Phuket Latest News

UNITED STATES: Police recovered a huge cache of guns and explosives yesterday (Oct 2) from the Las Vegas hotel room and home of the man accused of killing at least 59 people and injuring over 500 in the deadliest mass shooting in US history.

PHUKET: While the Phuket lifeguard crisis continues, a ray of light has shone through with confirmation that in November the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) will be sending 20 Humanitarian Lifeguard Trainers from around the world to conduct their international certification course.

FOOTBALL: Thailand’s national team left for Mandalay yesterday (Oct 2) to play a friendly match with Myanmar on Thursday (Oct 5) amid fitness concerns over some of the key players.

NATIONWIDE: Various temples have begun prohibiting the sale of sacred items in their ubosots following an order by the Sangha Supreme Council (SSC).

NATIONWIDE: Newly appointed Department of Corrections director-general Naras Savestanan has pledged to prioritise improving correctional facilities and decreasing the overflow of inmates in prisons across the country.

PHUKET: Leading luxury hospitality brand The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has unveiled The Pavilions Phuket Residences, an exclusive collection of hillside villas and penthouses overlooking the northwest coast of the island.

UNITED STATES: Police have revealed that more than 50 people were killed at Las Vegas concert after a lone gunman they named as Stephen Paddock opened fire on thousands of fans at a country music concert on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night (Oct 1).

PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued another weather alert for Phuket, warning of heavy rain causing possible flooding and waves of up to two meters, which are forecast to continue until Friday (Oct 6).