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Phuket United FC will play its second home match tonight, May 10, as the club welcomes Phatthalung FC to Surakul Stadium in Phuket Town. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Although the club does not officially hold the status of a youth team, Phuket United FC has quickly earned a reputation as a promising squad built around young local talent. Most players in the lineup are under the age of 21, but the team has already shown impressive performances during the opening rounds o

Thailand is approaching the end of its high tourism season, with meteorologists warning that a seasonal transition could begin as early as mid-May. Phuket, in particular, is expected to feel the shift as prevailing winds change direction and rainfall becomes more frequent. According to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), the recent increase in rainfall across southern provinces does not yet signal the official start of the rainy season. In contrast, northern and central

Residents of Phuket are being encouraged to take part in mobile blood donation drives throughout May, as local medical institutions work to replenish critically low supplies. The regional blood center operated by the Thai Red Cross Society (Phuket RBC), together with the blood bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital, continues its campaign to secure sufficient blood for hospitals across the island. Medical staff report ongoing shortages across all blood types, with Rh-negative blood

Authorities in Phuket have begun urgent preparations ahead of the approaching rainy season following a directive from Governor Nirun Phongsitthithavorn. According to local reports, all relevant government agencies and local administrative bodies have been instructed to immediately inspect and restore the island’s drainage systems to full working condition. The order emphasizes the need to ensure that Phuket is ready to handle heavy rainfall in the coming months. Key agencies

Phuket is set to welcome back two well-known running events this May, continuing the island’s active sports season. The calendar includes the annual Nurses Phuket Run on May 17 and the first stage of the “3 Districts, 3 Lakes” series on May 30. The Nurses Phuket Run 2026, organized by the Ministry of Public Health, aims to support healthcare workers while promoting a healthier lifestyle and reducing pressure on medical services. Participants will take part in a 5-kilometre ru

Phuket authorities have introduced an emergency assistance zone as firefighters continue battling a persistent blaze at the municipal landfill near Saphan Hin, which has now been burning for two days. Governor Nirut Phongsitthithavorn, together with senior provincial officials and the Phuket City mayor, visited the site at approximately 8:00 p.m. to oversee the ongoing response. The emergency designation allows for quicker deployment of resources and additional support for re

Air quality in Phuket continues to stay within the “moderate” (yellow) range, even as Thailand faces an ongoing wildfire and smog season affecting several regions. Over the past weekend, authorities in three northern provinces declared large areas disaster zones due to forest fires. As of April 6, this status remained in seven districts of Chiang Mai, eight in Lamphun, and nine in Phayao. Air quality readings in some northern monitoring stations exceeded 200 AQI last week, in

The Phuket branch of the Red Cross has announced a special blood donation campaign in celebration of Songkran. Donors are invited to give blood from April 7 to April 15 at the regional blood center, Phuket RBC, as well as at various mobile donation units across the island. As a token of appreciation, participants will receive commemorative T-shirts—perfect for joining in the traditional water festivities during the Thai New Year. The main donation center operates on the follo

Thai authorities have issued a public warning after a large concentration of venomous “fire jellyfish” was discovered in the waters around Koh Aeo in Phuket. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin announced the alert on March 30, urging residents, tourists, and marine operators to exercise caution and avoid contact with the jellyfish. High concentration detected According to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR

Phuket is entering the peak of the dry season with its highest water reserves in recent years, easing concerns about potential shortages ahead of the Songkran festival. Although temperatures are expected to continue rising in the coming weeks, provincial authorities have reassured residents and businesses that a severe drought is unlikely. According to official statements and data from the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR), current water levels remain sufficient

Authorities in Phuket have released a new warning about venomous jellyfish after a large concentration was discovered near Racha Yai Island, raising safety concerns for tourists and marine operators. The advisory was issued by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) on March 23, just days after a similar alert regarding Maiton Island. In both locations, officials identified jellyfish from the Pelagidae family, commonly known as “fire jellyfish.” According to rep

Authorities in Phuket have issued an urgent warning after a surge in venomous jellyfish was recorded near Maiton Island, prompting immediate safety measures. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) advised tourists and marine operators to avoid entering the water in the affected area after marine specialists detected a high concentration of dangerous jellyfish. The findings were reported by veterinarians from the Siritharn Rare Marine Animal Rescue Center. Accor

From a biological perspective, air temperature alone does not fully determine how heat affects the human body. Humidity also plays a major role — and in places like Phuket, it is consistently high. Because of this, medical professionals and meteorologists use the concept of the heat index , which reflects how hot the weather actually feels to the body by combining temperature and humidity. In Phuket, this показатель can reach up to 50°C, placing it near the highest danger lev