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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO:SHOCK SHAKEUP: Phuket Governor Removed, New Foreign Land Investigations Launched || June 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO:SHOCK SHAKEUP: Phuket Governor Removed, New Foreign Land Investigations Launched || June 17
Wednesday 17 June 2026 06:34 PM
PHUKET XTRA - June 17 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
When top level rugby defies logic
When top level rugby defies logic
Wednesday 17 June 2026 02:00 PM
RUGBY: Four tumultuous rugby semi-finals took place last weekend - two in the Northern Hemisphere, two in the Southern Hemisphere. It ended up with three emphatic wins and one piece of drama that defied playing logic.
Nirat accepts transfer, denies role in Phuket feud
Nirat accepts transfer, denies role in Phuket feud
Wednesday 17 June 2026 01:40 PM
PHUKET: Former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has publicly accepted his abrupt transfer to Bangkok, insisting he has no regrets over his tenure and denying suggestions he had taken sides in the bitter internal conflict that has shaken Phuket's provincial administration.
DOPA targets Patong hotel with second raid
DOPA targets Patong hotel with second raid
Wednesday 17 June 2026 12:15 PM
PHUKET: A Patong hotel has been raided for allegedly operating without a licence just months after its operator was convicted for the same offence, with officials accusing the business of continuing to flout the law despite a court ruling.
New flight routes spark growing Krabi international interest
New flight routes spark growing Krabi international interest
Wednesday 17 June 2026 11:39 AM
BANGKOK: Krabi International Airport is attracting growing interest from international airlines, with new routes from Finland and Scandinavia expected to strengthen tourism and support local development, the Ministry of Transport says.
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks
Wednesday 17 June 2026 10:01 AM
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday (June 19) in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling.
Two caught stealing wire from housing estate office
Two caught stealing wire from housing estate office
Wednesday 17 June 2026 09:52 AM
PHUKET: Two men have been arrested after they were caught attempting to steal electrical wiring from inside the office of a housing estate in Koh Kaew, with both later testing positive for methamphetamine, Phuket City Police have reported.
Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster
Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster
Wednesday 17 June 2026 09:37 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered legal amendments to speed up the deportation of foreign criminals to prevent them from repeating their offences in Thailand, according to a government spokesperson.
Landmark Laguna Phuket Marathon hits the heights
Landmark Laguna Phuket Marathon hits the heights
Wednesday 17 June 2026 09:30 AM
MARATHON: More than 7,000 competitors from countries far and wide joined in the landmark 20th Laguna Phuket Marathon last weekend (June 13-14).
Phuket probes suspected foreign nominee land holdings
Phuket probes suspected foreign nominee land holdings
Wednesday 17 June 2026 08:57 AM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have launched a province-wide investigation into companies suspected of illegally holding land on behalf of foreign nationals, following the discovery of shareholding structures that may have been designed to circumvent Thai land ownership laws.
BDO Phuket
BDO Phuket
Tuesday 16 June 2026 09:59 PM
BDO Phuket is a leading provider of tax, accounting, and business advisory services in Phuket. We assist businesses with accounting, payroll, tax compliance, BOI incentives, corporate structuring, financial advisory, and transaction support, helping clients achieve sustainable growth while managing financial and tax risks.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sword Clash on Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, 16KG Heroin Seized, Patong Hill Tuk-Tuk Flips || June 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sword Clash on Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, 16KG Heroin Seized, Patong Hill Tuk-Tuk Flips || June 16
Tuesday 16 June 2026 06:24 PM
PHUKET XTRA - June 16 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Governor transferred to Bangkok
Phuket Governor transferred to Bangkok
Tuesday 16 June 2026 04:05 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has been transferred out of the province by order of Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, deepening an extraordinary political upheaval that has seen eight senior Phuket officials removed from their posts in less than a month.
Phuket hosts major badminton comp
Phuket hosts major badminton comp
Tuesday 16 June 2026 12:14 PM
BADMINTON: The Phuket-hosted Toyota Phuket International Challenge 2026 badminton tournament concluded on Sunday (June 14), with organisers stating the success of the event reinforced the island’s potential as a world-class sports city and sport tourism destination.
Cambodian man arrested for five motorbike thefts
Cambodian man arrested for five motorbike thefts
Tuesday 16 June 2026 12:10 PM
PHUKET: A Cambodian man has been arrested after allegedly stealing five motorbikes across Phuket, with police recovering one stolen bike and linking him to thefts in Phuket Town, Karon and Patong.
Hundreds protest Iran's ‘regime team’ ahead of World Cup opener
Hundreds protest Iran's ‘regime team’ ahead of World Cup opener
Tuesday 16 June 2026 11:27 AM
LOS ANGELES: Hundreds of anti-regime protesters gathered outside the stadium in Los Angeles where Iran took on New Zealand in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup yesterday (June 15).
British man slashed by sword in Soi Ta-iad clash
British man slashed by sword in Soi Ta-iad clash
Tuesday 16 June 2026 11:15 AM
PHUKET: A British man suffered a severe slash wound to his left forearm during a late-night fight involving weapons on Phuket's famous Muay Thai training street, Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, police have confirmed.
Firms push for wider co-pay eligibility
Firms push for wider co-pay eligibility
Tuesday 16 June 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants to unlock the conditions for the ‘Thais Help Thais Plus’ co-payment scheme by expanding eligibility to businesses of all sizes, supporting business continuity and employment.
Phuket Airport launches e-passport gates
Phuket Airport launches e-passport gates
Tuesday 16 June 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has officially launched its new Automated Border Control (ABC) system, allowing eligible international travellers holding electronic passports (e-passports) to complete immigration clearance through self-service gates in a move aimed at reducing congestion and speeding up passenger processing.
Omani tourists injured as tuk-tuk flips on Patong Hill
Omani tourists injured as tuk-tuk flips on Patong Hill
Tuesday 16 June 2026 10:15 AM
PHUKET: A tuk-tuk driver is facing a charge of reckless driving causing injury to others and property damage after a vehicle carrying five Omani tourists overturned on Patong Hill last night (June 15), leaving all five passengers with minor injuries.

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