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Rungruang now accused of illegal land dealing
Rungruang now accused of illegal land dealing
PHUKET: Former Phuket Provincial Palad (Chief Administrative Officer) Rungruang Thimabut has now been accused of extortion following a multi-agency investigation that uncovered an alleged money trail in an extortion case in Phuket to a separate local government recruitment exam bribery case in Southern Thailand.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai Airways Hostess Busted, Rogue Cop Arrested Over Phuket Hitman Plot || June 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai Airways Hostess Busted, Rogue Cop Arrested Over Phuket Hitman Plot || June 30
PHUKET XTRA - June 30 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket nominee probe expands to 200 more firms
Phuket nominee probe expands to 200 more firms
BANGKOK: The Interior Ministry has stepped up its investigation into suspected nominee businesses in Phuket, with about 200 more companies set to be examined in the next phase.
Prison for mother who forced daughter into prostitution in Japan
Prison for mother who forced daughter into prostitution in Japan
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday (June 29) sentenced a 30-year-old woman to long term imprisonment after she forced her daughter into prostitution in Tokyo, Japan.
Officials probe illegal road cut through Kamala hills
Officials probe illegal road cut through Kamala hills
PHUKET: Authorities have seized a backhoe and launched an investigation after discovering an illegally constructed mountain road and concrete paving inside a national forest reserve on the Kamala hills bordering Mueang and Kathu Districts.
New Phuket Governor gets to work
New Phuket Governor gets to work
PHUKET: New Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has ordered authorities to intensify efforts against crime, drugs, illegal labour and traffic offences after police reported 4,987 criminal cases, more than 100,000 traffic arrests and 2,297 drug cases during the current fiscal year.
‘Nam-Ing’ crowned Miss Universe Phuket
‘Nam-Ing’ crowned Miss Universe Phuket
PHUKET: Medical graduate Nam-Ing Suttida Iadpoo was crowned Miss Universe Phuket 2026 on Saturday night (June 27), earning the right to represent the island at this year's Miss Universe Thailand competition.
The Hidden Compliance Risks Behind Thailand’s POS Systems
The Hidden Compliance Risks Behind Thailand’s POS Systems
For many businesses, a point-of-sale (POS) system is seen simply as a payment tool at the cashier. In reality, it has become central to business operations.
Biofuel initiative gains government backing
Biofuel initiative gains government backing
BANGKOK: Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has announced stronger government backing for biofuels in a bid to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported oil, which currently makes up 90% of total consumption.
New Phuket governor officially begins duties
New Phuket governor officially begins duties
PHUKET: New Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum officially began his duties yesterday (June 29), arriving at Phuket Provincial Hall to take up the province's top administrative post.
Russian man found hanged in Kathu hotel room
Russian man found hanged in Kathu hotel room
PHUKET: A 44-year-old Russian man was found dead in his hotel room in Kathu yesterday evening (June 29) after friends, unable to contact him for three days, forced their way inside, police have confirmed.
Three arrested, B300,000 in assets seized in Chalong meth bust
Three arrested, B300,000 in assets seized in Chalong meth bust
CHALONG: Three people were arrested and more than 119 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) seized during coordinated anti-drug raids in Chalong on Monday (June 29), with authorities also confiscating assets worth more than B300,000 believed to be linked to drug trafficking.
Ex-cop arrested over Phuket attempted murder
Ex-cop arrested over Phuket attempted murder
PHUKET: A 54-year-old former riot police officer with previous convictions in notorious kidnapping cases has been arrested in Bangkok by Crime Suppression Division (CSD) officers on a Phuket court warrant charging him with attempted murder.
German man dies after collapse in Rawai
German man dies after collapse in Rawai
PHUKET: A 37-year-old German man died after reportedly collapsing and hitting his head on a bathroom wall while taking a shower at his home in Rawai on Sunday (June 28), police said.
Patong competition hosts next generation of surfing champions
Patong competition hosts next generation of surfing champions
SURFING: The two-day Pearl of the Andaman: Grom of the Sea 2026 junior surfing competition concluded on Sunday (June 28) with champions crowned across six divisions after a memorable weekend of competition at Patong Beach.
Government targets loopholes in alcohol selling rules
Government targets loopholes in alcohol selling rules
BANGKOK: The Alcohol Control Committee is reviewing regulations to tighten restrictions on self-service alcohol dispensers by expanding the legal definition of a convenience store to close loopholes exploited by some retailers.
Thai man found drowned in Thalang pond
Thai man found drowned in Thalang pond
PHUKET: A 51-years-old Thai man was found dead in a pond in Thalang Sunday morning (June 28), with police believing he may have suffered a seizure or lost consciousness before drowning.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Official Arrested Same Day He Returns, Aussie Caught In Suitcase Murder || June 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Official Arrested Same Day He Returns, Aussie Caught In Suitcase Murder || June 29
PHUKET XTRA - June 2 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thai Airways hostess arrested smuggling heroin into Australia
Thai Airways hostess arrested smuggling heroin into Australia
MELBOURNE: Thai Airways International has pledged full cooperation with Australian authorities after a Thai air hostess was arrested and heroin seized from her bags at Melbourne airport.
Flat domestic tourism projected
Flat domestic tourism projected
BANGKOK: Tourism operators expect the domestic market will be flat or contract from last year unless the government launches an effective stimulus scheme to increase low-season trips, as Thai household income generation weakened last year.