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Burglar arrested in Patong, assets worth B300k recovered
Burglar arrested in Patong, assets worth B300k recovered
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of committing a string of burglaries in the Patong area, with stolen assets valued at around B300,000.
Police hunt Myanmar man for stabbing Thai co-worker
Police hunt Myanmar man for stabbing Thai co-worker
PHUKET: Police are hunting a Myanmar national who fled into the hills of Naka Island, off Phuket’s east coast, after allegedly stabbing a Thai coworker multiple times during a workplace dispute yesterday afternoon (Aug 26).
Police seize 11 modified motorbikes in late-night crackdown
Police seize 11 modified motorbikes in late-night crackdown
PHUKET: Wichit Police, together with local authorities and security personnel from the so-called ‘Village Protection and Peacekeeping Force’ (ChorRorPor), seized 11 modified motorcycles in a late-night operation targeting street racing in the Laem Dinso area on Monday night (Aug 25).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourists vs Nai Harn Lifeguards, Phuket Cops Fine 17K Foreigners So Far In 2025 || Aug 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourists vs Nai Harn Lifeguards, Phuket Cops Fine 17K Foreigners So Far In 2025 || Aug 26
PHUKET XTRA - August 26 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Bangkok Hospital Phuket Launches Genolife Services
Bangkok Hospital Phuket Launches Genolife Services
Advancing Modern Medicine with Genetic-Level Screening to Elevate Precision Medicine in Phuket.
Typhoon death toll rises in Vietnam as downed trees hamper rescuers
Typhoon death toll rises in Vietnam as downed trees hamper rescuers
HANOI: The death toll from Typhoon Kajiki rose to three in Vietnam today (Aug 26), as rescue workers battled uprooted trees and downed power lines and widespread flooding brought chaos to the streets of the capital Hanoi.
Phuket begins AI training for government officials
Phuket begins AI training for government officials
PHUKET: Provincial officials have launched a training programme on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in government administration as part of efforts to drive Phuket towards becoming a Smart City.
Thailand's exports surge 11% in July
Thailand's exports surge 11% in July
BANGKOK: Exports surged by 11% year-on-year in July, marking a 13th consecutive month of growth, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Tourists attack Phuket lifeguards after ignoring red flags
Tourists attack Phuket lifeguards after ignoring red flags
PHUKET: A group of foreign tourists at Nai Harn Beach physically assaulted lifeguards after refusing to comply with a swimming ban marked by red flags on the beach, sparking outrage both on the sand and online.
Indian men arrested for working illegally on Phuket luxury boat
Indian men arrested for working illegally on Phuket luxury boat
PHUKET: Three Indian nationals have been arrested at Chalong Pier for illegally working as cooks on a luxury boat without the required permits, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has confirmed.
Teenager rescues Liverpool after 10-man Newcastle fightback
Teenager rescues Liverpool after 10-man Newcastle fightback
FOOTBALL: Liverpool needed a 100th minute winner from 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha to beat Newcastle 3-2, after blowing a two-goal lead against 10 men, in a Premier League thriller yesterday (Aug 25).
Crewman found dead on tanker off Phuket
Crewman found dead on tanker off Phuket
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a Filipino crewman who was found hanged aboard a Singapore-flagged gas tanker anchored off Ao Makham, Phuket, yesterday evening (Aug 25).
Phuket drug crackdown nets 116 suspects, over 30,000 meth pills seized
Phuket drug crackdown nets 116 suspects, over 30,000 meth pills seized
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have recorded 106 drug cases involving 116 suspects since the ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ nationwide anti-drug campaign was launched on July 17, officials have confirmed.
Thai spikers rout Sweden to advance
Thai spikers rout Sweden to advance
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand progressed to the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship after registering their second successive win in Pool A on Sunday night.
Thai troops told to open fire if Cambodian soldiers encroach on Thai soil
Thai troops told to open fire if Cambodian soldiers encroach on Thai soil
BANGKOK: Second Army commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang said yesterday (Aug 25) he had authorised immediate retaliation by Thai soldiers if Cambodian troops were spotted encroaching on Thai sovereign soil.
Over 17,000 foreigners fined in Phuket for driving without a licence
Over 17,000 foreigners fined in Phuket for driving without a licence
PHUKET: More than 17,000 foreigners have been fined for driving without a licence in Phuket so far this year, Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum has confirmed.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Intoxicated Tourists, Driver Detained For Sex Assault, New Miss Universe Thailand || Aug 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Intoxicated Tourists, Driver Detained For Sex Assault, New Miss Universe Thailand || Aug 25
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Cambodia MPs pass law allowing stripping of citizenship
Cambodia MPs pass law allowing stripping of citizenship
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian parliamentarians passed legislation today (Aug 25) allowing people who “collude” with foreign countries to be stripped of citizenship, a law rights groups fear will be used to banish dissent.
Officials review progress on stalled Phuket traffic and transport projects
Officials review progress on stalled Phuket traffic and transport projects
PHUKET: Provincial officials on Friday (Aug 22) reviewed progress on several major traffic and transport projects still pending in Phuket, as the island continues to grapple with chronic congestion and delays to long-planned infrastructure works.
Senate committee tackles hotel licensing in Patong
Senate committee tackles hotel licensing in Patong
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Industry visited Patong on Friday (Aug 22) to hear concerns from hotel and accommodation operators, while also pushing forward plans to develop the resort town into a Smart City for tourism.