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Nirat transfer to Bangkok finally takes effect
Nirat transfer to Bangkok finally takes effect
PHUKET: The order confirming the transfer of now-former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthithavorn to Bangkok has finally been published in the Royal Gazette, formally bringing into effect a Cabinet decision approved 10 days ago.
Vice governor keeps focus on youth road safety
Vice governor keeps focus on youth road safety
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Romdon Hayiawae has continued his focus on improving road safety among young people, presiding over the second batch of a youth safe driving programme aimed at reducing accidents through what officials describe as a “traffic vaccine”.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Raids, 100-Truck Gridlock Warning, High-Level Official Returns After Probe || June 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Raids, 100-Truck Gridlock Warning, High-Level Official Returns After Probe || June 26
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Verstappen seeking home boost with Red Bull upgrades
Verstappen seeking home boost with Red Bull upgrades
FORMULA ONE: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen heads into his Red Bull team’s home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend boosted by a major upgrade package and seeking his first win of the season and a record-extending fifth win at the event.
Man, 89, killed crossing road in Thalang
Man, 89, killed crossing road in Thalang
PHUKET: An 89-year-old man was killed after being struck by a motorcycle while crossing Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang early this morning (June 26).
Retail sector warns of rising competition
Retail sector warns of rising competition
BANGKOK: I.C.C. International Plc, a distributor of fashion and consumer goods under Saha Group, says it is difficult to predict the economic outlook for the second half of the year due to rapid market changes.
Phuket illegal worker crackdown hits Patong
Phuket illegal worker crackdown hits Patong
PHUKET: Newly appointed Phuket Vice Governor Pol Lt Col Khetarat Chansilp has launched an island-wide crackdown on illegal foreign workers, nominee businesses and other foreign-operated activities accused of taking jobs reserved for Thai nationals, leading a multi-agency operation just nine days after taking up his post.
Rungruang to return as Phuket Palad after probe
Rungruang to return as Phuket Palad after probe
PHUKET: Rungruang Thimabut is to return to his post as Phuket Provincial Palad following the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) completing its 30-day fact-finding investigation into allegations that prompted his temporary transfer last month.
Attack on ship in Hormuz leads UN to halt evacuation plan for trapped sailors
Attack on ship in Hormuz leads UN to halt evacuation plan for trapped sailors
MANAMA: An attack on a ship yesterday (June 25) in the Strait of Hormuz led the UN to suspend efforts to evacuate trapped mariners as the United States warned against Iran charging fees for passage through the vital waterway.
Traffic warning as 100 cement trucks head to cancer centre site
Traffic warning as 100 cement trucks head to cancer centre site
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital has issued a traffic advisory warning motorists to expect heavy vehicle movements on Pracha Uthit Rd this Saturday (June 27) as construction of the hospital’s new radiotherapy building reaches a major stage.
China Tour breaks new ground in Thailand
China Tour breaks new ground in Thailand
GOLF: This week’s 2026 Bangkok Classic marks a monumental milestone as the China Men’s Professional Golf Tour (China Tour) officially embarks on its first-ever overseas tournament, setting a new course for the tour’s global expansion.
Consumers could sue over bills
Consumers could sue over bills
BANGKOK: Consumers may have grounds to challenge in court the inclusion of public street-lighting costs in household electricity bills, according to former Lawyers Council president Wichien Chubthaisong.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk Brit Crashes at Chalong Circle, Thai Singer Jailed 2 Years For Taking 2 Lives || June 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk Brit Crashes at Chalong Circle, Thai Singer Jailed 2 Years For Taking 2 Lives || June 25
PHUKET XTRA - June 25 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket community mourns passing of Carole Anne Dux
Phuket community mourns passing of Carole Anne Dux
PHUKET: The Phuket community is mourning the loss of Carole Anne Dux, whose family announced her passing today (June 25) in a heartfelt message shared online.
Rugby Grand Finals bring big performances and big scores
Rugby Grand Finals bring big performances and big scores
RUGBY: Grand final time usually brings out the best in both finalists. Very rarely do you get emphatic wins by large margins. There was, however, a common denominator in the URC and the Super Rugby finals last weekend.
Patong black seawater blamed on plankton
Patong black seawater blamed on plankton
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has blamed a phytoplankton bloom for the black water along the southern end of Patong Beach, insisting the phenomenon is not the result of wastewater being discharged directly into the sea.
Kamala OrBorTor apologises for early morning national anthem blast
Kamala OrBorTor apologises for early morning national anthem blast
PHUKET: The Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has issued a public apology after the Thai national anthem was unexpectedly broadcast through the subdistrict's public address system at around 2:28am this morning (June 25), waking residents and causing confusion among some who feared it was an emergency warning.
BoT upgrades GDP growth forecast
BoT upgrades GDP growth forecast
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand has upgraded its GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 1.5% to 2.3%, attributed to strong exports, government stimulus and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
No entry fee at Freedom Beach, Phuket officials insist
No entry fee at Freedom Beach, Phuket officials insist
PHUKET: Phuket officials have ordered improvements to the access route to Freedom Beach to ensure free public access while intensifying enforcement efforts against illegal structures, forest encroachment and suspected foreign nominee businesses at nearby Nui Beach.