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Police to stage active shooter drill at Central Floresta
Police to stage active shooter drill at Central Floresta
PHUKET: Shoppers and motorists near Central Floresta tomorrow morning (June 24) are advised not to be alarmed as Wichit Police will stage an active shooter emergency response drill at the shopping complex.
Scam crackdown on track, says government
Scam crackdown on track, says government
BANGKOK: Thai police arrested about 30,000 scammers, including gang leaders, impounded about B24 billion of their assets and took legal action against 1,450 proxy companies over the past nine months.
FAT finally settles B360mn Siam Sport debt dispute
FAT finally settles B360mn Siam Sport debt dispute
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has finally drawn a line under a protracted financial dispute, settling a debt of B360 million owed to Siam Sport Syndicate through a trilateral agreement involving Cineplex Co Ltd, better known as True Group.
Phuket opens auction for lucky licence plates
Phuket opens auction for lucky licence plates
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has opened registration for its latest auction of auspicious vehicle registration numbers, with 503 ‘lucky’ licence plates to go under the hammer over two days next month.
Foreign inflows surge 73% to B154bn in 5 months
Foreign inflows surge 73% to B154bn in 5 months
BANGKOK: Foreign investment jumped by 73% in the first five months of this year to B154 billion, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Australian arrested after checkpoint crash injures policeman
Australian arrested after checkpoint crash injures policeman
PHUKET: A Kamala Police officer was injured after an Australian tourist drove a car into a police checkpoint sign before fleeing the scene in the early hours of yesterday (June 22).
New cannabis penalty rules introduced
New cannabis penalty rules introduced
BANGKOK: The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has issued new penalty guidelines that include licence suspensions or revocations for cannabis businesses found to breach the department’s requirements.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET HOTEL CRACKDOWN: 4,000 Operators Warned, Layan Park Breakthrough, Wild Crash || June 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET HOTEL CRACKDOWN: 4,000 Operators Warned, Layan Park Breakthrough, Wild Crash || June 22
PHUKET XTRA - June 22 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Nominee raids net 48 suspects, expose B1bn in assets
Nominee raids net 48 suspects, expose B1bn in assets
PHUKET: Nearly 50 people have been arrested and more than B1 billion in land and property assets placed under scrutiny as authorities widened a crackdown on suspected foreign nominee networks across Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga.
New vice governor gets to work on youth road safety
New vice governor gets to work on youth road safety
PHUKET: Newly appointed Phuket Vice Governor Romdon Hayiawae has wasted little time getting to work, presiding over the launch of a youth road safety programme aimed at improving traffic discipline and reducing road deaths among schoolchildren.
Cyber raids in South net 14 suspects, seize B15mn in assets
Cyber raids in South net 14 suspects, seize B15mn in assets
PHUKET: Cyber police have arrested 20 suspects in a sweeping crackdown across Southern Thailand, uncovering online fraud schemes linked to public losses exceeding B1.4 billion, officials announced at a press conference in Phuket yesterday (June 21).
Clark wins second US Open title
Clark wins second US Open title
GOLF: Wyndham Clark captured his second US Open title after a back-nine battle yesterday (June 21), holding off Sam Burns for a wire-to-wire triumph at blustery Shinnecock.
Govt launches new Thailand Fast Pass to give investors an easier ride
Govt launches new Thailand Fast Pass to give investors an easier ride
BANGKOK: The government will launch the ‘Thailand Fast Pass’ scheme on Tuesday (june 23) to accelerate major investments by cutting approval times and easing regulatory bottlenecks, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Cobra bites sleeping woman in Mai Khao
Cobra bites sleeping woman in Mai Khao
PHUKET: A woman is recovering in hospital after a cobra slithered into her bedroom and bit her while she slept, in one of two snake incidents reported in Phuket this week that have heightened concerns during the rainy season.
Thai workers flock back to Israel
Thai workers flock back to Israel
BANGKOK: As a fragile ceasefire takes hold following the June 2026 US-Iran agreement, a different kind of movement is unfolding at Israel's borders: dozens of Thai workers continue arriving in the country, carrying suitcases packed with hopes for a better future.
Thais upset Canada, lose to Netherlands
Thais upset Canada, lose to Netherlands
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand defeated Canada 3-1 to claim their second consecutive win at the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2026 on Saturday (June 20), boosting their hopes to stay in the elite league next season.
Kazakh woman arrested after road blockade ends in crash
Kazakh woman arrested after road blockade ends in crash
PHUKET: A Kazakhstani woman who allegedly blocked traffic on a major road in northern Phuket before leading police on a lengthy pursuit has been arrested after crashing into a van and a motorcycle, leaving two people injured.
Police captain suspended after firing shots at BJT office
Police captain suspended after firing shots at BJT office
SURAT THANI: A police captain has been suspended from duty and faces criminal charges after firing multiple shots at the local office of the prime minister’s Bhumjaithai Party on Saturday (June 20).