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Phuket Cannabis Zoning Plan Targets Tourist Areas
Phuket cannabis zoning rules are proposed to keep shops away from schools, shrines and Old Town streets that define the island's tourism brand.
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Phuket EV Bus Launches Airport to Rawai Route 8580
Phuket EV bus Route 8580 now links the airport and Rawai: 10 electric buses, 16 trips a day, fares of B40 to B120 and free rides for some passengers.
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Phuket Nominee Probe Expands to Six Rawai Companies
Phuket nominee probe widens in Rawai: police search five sites tied to six firms worth over B100 million and issue warrants for three foreigners.
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Phuket Heavy Rain Warning: Flood Risk Ahead on Nov 7-9
Phuket heavy rain warning: the Thai Meteorological Department expects heavy to very heavy rain in the South on November 7-9, with flash flood risks.
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Phuket Airport Counter Ban Angers Charter Tour Firms
Phuket airport counter ban on temporary desks for charter tour groups has angered about 10 operators handling Russian flights as the high season begins.
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Suvarnabhumi Taxiway Repair After Emirates A380 Gets Stuck
Suvarnabhumi taxiway repair is under way after an Emirates A380 got stuck on damaged pavement. Taxiway E21 stays shut until 8am Friday, Nov 6.
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Phuket Traffic Plan: Patong Tunnel Still Years Away
Phuket traffic meeting reviews the Patong tunnel, light rail and AI traffic lights, but most fixes are years away and few of the ideas are new.
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Krabi Giant Rat Fossil: 30kg Rodent Found in Coal Basin
Krabi giant rat fossil named Yakamys sirindhornae: a 30kg rodent that lived 33-35 million years ago, the largest known from the Paleogene period.