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Pheu Thong Cable Car to Phu Kradueng Mountain Opens in February 2030
A cable car to Phu Kradueng Mountain in Loei province will open in February 2030, with environmental assessments and construction design currently underway through December 2025.
Anutin Beams with Joy as Koh Phangan Residents Welcome PM with Signs, Jokes About Kids Getting Tired Hearing His Name
Prime Minister Anutin visited Koh Phangan on May 13, where residents greeted him with welcoming signs and flowers at the pier. During the trip, he ordered improvements to aging ferry infrastructure and joked with local children about being
OSMEP hosts Phuket forum to boost SME Soft Power industry
OSMEP convened a Phuket forum bringing together government and private sector stakeholders to identify legal and policy obstacles hindering Thailand's Soft Power sector and develop strategies to enhance SME competitiveness.
Pheu Thai Spokesman Urges Srettha to Stand Firm Against Influential Figures in Phuket Visit, Demands Real Solutions for Hat Yai Flooding
Pheu Thai spokesman urges PM Anutin to confront powerful figures obstructing flood investigations during a Phuket visit, demanding real solutions for Hat Yai residents still waiting for meaningful recovery six months after devastating flood
Homeless man found dead front of Patong school
An unidentified homeless man was found dead outside a school in Patong on Tuesday morning, with police still investigating the cause of death and working to identify the victim.
Diverse Approaches – Accelerating 'Khorat Durian' Production: Farmers' Strategy to Lock in Prices Before Market Saturation
Khorat durian farmer Somchai Chaisamrong accelerated production to May harvest, beating typical June timing to capture premium prices of 130-150 baht per kilogram before market saturation from competing Northeast orchards.
Phuket pushes stronger family networks through ‘Family Vaccine’ project
Phuket launched a "Family Vaccine" project to strengthen family relationships and community networks, with over 220 residents participating in a Family Day and Women's Assembly event this week.
Land Department Director Denies Foreign Land Seizure on Koh Phangan; Inspection Reveals Foreigners Hold Only 6% of Island Property
Land Department officials inspected Koh Phangan after social media claims of foreign land seizure, finding foreigners hold only 6% of private property on the island. Police arrested 12 foreign companies suspected of violating Thai law using
Environment Minister Sends Deputy to Investigate Freedom Beach Forest Encroachment Case Against 'Sai Lek'
A deputy environment minister investigated illegal construction at Freedom Beach's national forest reserve by a suspect known as 'Sai Lek', finding unauthorized structures on roughly 10 rai of protected land in Phuket Province. The governme
Democrats Party Launches Itthiwat Wattanasatsorn as Pattaya Mayor Candidate, Promoting 'Pattaya for Everyone'
The Democrats Party launched Itthiwat Wattanasatsorn as their Pattaya mayor candidate for the June 28 election, promoting a "Pattaya for Everyone" platform that includes childcare centers, improved water access, and transparent budget manag
Foreign Nationals Face Over 2,600 Criminal Cases in Koh Phangan and Surat Thani in Past Seven Months
Surat Thani authorities recorded over 2,600 criminal cases involving foreign nationals in the past seven months, with nationals from Myanmar, Russia, France, Israel, and the UK accounting for the majority of violations across Koh Phangan an
Phuket Man Turns Himself In for Encroaching on Protected Forest at Freedom Beach, Facing Four Charges
A 51-year-old Phuket man surrendered to police to face four charges of illegally encroaching on protected forest at Freedom Beach in Karon, following an inspection by senior officials that prompted his voluntary turnover.