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Government bonds worth B4bn on sale
Government bonds worth B4bn on sale
BANGKOK: Government retail bonds dubbed ‘Aom Plus’ (Savings Plus) worth B4 billion go on sale at the end of this month, designed to encourage more working-age people to save.
Phuket hosts national training to boost PAO engineering with AI, GIS
Phuket hosts national training to boost PAO engineering with AI, GIS
PHUKET: Phuket hosted a national training programme this week aimed at helping engineering personnel from Provincial Administrative Organisations (PAOs) across Thailand adopt digital technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), to improve infrastructure planning and public services.
Myanmar worker arrested as police raid Kata cannabis shops
Myanmar worker arrested as police raid Kata cannabis shops
PHUKET: A Myanmar national has been arrested and more than B500,000 worth of cannabis products seized after Immigration Police raided two cannabis shops at Kata Beach as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal employment of foreign workers.
Phuket adopts 'One Health' strategy to strengthen disease surveillance
Phuket adopts 'One Health' strategy to strengthen disease surveillance
PHUKET: Local officials have stepped up efforts to strengthen disease surveillance and public health protection by adopting the ‘One Health’ approach, bringing together government agencies responsible for public health, livestock, natural resources and local administration.
Tourists fined after driving onto Phuket beach
Tourists fined after driving onto Phuket beach
PHUKET: Tourists have been fined after driving a car onto Ley Phang Beach in Cherng Talay, with police reminding visitors that the beach is for walking and relaxing, not for driving.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: EXPOSED: Phuket B1mn Identity Fraud, Muay Thai Camp Scandal Suspect GONE || July 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: EXPOSED: Phuket B1mn Identity Fraud, Muay Thai Camp Scandal Suspect GONE || July 17
PHUKET XTRA - July 17 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Artist Hub Thailand launches new platform
Artist Hub Thailand launches new platform
Connecting vendors, organizers, and artists — invites Thai talent to join free during Beta. Under the motto “Local Talents. Global Stage.,” AHT opens pre-registration for its August–September 2026 beta, with free access, no set-up fees, no hidden costs, and no commission.
Hamilton aiming to boost title hopes
Hamilton aiming to boost title hopes
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton returns to one of his favourite circuits for the 20th consecutive year this weekend in pursuit of a victory for Ferrari to equal Michael Schumacher’s record six Belgian Grand Prix wins.
Rungruang denies corruption allegations, files criminal complaints against accusers
Rungruang denies corruption allegations, files criminal complaints against accusers
PHUKET: Former Phuket Provincial Palad (Chief Administrative Officer) Rungruang Thimabut has publicly denied all allegations linking him to corruption investigations, insisting he had “absolutely no involvement whatsoever” in either a local government recruitment exam bribery scandal or allegations that he demanded a B1 million bribe in a Phuket land case. 
Norwegian implicated in Thai boxing camp sex scandal dies
Norwegian implicated in Thai boxing camp sex scandal dies
RAYONG: An 80-year-old Norwegian man who financially supported a Muay Thai boxing camp in Rayong and was accused of sexually abusing boys there died two days before police raided the camp and arrested its supervisor, authorities said yesterday (July 16).
Drug crackdown continues as 5,352 meth pills, 347g of ‘ice’ seized
Drug crackdown continues as 5,352 meth pills, 347g of ‘ice’ seized
PHUKET: Raids over the past week have resulted in the seizure of 5,352 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and more than 347 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) as the latest ‘Operation 90 Days’ anti-drug campaign continues.
Phuket recognised for Grassroots Football Development efforts
Phuket recognised for Grassroots Football Development efforts
FOOTBALL: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) has been recognised and rewarded for its ongoing success in sustainable youth football development by being bestowed the prestigious Grassroots Football Development of the Year 2025/26 award.
Three tourism stimulus schemes await approval
Three tourism stimulus schemes await approval
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is planning to propose three tourism stimulus projects worth B2.45 billion, aiming to generate B56bn in economic value through a domestic travel co-payment scheme, domestic flight discounts and international flight subsidies.
Phuket Governor honours Nene after PM announces backing
Phuket Governor honours Nene after PM announces backing
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has presented teenage musician Rattikan ‘Nene Royal’ Amlai with a certificate of appreciation, a day after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced government support for the 16-year-old following her success on ‘America’s Got Talent’.
Anutin, Xi to meet in Shanghai
Anutin, Xi to meet in Shanghai
SHANGHAI: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shanghai today (July 17) during his visit to China, with Thai-Cambodian border security expected to be high on the agenda.
Late penalties confirmed as Phuket underpass closures drag on
Late penalties confirmed as Phuket underpass closures drag on
PHUKET: Late-completion penalties against the contractor responsible for Phuket’s delayed Smart City traffic management project will continue to mount after overnight closures at four major highway underpasses were extended for a seventh time.
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