The Phuket News
Window on Phuket Phuket News TV Phuket Live 89.5 Where to Eat
The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket

Login | Create Account | Search

Window on Phuket
Phuket News TV
The Phuket News
Where to Eat
Phuket Live 89.5
Login | Create Account      The Phuket News Novosti Phuket Khao Phuket
Poll | Currency | Weather | Facebook | Youtube | Search
‘Torture’ led to false confession
‘Torture’ led to false confession
BANGKOK: Two police officers at the Aranyaprathet police station in Sa Kaeo province tortured an alcoholic man into falsely confessing that he killed his wife, according to a preliminary fact-finding investigation by the Royal Thai Police.
Vape usage surges among young teens
Vape usage surges among young teens
BANGKOK: A national committee on tobacco has ordered stricter enforcement of laws against e-cigarette sales after a survey revealed that vaping among younger teens has increased more than fivefold.
Phuket Town to host national marching band competition
Phuket Town to host national marching band competition
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to host the national ‘Marching Band Competition’ in Phuket Town in April.
Minister opens ‘Rajabhat Fair’
Minister opens ‘Rajabhat Fair’
PHUKET: Suphamat Isaraphakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, was in Phuket yesterday (Jan 19) to officially open the ‘Rajabhat Fair’, which continues through to Jan 28.
Alec Baldwin charged with manslaughter over ’Rust’ film death
Alec Baldwin charged with manslaughter over ’Rust’ film death
UNITED STATES: Actor Alec Baldwin has been charged with manslaughter over the deadly 2021 shooting on the set of his film Rust, according to a court document filed Friday (Jan 19).
‘Gin Dee Phuket’ fair underway
‘Gin Dee Phuket’ fair underway
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), took centre stage at Saphan Hin last night (Jan 19) to declare the ‘Good Food Phuket’ fair, also called ‘Gin Dee Phuket’, officially open.
Thai lithium deposit figures hotly debated
Thai lithium deposit figures hotly debated
BANGKOK: Fifteen million tonnes or less than 70,000 tonnes ‒ that’s how much lithium there is in Thailand, depending on which figures one wants to believe.
Violent airport van driver suspended for 180 days
Violent airport van driver suspended for 180 days
PHUKET: The Phuket passenger van driver who assaulted another van driver at Phuket International Airport on Tuesday (Jan 16), has had his driver’s licence suspended for 180 days.
Mac Allister wants Liverpool to make their mark, Arsenal eye revival
Mac Allister wants Liverpool to make their mark, Arsenal eye revival
FOOTBALL: Liverpool can strengthen their position on top of the Premier League when they travel to Bournemouth tomorrow (Jan 21) while spluttering Arsenal will hope for a slip from the Reds as they look to get their title challenge back on track against Crystal Palace later today.
Voice clips show police knew they had ‘wrong guy’
Voice clips show police knew they had ‘wrong guy’
BANGKOK: Six voice clips have been released that reveal how police in Aranyaprathet knew they had arrested the wrong suspect for the murder of a 47-year-old woman, Buanhan Tansu.
Saudi tourist arrested in Phuket on child sex charges
Saudi tourist arrested in Phuket on child sex charges
PHUKET: A 41-year-old Saudi Arabian man was apprehended at Phuket airport yesterday (Jan 19) for his alleged involvement in child sex abuse and trafficking in Thailand. Two weeks earlier a Russian national was arrested on identical charges upon arrival to Phuket.
Police crack down on parking violators in Patong
Police crack down on parking violators in Patong
PHUKET: In a bid to tackle the persistent issue of traffic congestions and road accidents in Patong, the island’s busiest tourism hotspot, the police have initiated a crackdown on people violating parking rules on the streets.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: UFC legend GSP in Bang Tao, One dead in domestic dispute, Road rage at Phuket airport || Jan 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: UFC legend GSP in Bang Tao, One dead in domestic dispute, Road rage at Phuket airport || Jan 19
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
New Zealander Schmidt confirmed as new Wallabies coach
New Zealander Schmidt confirmed as new Wallabies coach
RUGBY: Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt vowed to “build a way forward” for the Wallabies as officials confirmed today (Jan 19) he is taking over as coach to replace Eddie Jones.
Tourists witness van driver road rage at Phuket airport
Tourists witness van driver road rage at Phuket airport
PHUKET: Police are investigating an assault at Phuket International Airport where one van driver repeatedly kicked another van driver, prompting the second van driver to flee into the departures terminal.
50-year lese-majeste term a record, say lawyers
50-year lese-majeste term a record, say lawyers
BANGKOK: A Chiang Rai man is facing 50 years in prison for royal defamation after the Court of Appeal found him guilty on more counts in addition to those for which he was sentenced earlier, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) said yesterday (Jan 18).
WHO weighs up AI risks and benefits for healthcare
WHO weighs up AI risks and benefits for healthcare
GENEVA: Generative artificial intelligence could transform healthcare through things like drug development and quicker diagnoses, but the World Health Organization (WHO) warned yesterday (Jan 18) of the potential pitfalls in rushing to embrace AI.
Chinese, Brits rekindle desire to visit
Chinese, Brits rekindle desire to visit
BANGKOK: The prime minister has praised various agencies for contributing to Thailand’s success in becoming the most popular Airbnb destination among Chinese tourists during this winter and the sixth-best destination to visit in 2024 by British daily ‘The Telegraph’.
Phuket marks Royal Thai Armed Forces Day
Phuket marks Royal Thai Armed Forces Day
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based at Cape Panwa, marked Royal Thai Armed Forces Day yesterday (Jan 18) with an assembly of marines and other personnel at its naval base at Laem Kaen in Thai Muang District, Phang Nga.
Domestic dispute leaves one dead, one injured
Domestic dispute leaves one dead, one injured
PHUKET: A domestic dispute in Wichit yesterday (Jan 18) resulted in one person being stabbed to death and another person injured and taken to hospital, police have confirmed.