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Phuket MP blasts ‘sham’ anti-corruption efforts
Phuket MP blasts ‘sham’ anti-corruption efforts
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has used a speech in Parliament to accuse authorities of merely pretending to tackle corruption in Phuket, arguing that repeated transfers of senior officials and high-profile investigations have failed to address entrenched problems on the island.
Chatri says Rodtang ‘made mistakes’ as Thai star teases outside fight
Chatri says Rodtang ‘made mistakes’ as Thai star teases outside fight
MMA: Rodtang Jitmuangnon appears to have announced a new fight date outside ONE Championship, around the same time Chatri Sityodtong again suggested the Thai superstar had allowed fame, money and people around him to lead him astray.
OpenAI to launch GPT-5.6 after making ‘many changes’
OpenAI to launch GPT-5.6 after making ‘many changes’
WASHINGTON: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI released its most powerful artificial intelligence model to the public yesterday (July 9), with its chief executive saying the company made “many changes” to the system during a security review with the US government.
Thai, Filipino women arrested at Phuket airport with 32kg of cannabis
Thai, Filipino women arrested at Phuket airport with 32kg of cannabis
PHUKET: Two women, one Thai and one Filipino, have been arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities allegedly found more than 32 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers concealed in their luggage in two separate cases yesterday (July 9).
Appeal for energy reforms as oil prices still fluctuate
Appeal for energy reforms as oil prices still fluctuate
BANGKOK: Global crude oil prices remain highly volatile due to geopolitical factors, underscoring the need for Thailand to urgently address its structural weaknesses, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Packing a punch at Phuket jiu-jitsu training course
Packing a punch at Phuket jiu-jitsu training course
JIU-JITSU: A training course aiming to enhance national proficiency standards in the combat sport of jiu-jitsu was held in Phuket recently.
Russian hacker arrested in Phuket pleads not guilty after extradition to US
Russian hacker arrested in Phuket pleads not guilty after extradition to US
PHUKET: A Russian man arrested in Phuket last November has pleaded not guilty in a US federal court after being extradited from Thailand to face charges over an alleged cyber espionage campaign linked to the Russian government.
Parliament approves amnesty for hundreds of activists
Parliament approves amnesty for hundreds of activists
BANGKOK: Thailand’s parliament passed an amnesty bill on Wednesday (July 8) benefiting hundreds of activists found guilty over the last 20 years - but not those sentenced for corruption or violating the royal insult law.
Vietnam opens honorary consulate in Phuket
Vietnam opens honorary consulate in Phuket
PHUKET: Vietnam officially opened its Honorary Consulate in Phuket yesterday (July 9), with officials saying the new office will help strengthen economic, tourism and investment ties between Vietnam and southern Thailand.
Phuket’s ‘Nene’ advances on America’s Got Talent
Phuket’s ‘Nene’ advances on America’s Got Talent
PHUKET: A 16-year-old singer and guitarist from Phuket has spoken publicly for the first time after earning four ‘Yes’ votes on America’s Got Talent, saying appearing on the show had been a childhood dream.
Strong winds, heavy rain forecast for Phuket
Strong winds, heavy rain forecast for Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for strong winds, rough seas and heavy rainfall affecting the Andaman coast, including Phuket, from today (July 10) through next Wednesday (July 15).
Man flees Thalang checkpoint, gun found in car
Man flees Thalang checkpoint, gun found in car
PHUKET: A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly fleeing a police checkpoint in Thalang, colliding with a motorcycle during the pursuit before crashing his vehicle, where officers found a homemade firearm and ammunition.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: DSI Attempts Real Estate Takedown, Third Cannabis Bust at Phuket Airport This Month || July 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: DSI Attempts Real Estate Takedown, Third Cannabis Bust at Phuket Airport This Month || July 9
PHUKET XTRA - July 9 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Quick ball ignites Nations Championship
Quick ball ignites Nations Championship
RUGBY: New Zealand and France opened the new rugby Nations Championship in perfect style last Saturday (July 4) as both teams’ quick ball production ignited the capacity crowd at Christchurch Stadium.
Unidentified foreign man dies after found unconscious in Patong
Unidentified foreign man dies after found unconscious in Patong
PHUKET: Police are working to identify an unidentified foreign man who died at Patong Hospital after being found unconscious outside Jungceylon shopping mall in Patong early yesterday morning (July 8).
American tourist arrested over alleged assault of Patong jet-ski operator
American tourist arrested over alleged assault of Patong jet-ski operator
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed that a 25-year-old American tourist has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport in connection with the alleged assault of a Patong jet-ski operator following a dispute over damage to two rental jet-skis.
Planned tourism fee hits a snag
Planned tourism fee hits a snag
BANGKOK: The plan to collect a tourism fee of at least B300 through airlines is infeasible because of the limitations in airlines’ back-office systems, with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) a better option, say aviation bodies.
Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz
Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz
TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump ordered new strikes on Iran yesterday (Juy 8) and warned of “much worse” if Tehran continues to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil shipping channel.
DSI arrests foreign suspect in Phuket luxury villa nominee
DSI arrests foreign suspect in Phuket luxury villa nominee
PHUKET: Officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have arrested a foreign national wanted in connection with an alleged nominee business scheme involving the operation of luxury pool villas in Phuket.
Thailand swept aside by US in VNL opener
Thailand swept aside by US in VNL opener
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand lost to United States 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-20) in their opening game of the third and last week of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2026 preliminary phase in Osaka, Japan, yesterday (July 8).