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Fisherman rescues monkey from sea
Fisherman rescues monkey from sea
Tuesday 21 July 2026, 09:49AM
PHUKET: A fisherman rescued an exhausted monkey from the sea off Phuket after spotting it struggling to stay afloat near Koh Maphrao on Sunday morning (July 19).
Thailand targets 2030 completion of first phase of high-speed rail link to China
Thailand targets 2030 completion of first phase of high-speed rail link to China
Tuesday 21 July 2026, 09:45AM
BANGKOK: The Thai government aims to complete the construction of a 250-kilometre (155-mile) section of a high-speed rail line that will connect ‌it to China by 2030, as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul concluded a five-day visit to the country.
Thai man arrested after stealing fishing boat
Thai man arrested after stealing fishing boat
Monday 20 July 2026, 11:43AM
PHUKET: A 22-year-old Thai man has been arrested after stealing a fishing boat from Nai Yang Beach before the vessel sank during a pursuit off Phuket's west coast.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Governor Dodges Corruption Probe, Phuket Hit-And-Run Tragedy, B2.9M Cannabis Blitz || July 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Governor Dodges Corruption Probe, Phuket Hit-And-Run Tragedy, B2.9M Cannabis Blitz || July 20
PHUKET XTRA - July 20 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Demolition of Nui Beach structures begins
Demolition of Nui Beach structures begins
PHUKET: More than 200 officials today (July 20) began demolishing illegal structures at Nui Beach in Karon as the government launched a major operation to reclaim protected forest land and restore public access to one of Phuket’s most disputed beaches.
Pub fire death toll rises as another succumbs to injuries
Pub fire death toll rises as another succumbs to injuries
BANGKOK: The death toll in the Rong Beer Na Ladprao beer hall fire in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, has risen to 34, with another of the hospitalised victims succumbing to injuries.
New oil rules to elevate output, energy security
New oil rules to elevate output, energy security
BANGKOK: The government is moving closer to approving new regulations that would allow petroleum production licences to be renewed multiple times, a significant shift aimed at strengthening investment in exploration and production.
Antonelli wins Belgian GP
Antonelli wins Belgian GP
FORMULA ONE: Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli ended a three-race winless streak yesterday (July 19) to extend his lead in the Formula One drivers’ championship with a solid fighting victory for Mercedes in the Belgian Grand Prix.
Appeal rejected as Nui Beach demolition order stands
Appeal rejected as Nui Beach demolition order stands
PHUKET: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has rejected an appeal against an order requiring occupants of land encroaching on the Nui Beach area of Phuket to leave the protected forest and demolish 39 structures.
Brother blames drugs for house fire
Brother blames drugs for house fire
PHUKET: A Thalang homeowner has claimed his brother, allegedly hallucinating after taking drugs, started a house fire that spread to two neighbouring homes early this morning (July 20), causing extensive property damage but no injuries.
Five arrested, B2.9mn in cannabis products seized in raids
Five arrested, B2.9mn in cannabis products seized in raids
PHUKET: Five people were arrested and cannabis products worth more than B2.9 million were seized after authorities raided four cannabis shops in Phuket Town as part of an ongoing crackdown on businesses operating outside the law.
Patong chef in hot water over assaulting intern
Patong chef in hot water over assaulting intern
PHUKET: A 20-year-old hotel intern has filed a police complaint after being assaulted by a head chef inside the kitchen of a hotel in Patong, with the incident captured on security camera footage.
Government plans to cut civil service
Government plans to cut civil service
BANGKOK: The government's proposal to encourage civil servants as young as 40 years old to leave the bureaucracy voluntarily could become one of the most ambitious efforts in years to reduce the size of the state workforce.
Base-education hacker arrested in Phuket
Base-education hacker arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) officers have arrested a 26-year-old man in Phuket accused of hacking an online game and mobile phone top-up website, with police alleging he taught himself advanced hacking techniques using artificial intelligence tools despite having only a Grade 6 education.
Foreign woman killed in Phuket hit-and-run
Foreign woman killed in Phuket hit-and-run
PHUKET: An unidentified foreign woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew early this morning (July 20), with police now reviewing CCTV footage to identify the driver.
PPAO Futsal Cup concludes, attracts record number of teams
PPAO Futsal Cup concludes, attracts record number of teams
FUTSAL: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization Futsal Cup 2026 took place earlier this month with a record 107 teams contesting the week long competition.
Myanmar woman arrested in Phuket market raid
Myanmar woman arrested in Phuket market raid
PHUKET: A Myanmar national was arrested during an early-morning inspection at two markets in Phuket Town on Saturday (July 18) as authorities investigated complaints of foreigners illegally working in occupations reserved for Thai nationals.
Notorious underwear thief arrested in Thalang
Notorious underwear thief arrested in Thalang
PHUKET: A 29-year-old man accused of repeatedly stealing women’s underwear in Thalang has been arrested after police uncovered a large cache of stolen property at his rented room, including more than 140 items of underwear as well as jewellery, wallets, identity cards and other valuables.
Thalang Police seize 1,699 meth pills in Pa Khlok drug arrest
Thalang Police seize 1,699 meth pills in Pa Khlok drug arrest
PHUKET: A 40-year-old Phuket man has been arrested after Thalang Police seized 1,699 methamphetamine pills during a drug suppression operation in Pa Khlok.
Spain down Argentina to win World Cup
Spain down Argentina to win World Cup
FOOTBALL: Ferran Torres scored a dramatic extra-time winner as Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup yesterday (July 19) and shatter Lionel Messi's dreams of a triumphant farewell to football's greatest stage.