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Late-Night Fire Show Sparks Safety Concerns in Phuket
Foreigners performing fire-spinning stunts blocked a road in Phuket's Bang Tao area late at night on September 24, drawing safety concerns from residents amid allegations of cannabis use and traffic disruption.
Phuket Plans Regular Pride Month Events Starting 2027
PHUKET: Phuket officials have begun planning for Pride Month 2027, with the province seeking to make the June event a regular fixture on its official annual events calendar.
Hospital Denies Approving Supercar Parking as Row Erupts
Phetchabun Hospital denied approving parking for nearly ten supercars that lined its entrance on September 23, saying security warned the owners it was a no-parking zone but they ignored instructions, leaving regular visitors unable to find
Gulf Energy Installs Solar System in Ranong Coastal Community
Gulf Energy is installing a solar power system in Ban Lam Nao village, a remote Muslim fishing community in Ranong that has relied on a shared petrol generator for just four hours of daily electricity. The project will restore power to the
Ranong Convenes Crisis Talks on Kraburi River Pollution
Ranong authorities convened crisis talks to address severe pollution in the Kraburi River, where turbidity levels have spiked to dangerous levels due to contamination flowing from Myanmar, affecting residents who haven't had safe water acce
Illegal Wasp Nest Burning Triggers Attack on Chiang Rai Community
An illegal attempt to burn a wasp nest in a Chiang Rai residential compound triggered a swarm that attacked homes and killed a dog, prompting residents to demand those responsible accept liability or face legal action.
Flooded Rice Fields Leave 200 Farmers in Debt, Seeking State Help
Over 200 acres of rice paddies in Ratchaburi Province were destroyed by flooding, leaving farmers in debt and unable to repay agricultural loans as compensation requests were rejected. The community is pleading for permanent drainage infras
Phuket Reviews Safety Measures For Patong Hill
PHUKET: Phuket officials are looking at immediate and longer-term measures to reduce accidents on Patong Hill, with heavier rainfall expected as the rainy season enters its final month.
Patong Beach's Iconic Sign Gets Makeover
PHUKET: Patong Municipality will dismantle the iconic ‘PATONG BEACH’ sign hanging over Bangla Rd next week, with a new sign to be installed in its place.
Phuket Eyes Drones And Air Taxis For Deliveries
PHUKET: Phuket officials are looking at using drones and new electric air vehicles to transport goods, passengers and medical supplies as part of plans to develop new transport options for the island.
Phuket Singer Nene Royal Wins America's Got Talent
PHUKET: Phuket rock singer Nene Royal has won Season 21 of America’s Got Talent (AGT), taking the top prize after her performance of The White Stripes’ ‘Seven Nation Army’ in the live final.
Coconut Farmers Burn Effigy at District Office Over Price Crisis
Coconut farmers from Prachuap Khiri Khan burned an effigy at Bang Saphan District Office to protest collapsing prices, with white coconut fetching just 14 baht per kilogram. Network leaders demand import controls and greater farmer represen