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Forest rangers called on to help prevent Phuket deforestation
Forest rangers called on to help prevent Phuket deforestation
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong has ordered all forest rangers on the island to ramp up efforts to prevent illegal encroachment and deforestation in their respective areas.
Power outage to affect north of Heroines Monument
Power outage to affect north of Heroines Monument
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect the area around the Shell petrol station north of the Heroines Monument tomorrow (May 16).
Google to use AI-generated answers in search results
Google to use AI-generated answers in search results
UNITED STATES: Google on Tuesday (May 14) said it would introduce AI-generated answers to online queries made by users in the United States, in one of the biggest updates to its search engine in 25 years.
Haaland double puts Man City on brink of Premier League history
Haaland double puts Man City on brink of Premier League history
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland scored twice to settle Manchester City’s nerves as the Premier League champions beat Tottenham 2-0 to take a giant step towards a historic fourth straight English title on Tuesday.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket axe attack, Health Minister looks to carry out cannabis relisting || May 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket axe attack, Health Minister looks to carry out cannabis relisting || May 14
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Jailed political activist dies on hunger strike
Jailed political activist dies on hunger strike
BANGKOK: Jailed activist Netiporn ‘Boong’ Sanesangkhom, 28, was pronounced dead at Thammasat University Hospital late this morning (May 14), over three months after she had started a dry hunger strike.
Phuket Town pawnshop ramps up support ahead of school term
Phuket Town pawnshop ramps up support ahead of school term
PHUKET: In response to the increased financial needs of parents at the start of the school term, the Phuket City Municipality Pawnshop has announced the allocation of B170 million in revolving funds.
‘Sweet Baba Phuket’ Wedding Festival draws to a close
‘Sweet Baba Phuket’ Wedding Festival draws to a close
PHUKET: The 11th Sweet Baba Phuket Wedding, themed ‘Auspicious for Married Life, Know the Value of Preserving Culture’, drew to a close ni Phuket Town yesterday (May 13), highlighting the Baba-Peranakan wedding traditions that have been cherished for over a century. 
Phuket Highways Office assures Sarasin Bridge will stay
Phuket Highways Office assures Sarasin Bridge will stay
PHUKET: Phuket Highways Office Chief Yutthana Phitak has confirmed that there are plans afoot to build a new bridge connecting Phuket to the mainland, but has assured that the famed Sarasin Bridge will not be demolished.
Thailand kicks off FIFA football congress
Thailand kicks off FIFA football congress
FOOTBALL: The 74th FIFA Congress kicked off in Thailand on Monday (May 13), casting a global spotlight on the nation as a premier destination for sports communities, with over 3,000 figures from the worldwide football community in attendance.
Ministry to reclassify cannabis as narcotic by end of year
Ministry to reclassify cannabis as narcotic by end of year
BANGKOK: The government will put cannabis back on the narcotics list by the end of this year, according to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Man attacks wife with axe
Man attacks wife with axe
PHUKET: A man from Chiang Mai was taken into custody in Srisoonthorn yesterday (May 13) after he struck his wife on the foot with an axe during a drunken argument.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: NACC go after corrupt Phuket officials over land grab, Kamala call for justice || May 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: NACC go after corrupt Phuket officials over land grab, Kamala call for justice || May 13
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Corrupt Phuket officials named in ‘private island’ land grab
Corrupt Phuket officials named in ‘private island’ land grab
PHUKET: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has called for corruption charges to be brought against eight Lands Department officials for illegally issuing land title documents for plots that were to be included in the Jumeirah Private Island project, which failed nearly 20 years ago.
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Phuket ’Pride’ to go on show
Phuket ’Pride’ to go on show
PHUKET: In an effort to promote inclusivity and stimulate tourism, Phuket City Municipality is gearing up to host its ‘Discover Phuket Pride 2024 @ Old Town’ festival. Scheduled for Saturday, June 29, the event aims to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community while driving economic growth in the urban area.
Spate of dugong deaths spurs action
Spate of dugong deaths spurs action
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwan has ordered national parks officials and other marine wildlife officers to ramp up measures to protect dugongs, including in Phuket, after two dugongs, believed to be mother and child, were found dead washed ashore at Koh Mak Noi, near famed Koh Panyee, in Phang Nga Bay.
Russian woman struck, killed by pickup on bypass road
Russian woman struck, killed by pickup on bypass road
PHUKET: A 23-year-old Russian woman was struck and killed by a pickup truck on the bypass road early this morning (May 13).
Privilege card loophole lets criminals in front door
Privilege card loophole lets criminals in front door
BANGKOK: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is still looking into foreign nationals who are in the nation on elite visas and engaging in dubious business.
Thousands evacuated as Russia advances in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region
Thousands evacuated as Russia advances in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region
UKRAINE Russia said Sunday (May 12) it had captured four more villages in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, as thousands of residents were evacuated from the offensive in an area where Russian troops had been pushed back in 2022.