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BANGKOK: Authorities are intensifying efforts to address foreign-linked crime networks amid growing concerns that transnational criminal activity could threaten national security and public safety.

Tuesday 2 June 2026 02:00 PM

Russia fired record 8,150 drones at Ukraine in May

KYIV: Russia fired a record number of long-range drones at Ukraine in May, an AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data showed yesterday (June 1), as Kyiv appealled to allies for air defence support.

Tuesday 2 June 2026 11:55 AM

Elderly motorcyclist run over by truck

PHUKET: A 78-year-old motorcyclist was killed after crashing into the rear of a minibus and falling beneath a passing truck on Thepkrasattri Rd in Mai Khao on Saturday morning (May 30).

Monday 1 June 2026 08:37 AM

Russian call for diplomats to leave Kyiv draws Western backlash

MOSCOW: Russia’s call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv over the threat of fresh strikes drew a sharp backlash from Western countries yesterday (May 26), some of whom accused Moscow of escalating the more than four-year war.

Wednesday 27 May 2026 10:38 AM

Russia urges visa policy flexibility

BANGKOK: Russian Ambassador Evgeny Tomikhin has expressed hope that Thailand’s new visa rules would allow flexibility for foreigners requiring extended medical treatment.

Friday 22 May 2026 01:37 PM

Russians called to respect Phuket

PHUKET: Renowned Muay Thai and MMA training camp Tiger Muay Thai in Chalong has called on its Russian members to send a clear, positive message to Russian visitors causing problems through anti-social behaviour.

Monday 18 May 2026 12:30 PM

Putin to visit China days after Trump trip

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China tomorrow (May 19) for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing, the Kremlin said on Saturday.

Monday 18 May 2026 11:30 AM

Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US

BANGKOK: Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed frustration with the United States, saying the country has received no offers of help from Washington with the wide-ranging economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.

Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:30 AM

Police deem fatal condo fall a suicide, motive remains unclear

PHUKET: Police have now concluded that the death of a 22-year-old Russian man who fell from a condominium in Wichit was a suicide, though officers say they are still investigating what prompted him to jump.

Wednesday 22 April 2026 11:19 AM

Russian arrested for withdraws from mule accounts

PHUKET: A Russian man wanted on an arrest warrant for his role in a call centre scam network has been arrested in Phuket after repeatedly withdrawing funds from so-called ‘mule accounts’ linked to online fraud cases.

Tuesday 21 April 2026 11:30 AM

Russian man dies in fall from building

PHUKET: A 22-year-old Russian man died after falling from a condominium building in Wichit yesterday afternoon (Apr 20), with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Tuesday 21 April 2026 08:51 AM

Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter

MOSCOW: Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries’ leaders said yesterday (Apr 9), announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.

Friday 10 April 2026 10:53 AM

Co-payment scheme extended to May

BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry has confirmed the next phase of the “Khon La Khrueng” co-payment scheme will start in May, with an expanded reach aimed at easing the financial strain on households amid ongoing economic pressures.

Thursday 9 April 2026 10:02 AM

Russian illegal ‘tour guide’ arrested in Phuket

PHUKET: A Russian national has been arrested by Phuket Tourist Police for allegedly operating an illegal tour business while using a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) as cover, officials confirmed.

Monday 6 April 2026 08:52 AM

Russian tourist dies after Cherng Talay crash

PHUKET: A 29-year-old Russian man has died after sustaining injuries in a road traffic accident in Cherng Talay in the early hours of today (Mar 26).

Thursday 26 March 2026 01:40 PM

Russian Ambassador praises Thai neutrality

BANGKOK: Thailand has maintained a longstanding stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reflecting its balanced approach to international relations and the historical ties it shares with both nations, says Evgeny Tomikhin, the Russian ambassador to Thailand.

Monday 9 March 2026 10:58 AM

Ukraine seeks stronger partnership with Thailand despite the 5th year of full-scale invasion

Phuket News / Business

Sunday 8 March 2026 01:30 PM

PHUKET: As February 2026 marked the start of the fifth year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the thirteenth year of armed aggression against the country, Ukraine’s top diplomat in Thailand has set out Kyiv’s position on the war, peace efforts and the future of bilateral relations.

Russian tourist seriously injured in Patong hotel fall