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A special blood donation campaign marking Mother’s Day in Thailand will begin at the Phuket Red Cross on Monday, August 10, and continue through Friday, August 14. Throughout the week, donors will be welcomed at Phuket Regional Blood Centre (Phuket RBC) and at several mobile donation stations across the island. The campaign is held in honour of Her Majesty Queen Mother Sirikit, with residents and visitors invited to donate blood as part of the annual Mother’s Day activities.

Trail runners from Phuket and across Thailand are preparing for Phuket Trail 2026, with this year's event expected to attract more than 1,000 participants. The Phuket round of the Southern Thailand Trail Series 2026 will take place on September 12–13, offering courses for both experienced ultrarunners and first-time trail enthusiasts. Despite the range of distances available, organisers note that the shortest 7-kilometre Fun Trail traditionally sells out first. Seven race dis

A young spinner dolphin was rescued after washing ashore alive on Patong Beach, with marine authorities in Phuket launching an emergency operation to save the rare animal. The rescue involved coordinated efforts between beach security personnel, the Kusoldharm Foundation, and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Upper Andaman Sea Center. According to the DMCR, the stranded dolphin was a juvenile female measuring 158 centimeters in length and weighing about 25

The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (Phuket RBC) has released its schedule of mobile blood donation campaigns for August, with 16 donation events planned across the island. Residents will be able to donate blood at shopping centres, hotels, Phuket International Airport, and corporate offices. The mobile donation programme will cover Thalang, Phuket Town, and Kathu. In addition, a special blood donation event will be held at the Phuket Red Cross office on August 12 to mark Thaila

Residents in several parts of Phuket reported feeling light tremors on Wednesday morning after a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. According to seismic data, the earthquake occurred at 11:18am local time at a depth of around 10 kilometres. The epicentre was located approximately 381 kilometres southwest of Satun Province in southern Thailand. In Talad Yai in Phuket Town, employees working on the fourth floor of a low-rise office bui

Phuket authorities have stepped up flood-prevention measures as the island faces several days of heavy monsoon rainfall. Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom said officials are closely tracking weather developments and have warned residents to stay alert for thunderstorms and intense rain expected between July 1 and July 3. The unstable conditions are being driven by the southwest monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea and much of southern Thailand. To reduce the risk of flooding and other

Authorities in Phuket have clarified the cause of the unusual black discoloration observed along parts of Patong Beach, confirming that the phenomenon is the result of a natural plankton bloom rather than wastewater pollution. According to the Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center, laboratory analysis identified two species of phytoplankton — Chaetoceros sp. and Peridinium sp. Specialists emphasized that neither species produces toxins, meaning the event does not pose

A woman has been hospitalised after being bitten by a cobra in Phuket as the rainy season drives more snakes into residential areas, prompting renewed warnings from local authorities. According to local reports, the incident occurred on the evening of June 17 in the Mai Khao area, where a cobra entered the home of an elderly woman and bit her. The victim's son said he arrived in time to help his mother, killed the snake, and rushed her to hospital. He later shared details of

Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) has opened registration for the second event in its "3 Districts, 3 Lakes" community running series. As with the previous race, participation is free and includes an event T-shirt and refreshments, although the number of available places is limited. The first run took place on May 30 around Bang Wad Reservoir in Kathu. Despite rainy weather, hundreds of participants of all ages and fitness levels completed the six-kilometre

A cargo vessel traveling from Phuket to Koh Yao Yai sank during rough weather in Phang Nga Bay on June 10, but all four people on board were safely rescued. The incident was first reported on social media by Paklok municipal council member Apisit Boonteng and was later confirmed by police. According to official reports, the cargo boat Supaporn 5 departed from Bang Rong Pier in Paklok on the afternoon of June 10. The vessel was transporting goods to Koh Yao Yai but never reach

Phuket is marking World Blood Donor Day with a week-long blood donation campaign, encouraging residents to help replenish vital blood supplies while recognizing the contribution of volunteer donors across the island. Although World Blood Donor Day is officially observed on June 14, the Phuket Regional Blood Centre (Phuket RBC) has been celebrating the occasion throughout the week. From June 8 to 14, all blood donations made at the center are dedicated to the international eve

Authorities have issued a week-long warning for Phuket and five neighboring Andaman provinces, citing the risk of flash floods, landslides, and dangerous sea conditions as heavy rainfall is expected across the region. Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) announced the alert on June 3 after assessing weather conditions together with the Southern West Coast Meteorological Center. The warning covers Phuket, Ranong, Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang, and Satun

A mysterious marine animal carcass discovered on a beach in Phuket has prompted an investigation by environmental authorities seeking to identify the species and determine the cause of its death. Officials from Sirinat National Park responded after receiving reports of unidentified remains washed ashore near a beachfront hotel in the Cherng Talay area. According to Assistant Park Chief Karnikar Wongmit, park staff inspected the site and arranged for the carcass to be removed

Heavy weather along Phuket’s coastline has brought the return of Portuguese man o’ war colonies, prompting officials to issue fresh safety warnings for beachgoers. Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) announced the discovery on May 28 after the venomous marine organisms were found washed ashore on Karon Beach. According to the agency, the creatures appeared during a period of rough sea conditions, with strong winds and waves reaching two to three meter

Thailand’s Marine Department has issued a warning for marine operators in Phuket, including a temporary ban on small boats leaving coastal areas due to worsening weather conditions expected through early June. The notice was released by the Phuket regional office of the Marine Department and later circulated by MCOT radio. The order follows a weather advisory from the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), which warned of deteriorating conditions caused by the strengthening so

Meteorologists have warned that heavy rain across Phuket is expected to continue through May 21, increasing the risk of localized flooding and dangerous sea conditions around the island. The current wave of bad weather arrived in Phuket last week as the southwest monsoon strengthened across the Andaman region. Phuket’s meteorological center, Phuket Met, initially issued a weather warning covering the period from May 14 to May 18 before later extending the advisory through Wed

Thailand’s Meteorological Department has reissued a weather warning for Phuket, cautioning residents and visitors about heavy rainfall and dangerous sea conditions expected to continue through May 18. According to Phuket Meteorological Center (Phuket Met), the island is now fully experiencing the effects of the southwest monsoon, which officially marked the beginning of the low season on May 15. Weather radar images throughout the day showed rain clouds moving from the southw

Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) has officially declared the start of the country’s rainy season, confirming that weather conditions associated with the annual monsoon transition fully aligned on May 15. The announcement coincided with the traditional start of the low season in Thailand’s national parks, many of which begin seasonal closures around this time each year. Unlike the Department of National Parks, which follows fixed annual dates, the TMD bases its seaso

Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR), together with the Marine Police under the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), has issued a renewed warning about strict penalties for illegal fishing and underwater hunting of protected marine species in Phuket. The reminder follows an inspection conducted at Kata Beach, where authorities reaffirmed that violations can result in fines of up to 100,000 baht and, in serious cases, imprisonment for up to one year. The