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Crap shoot: Phuket eyes fertiliser push as global supply risks mount
Phuket is ramping up local fertiliser production as Thailand faces potential supply disruptions from Middle East tensions and seeks to reduce dependence on foreign imports.
Residents Alarmed After Discovering Crocodile-Like Footprints on Island in Mae Klong River
Residents in Kanchanaburi's Mae Klong River area discovered large animal footprints and drag marks on an island that resemble crocodile tracks, prompting authorities to warn locals against swimming until the creature is identified.
Andaman Health Hub Project Approved to Transform Phuket into a Global Wellness Destination
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a 6.43 billion baht health hub project led by Prince of Songkla University to transform Phuket into a global wellness destination, launching between 2027 and 2030.
Phuket Authorities Refute Rumors of Israeli Foreigners Seizing Public Beach
Phuket authorities denied false rumors that Israeli tourists seized a public beach and excluded Thai visitors, confirming no such incident occurred after investigating the claims.
Slow Loris Seized in Phuket Crackdown on Illegal Wildlife Trade
Phuket police arrested a man in Karon for illegally keeping a protected slow loris, a primate commonly exploited in the tourist photo trade. Officers from multiple agencies seized the animal following public complaints about illegal wildlif
Phuket pushes ‘cultural capital’ drive
Phuket is launching a province-wide initiative to establish itself as a major cultural hub, uniting local artists and tourism partners to highlight the island's contemporary art and culture scene before a significant public event later this
Windsurfing Federation Pleased with Athlete's Performance at Asian Beach Games, Securing First Medal in 12 Years
Thailand won its first medal at the Asian Beach Games in 12 years when windsurfer Wachirwit Thanupp claimed bronze in the men's U21 IQFoil at the competition in Sanya, China.
Songkhla and CPF Join Forces for 'CPF RUN FOR CHARITY 2026' to Raise Funds for Youth Education
Over 1,600 runners participated in CPF RUN FOR CHARITY 2026 in Songkhla Province, raising 785,000 baht for Tinsulanonda Fisheries College to support youth education and a memorial to General Prem Tinsulanonda.
Karen forces seize Myanmar military base in strategic Mutraw area
Karen armed forces captured a key Myanmar military base in the Mutraw area on April 25 after a siege-style offensive, marking another resistance victory in the strategic border region since the 2021 coup.
Officials warn over ‘0% tax’ Phuket property claims targeting foreigners
Thai authorities have warned that online claims promising "0% tax" on luxury property purchases in Phuket for foreigners are misleading and potentially illegal. The scheme falsely marketed unlimited stays in Thailand alongside tax-free prop
Viral Backlash: Foreign Female Tourists Strip Down on Tuk-Tuk in Phuket, Online Users Demand Authorities Take Action
Foreign female tourists exposed themselves from a moving tuk-tuk on a busy Phuket road, sparking widespread online demands for authorities to investigate and impose penalties including fines and deportation.
Fed up Karon eatery hits out at foreigners’ ‘dine-and-dash’ excuses
A Karon restaurant owner is frustrated by repeated incidents of foreign diners leaving without paying, with one customer recently skipping out on a 70-baht meal despite having no legitimate excuse.