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Tourism video showing alcohol not illegal, says PPHO
Tourism video showing alcohol not illegal, says PPHO
Monday 8 June 2026, 09:21PM
PHUKET: A tourism promotion video released by the Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Phuket) and Phuket City Municipality does not violate Thailand’s alcohol advertising laws despite showing people drinking alcohol, a Phuket public health official said.
Myanmar man stabbed to death in Cherng Talay
Myanmar man stabbed to death in Cherng Talay
Tuesday 9 June 2026, 10:28AM
PHUKET: A 45-year-old Myanmar national was found stabbed to death near an abandoned building in Cherng Talay yesterday morning (June 8), with police launching an urgent investigation to identify and arrest the killer.
Burglar steals B3mn in gold, cash from Kathu home
Burglar steals B3mn in gold, cash from Kathu home
Tuesday 9 June 2026, 10:11AM
PHUKET: Police are searching for the burglar, or burglars, who broke into a luxury home in Kathu and made off with more than B3 million in gold and cash while the property was unoccupied.
Brit in doctor’s death case faces nominee business charges
Brit in doctor’s death case faces nominee business charges
Tuesday 9 June 2026, 10:03AM
KOH PANGAN: A British motorcyclist charged in the death of a prominent doctor on Koh Phangan will also face charges of running a tour boat business through a Thai nominee.
Rising data centre demand pressures power capacity
Rising data centre demand pressures power capacity
Monday 8 June 2026, 09:16PM
BANGKOK: Energy authorities are preparing to expand Thailand's electricity generation capacity amid mounting concerns that rising demand from resource-intensive businesses, particularly data centres, could strain the national grid.
Woman arrested with meth in Patong drug sting
Woman arrested with meth in Patong drug sting
Tuesday 9 June 2026, 09:47AM
PHUKET: A woman from Ubon Ratchathani province was arrested in Patong after police and district officials conducted a drug-buy sting that led to the seizure of more than five grammes of crystal meth (ya ice).
Two injured in Koh Kaew house fire
Two injured in Koh Kaew house fire
Tuesday 9 June 2026, 09:39AM
PHUKET: Two people were injured after a fire broke out at a house in a residential estate in Koh Kaew yesterday afternoon (June 8), prompting a rapid response from firefighters who brought the blaze under control within 15 minutes.
Suchart orders faster action on 28 Sirinat encroachment cases
Suchart orders faster action on 28 Sirinat encroachment cases
Monday 8 June 2026, 09:12PM
PHUKET: More than 28 land encroachment cases within Sirinat National Park are being pushed forward as part of a renewed crackdown on illegal occupation of state land, with officials also advancing plans to transform the park into a ‘Green & Digital Park’.
Women arrested for thefts to buy meth
Women arrested for thefts to buy meth
Monday 8 June 2026, 01:22PM
PHUKET: Police in Wichit have arrested three women accused of stealing air conditioners, steel pipes and other items from properties in Chalong and Wichit in order to fund their meth addiction.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: DRUGGED & ROBBED: Patong Driver Swindled Out of B300K, Airport Underwear Bust || June 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: DRUGGED & ROBBED: Patong Driver Swindled Out of B300K, Airport Underwear Bust || June 8
PHUKET XTRA - June 8 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket rescuers catch python in school housing
Phuket rescuers catch python in school housing
PHUKET: Rescuers from the Kusoldham Phuket Foundation broke through a concrete wall to capture a python that had taken refuge inside a teacher’s residence at Satree Phuket School after an initial attempt to remove the snake proved unsuccessful.
More misery for Thai spikers
More misery for Thai spikers
VOLLEYBLL: Thailand ended the first week of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2026 without a win as they lost to the Czech Republic in three sets in the fourth and final Pool 3 match in Nanjing, China yesterday (June 7).
Govt ramps up UK trade ties to boost OECD bid
Govt ramps up UK trade ties to boost OECD bid
BANGKOK: Thailand and the United Kingdom have agreed to strengthen trade and economic cooperation as Bangkok pushes ahead with its goal of joining the OECD by 2028, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said.
Patong Pride parade draws thousands
Patong Pride parade draws thousands
PHUKET: Thousands of people lined the streets of Patong yesterday evening (June 7) as the Phuket Pride Parade 2026 brought a sea of rainbow flags, colourful costumes and messages of equality to the island's west coast, marking one of the biggest Pride celebrations ever held in Phuket.
Officials plan upgrade to early childhood development centres
Officials plan upgrade to early childhood development centres
PHUKET: Phuket officials have moved forward with plans to strengthen child and youth welfare across the island, including upgrading early childhood development centres, introducing stricter road safety measures and drafting new protections for children attending festivals and concerts.
MNRE Minister Suchart back in Phuket
MNRE Minister Suchart back in Phuket
PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has reaffirmed the government's commitment to reclaiming encroached land within Sirinat National Park while advancing plans for a boat taxi network aimed at easing Phuket's chronic traffic congestion and boosting tourism.
Nerveless Antonelli continues record run with Monaco GP win
Nerveless Antonelli continues record run with Monaco GP win
FORMULA ONE: Teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli continued his record-breaking drive to glory yesterday (June 7) when he became the youngest winner of the Monaco Grand Prix and the first Italian to win five consecutive races since 1952.
Thousands use up monthly co-pay quota in first week
Thousands use up monthly co-pay quota in first week
BANGKOK: More than 21.2 million people have spent money under the “Thai Chuay Thai Plus” (Thais Help Thais) co-payment scheme, with 142,610 users exhausting their full monthly entitlement of B1,000 during the programme’s first week, the Ministry of Finance said on Saturday (June 6).
Skål Phuket - June Dinner
Skål Phuket - June Dinner
Join our June host, Emmanuel and his team, for a casual beach chic evening on the beach at Tann’s Beach Cub in Karon, enjoying one of the best sunset views on the island with networking drinks and pass around tapas bites. Unlike our usual seated dinners, this event embraces a relaxed cocktail-style format, encouraging members and guests to mingle freely, reconnect with friends, and build new business relationships throughout the evening. Members B1300 - Non-Members B1700. Bookings - contact@skalphuket.org, more info at facebook.com/SkalPhuket
Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings
Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings
MANILA: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines today (June 8), killing at least one person, collapsing buildings, and sparking tsunami warnings across the region.