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Krabi Airport Launches Charter Flights from Four Russian Cities
Krabi Airport will host nine charter flights from four Russian cities between October 2 and 15, 2026, bringing an estimated 3,000 tourists to the Andaman region. The Ministry of Transport is offering a 50% reduction in airport fees to encourage new routes and promote regional economic spread. Officials say the service highlights the airport’s new terminal capacity and supports Thailand’s goal of becoming a regional aviation and tourism hub.
Phuket Lobster Prices Jump After GI Registration
PHUKET: The price of Phuket’s seven-coloured spiny lobster has risen to as much as B4,500 per kilogramme following its registration as a Geographical Indication product, according to the Phuket Provincial Commercial Office.
Vice Governor Hears Khok Tanod Residents' Eviction Plea
PHUKET: Phuket officials have begun working on possible housing and welfare solutions for 669 households facing eviction lawsuits in Khok Tanod, Chalong, after residents raised concerns over their homes and land rights.
Phuket Airport Exceeds Capacity by 38% in 2025
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport handled about 17.2 million passengers in 2025, exceeding its designed annual capacity of 12.5 million by almost 38%, new Airport General Manager Karan Thanakuljeerapat said on Thursday (Oct 8).
Trang Farmers Earn More Selling Veg at Vegetarian Festival
Trang farmers are enjoying increased sales during the Vegetarian Festival as they offer over 30 varieties of pesticide‑free vegetables and fruits at unchanged prices. Farmer San Chan Sia (Luang San) reports daily earnings of 1,000‑2,000 baht from his three‑rai plot in Kantang district, despite rainy weather limiting supply. He attributes his ability to hold prices to low production costs and strong local demand.
Phuket’s Darasamut Underpass Closes Nightly for Barrier Repairs
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass will be temporarily closed at night from today (Oct 8) as the Phuket Highways Office carries out repairs to concrete barriers inside the tunnel.
Phuket Holds Ceremony Honoring King Bhumibol on Navamindra Maharaj Day
PHUKET: Phuket officials will hold ceremonies on Tuesday, Oct 13, to honour and pay tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great on Navamindra Maharaj Day.
Rawai Phuket Condo Unveils Four Pools, Rooftop Bar
What does it mean to have a resort-style lifestyle without leaving home? At Next Point Condominium & Radisson Serviced Apartments Rawai Phuket, the answer is built into the development itself. Located in Rawai, southern Phuket, the four-building, 372-unit project is designed around more than simply providing somewhere to live. Its facilities are intended to create … The story Next Point Rawai: resort-grade amenities in a Phuket condo as seen on Thaiger News.
Phuket Officials Advance Plans for Third Waste Incinerator
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving ahead with plans for additional waste-disposal capacity, with officials reviewing progress on the second waste incinerator while seeking land for a further disposal centre as the island’s waste volumes continue to rise.
Foundation Donates Supplies to Phuket Shrines Before Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: The Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation has provided more than B557,000 worth of food and other supplies to 47 Chinese shrines in Phuket and Phang Nga ahead of the 2026 Vegetarian Festival, which begins tomorrow (Oct 9).
Phuket Census Produces Disputed Population Figure
PHUKET: A census intended to finally establish how many people actually live in Phuket has instead produced a new population figure that is already being questioned ‒ with the province’s own governor having put the number of residents at more than twice the census total just weeks before the results were released.
Phuket Officials Prepare Flood Pumps Ahead of Expected Heavy Rain
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have stepped up preparations for heavy rain, flooding and landslides, with officials inspecting known flood-risk areas and confirming that 27 pumps are ready for use at designated locations across the island.