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American tourist arrested over alleged assault of Patong jet-ski operator
American tourist arrested over alleged assault of Patong jet-ski operator
Thursday 9 July 2026, 11:25AM
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed that a 25-year-old American tourist has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport in connection with the alleged assault of a Patong jet-ski operator following a dispute over damage to two rental jet-skis.
Planned tourism fee hits a snag
Planned tourism fee hits a snag
Thursday 9 July 2026, 10:10AM
BANGKOK: The plan to collect a tourism fee of at least B300 through airlines is infeasible because of the limitations in airlines’ back-office systems, with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) a better option, say aviation bodies.
Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz
Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz
Thursday 9 July 2026, 10:05AM
TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump ordered new strikes on Iran yesterday (Juy 8) and warned of “much worse” if Tehran continues to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil shipping channel.
DSI arrests foreign suspect in Phuket luxury villa nominee
DSI arrests foreign suspect in Phuket luxury villa nominee
Thursday 9 July 2026, 09:58AM
PHUKET: Officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have arrested a foreign national wanted in connection with an alleged nominee business scheme involving the operation of luxury pool villas in Phuket.
Thailand swept aside by US in VNL opener
Thailand swept aside by US in VNL opener
Thursday 9 July 2026, 09:50AM
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand lost to United States 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-20) in their opening game of the third and last week of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2026 preliminary phase in Osaka, Japan, yesterday (July 8).
Thai-UK effort targets cannabis smugglers
Thai-UK effort targets cannabis smugglers
Thursday 9 July 2026, 09:35AM
BANGKOK: Thailand and the United Kingdom have intensified cooperation to curb illegal cannabis smuggling, introducing tougher penalties and expanding intelligence sharing following a surge in trafficking cases.
Phuket police seize 14,000 meth pills, 400g of crystal meth in Ratsada raid
Phuket police seize 14,000 meth pills, 400g of crystal meth in Ratsada raid
Thursday 9 July 2026, 09:11AM
PHUKET: Police arrested a suspected drug dealer and seized more than 14,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 400 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) during a raid in Ratsada yesterday afternoon (July 8), as part of Phuket's ongoing 90-day anti-drug campaign.
Russian arrested at Phuket airport with 17.6kg of cannabis
Russian arrested at Phuket airport with 17.6kg of cannabis
Thursday 9 July 2026, 09:03AM
PHUKET: A Russian national has become the latest foreign traveller arrested at Phuket International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle cannabis out of Thailand, after authorities discovered more than 17kg of cannabis flowers and cannabis resin concealed inside two suitcases. The arrest is the third major cannabis export case at the airport in just over a week.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: NACC: B6M Phuket Bribe To Free British Drug Boss, 31KG Airport Cannabis Intercepted || July 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: NACC: B6M Phuket Bribe To Free British Drug Boss, 31KG Airport Cannabis Intercepted || July 8
PHUKET XTRA - July 8 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket police arrest Russians linked to online scam cash network
Phuket police arrest Russians linked to online scam cash network
PHUKET: Police have arrested one Russian national and detained another after raiding three locations across Phuket in an operation targeting a network suspected of withdrawing cash linked to online scam syndicates.
Patong jet-ski operator alleges assault by tourist
Patong jet-ski operator alleges assault by tourist
PHUKET: Patong Police are searching for a foreign tourist accused of assaulting a jet-ski operator following a dispute over alleged damage to two rental jet-skis at Patong Beach yesterday afternoon (July 7).
NACC seeks prosecution over B6mn bribe to free British drug gang boss
NACC seeks prosecution over B6mn bribe to free British drug gang boss
PHUKET: Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to seek criminal prosecution against seven people, including a senior police officer, over an alleged B6 million bribery scheme that promised to secure the release of a British organised crime boss later extradited to the United Kingdom and jailed for 20 years.
Thailand deepens US defence ties
Thailand deepens US defence ties
BANGKOK: Thailand seeks to deepen defence, cybersecurity and academic cooperation with the United States while maintaining its neutral foreign policy and supporting a peaceful, rules-based Indo-Pacific, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters during an official visit to Hawaii on Monday (July 6).
Officials halt unauthorised excavation in Baan Phru Champa
Officials halt unauthorised excavation in Baan Phru Champa
PHUKET: The Thepkrasattri Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has ordered an immediate halt to excavation work in Baan Phru Champa after officials found the operation was being carried out without the required permits.
Phuket police launch another ‘90-day anti-drugs campaign’
Phuket police launch another ‘90-day anti-drugs campaign’
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched yet another province-wide 90-day anti-drugs campaign aimed at eliminating drug trafficking and creating “drug-free” villages and communities.
Phuket’s annual futsal competition kicks off
Phuket’s annual futsal competition kicks off
FUTSAL: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization Futsal Cup 2026 officially got underway on Saturday (July 4) with a record 107 teams contesting the week long competition.
Emirates adds third daily Dubai-Phuket flight
Emirates adds third daily Dubai-Phuket flight
PHUKET: Emirates has expanded its Phuket operations by launching a third daily service between Dubai and Phuket, increasing the airline’s schedule to 21 flights a week and introducing its Airbus A350 on the new route.
Belgian woman arrested at Phuket airport with 31kg of cannabis
Belgian woman arrested at Phuket airport with 31kg of cannabis
PHUKET: A 21-year-old Belgian woman has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities found more than 31 kilogrammes of cannabis packed in her luggage as she prepared to board an international flight.
Local pump prices cut as global oil prices ease
Local pump prices cut as global oil prices ease
BANGKOK: Fuel prices in Thailand are being reduced in line with the decline in global oil prices, with diesel falling by B2.56 per litre and all grades of gasoline by B2.51, effective from 5am today (July 8).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Road Rampage: 23 Barriers Smashed, Freedom Beach Demolition Deadline || July 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Road Rampage: 23 Barriers Smashed, Freedom Beach Demolition Deadline || July 7
PHUKET XTRA - July 7 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand