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Trio arrested for Patong Beach bag theft
Trio arrested for Patong Beach bag theft
PHUKET: Two Thai men and a Myanmar national have been arrested for stealing an Uzbek tourist’s bag at Patong Beach early this morning (Feb 5).
China imposes tariffs on US energy, autos in trade war retaliation
China imposes tariffs on US energy, autos in trade war retaliation
BEIJING: China said yesterday (Feb 4) it would impose tariffs on imports of US energy, vehicles and equipment, firing a return salvo in an escalating trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.
Minister touts hotel registration system
Minister touts hotel registration system
BANGKOK: Attracting unregistered hotel operators into the registration system could realise significant hidden tourism revenue, potentially lifting the total revenue tally to B3.5 trillion if successful, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Tougher cyber laws ahead
Tougher cyber laws ahead
BANGKOK: A proposed amendment to an executive decree aimed at tackling cybercrime and protecting its victims is expected to be published in the Royal Gazette this month, according to Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
'Around 10' dead, including gunman, in Sweden's worst mass shooting
'Around 10' dead, including gunman, in Sweden's worst mass shooting
SWEDEN: Around 10 people were killed on Tuesday (Feb 4) in a shooting at an education centre in Sweden, including the suspected gunman, with the Swedish prime minister branding it the “worst mass shooting” in the country’s history.
Winners and losers from the Premier League transfer window
Winners and losers from the Premier League transfer window
FOOTBALL: Nico Gonzalez’s transfer to Manchester City and Mathys Tel’s loan move to Tottenham were the major deals of an otherwise quiet transfer deadline day for the Premier League’s cash-rich clubs this year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk tourist crashes into Patong cop, Phuket traffic in crosshairs || Feb 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk tourist crashes into Patong cop, Phuket traffic in crosshairs || Feb 4
PHUKET XTRA - February 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Big push for Vachira cancer centre donations
Big push for Vachira cancer centre donations
PHUKET: People making donations to the construction of the cancer care centre at Vachira Phuket Hospital will not only receive the value of their donation as a tax deduction, but instead will receive twice the value of their donation as a tax deduction, but only for deductions within the one tax year, the Phuket Area Revenue Office has confirmed.
Drunk French tourist crashes into Patong traffic officer
Drunk French tourist crashes into Patong traffic officer
PHUKET: A traffic police officer was injured when a drunk French tourist on a motorcycle crashed into him on Phra Metta Rd in Patong this morning (Feb 4) 
China gifts vessel for Phuket marine research
China gifts vessel for Phuket marine research
PHUKET: In a move highlighting the diplomatic ties between Thailand and China, Phuket hosted a reception ceremony for the Chinese marine research vessel ‘R.V. Xiang Yang Hong 01’ yesterday (Feb 3).
Musk’s US government ‘takeover’ sounds alarm bells
Musk’s US government ‘takeover’ sounds alarm bells
WASHINGTON: Elon Musk has begun swinging his wrecking ball at the US government, with concerns growing over the unprecedented power that President Donald Trump has handed to the world’s richest man.
Thai women rescued from human-egg farm in Georgia
Thai women rescued from human-egg farm in Georgia
BANGKOK: Three Thai women have been rescued after being lured into a human-egg harvesting scheme operated by Chinese gangsters in the former Soviet republic of Georgia.
Phuket Town celebrates Chinese New Year
Phuket Town celebrates Chinese New Year
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality held the official grand opening of its ‘Phuket Chinese New Year Festival 2025’ festivities with a fireworks show over Phuket Town last night (Feb 3).
Buriram United shocked at home by Port FC
Buriram United shocked at home by Port FC
FOOTBALL: This week we deep dive into the match between Buriram United and Port FC which saw the visitors emerge with a shock 1-0 victory.
Turkish tourist arrested at Phuket airport after bullet found in luggage
Turkish tourist arrested at Phuket airport after bullet found in luggage
PHUKET: A Turkish tourist was arrested at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Feb 3) after security officers discovered a single live bullet in his luggage during an X-ray screening.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rewat wins 2nd term to lead PPAO, Billions for new PSU Hospital, Phuket bus crash || Feb 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rewat wins 2nd term to lead PPAO, Billions for new PSU Hospital, Phuket bus crash || Feb 3
PHUKET XTRA - February 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Business Networking - March 2025
Phuket Business Networking - March 2025
Make sure to bring lots of business cards, as getting to know each other is what PBN is all about. A small entry fee, THB 500 per person, that includes the first 3 drinks and a light buffet. Location - Oasis Bar, Koh Kaew, starting 5pm. Register your attendance here - facebook.com/phuketbusinesnetworking or call Jason - 086 479 7471.
Phuket kicks off PM2.5 campaign
Phuket kicks off PM2.5 campaign
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials have launched a public awareness campaign aimed at preventing and addressing forest fires, haze and PM2.5 dust pollution, aligning with the national government’s instructions to combat rising air pollution levels.  
Rewat targets traffic congestion
Rewat targets traffic congestion
PHUKET: Following his re-election as President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) election on Saturday (Feb 1), Rewat Areerob says he is “ready to move forward to serve Phuket”.
Officials announce ‘Andaman Trade Fair’
Officials announce ‘Andaman Trade Fair’
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office has invited the public, tourists and business operators to attend the ‘Andaman Trade Fair @Phuket’ from Feb 12-16.