Welcome to Phuket Island Radio
Phuket FM radio was an authorised BBC re-broadcaster and offer hourly BBC International news updates, along with BBC produced programming including sports and entertainment all from our FM Phuket radio station in Kathu Phuket.
In October 2023 the broadcast rights to 91.5 FM and 102.5 FM and licensed to Phuket FM Radio Co Ltd along with the BBC and music licenses were handed over to a new operator taking full control of Phuket FM Radio Co Ltd.
Phuket FM Radio Co Ltd has been broadcasting in Phuket since 2008. Having established a Broadcasting Partner agreement with BBC International News and initially an English language radio station on 91.5 FM. When it came to radio, Phuket FM was a leader as regulations in Thailand were relaxed and quickly became THE Island radio station.
There were at the time over 40 FM Phuket radio stations in 2009, with most in Phuket Town offering a mix of Thai music and news. Many remain as of November 2021 with just one other English station Phuket radio 89.5 on air.
In 2014 and after many changes Phuket FM Radio introduced 102.5 FM to its network which combined with 91.5 FM offered Phuket Radio across the whole of Phuket Island.
In October 2023 the broadcast rights to 91.5 FM and 102.5 FM and licensed to Phuket FM Radio Co Ltd along with the BBC and music licenses were handed over to a new operator taking full control of Phuket FM Radio Co Ltd.
Phuket radio is local, all about Phuket, the beaches, Phuket News, weather, entertainment, Phuket Events and Sports bringing it all to you 24/7 and sharing to the World with our Online and On-Demand format. Our shop window (this website) is updated daily.
Do you have something to say, want to promote, or even a great good news story or maybe you are a business that’s looking to reach more customers, then please do get in touch we would love to hear from you.
All you want to know about Phuket
Phuket Weather daily, 7-day & monthly
This is Phuket, our tropical Island in Paradise, read all about Phuket, Thai Culture, where to go, things to do, and what to wear.
Visit Phuket Old Town, shopping and the local markets.
Stay up to date with the Phuket news, please take the time and visit our picture galleries to see what’s going on.
The Phuket Weather is here, with daily updates, 7 days, 30 days and covers every month of the year to help you plan the best time to visit Phuket.
Phuket Air Quality is covered and as a water sports destination, you will also find full Wind predictions, Phuket Tides and local weather Radars with live updates to help you enjoy your visit.
The latest Phuket News and updates from around the region.
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Phuket Old Town
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As Ukraine enters the second year of the full-scale Russian invasion, we hear about A drone spotting app through which citizens can help alert defense authorities of air attacks. This…Rebecca Kilner and evolutionary biology
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ALL the Phuket Beaches
Phuket Pictures and events gallery
We invite you to check out over 20 of the Phuket Beaches, from the busiest like Patong Beach and Kata to some of the quietest and secluded beaches, full of the latest pictures from 2021, and updates with lots of new information.
Check out our Pictures of Phuket, events like the Vegetarian Festival, sports events, Thai culture and the Songkran Thai New Year, Christmas and New Year fireworks and festivals, and many other Phuket events, Phuket Pictures is full of memories.
How does a weather radar work?
So, you want to know how does a weather radar work? In this blog post, we’re going to take you through just that! A weather radar is a device that…5 Things to Do in Phuket on a Sunny Day
Thailand is home to many incredible destinations, here we are looking into 5 Things to Do in Phuket on a Sunny Day. Nothing can compare with the beauty of Phuket…Phuket weather radar – where is the rain coming from
Some recent updates to the Phuket weather radar page include wind and satellite predictions, wind direction, along with details on where the rain and wind are actually coming from. Over…
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