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PM shunts feuding police pair
PM shunts feuding police pair
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the transfer of national police chief Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn to work at the Prime Minister’s Office in the wake of a conflict within the Royal Thai Police (RTP).
American arrested for procuring minor for sex
American arrested for procuring minor for sex
PHUKET: Among a flurry of reports of foreigners arrested in the ongoing crackdown on foreigners breaking any laws in Phuket, police have reported the arrest of a 68-year-old American man for procuring a minor for sex.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong brawl gets 10 arrested, Drunken stabbing leads to manhunt in Phuket || March 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong brawl gets 10 arrested, Drunken stabbing leads to manhunt in Phuket || March 20
PHUKET XTRA - March 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
National environment committee targets Phuket wastewater woes
National environment committee targets Phuket wastewater woes
PHUKET: The House of Representatives Committee on Land, Natural Resources and Environment arrived in Phuket on a study tour yesterday (Mar 19), apparently to follow up on land disputes and wastewater problems in Phuket.
10 arrested in Patong brawl
10 arrested in Patong brawl
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed taking legal action against construction workers involved in a brawl with weapons at Loma Circle, at the northern end of Patong, last night (Mar 19).
Health ministry denies data leak involving 2.2mn patients
Health ministry denies data leak involving 2.2mn patients
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew gave his assurance yesterday (Mar 19) that patient data stored in the ministry’s system is safe and secure following a rumour that the personal information of over 2.2 million Thai people had been leaked.
Russians, Ukrainian arrested in poker raid
Russians, Ukrainian arrested in poker raid
PHUKET: Four Russian nationals and one Ukrainian were arrested in a gambling raid in Ratsada, north of Phuket Town, early this morning (Mar 20).
Gardener slain after drunken argument
Gardener slain after drunken argument
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down a man suspected of killing a fellow gardener after an drunken argument in Wichit last night (Mar 19).
Russian, Belarusian athletes not part of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Russian, Belarusian athletes not part of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
OLYMPICS: Olympic chiefs announced yesterday (Mar 19) that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer’s Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony.
Police target Phuket car, motorbike rentals operated by foreigners
Police target Phuket car, motorbike rentals operated by foreigners
PHUKET: Police have launched a campaign targetting car and motorbike rental businesses in Phuket that are operated by foreigners and suspected of using nominee shareholders.
Finland world’s happiest country for seventh year, says study
Finland world’s happiest country for seventh year, says study
HELSINKI: Finland remained the world’s happiest country for a seventh straight year in an annual UN sponsored World Happiness Report published today (Mar 20).
Up to 30 cops suspected in illegal gambling case
Up to 30 cops suspected in illegal gambling case
BANGKOK: Almost 30 police officers may be involved in a bribery case tied to an illegally operated online gambling network, according to a team of lawyers representing deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Governor speaks on Kiwi brothers assaulting Thai cop, Russian real estate || March 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Governor speaks on Kiwi brothers assaulting Thai cop, Russian real estate || March 19
PHUKET XTRA - March 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Brit arrested for drugs in Karon
Brit arrested for drugs in Karon
PHUKET: Police have arrested a British man after he was found with a small amount of crystal meth (ya ice) and several small plastic pouches of cocaine at a rented room in Karon.
UN chief ‘alarmed’ by reports civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes
UN chief ‘alarmed’ by reports civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes
BANGKOK: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has said he is “alarmed” by reports of ongoing Myanmar military air strikes on villages in Rakhine state, where locals told AFP more than 20 people were killed yesterday (Mar 18).
Phuket Governor: ’Respect the law’
Phuket Governor: ’Respect the law’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has called on all foreigners to ‘respect the law’, following two New Zealand men facing a slew of charges for assaulting a Traffic Police officer in Chalong.
Thailand introduces AI to combat depression
Thailand introduces AI to combat depression
BANGKOK: Thailand is pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to offer a lifeline to those grappling with depression and suicidal thoughts, officials confirmed yesterday (Mar 18).
War Elephants ready for tough test in Seoul
War Elephants ready for tough test in Seoul
FOOTBALL: The Thailand men’s national football team arrived in Seoul yesterday (Mar 18) for their tough third Group C game of the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals against mighty South Koreans on Thursday.
EC asks court to disolve MFP
EC asks court to disolve MFP
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) submitted a petition to the Constitutional Court yesterday (Mar 18) asking it to dissolve the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kiwi duo face 5 charges each over assault on Phuket police officer caught on video || March 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kiwi duo face 5 charges each over assault on Phuket police officer caught on video || March 18
PHUKET XTRA - March 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand