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National Security Council backs border fences
National Security Council backs border fences
BANGKOK: The National Security Council (NSC) has approved the construction of fences along the Thai-Cambodian border, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced yesterday (Oct 2).
Tourism chief urges ‘mindset modification’
Tourism chief urges ‘mindset modification’
BANGKOK: The tourism and sports minister has acknowledged Thailand is no longer a ‘tourism giant’, but he plans to attract 2-3 million more Chinese tourists during his four-month term.
Formula One declares first official ‘heat hazard’ at Singapore GP
Formula One declares first official ‘heat hazard’ at Singapore GP
FORMULA ONE: This weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix was yesterday (Oct 2) declared an official Formula One “Heat Hazard” - the first time a new rule to help drivers stay cool has been invoked.
Thais get tough draw in the U23 Asian Cup
Thais get tough draw in the U23 Asian Cup
FOOTBALL: Thailand will face 2013 champions Iraq, Australia, and China in Group D after the draw for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 took place yesterday (Oct 2) in Kuala Lumpur.
Panel reviewing Thaksin’s pardon petition
Panel reviewing Thaksin’s pardon petition
BANGKOK: The Justice Ministry has set up a panel to review convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s petition for a royal pardon, according to Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat.
Phuket to host InterPride World Conference
Phuket to host InterPride World Conference
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected as the host of the 2026 InterPride General Meeting and World Conference (GM&WC), marking the first time the global Pride network’s most important gathering will be held in Asia.
‘Two Experiences’ exhibition opens ahead of Biennale
‘Two Experiences’ exhibition opens ahead of Biennale
PHUKET: The Phuket Art Association has opened the ‘Two Experiences’ art exhibition, presenting works by local artists and unveiling a replica of ‘Dheveena’, one of the highlights of the upcoming Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025.
Search continues for missing Chinese tourist
Search continues for missing Chinese tourist
PHUKET: Search efforts are continuing for a Chinese tourist who went missing while swimming at Nai Harn Beach in Rawai yesterday (Oct 1), with multiple agencies joining forces to comb the coastline and surrounding waters.
Russian man dies in swimming pool
Russian man dies in swimming pool
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a Russian man found in a private villa in Rawai this morning (Oct 2).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Manhunt For Jealous Ex Who Stabbed Man In Phuket Pub & Flees || Oct 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Manhunt For Jealous Ex Who Stabbed Man In Phuket Pub & Flees || Oct 2
PHUKET XTRA - October 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Golden Week arrivals set to sink to 200,000
Golden Week arrivals set to sink to 200,000
BANGKOK: Thailand is expected to welcome 200,000 Chinese tourists during the Chinese eight-day Golden Week holiday, a 24% year-on-year decrease, with revenue projected to drop 17% to B9.1 billion despite growth in outbound travel from mainland China.
Jealous ex stabs love rival in Phuket pub, flees in BMW
Jealous ex stabs love rival in Phuket pub, flees in BMW
PHUKET: Police are hunting the grandson of a prominent Phatthalung politician after a violent stabbing inside a Phuket Town pub late last night (Oct 1), believed to be driven by jealousy over his former girlfriend.
Myanmar refugees now allowed to work in Thailand
Myanmar refugees now allowed to work in Thailand
BANGKOK: Myanmar refugees living in nine border camps will be allowed to work legally in Thailand for the next 12 months Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday(Oct 1), sending a message to Cambodia that Thailand does not need its recalled workforce.
Thai squad for qualifiers announced
Thai squad for qualifiers announced
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) announced a 23-strong national squad yesterday (Oct 1) for the War Elephants’ home-and-away 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying games this month.
US government enters shutdown as Congress fails to reach funding deal
US government enters shutdown as Congress fails to reach funding deal
WASHINGTON: The US government began shutting down after midnight yesterday (Oct 1) as lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding.
Army gets B864mn for border security
Army gets B864mn for border security
BANGKOK: The government has approved a central budget of B864 million for the Royal Thai Army to enhance border security amid rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian frontier, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul revealed yesterday (Oct 1).
Chinese tourist missing in surf at Nai Harn
Chinese tourist missing in surf at Nai Harn
PHUKET: A 20-year-old Chinese tourist went missing after drowning at Nai Harn Beach in Rawai yesterday afternoon (Oct 1), with search operations suspended last night due to dangerous conditions and set to resume this morning.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket MP Calls For Revision Of Thailand’s ‘Visa Free’ Policy || Oct 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket MP Calls For Revision Of Thailand’s ‘Visa Free’ Policy || Oct 1
PHUKET XTRA - October 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
New Governor vows to push Phuket forward
New Governor vows to push Phuket forward
PHUKET: Saransak Srikruanetra, 57, a native of Udon Thani, officially assumed office as Phuket’s new Governor today (Oct 1), pledging to tackle the island’s key challenges, including infrastructure, traffic and sustainable development.
BCIS Phuket Launches Prestigious Scholarship Programme
BCIS Phuket Launches Prestigious Scholarship Programme
Opening Doors to a World-Class Future. BCIS Phuket is proud to announce its exclusive scholarship programme, offering exceptional students the chance to receive up to 100% tuition coverage a rare opportunity in Phuket’s international education landscape.