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Emergency services across Phuket have been placed on heightened alert as the province prepares for heavy rain, possible flash floods, landslides and dangerous sea conditions in the Andaman Sea. The Phuket provincial office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) issued an urgent order to district authorities, municipalities and relevant agencies to prepare for deteriorating weather conditions. The document, marked “maximum urgency”, was dated September

Phuket is hosting the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival for the second consecutive year, bringing Hindu religious traditions, Indian cultural performances and Thai hospitality together in a celebration of the cultural links between Thailand and India. The festival officially opened on September 14, 2026, when the streets of Phuket Old Town became the setting for a colourful procession and cultural programme. The opening ceremony was presided over by Phuket Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom

Phuket Andaman FC has held its traditional pre-season press conference, officially confirming the club’s readiness for the 2026/2027 BYD DOLPHIN LEAGUE 3 season and calling on Phuket residents to support their local team. The event took place on September 10 at Robinson Lifestyle Thalang. Journalists were introduced to the club’s updated kit and key players and had an opportunity to ask questions of the management and coaching staff. The club has not yet published a final lis

A Jewish New Year celebration planned by Chabad Patong will go ahead tomorrow, September 11, despite calls from a Phuket residents’ group to cancel the event over concerns about possible violence and security risks. The decision follows a petition submitted by the Protect Phuket Land Group, which had urged provincial authorities to stop the celebration at Chabad House Patong and a hotel in the area. The group expressed concern that the gathering, originally expected to attrac

A foreign tourist was hospitalised after suffering a severe allergic reaction from contact with a Portuguese man o’ war at Naithon Beach in Phuket. Lifeguards administered first aid at the scene before the tourist was taken to hospital. The incident was reported on September 9 after the Phuket Times Facebook page published photographs from Naithon Beach in Sakhu subdistrict, Thalang district. The images showed what appeared to be a Portuguese man o’ war inside a container, wh

Portuguese man o’ war have returned to Phuket’s west coast, prompting a warning from the Patong Surf Life Saving Club. The marine creatures were spotted on Patong Beach on September 7, with lifeguards cautioning that more may appear both in the water and along the shoreline in the coming days. Portuguese man o’ war belong to the genus Physalia and are technically not jellyfish. They are colonies of specialised hydrozoan organisms living together as a single floating unit. How

Phuket-based Peranakan clothing brand Yayee is continuing its bid for national recognition in Thailand’s annual small and medium enterprise awards. The local company has already made it into the shortlist of top contenders, while last week an Industry Ministry evaluation team visited its production facility as part of the on-site inspections for businesses competing for the award. The official name of the award is the Prime Minister’s Small and Medium Industry Award 2026. Yay

The Surfing Federation of Thailand and Kalim Reef Surfers have announced the dates for this year's surfing competitions in Patong. The event is one of three major competitions on Phuket's surfing calendar, alongside contests at Kata and Surin beaches. This year's Kalim Patong Surfing Contest will take place from September 18 to 20, followed immediately by the youth Grom Patrol competition in Khao Lak, in neighbouring Phang Nga Province. Patong Municipality is currently comple

Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand has released the official results of the second round of the 2026 season, held in Phuket on August 29–30. For two days, Saphan Hin Park was transformed into a temporary street circuit, hosting a series of races featuring Toyota vehicles. One of the biggest stars of the recent seasons, Mia, once again proved that her skills extend well beyond posing for the cameras. The Phuket round was the second event of the season following the opening round in

Phuket is set to host the Second Ganesh Chaturthi Festival from September 14 to 18, 2026, welcoming devotees and visitors to five days of religious ceremonies, cultural performances and colorful processions. The festival is organized by the Shree Manta Ganapati Temple of Phuket and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity traditionally associated with the removal of obstacles. The program combines sacred rituals with cultural activities, offering both residents and visit

A sea turtle weighing more than 50 kilogrammes was found stranded and in a weakened condition on Patong Beach in Phuket on September 3. The turtle was discovered on the shoreline in Patong subdistrict, Kathu district, early in the morning. Jiraporn Wijit was walking along the beach at around 6am when she noticed the turtle lying on the sand. According to Khaosod English, she immediately alerted lifeguards stationed at Patong Beach. The lifeguards moved the turtle away from th

One of the key stages of Phuket’s annual Po To Festival began on the evening of August 31 in Phuket Old Town. A large festival fair opened near the shrine dedicated to Po To Kong, the ruler of the Chinese realm of the dead, marking the final major phase of the Hungry Ghost Festival. The fair will continue until September 10. The official opening ceremony took place at 7pm. Before the event, a cultural programme was held near the Golden Dragon at the Queen Mother Sirikit 72nd

The main race day of the Phuket round of Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand 2026 is taking place today, August 30, at Saphan Hin Park. The programme features five Toyota One Make Race competitions, demonstration runs, awards ceremonies and an evening concert. Phuket is hosting the second round of this year’s Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand season. The event began on August 29, with the main races scheduled for the second day of the weekend, following the series’ usual format. Today’s

Thai rock icon Ad Carabao has voiced his support for rising young performer Nene, praising her musical talent and the influence she is having on a new generation of musicians across Thailand. Ad said that children and their parents increasingly come to the backstage areas of his concerts hoping to meet him and get an autograph. Some young fans even bring guitars with them. He believes Nene’s growing popularity and musical achievements have contributed to this trend. “If this

Phuket is preparing to hold its annual Car Free Day, with the 2026 edition scheduled for Sunday, September 20. The main event will once again be a large cycling ride connecting Phuket Town with Cape Panwa. The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has begun preparations for Phuket Car Free Day 2026. This year, cyclists will gather at the former Phuket Provincial Hall in the historic centre of Phuket Town, which now serves as the PPAO headquarters. From there, t

Residents of Phuket Town have begun this year’s Por Tor Festival, the island’s traditional celebration also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival. The festival started on August 25 and will continue through September 10, with most of the ceremonies taking place in Phuket Old Town. The opening events were held on the afternoon of August 25 near the Thai Hua Museum on Krabi Road. Representatives of Phuket Town Municipality, the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation and the

Sixteen-year-old Phuket rock singer and guitarist Nene Royal has secured a direct place in the final of America’s Got Talent 2026, skipping the semi-final stage altogether. The KIS Phuket student received a Live Show Golden Buzzer from Spice Girls member and AGT judge Mel B. Nene’s performance of “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden proved decisive. As in her earlier appearances on the competition, she performed both vocals and guitar herself. The performance was broadcast on the

The Feel All the Feelings @ Phuket: Illuminating Peranakan festival officially opened in Phuket Old Town on the evening of August 23. The main attraction of the opening night was the first presentation of a large-scale projection show displayed on the historic building that now houses the Phuket History Museum. However, the programme turned out to be more extensive than originally announced. The official opening ceremony took place at around 6pm at the Chartered Intersection.

A free 99-bed accommodation facility has opened in Phuket for patients of Vachira Phuket Hospital and their family members. Baan Phueng Wat is designed to help people who qualify for subsidised medical treatment but struggle to afford the additional costs associated with long-term care and recovery on the island. The project was developed with support from Wat Khao Rang Samakkitham, a temple located near Vachira Phuket Hospital. The official opening ceremony for Baan Phueng W

One of Thailand’s most popular motorsport festivals is set to return to Phuket later this month as the second round of the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand championship takes place in Saphan Hin. The event will be held on August 29-30, when roads inside the coastal park will once again be transformed into a temporary street circuit. Spectators will be able to attend free of charge. Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand combines professional circuit racing with a large-scale automotiv