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Headless dugong found floating off Phuket coast
Headless dugong found floating off Phuket coast
PHUKET: Marine life experts are investigating the death of an adult male dugong whose decapitated body was discovered floating near the coast of Baan Bang Rong, Pa Khlok, off Phuket’s east coast, yesterday evening (Nov 14).
Advantage Martin as MotoGP reaches gripping climax in Barcelona
Advantage Martin as MotoGP reaches gripping climax in Barcelona
MOTO GP: For the second season running, MotoGP is serving up a nail-biting finale as Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia head into the last race of the season this weekend battling it out for the world championship title.
Russian man dies in jump from Patong hotel
Russian man dies in jump from Patong hotel
PHUKET: Police have confirmed the identity of a 37-year-old Russian man who is believed to have jumped to his death at a hotel in Soi Paradise, Patong, on Wednesday night (Nov 13).
Exploring Peptide Implications in Scientific Research
Research peptides, short chains of amino acids believed to mimic naturally occurring proteins, have emerged as promising compounds across diverse fields of scientific inquiry. Their potential to influence various cellular functions and interactions has piqued the interest of biologists, chemists, and biotechnologists alike.
Civil groups urge government to back global plastics treaty
Civil groups urge government to back global plastics treaty
BANGKOK: Civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on the government to take action against plastic pollution and show its support for a global treaty on plastics.
Finance Minister Pichai sees B3trn for stimulus funds
Finance Minister Pichai sees B3trn for stimulus funds
BANGKOK: The government has a budget of up to B3 trillion available for economic stimulus over the next four years, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Police nab woman who stole jewellery from boss
Police nab woman who stole jewellery from boss
PHUKET: Police in Kamala have arrested a woman who stole jewellery and luxury watches from her employer to help fund her online gambling habits.
Governor gets Phuket Loy Krathong festivities underway
Governor gets Phuket Loy Krathong festivities underway
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat kicked off the Loy Krathong festivities across the island for this year by leading the official opening ceremony of Srisoonthorn Municipality’s ‘See the Charm Under the Moonlight, Pray for Loy Krathong at Bang Maruan’ event yesterday evening (Nov 13).
Beijing’s fears after Trump fills key posts with China hawks
Beijing’s fears after Trump fills key posts with China hawks
BEIJING: Donald Trump’s Cabinet of China hawks have likened the nation’s communist rulers to Nazis, levelled COVID conspiracies at them, declared a Cold War, and flagged much greater military support for Taiwan.
Men arrested for assaulting tourist during burglary
Men arrested for assaulting tourist during burglary
PHUKET: Police in Patong have apprehended two suspects, including a man known as ‘Bank Soi Lao’, for breaking into a tourist’s room and assaulting him, leaving the victim injured.
Mike Tyson, 58, back in ring to face Youtuber Paul
Mike Tyson, 58, back in ring to face Youtuber Paul
BOXING: Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring tomorrow (Nov 15) for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world.
African women arrested for prostitution on Bangla
African women arrested for prostitution on Bangla
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested four women from Uganda and Tanzania for offering solicitation services in the popular tourist area of Soi Bangla, Patong. 
Study-work policy to keep kids in class
Study-work policy to keep kids in class
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society Ministry is pushing a policy allowing students to earn additional income while studying in a bid to bring out-of-school children back into the classroom.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Where to celebrate Loy Krathong in Phuket! Extra public holidays in 2025 || Nov 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Where to celebrate Loy Krathong in Phuket! Extra public holidays in 2025 || Nov 13
PHUKET XTRA - November 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Man stabbed for making noise with drinking buddies
Man stabbed for making noise with drinking buddies
PHUKET: A man was left seriously injured after he was stabbed by a disgruntled neighbour early this morning (Nov 13) for making too much noise while sitting with his drinking buddies.
Police deem no foul play in truck fire
Police deem no foul play in truck fire
PHUKET: Police have deemed there was no foul play involved in a fire that heavily damaged a small truck north of Phuket Town early this morning (Nov 13).
Woman survives five-storey fall from Patong hotel
Woman survives five-storey fall from Patong hotel
PHUKET: A 35-year-old Thai woman sustained severe injuries after falling from the fifth floor of a hotel in Patong last night (Nov 12).
Governor calls for protection of Phuket dugongs
Governor calls for protection of Phuket dugongs
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has set up a working group to take care of dugongs after finding more than 30 migrating into the area.
Hoteliers decry use of illicit foreign entities
Hoteliers decry use of illicit foreign entities
BANGKOK: The widespread use of Thai nominees by foreign businesses in Thailand is a growing concern among hoteliers, who fear that low prices and quality could destroy the tourism reputation of the country, according to the Thai Hotels Association's (THA) monthly sentiment index.
Phuket readies for Loy Krathong
Phuket readies for Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Local municipalities across Phuket have announced the festivities to be held as the country observes Loy Krathong on Friday (Nov 15).