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Phuket International Contemporary Art Festival underway
Phuket International Contemporary Art Festival underway
PHUKET: A major contemporary art festival is underway in Phuket, showcasing works from artists based in the southern provinces of Thailand.
Phuket Songkran to promote ‘Thai Soft Power’, says governor
Phuket Songkran to promote ‘Thai Soft Power’, says governor
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has announced that official celebrations for Songkran will be held to promote Thai culture and traditions, “reflecting the identity of Thai Soft Power”.
Police stage major bust at Rawai sea gypsy village
Police stage major bust at Rawai sea gypsy village
PHUKET: A raid by Chalong Police at the sea gypsy village Rawai has resulted in three arrests and the seizure of more than  1,700 methamphetamine (ya bah) tablets and more than 600 grams of crystal meth (ya ice).
Xi tells Dutch PM ‘no force can stop’ China tech progress
Xi tells Dutch PM ‘no force can stop’ China tech progress
BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte yesterday (Mar 27) that China’s technological progress could not be held back, as they met in Beijing for talks on subjects including the crucial semiconductor industry.
Ishii remains upbeat despite Korea defeat
Ishii remains upbeat despite Korea defeat
FOOTBALL: Despite losing to South Korea 3-0 in their fourth Group C game of the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at home on Tuesday night (Mar 26), Thailand coach Masatada Ishii is not giving up hope of progressing to the next stage of the event.
Police form new ‘special’ monkey unit
Police form new ‘special’ monkey unit
LOPBURI: A special police unit has been formed to capture aggressive macaque monkeys that cause trouble for residents in this Central Plains province.
Boy, 16, injured in Kathu shooting
Boy, 16, injured in Kathu shooting
PHUKET: Police are investigating an incident that saw a 16-year-old boy shot in the arm near the Phuket Mining Museum early this morning (Mar 27).
House passes landmark marriage equality bill
House passes landmark marriage equality bill
BANGKOK: The House of Representatives passed a marriage equality bill in its final reading today (Mar 27), in a landmark step that moves the country closer to becoming the third in Asia to legalise same-sex unions.
PHUKET XTRA: Hot weather drying out Phuket reservoirs, Ex-cop sued over Boss Red Bull cover-up || March 27
PHUKET XTRA: Hot weather drying out Phuket reservoirs, Ex-cop sued over Boss Red Bull cover-up || March 27
PHUKET XTRA - March 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Snake surprise in Wichit
Snake surprise in Wichit
PHUKET: Rescue workers at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation branch at Wichit Municipality (DDPM-Wichit) received a small surprise on Monday (Mar 25) when they arrived at a local resident’s house find the snake they had been asked to remove was more than two metres long.
Six presumed dead after ship destroys major US bridge
Six presumed dead after ship destroys major US bridge
BALTIMORE: Authorities yesterday (Mar 26) suspended their search for six people missing after a packed cargo ship slammed into a Baltimore bridge, causing it to collapse and blocking one of the busiest US commercial harbors.
More foreigners employed in tourism
More foreigners employed in tourism
BANGKOK: The illegal employment of foreigners in Thailand is still a concern for the tourism sector, while a minimum wage hike for local workers in the sector should be announced by Songkran, according to the Labour Ministry.
South Korea tame War Elephants in 3-0 win
South Korea tame War Elephants in 3-0 win
FOOTBALL: Thailand were no match for a highly motivated South Korea in the home leg of their Group C World Cup qualifier, falling 3-0 at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok last night (Mar 26).
Police motorcyclist ordered to pay B27m for killing doctor on crossing
Police motorcyclist ordered to pay B27m for killing doctor on crossing
BANGKOK: The Civil Court on Monday (Mar 25) ordered a police motorcyclist who ran down and killed a doctor on a zebra crossing in 2022 to pay B27.3 million in compensation to her parents.
Farmer of last rice field in Phuket praises fresh rice prices
Farmer of last rice field in Phuket praises fresh rice prices
PHUKET: Suphan Phathom, President of Ban Mai Khao Farmers Group, has praised the price of fresh off-season rice reaching B10,000 per ton, saying it helps to maintain the tradition of Thai farmers growing rice, and helps farmers sustain an income.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Police probe molotov cocktail assault in Phuket Town, US consular outreach in Phuket || March 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Police probe molotov cocktail assault in Phuket Town, US consular outreach in Phuket || March 26
PHUKET XTRA - March 26 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian men arrested for ‘tagging’ Patong
Russian men arrested for ‘tagging’ Patong
PHUKET: Patong Police held a press conference today (Mar 26) to announce the arrests of two Russian men wanted for spraypainting graffiti on a roadside kerb and on local restaurant signs in Patong.
Phuket reservoirs take a hit
Phuket reservoirs take a hit
PHUKET: The water level at Band Wad reservoir, the main public water supply reservoir on the island, as of today (Mar 26) stands at 32%, 
Youth shot in Molotov cocktail assault
Youth shot in Molotov cocktail assault
PHUKET: Police are investigating an incident between youths in the edge of Phuket Town that left one youth shot in the foot and his colleagues claiming that molotov cocktails were thrown at them.
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