damage claims intensify
Environmental campaigners claim the proposed Ao Kung marina development in Phuket threatens red coral and mangrove forests, with allegations that mangroves are being deliberately poisoned.
Phuket college launches Thai-Korean AI youth exchange initiative
Phuket Vocational College partnered with South Korean educators to launch an AI-focused youth exchange program designed to prepare students for global careers through technology and cross-cultural learning.
Phuket pushes campaign efforts for World Anti-Drug Day
PHUKET: Phuket officials are stepping up anti-drug efforts ahead of this year’s World Anti-Drug Day, with coordinated campaigns, public awareness drives and surprise drug testing of local administrative leaders across the island.
Governor launches health checks for residents near landfill
Phuket's governor launched free health screenings for over 200 residents living near the province's main landfill, responding to long-standing complaints about pollution, odors, and disease-carrying insects in the area.
Ubon Ratchathani Commerce Department Pushes Promotion of Three GI Products to Boost Community Income
Ubon Ratchathani's commerce department is promoting three geographical indication products—lotus silk, jasmine rice, and monthong durian—to boost local income and preserve traditional craftsmanship heritage.
Residents Near Ta Meuang Thom Temple Hurry to Finish Farming, Worried About Third Clash as Cambodian Soldiers Continue Provocations
Border residents near Ta Meuang Thom temple in Surin province are rushing to finish rice farming as tensions escalate with Cambodian forces, fearing a third armed clash could force evacuations.
Ao Luk Residents Devastated as Newly Completed Homes Face Land Seizure for Railway Project
Nearly 380 households in Ao Luk face eviction for a planned 68-kilometer railway to Krabi Airport, with some residents losing newly built homes worth millions of baht that they occupied just months ago.
Pattani, Thai League newcomer, eyes talks with two Malaysian giants to bolster foreign players
Pattani FC, Thailand's newest top-division team for 2026/27, is negotiating with Malaysian clubs Johor Darul Ta'zim and Selangor FA to loan foreign players while operating on a modest 55-million-baht annual budget.
Foreigner walks out of Phuket restaurant despite unpaid drink
A foreign woman left a Phuket restaurant without paying for an 80-baht strawberry smoothie she claimed didn't taste as expected, sparking online criticism and calls from local business owners for stricter payment policies.