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Police hunt suspect for Saphan Hin ‘gas gun’ shooting
Police hunt suspect for Saphan Hin ‘gas gun’ shooting
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down a man wanted for shooting a rival at Saphan Hin with what has been described as a ‘gas gun’.
Special banknote issued for King’s birthday
Special banknote issued for King’s birthday
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will issue 10 million commemorative banknotes for the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on July 28.
Illegal tour groups forced to close as crackdown continues
Illegal tour groups forced to close as crackdown continues
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has investigated illegal tour companies offering extremely cheap packages, forcing 10 of them to close.
Rock-throwing youth shatters taxi rear window
Rock-throwing youth shatters taxi rear window
PHUKET: A youth who shattered a taxi’s rear window in a heated exchange in Kathu on Tuesday night (June 18) has been called in by police and forced to pay damages, but will not face any charges.
Putin does not rule out sending arms to North Korea
Putin does not rule out sending arms to North Korea
HANOI: Vladimir Putin said yesterday (June 20) he does not rule out Russia sending arms to isolated North Korea in what Washington called an “incredibly concerning” statement that threatens instability on the divided Korean peninsula.
Officials arrested for issuing fake farmland titles
Officials arrested for issuing fake farmland titles
BANGKOK: Four land-reform officials have been arrested for allegedly issuing title deeds for 600 rai (960,000 square metres) of land where a factory illegally released wastewater in Nakhon Ratchasima, according to police.
Spain beat Italy to reach Euro 2024 knockouts, England thwarted by Denmark
Spain beat Italy to reach Euro 2024 knockouts, England thwarted by Denmark
FOOTBALL: Spain secured a spot in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a 1-0 victory over Italy in their heavyweight clash yesterday (June 20), after England struggled to show their credentials in a 1-1 draw with Denmark.
’Fluke Chalong’ arrested on drug charges in Phuket Town
’Fluke Chalong’ arrested on drug charges in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in Phuket Town found with 900 grames of crystal meth (ya ice) estimated to be worth about B300,000.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket severe weather warning, What you should know about the daily alcohol ban || June 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket severe weather warning, What you should know about the daily alcohol ban || June 20
PHUKET XTRA - June 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Tourist injured as van flips at airport underpass
Tourist injured as van flips at airport underpass
PHUKET: A 28-year-old Israeli tourist escaped with only minor injuries after the passenger van he was travelling flipped onto its side near the northbound entrance to the airport underpass earlier today (June 20).
Chinese sailors wield knives, axe in disputed sea clash with Philippines
Chinese sailors wield knives, axe in disputed sea clash with Philippines
MANILA: Chinese coast guard sailors brandished knives, an axe and other weapons in a clash with Philippine naval vessels near a strategic reef in the South China Sea, dramatic new footage released by Manila showed.
Police chief Torsak reinstated, says Wissanu
Police chief Torsak reinstated, says Wissanu
BANGKOK: Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol has been reinstated as national police chief following the completion of an investigation into a much-publicised conflict, according to Wissanu Krea-ngam, an advisor to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Patong Beach ’red flagged’ as weather warning issued
Patong Beach ’red flagged’ as weather warning issued
PHUKET: Lifeguards have posted red ‘no swimming’ flags along Patong Beach and are urging all residents and tourists to heed warnings to not enter the surf following a notice issued yesterday (June 19) by Phuket Vice Governor Sattha Thongkham, acting on behalf of the Governor of Phuket.
Chalong arrest lands 4,800 meth pills, pen gun
Chalong arrest lands 4,800 meth pills, pen gun
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in Chalong found with more than 4,800 methamphetamine pills (yah bah) and more than 22 grams of crystal meth (ya ice), and a homemade pen gun.
Extended alcohol sales hours ruled out for now
Extended alcohol sales hours ruled out for now
BANGKOK: A government panel is adamant that alcohol sales hours will not be extended, citing rising numbers of casualties and road accidents.
Hosts Germany through to last 16 of Euros, draws for Scotland and Croatia
Hosts Germany through to last 16 of Euros, draws for Scotland and Croatia
FOOTBALL: Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024 thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary yesterday (June 19), while Scotland drew with Switzerland and Croatia’s hopes of progressing were left hanging in the balance after they were held by Albania.
Timor-Leste added to visa-free list
Timor-Leste added to visa-free list
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a mutual visa-free agreement with Timor-Leste, under which visitors would be allowed to stay in the country for 30 days upon entry.
Chalong Hospital gets a new ambulance
Chalong Hospital gets a new ambulance
PHUKET: In a collaborative effort to enhance emergency medical services in the south of the island, Rawai Municipality, the Rotary Club of Andaman and the Phuket Chamber of Commerce have donated a state-of-the-art emergency ambulance to Chalong Hospital. 
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B39mn Kalim coastal road expansion, 8 Tourists saved after ignoring ‘no swim’ flags || June 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B39mn Kalim coastal road expansion, 8 Tourists saved after ignoring ‘no swim’ flags || June 19
PHUKET XTRA - June 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Town on flood watch
Phuket Town on flood watch
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality disaster officials are closely monitoring water levels in Klong Bang Yai, which flows through the heart of Phuket Town, following recent heavy downpours, with more heavy rain expected in the coming days.