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Illegal cigarette stash worth B400,000 seized in Wichit
Illegal cigarette stash worth B400,000 seized in Wichit
PHUKET: Police have seized more than 216,000 smuggled cigarettes worth more than B400,000 after raiding a rented property in Wichit and arresting two suspects.
McGregor gone in 69 seconds on UFC return
McGregor gone in 69 seconds on UFC return
MMA: Former double world champion Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway after only 69 seconds because of a right knee injury on Saturday (July 11), in his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after a five-year layoff.
Bangkok eatery fire kills at least 27
Bangkok eatery fire kills at least 27
BANGKOK: At least 27 people were killed and 63 others were injured when a fire broke out at an eatery in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, early this morning (July 13).
Evil Dead Burn turns up the horror heat but feels cold
Evil Dead Burn turns up the horror heat but feels cold
Earlier this year cinema goers were hit with the gory onslaught that was Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. Anyone that saw it would probably be thinking that it would be difficult to see any horror film out doing it this year when it came to look away moments and fake blood used. Well stand back and get ready because Evil Dead Burn has just entered the conversation.
The Most Important Muscle You’ve Never Heard Of
The Most Important Muscle You’ve Never Heard Of
The hairstyles changed. The workout gear changed. The exercises did not. Looking through old fitness photos, I realised something: I have been teaching – and relying on – glute medius exercises to stay agile for more than 40 years.
Second phase of AI project is shelved
Second phase of AI project is shelved
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has shelved the second phase of its ambitious TH-AI Passport project, calling it a “strategic internal decision” to evaluate demand and the first phase.
Nico Carrillo kickboxing a ‘one-off’, says coach
Nico Carrillo kickboxing a ‘one-off’, says coach
MMA: Nico Carrillo has no plans to remain in kickboxing after making his crossover debut next month, with his coach instead calling for ONE Championship to strip Tawanchai PK Saenchai of the featherweight Muay Thai title.
Governor calls for Phuket Red Cross to have ‘greater cultural focus’
Governor calls for Phuket Red Cross to have ‘greater cultural focus’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has urged the Phuket chapter of the Thai Red Cross Society to play a greater role in promoting the province's cultural heritage, as the local branch sets out its operational plans for the 2027 fiscal year.
Phuket reviews B38mn budget proposals for fiscal 2027
Phuket reviews B38mn budget proposals for fiscal 2027
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum chaired a meeting on Wednesday (July 8) to review the province’s proposed projects for the 2027 fiscal year ahead of parliamentary scrutiny of the national budget.
Carnage: Speeding, drink-driving blamed as 92 killed, 14,102 injured on roads
Carnage: Speeding, drink-driving blamed as 92 killed, 14,102 injured on roads
PHUKET: Human behaviour ‒ not road conditions alone ‒ remains the leading cause of death on Phuket’s roads, with 92 people killed and more than 14,000 injured in just over six months despite years of infrastructure upgrades and road safety campaigns.
From Boeing cockpits to racing sims
From Boeing cockpits to racing sims
Inside Phuket's professional simulation academy. Simpro Academy runs its flight and racing simulators the way a training department would, not an arcade. With briefings, instructor guidance and equipment built for people who actually want to get better.
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
BRUSSELS: Restrictions on children’s use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors’ access to online platforms.
Polapee repeats crackdown orders in Phuket
Polapee repeats crackdown orders in Phuket
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee has again called for tougher action against illegal land titles, nominee businesses, unlicensed hotels, cannabis shops and other illegal activities in Phuket, repeating many of the directives issued during previous visits and meetings.
Deputy Interior Minister admits five Bang Tao plots legally owned
Deputy Interior Minister admits five Bang Tao plots legally owned
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee has confirmed that five plots at the centre of the ongoing Bang Tao Beach land investigation have valid title deeds and are legally owned by a private company.
Toy Story 5 reignites beloved franchise
Toy Story 5 reignites beloved franchise
It is hard to believe that the first Toy Story film landed in cinemas 31 years ago this year. That has meant that in some families three generations of children have grown up with a franchise that really did change cinema.
Phuket Trail race set for fifth year
Phuket Trail race set for fifth year
TRAIL RUNNING: Organisers have confirmed that the Phuket leg of this year’s Southern Thailand Trail Series will take place across the weekend of Sept 12-13, with over 1,000 local and international competitors expected to be involved.
Phuket eyes Middle East tourism growth after Jordan talks
Phuket eyes Middle East tourism growth after Jordan talks
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum welcomed a delegation from Jordan’s Ministry of Tourism this week as the province sought to strengthen tourism cooperation and attract more visitors from Jordan and the wider Middle East.
Alleged ringleader in flight-crew heroin smuggling arrested
Alleged ringleader in flight-crew heroin smuggling arrested
BANGKOK: An alleged prime suspect in a transnational heroin trafficking network linked to the case of a Thai flight attendant detained in Australia for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs hidden inside elephant-patterned tote bags was arrested in Phayao province on Thursday night (July 9).
Phuket to host Parkland & Music Fest
Phuket to host Parkland & Music Fest
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) will stage the ‘Phuket Parkland & Music Fest 2026’ later this month in a bid to attract more visitors, stimulate the local economy and strengthen the island's image as an international creative tourism destination.
Slew of holidays to bring 48-hour alcohol ban
Slew of holidays to bring 48-hour alcohol ban
PHUKET: Government offices nationwide, including Phuket Immigration, will close from July 28-30 for three consecutive public holidays, with a 48-hour nationwide ban on alcohol sales to be enforced on the final two days.