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Co-payment for food deliveries ‘next week’
Co-payment for food deliveries ‘next week’
Wednesday 10 June 2026 12:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme will be available on four food delivery platforms from June 15, allowing participants to use government subsidies when ordering meals online, deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana said yesterday (June 9).
B2.8trn fuels economy in first eight months of fiscal year
B2.8trn fuels economy in first eight months of fiscal year
Wednesday 10 June 2026 11:50 AM
BANGKOK: The government injected B2.8 trillion into the economy during the first eight months of fiscal 2026, more than 4% higher than in the same period last year, according to the Comptroller General's Department.
Wichit Police raid venues for employing minors
Wichit Police raid venues for employing minors
Wednesday 10 June 2026 11:38 AM
PHUKET: Police have arrested three people following raids on two unlicensed entertainment venues in Wichit that were employing workers under the age of 18.
Phuket targets accident blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ plan
Phuket targets accident blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ plan
Wednesday 10 June 2026 11:11 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving ahead with a series of road safety initiatives across the island after reporting encouraging results from improvements at several accident-prone locations, including a stretch of Thepkrasattri Rd where fatalities have reportedly fallen to zero following upgrades.
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
Wednesday 10 June 2026 10:48 AM
WASHINGTON: The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup yesterday (June 9) defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.
New southern peace negotiator promises to be open-minded
New southern peace negotiator promises to be open-minded
Wednesday 10 June 2026 10:30 AM
PATTANI: Thailand's new lead negotiator in the southern peace process has pledged cooperation with all sides in what he termed a long process in a new push to end the conflict in the violence-plagued region.
Yaris slams head-on into saleng in Phuket Town
Yaris slams head-on into saleng in Phuket Town
Wednesday 10 June 2026 10:25 AM
PHUKET: A street vendor suffered a broken leg after a Toyota Yaris travelling on the wrong side of the road crashed head-on into her saleng (motorcycle with sidecart) in Phuket Town yesterday morning (June 9), in an accident that damaged four vehicles in total.
Phuket MP seeks NACC probe into election interference allegations
Phuket MP seeks NACC probe into election interference allegations
Wednesday 10 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee and People's Party deputy leader Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn have filed complaints with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Election Commission seeking an investigation into allegations that senior Interior Ministry officials interfered in the February national election.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B3 MILLION HEIST: Manhunt for Kathu Burglar, Cherng Talay Murder Probe || June 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B3 MILLION HEIST: Manhunt for Kathu Burglar, Cherng Talay Murder Probe || June 9
Tuesday 9 June 2026 06:03 PM
PHUKET XTRA - June 9 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Four injured after crane snags open-top tour bus
Four injured after crane snags open-top tour bus
Tuesday 9 June 2026 05:30 PM
PHUKET: Four people were injured, including Chinese and Filipino tourists, after a crane hook snagged the fibreglass upper structure of a sightseeing bus in Phuket Town this afternoon (June 9), causing part of the bus's top deck superstructure to be torn away and strike passengers.
Tourists praised for helping injured monk at Promthep Cape
Tourists praised for helping injured monk at Promthep Cape
Tuesday 9 June 2026 04:22 PM
PHUKET: A Buddhist monk who injured his ankle while visiting Laem Phromthep was rescued by emergency responders and helpful tourists after becoming stranded at the popular viewpoint yesterday evening (June 8).
Trump nominates former personal lawyer as attorney general
Trump nominates former personal lawyer as attorney general
Tuesday 9 June 2026 11:46 AM
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump nominated his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as US attorney general on a permanent basis yesterday (June 8), setting up a potential confirmation battle with the Senate.
Tourism video showing alcohol not illegal, says PPHO
Tourism video showing alcohol not illegal, says PPHO
Tuesday 9 June 2026 10:30 AM
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 10:28 AM
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 10:10 AM
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 10:03 AM
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
Tuesday 9 June 2026 10:00 AM
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 09:47 AM
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 09:39 AM
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
Tuesday 9 June 2026 09:30 AM
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’.

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