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US Senate backs Trump on Iran war despite deadline lapse
US Senate backs Trump on Iran war despite deadline lapse
WASHINGTON: US senators narrowly rejected a resolution curbing President Donald Trump’s power to wage war on Iran yesterday (May 13) - their first vote on the conflict since a 60-day deadline expired for the White House to seek formal authorisation.
Patong nightlife operators protest extortion, licensing delays
Patong nightlife operators protest extortion, licensing delays
PHUKET: Patong nightlife operators protested alleged extortion linked to entertainment venue licensing delays during a gathering on Bangla Rd last night (May 13), calling on the government to reform the approval process and tackle corruption among officials.
Dimmed lights on rural roads ‘cut power costs by 40%’
Dimmed lights on rural roads ‘cut power costs by 40%’
BANGKOK: Government measures to dim lights on “low-risk” rural roads to help reduce energy costs have cut electricity use by as much as 40% since May 1, deputy government spokeswoman Ploytalay Laksamisaengchan said yesterday (May 13).
Foreign women file assault complaint after Bangla altercation
Foreign women file assault complaint after Bangla altercation
PHUKET: Two foreign women have filed a police complaint over an assault on Bangla Rd in Patong in the early hours of Tuesday morning (May 12), with one reporting that her mobile phone and camera went missing during the incident.
Swede’s Patong locker found with five guns, 100 bullets
Swede’s Patong locker found with five guns, 100 bullets
PHUKET: Police are investigating the origin of five firearms and 100 rounds of ammunition discovered inside a rented storage locker in Patong after the Swedish tenant failed to pay rent for more than four months.
Koh Phangan police blitz coincides with PM’s visit
Koh Phangan police blitz coincides with PM’s visit
SURAT THANI: Hundreds of police and officials raided businesses and properties suspected of being illegally owned by foreigners on Koh Phangan as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the tourist island yesterday (May 13).
PM vows end to Freedom Beach encroachment
PM vows end to Freedom Beach encroachment
PHUKET: Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Freedom Beach in Phuket yesterday evening (May 13) to follow up on the crackdown against alleged encroachment on protected forest land, declaring that the government would no longer tolerate influential groups exploiting public land and natural resources.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Freedom Beach Arrest, BOLT Stays In Thailand, Nominee Business Crackdown || May 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Freedom Beach Arrest, BOLT Stays In Thailand, Nominee Business Crackdown || May 13
PHUKET XTRA - May 13 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
OSMEP hosts Phuket forum to boost SME Soft Power industry
OSMEP hosts Phuket forum to boost SME Soft Power industry
PHUKET: The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) has held a public-private sector meeting in Phuket to gather feedback on legal and policy barriers affecting Thailand’s Soft Power industry and explore ways to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of Thai SMEs.
Homeless man found dead front of Patong school
Homeless man found dead front of Patong school
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of an unidentified homeless man whose body was found outside a school in Patong early this morning (May 13), with officers still unable to confirm his identity or cause of death.
Formula One engines to change again in 2027
Formula One engines to change again in 2027
FORMULA ONE: Formula One bosses have responded to the criticism of this season’s power unit modifications by agreeing to “further evolutionary changes” before a revamp for the 2027 season, the FIA announced on Friday (May 8).
Kathu, Thalang drug raids net 1,061 meth pills
Kathu, Thalang drug raids net 1,061 meth pills
PHUKET: A series of anti-drug operations in Kathu and Thalang districts over two days resulted in the arrest of multiple suspects and the seizure of 1,061 methamphetamine pills (ya bah), more than 42 grammes of crystal meth and a firearm, officials have confirmed.
Freedom Beach suspect surrenders over land encroachment
Freedom Beach suspect surrenders over land encroachment
PHUKET: A man accused of encroaching on protected forest land at Freedom Beach in Karon has surrendered to police to acknowledge charges in four separate cases involving more than 10 rai of damaged land.
Anutin says B400bn loan decree cannot be derailed
Anutin says B400bn loan decree cannot be derailed
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has cast aside fears that the government’s B400 billion emergency loan decree could be derailed after the opposition petitioned the Constitutional Court for a ruling on its legality.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET SPEARFISHING SCANDAL: Police Hunting Suspects, 3,484 Foreign Crimes Reported || May 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET SPEARFISHING SCANDAL: Police Hunting Suspects, 3,484 Foreign Crimes Reported || May 12
PHUKET XTRA - May 12 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Bolt confirms continued operations in Thailand amid platform review
Bolt confirms continued operations in Thailand amid platform review
PHUKET: Ride-hailing company Bolt has confirmed it will continue operating in Thailand while its electronic platform certification remains under review by regulators.
Phuket police clarify viral ‘abduction’ case
Phuket police clarify viral ‘abduction’ case
PHUKET: Police have publicly responded through Thai state broadcaster MCOT to clarify a viral video alleging that two Thai men assaulted a Myanmar man, abducted his teenage girlfriend and attempted to rape her at a Phuket hotel.
Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet
Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said yesterday (May 10) he was ready to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan during his visit this week to Beijing, as he suggested his personal chemistry with counterpart Xi Jinping would prevent a Chinese invasion of the island.
Phuket launches ‘Thai Helps Thai’ support for mobile vendors
Phuket launches ‘Thai Helps Thai’ support for mobile vendors
PHUKET: Phuket is moving ahead with a Ministry of Commerce-backed scheme aimed at reducing living costs by selecting mobile vendors to distribute affordable goods across communities under the ‘Thai Helps Thai’ project.
Phuket reports 3,484 foreign suspects in criminal cases since 2025
Phuket reports 3,484 foreign suspects in criminal cases since 2025
PHUKET: More than 3,400 foreign suspects have been recorded in criminal cases in Phuket since the beginning of last year, with Myanmar nationals accounting for the largest number of cases, according to statistics presented to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during his high-profile visit to the island over the weekend.