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Swedish man, 29, arrested for fatal assault of Aussie tourist
Swedish man, 29, arrested for fatal assault of Aussie tourist
PHUKET: A Swedish man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting an Australian tourist who later died from his injuries in Patong.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple shocks the franchise back into life
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple shocks the franchise back into life
Very few films being released this year have me as excited as 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. The original 28 Days Later is a cult classic and, while 28 Weeks Later was a complete let down, the sins of the past were forgotten when director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland returned to the helm with 28 Years Later - a film that stayed true to the franchise while incorporating a modern artistic feel.
Phuket MPs confirmed, already pushing local action
Phuket MPs confirmed, already pushing local action
PHUKET: Phuket’s three Members of Parliament have been officially confirmed following the Feb 8 general election, with all three already moving quickly to press local issues ranging from an oil spill threat to traffic safety and public complaints.
Bank of Thailand slashes rate
Bank of Thailand slashes rate
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand believes the cycle of policy rate cuts has ended, with the latest reduction deemed sufficient to support the Thai economy.
Oil from cargo wreck washes ashore Koh Hei
Oil from cargo wreck washes ashore Koh Hei
PHUKET: Oil from a cargo ship that sank off Phuket earlier this month has begun washing ashore on Koh Hei, prompting an urgent clean-up operation to protect key tourist beaches in the south of the island.
Cambodian PM says scam centres ‘destroying’ economy
Cambodian PM says scam centres ‘destroying’ economy
BRUSSELS: Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet said yesterday (Feb 25) that scam centres were destroying his country's economy and giving the nation a bad name - pushing back on allegations of government connivance.
Four arrested in Rawai drug raid
Four arrested in Rawai drug raid
PHUKET: Four people have been arrested and more than 270 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) seized after officers from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) raided a suspected drug den in Rawai.
Jeeno, top guns take aim at big purse in Singapore
Jeeno, top guns take aim at big purse in Singapore
GOLF: Thai world No.1 Jeeno Thitikul leads a contingent of top golfers at the Women’s World Championship 2026, with New Zealand’s Lydia Ko returning as defending champion at Sentosa Golf Club (Tanjong Course) in Singapore.
Cabinet starts to take shape
Cabinet starts to take shape
BANGKOK: A new Cabinet line-up is beginning to take shape as coalition partners negotiate the distribution of ministerial posts under an agreed formula, with the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) emerging as the dominant force in the prospective administration led by Prime Minister-designate Anutin Charnvirakul.
Australian tourist dies after assault in Patong
Australian tourist dies after assault in Patong
PHUKET: Police are urgently searching for those responsible after an Australian tourist died from injuries sustained in an assault in Patong last night (Feb 25).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nai Thon Beach Chairs Banned? Phuket Mayors Cleared in Corruption Case || Feb 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nai Thon Beach Chairs Banned? Phuket Mayors Cleared in Corruption Case || Feb 25
PHUKET XTRA - February 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket mayors cleared in criminal corruption probes
Phuket mayors cleared in criminal corruption probes
PHUKET: Two mayors are among officials cleared of criminal wrongdoing after investigations by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Phuket office into four separate cases involving land use, coastal encroachment and public procurement, while disciplinary reviews will still proceed.
Chinese tourists extend stays over Lunar New Year
Chinese tourists extend stays over Lunar New Year
BANGKOK: More Chinese tourists have chosen longer stays in Phuket for the Chinese New Year holiday after travel plans to Japan were disrupted, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech
Trump tries to reset presidency in State of the Union speech
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump boasted yesterday (Feb 24) of a “turnaround for the ages” in a State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse his dismal polls and see off mounting challenges at home and abroad ahead of crucial midterm elections.
Beach chairs ordered removed from Nai Thon Beach
Beach chairs ordered removed from Nai Thon Beach
PHUKET: Thalang District officials have ordered all unauthorised beach umbrellas and chairs removed from Nai Thon Beach by the end of this month, following an inspection carried out hours after a fire destroyed more than 60 beach items in the early hours of yesterday morning (Feb 24).
Man, 66, found dead on motorbike in Koh Kaew roadside grass
Man, 66, found dead on motorbike in Koh Kaew roadside grass
PHUKET: A 66-year-old man was found dead on top of his motorbike in roadside grass in Koh Kaew yesterday evening (Feb 24), with police believing he had been dead for at least 12 hours.
Healthcare system faces ‘debt-inspired crisis’
Healthcare system faces ‘debt-inspired crisis’
BANGKOK: Senator Veerapun Suvannamai has warned of a looming financial crisis in the healthcare system due to unpaid debts from the National Health Security Office (NHSO) under the universal healthcare scheme.
Night checkpoint lands drug arrest in Chalong
Night checkpoint lands drug arrest in Chalong
PHUKET: A 29-year-old man was arrested at a late-night checkpoint in Chalong after officials found crystal meth (ya ice) and methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in his possession.
Bay Regatta turning into the ‘Ray Regatta’
Bay Regatta turning into the ‘Ray Regatta’
SAILING: Ray Roberts’ TP52 Team Hollywood has won its second straight Bay Regatta as the team from Down Under dominated the Performance Monohull class last weekend, winning all three races in the event, as the final day of racing was abandoned as the wind dropped out during the final passage Race.
Urgent appeal for rare blood donors
Urgent appeal for rare blood donors
PHUKET: A 67-year-old British man who has lived and worked in Phuket for more than 20 years is urgently in need of rare blood donations ahead of critical surgery.