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Housing project blamed for Srisoonthorn flooding
Housing project blamed for Srisoonthorn flooding
PHUKET: Residents in Srisoonthorn have blamed runoff from a major housing development for worsening flooding in their neighbourhood and on Thepkrasattri Rd after heavy rain swept across Phuket this week.
Thaksin granted royal-birthday pardon
Thaksin granted royal-birthday pardon
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been named among those granted a royal pardon in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s 4th cycle birthday anniversary, Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat said yesterday (June 3).
British man arrested after second disturbance in Soi Ta-iad
British man arrested after second disturbance in Soi Ta-iad
PHUKET: A British man whose bizarre behaviour in Soi Ta-iad went viral online after he was filmed banging on the door of a house and attempting to take items left outside has now been arrested after allegedly causing a second disturbance in the area.
Transformer blast sparks fire at Patong massage shop
Transformer blast sparks fire at Patong massage shop
PHUKET: A fire broke out at a massage shop in Patong yesterday morning (June 3) after what residents described as an explosion from an electrical transformer inside the building during stormy weather.
Two arrested as Thalang police seize meth, ya bah in Thepkrasattri raids
Two arrested as Thalang police seize meth, ya bah in Thepkrasattri raids
PHUKET: Two suspected drug dealers were arrested and more than 170 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) along with 1,335 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) seized during separate raids in Thepkrasattri on Tuesday (June 2), Thalang Police have reported.
Two caught stripping electrical wiring from Koh Kaew PEA project
Two caught stripping electrical wiring from Koh Kaew PEA project
PHUKET: Two men were arrested after attempting to steal electrical wiring and tools from a construction site for a new Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) office in Koh Kaew Tuesday morning (June 2), Phuket City Police have reported.
Word nerds have a weekend on the tiles at Thailand’s Scrabble title
Word nerds have a weekend on the tiles at Thailand’s Scrabble title
BANGKOK: If he were no longer physically able to play Scrabble, 86-year-old Tan Jin Chor said he would “shut the lights and call it a day”, but his love of the word game has kept the veteran verbophile competing.
Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty
Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty
BANGKOK: The school curriculum in Thailand will be revised to focus more on the Thai language, civic education and Thai history, with increased mother-tongue support for Thai students in international schools.
Panel calls for overhaul of alcohol tax structure
Panel calls for overhaul of alcohol tax structure
BANGKOK: The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has recommended restructuring the alcoholic beverage tax system to help reduce consumption.
Phuket Town ‘Prison Park’ opening now slated for August, says Rewat
Phuket Town ‘Prison Park’ opening now slated for August, says Rewat
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) President Rewat Areerob has confirmed that the new public park at the site of the old Phuket Provincial Prison in Phuket Town is now more than 80% complete and is expected to open by the end of August, later than originally scheduled.
Patong hosts Beach Volleyball Open
Patong hosts Beach Volleyball Open
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Patong played host to a major beach volleyball competition last weekend as part of this year’s Phuket Pride celebrations.
Blue Button jellyfish found at Patong
Blue Button jellyfish found at Patong
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach have issued a public safety advisory after discovering several Blue Button jellyfish washed ashore on the beach.
Tourists face charges of damaging old Death Railway station
Tourists face charges of damaging old Death Railway station
KANCHANABURI: Tourists seen driving recklessly in an area where an old station on the notorious Death Railway was built face charges of damaging the environment of a historical national park.
Phuket joins nationwide celebrations for Queen’s birthday
Phuket joins nationwide celebrations for Queen’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket officials will lead a series of ceremonies across the island today (June 3) to mark the 4th Cycle birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: LEAKED CHATS & CORRUPTION: Phuket Shakeup Hits Parliament; Heavy Rain Warning || June 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: LEAKED CHATS & CORRUPTION: Phuket Shakeup Hits Parliament; Heavy Rain Warning || June 2
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High-risk foreign nationals under increased focus
High-risk foreign nationals under increased focus
BANGKOK: Authorities are intensifying efforts to address foreign-linked crime networks amid growing concerns that transnational criminal activity could threaten national security and public safety.
Tirawat fires red-hot 62 to retain title
Tirawat fires red-hot 62 to retain title
GOLF: Tirawat Kaewsiribandit fired a 10-under-par 62 during the final round to win the B3 million Singha All Thailand Championship 2026 by two strokes at the Suwan Golf and Country Club in Nakhon Pathom on Sunday (May 31).
Five injured in Wichit house fire
Five injured in Wichit house fire
PHUKET: Five people were injured after a fire tore through a rented house in Wichit early this morning (June 2), prompting a major emergency response and leaving authorities investigating the cause.
Russia fired record 8,150 drones at Ukraine in May
Russia fired record 8,150 drones at Ukraine in May
KYIV: Russia fired a record number of long-range drones at Ukraine in May, an AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data showed yesterday (June 1), as Kyiv appealled to allies for air defence support.
Phuket celebrates Pride across the island
Phuket celebrates Pride across the island
PHUKET: Pride Month celebrations are underway across Phuket, with events taking place throughout June in both Patong and Phuket Town as the island continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Asia’s leading LGBTQIA+ destinations.