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Fugitive arrested for Kathu stabbing
Fugitive arrested for Kathu stabbing
PHUKET: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested a man wanted for attempted murder following a stabbing at a venue in Kathu District in 2008. The man was arrested after he taunted police in a post on Facebook, saying “Who dares to arrest me?”
Hungarian Honorary Consulate opens in Phuket
Hungarian Honorary Consulate opens in Phuket
PHUKET: Hungarian Ambassador to Thailand Sandor Sipos and Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat together co-chaired the grand opening of the new Hungarian Honorary Consulate in Phuket on Friday (May 31).
Trump warns jail time could be ‘breaking point’ for supporters
Trump warns jail time could be ‘breaking point’ for supporters
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has suggested that sending him to prison could prove a “breaking point” for his supporters - a warning that will fuel concerns of political violence around the US presidential election on Nov 5.
Commemorative pins for HM the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday go on sale
Commemorative pins for HM the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday go on sale
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has officially launched the sale of commemorative pins featuring the emblem of the celebration in honor of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday. 
Weed treatment costs jump to B20bn, says Ministry
Weed treatment costs jump to B20bn, says Ministry
BANGKOK: Cannabis-related treatment costs rose from B3 billion to B20bn last year due to a surge in usage among the population, says the Public Health Ministry.
Thai spikers end week with fine tally
Thai spikers end week with fine tally
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand ended the second week of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League 2024 in Macau with an impressive 2-2 record.
Pandemic, war anger boost far right in EU vote
Pandemic, war anger boost far right in EU vote
EU: While EU leaders vaunt their handling of Covid and the Ukraine war, far-right parties have seized on discontent over the crises – a strategy set to pay off in upcoming European elections.
Phuket celebrates launch of Dragon Line EV Smart Bus
Phuket celebrates launch of Dragon Line EV Smart Bus
PHUKET: Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Sorapong Paitoonphong, visited Phuket early this week to personally take a ride on Phuket Town’s newly launched public bus.
Phuket airport eyes new terminal
Phuket airport eyes new terminal
PHUKET: Phuket airport is planning to invest B6 billion to build a new terminal for international flights to expand its passenger handling capacity from 12.5 million a year to 18mn.
Journey to the Golden Globes
Journey to the Golden Globes
Something strange and unexpected happened to me earlier this month. It is something beautiful but also something that I could never fathom would happen in a million years. I found myself being accepted as an alternate judge for the prestigious Golden Globes Awards.
Indian SpiceJet launches daily flights to Phuket
Indian SpiceJet launches daily flights to Phuket
PHUKET: SpiceJet, a major Indian low-cost air carrier, has commenced daily flights to Phuket from Delhi.
Young Cambodians fight to preserve ancient martial art
Young Cambodians fight to preserve ancient martial art
MARTIAL ARTS: In a small Cambodian town near the banks of the Mekong River, law student Oeun Bunthav tenses his slender torso and steels himself for an elbow strike to his head.
Step by Step: Paradise lost, capital gained?
Step by Step: Paradise lost, capital gained?
OPINION: The news last month that Thailand’s government is seriously considering relocating the capital city due to rising sea levels has sent shockwaves through the nation. The catalyst for this dramatic proposition? Bangkok, the current capital and Thailand’s beating heart, is sinking.
Koh Samui hit by second quake in a week
Koh Samui hit by second quake in a week
SURAT THANI: An earthquake measuring 2.2 on the Richter scale was reported on Koh Samui in Surat Thani province on Saturday (June 1), following a 2.4-magnitude quake on Thursday (May 30).
Phuket man’s drunk rampage leads to arrest, firearm seizure
Phuket man’s drunk rampage leads to arrest, firearm seizure
PHUKET: A man from Wichit was arrested by police before dawn today (June 1) after getting drunk and losing control of himself while being in his father’s car shop with several firearms within his reach. The siege continued for seven hours before the suspect was safely apprehended.
‘Garfield’ goes large on old-school humour
‘Garfield’ goes large on old-school humour
Everything old is new again and now everybody’s favourite orange tabby is back in a new adventure. It is hard to believe that Garfield has now been entertaining people of all ages for 46 years…. The great thing is that it seems a number of people over the years have found ways to keep Garfield as fresh as possible. From new cartoons and comics through to movies starring the vocal skills of Bill Murray.
Maritime exercise to be held in Phuket
Maritime exercise to be held in Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai-MECC) is preparing to hold the FTX ‘maritime field training’ exercise in Phuket next week (June 7, June 9-10).
Swedish man arrested in Phuket for 113 days of overstay
Swedish man arrested in Phuket for 113 days of overstay
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a 41-year-old Swedish national for overstaying his visa. The man now faces the maximum fine of B20,000, deportation and a 5-year ban on entering the Kingdom.
Meet Author and Humanitarian NINA NG
Meet Author and Humanitarian NINA NG
NINA NG, is an Author, who has served on the front line of humanitarian crises in Haiti, Afganistan, Sierra Leone, Ukraine and currently head of an NGO based in Gaza. Her book "Deeds, Not Words .." sheds a light on Aid Work in a war zone in Iraq. Meet this extraordinary individual and hear her uplifting stories of courage and facing adversity in the harshest of circumstances. "I so appreciate Nina’s bravery and vision. It shows in the way she lives her life and the way she writes this book". Location: GRIND CAFE (Bypass Road, next to Ikea)
Legal Matters: Navigating Phuket’s property boom
Legal Matters: Navigating Phuket’s property boom
In recent years, Phuket has surged in popularity as a prime investment destination for foreign real estate buyers. This growth is driven by several factors, including the robust recovery of tourism, substantial infrastructure developments, and government policies designed to attract wealthy individuals through visa options like the Elite Visa and Investment Visa.