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Prayut defends performance
Prayut defends performance
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha defended his administration’s performance over the past eight years, saying he has managed to lead the country through one crisis after another and that he is trying his best to move the nation forward.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Small parties push for legalised gambling, Phuket mom seeks charges over attack || May 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Small parties push for legalised gambling, Phuket mom seeks charges over attack || May 19
PHUKET XTRA - May 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Working group aiming to tackle Phuket’s drug problem
Working group aiming to tackle Phuket’s drug problem
PHUKET: A meeting was held by law enforcement officials in Phuket this morning (May 19) to review data and the surveillance of illegal drugs coming onto the island.
Foreign woman attacked in Chon Buri
Foreign woman attacked in Chon Buri
CHON BURI: An injured Russian woman flagged down a motorist and asked for help after she was attacked in Bang Lamung district, near Pattaya, on Wednesday night (May 18).
Cooperative sees 2.3 tonnes of lychees hit Phuket
Cooperative sees 2.3 tonnes of lychees hit Phuket
PHUKET: A cooperative initiative between Phuket and farmers in Phayao province saw 2.3 tonnes of Hong Huay lychees arrive on the island yesterday (May 18).
Soi Dog Foundation calls for tougher enforcement of dog and cat breeding welfare laws
Soi Dog Foundation calls for tougher enforcement of dog and cat breeding welfare laws
Almost a year after legislation came into effect regulating dog and cat breeders in Thailand, Soi Dog Foundation has expressed concern about its implementation, stating that concrete legal action has yet to be taken. 
Power outages to affect Kata, Laem Sai in Rassada
Power outages to affect Kata, Laem Sai in Rassada
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage along Patak Rd in Kata tomorrow as workers upgrade and make repairs to the high-voltage power cables in the area.
Russian soldier pleads guilty at Kyiv war crimes trial
Russian soldier pleads guilty at Kyiv war crimes trial
KYIV: A Russian soldier pleaded guilty yesterday (May 18) to killing a Ukrainian civilian in the opening stages of Moscow’s invasion during the first war-crimes trial held since the war began.
Suttijet rediscovers his ability to go low
Suttijet rediscovers his ability to go low
GOLF: Given Suttijet Kooratanapisan has missed all three previous cuts at the Beautiful Thailand Swing (BTS), few expected his birdie and eagle-laden charge to the summit of the Blue Canyon Open leaderboard yesterday (May 18).
F1 at an impasse over new American team
F1 at an impasse over new American team
FORMULA ONE: F1 feels like it’s finally cracking America, but now Americans are having trouble trying to break into F1.
Further easing of COVID controls expected
Further easing of COVID controls expected
BANGKOK: The government will consider further relaxation of COVID-19 controls tomorrow (May 20) to allow more businesses and activities to resume, and possibly lower its COVID alert level late this month, according to the government spokesman.
Phuket Kusoldharm hands out 2,800 ‘life packs’ of essential items
Phuket Kusoldharm hands out 2,800 ‘life packs’ of essential items
PHUKET: The Kusoldharm Foundation has handed out 2,800 packs of essential goods to Phuket people in need at a ceremony to honour the foundation’s patron deity.
Phuket household debt hits the agenda
Phuket household debt hits the agenda
PHUKET: Minister of Justice Somsak Thepsutin was in Phuket yesterday (May 19) to preside over the Household Debt Reconciliation Fair held at the Boat Lagoon Marina in Koh Kaew.
Phuket teen violence: Mother seeks charges over attack on disabled girl
Phuket teen violence: Mother seeks charges over attack on disabled girl
PHUKET: Reports of violent behaviour by teenagers in Phuket continued yesterday over a 17-year-old girl afflicted by polio being violently pulled to the ground from her motorbike by her hair and repeatedly slapped in the face and kneed in the back.
Phuket marks 22 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 22 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 22 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 18), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,781.
Puripol completes sprint hat-trick at SEA Games
Puripol completes sprint hat-trick at SEA Games
SEA GAMES: Thai teenage sensation Puripol Boonson won the men’s 100m title to complete a hat-trick of sprint crowns at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam yesterday (May 18).
Make online casinos legal, parties urge
Make online casinos legal, parties urge
BANGKOK: The leader of the Thai Local Power Party, Chutchawan Kong-u-dom, yesterday (May 18) led smaller parties in submitting a draft amendment to the Gambling Act allowing for the legalisation of casinos and online gambling.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand’s EV plans, Health Chief proposes ASEAN vax certificate || May 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand’s EV plans, Health Chief proposes ASEAN vax certificate || May 18
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Aqua Lumina festival heads to Phuket
Aqua Lumina festival heads to Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket officials are ramping up preparations for the Aqua Lumina festival, which will get underway at Nai Harn Beach this Friday (May 20).
Australian man dies in fall from Patong hotel
Australian man dies in fall from Patong hotel
PHUKET: A 21-year-old Australian tourist died after falling from the 11th floor of the Royal Paradise Hotel in Patong last night (May 17).