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Police bust B100mn Phuket, Khon Kaen online gambling network
Police bust B100mn Phuket, Khon Kaen online gambling network
PHUKET: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested five people in coordinated operations in Phuket and Khon Kaen over their alleged involvement in a large-scale illegal online gambling network and a related money-laundering operation that reportedly handled more than B100 million in just four days.
Officials seize more than 1,200 packs of untaxed cigarettes in Wichit raid
Officials seize more than 1,200 packs of untaxed cigarettes in Wichit raid
PHUKET: Officials from Mueang District Office have seized 1,251 packs of untaxed cigarettes and arrested two men following an inspection at an illegal cigarette shop in Wichit after receiving public complaints.
Phuket beauty clinic customers allege hidden debts of more than B3.7mn
Phuket beauty clinic customers allege hidden debts of more than B3.7mn
PHUKET: More than 20 people have come forward to complain that they were left with unexpectedly high financial debts – estimated at more than B3.7 million in total – after signing up for beauty treatment packages with a clinic in Phuket.
Phuket steps up road safety measures ahead of New Year 2026
Phuket steps up road safety measures ahead of New Year 2026
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have pledged stronger, better-coordinated action to reduce road accidents over the New Year holiday, after latest data confirmed fatalities in Phuket have declined this year but still remain above official targets.
Former Kathu municipal engineer arrested for forging building permits
Former Kathu municipal engineer arrested for forging building permits
PHUKET: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has arrested a former municipal engineer in Kathu, accused of forging official building permits and deceiving the public.
Police deploy 350 officers for Christmas, New Year security
Police deploy 350 officers for Christmas, New Year security
PHUKET: Region 8 Police has launched a large-scale crime prevention and traffic management operation across Phuket and neighbouring provinces ahead of the Christmas and New Year 2026 holiday period, deploying more than 350 officers from multiple agencies to ensure public safety.
Patong warns of traffic impact for carnival parade
Patong warns of traffic impact for carnival parade
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has issued a traffic warning ahead of the Patong Carnival parade on Friday (Dec 19) to allow the annual parade marking the opening of the tourism high season to proceed smoothly.
Police net meth suspects in Rawai, Thalang crackdown
Police net meth suspects in Rawai, Thalang crackdown
PHUKET: Police and district officials carried out coordinated anti-drug and social order operations across Rawai and Thalang this week, resulting in multiple drug arrests and the identification of drug users for treatment.
Phuket orders local organic disposal as waste exceeds landfill capacity
Phuket orders local organic disposal as waste exceeds landfill capacity
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have ordered all local administrative organisations to urgently manage organic waste at the source after daily rubbish volumes rose beyond the capacity of the province’s only integrated waste disposal centre.
Thalang steps up Surin Beach patrols
Thalang steps up Surin Beach patrols
PHUKET: Thalang District officials have intensified monitoring and enforcement at Surin Beach as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal encroachment by beach umbrella, sunbed and street vendor operators, warning that all further violations will be prosecuted strictly under the law.
Phuket City Pillar Shrine in Muang Mai gets makeover
Phuket City Pillar Shrine in Muang Mai gets makeover
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has presided over the official handover of a landscape improvement project at the Phuket City Pillar Shrine in Muang Mai, underscoring the growing emphasis on preserving the island’s most important cultural and spiritual landmarks.
Phuket mourners pay respects to Queen Sirikit at Grand Palace
Phuket mourners pay respects to Queen Sirikit at Grand Palace
PHUKET: A delegation of 240 residents from Phuket paid their respects to the royal remains of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at the Grand Palace in Bangkok yesterday (Dec 16) as part of a continuing provincial programme enabling citizens to join national mourning ceremonies.
Chalong Police bust motorbike theft gang
Chalong Police bust motorbike theft gang
PHUKET: Police have arrested a motorcycle theft gang linked to a string of thefts across Phuket and recovered all four motorcycles reported stolen this month, with an additional bike reunited with its owner after images from the case circulated online.
Officials clears illegal vendors from Surin Beach
Officials clears illegal vendors from Surin Beach
PHUKET: Five people have been arrested for illegally encroaching on Surin Beach during a coordinated enforcement operation yesterday (Dec 15), as officials moved to clamp down on beach umbrella and sunbed operators following a recent brawl between vendors.
New medical clinic opens in Rawai
New medical clinic opens in Rawai
PHUKET: The Rawai Medical Clinic, a new facility developed in collaboration with a local mosque to support residents and tourists during the high season, officially opened yesterday (Dec 14).
Phuket Police, Immigration silent on Luthra brothers arrest
Phuket Police, Immigration silent on Luthra brothers arrest
PHUKET: Phuket Police and Phuket Immigration have remained silent on the arrests of the brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, wanted by Indian authorities over a fire that killed 25 people at their ‘Birch By Romeo Lane’ club in Goa.
Phuket ramps up road safety measures for New Year
Phuket ramps up road safety measures for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have moved to finalise an integrated road accident prevention and reduction plan for 2026, with a strong focus on enforcing safe driving and reducing speed during the New Year and Songkran holiday periods, traditionally the most dangerous times on the province’s roads.
Vendors brawl at Surin Beach
Vendors brawl at Surin Beach
PHUKET: Officials have played down a viral video showing beach vendors brawling over selling space at Surin Beach, insisting the incident stemmed from a dispute among vendors and is being addressed through existing beach management measures, despite no public action yet announced by the district office or police.
More Phuket mourners head for Bangkok
More Phuket mourners head for Bangkok
PHUKET: A further 240 Phuket residents departed for Bangkok last night (Dec 14) to pay their respects to the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother.
Fire damages rental rooms behind Tha Ruea Fresh Market
Fire damages rental rooms behind Tha Ruea Fresh Market
PHUKET: A fire broke out in a row of rented rooms behind Tha Ruea Fresh Market in Srisoonthorn on Saturday afternoon (Dec 13), damaging nine rooms but causing no injuries, Thalang Police have confirmed.