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Phuket international schools targeted in Chalong nominee raids
Phuket international schools targeted in Chalong nominee raids
PHUKET: Chalong Police Chief Chalong Police Chief Pol Col Surasak Jaidee has confirmed that his officers will expand their investigations into local international schools in the south of the island as part of the national order to crack down on nominee businesses.
Russell seeks to rebuild title bid with home win
Russell seeks to rebuild title bid with home win
FORMULA ONE: Fresh from a confidence-boosting victory in Austria, George Russell will seek to re-establish his title credentials this weekend by beating Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli and winning again in the British Grand Prix.
Europeans steer clear amid heatwave
Europeans steer clear amid heatwave
BANGKOK: Europe’s most severe heatwave has yet to trigger a surge in tourists to Thailand, with Phuket hotels slashing low-season rates by 70-80% compared with the high season as surging airfares continue to deter both domestic and foreign visitors.
French fugitive wanted by Interpol arrested in Phuket
French fugitive wanted by Interpol arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: A French national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged involvement in organised crime, kidnapping and money laundering has been arrested in Phuket and is being deported to Luxembourg.
Transformer explosion sets Patong restaurant ablaze
Transformer explosion sets Patong restaurant ablaze
PHUKET: A transformer explosion sparked a fire that spread to a restaurant in Patong yesterday afternoon (July 2), causing extensive damage to the business and two parked motorcycles. No injuries were reported.
Russian woman dies after fall from Kathu condo
Russian woman dies after fall from Kathu condo
PHUKET: A 32-year-old Russian woman died after falling from the eighth floor of a condominium building in Kathu yesterday (July 2), with police saying preliminary inquiries indicate she had argued with her husband shortly before the incident.
Court jails eight for illegal surrogacy
Court jails eight for illegal surrogacy
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has sentenced four obstetricians and four brokers to prison terms of up to 15 years for their roles in a transnational commercial surrogacy network, ruling that they treated the human body as a commodity and deliberately circumvented the law.
Tha Chatchai checkpoint bust nets 202 meth pills
Tha Chatchai checkpoint bust nets 202 meth pills
PHUKET: A 37-year-old man from Ranong was arrested after police discovered 202 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills concealed beneath the roof lining of his pickup truck during an inspection at the Phuket Checkpoint in Mai Khao Wednesday afternoon (July 1).
Swiss National Day Party 2026 — Celebrate Switzerland
Swiss National Day Party 2026 — Celebrate Switzerland
The Swiss Society Phuket warmly invites you to celebrate Swiss National Day on Saturday, 1 August at Mövenpick Laguna Bangtao. As dusk settles over the palms, join us from 5.15 pm for a welcome apéro, a hearty Swiss BBQ buffet and lively Swiss music — a heartfelt evening of good food, familiar faces and that unmistakable touch of home far from home. Whether you’re Swiss or simply love Switzerland, you’re most welcome to share the celebration.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 31KG Cannabis Airport Bust! Old Town Floods & Python Caught, Fatal Motorbike Crash || July 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 31KG Cannabis Airport Bust! Old Town Floods & Python Caught, Fatal Motorbike Crash || July 2
PHUKET XTRA - July 2 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Eight monks killed by pickup driven by 11-year-old boy
Eight monks killed by pickup driven by 11-year-old boy
MUKDAHAN: At least eight monks were killed and 18 others injured after a pickup truck driven by an 11-year-old boy ploughed into a morning pilgrimage in Muang district of Mukdahan province today (July 2).
Searching for the best club team in world rugby
Searching for the best club team in world rugby
RUGBY: I know the world rugby calendar is stretched and there is major concern over player workloads. However, the quality of rugby on show in this year’s domestic league finals suggests there could be huge global demand for an end-of-season competition to find the world’s best club team.
Suspects face criminal charges for illegally occupied land in Rawai
Suspects face criminal charges for illegally occupied land in Rawai
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have ordered the demolition of buildings and illegal structures from some seven rai of public land in Rawai and have filed criminal complaints against two suspects.
Trade group: Jet fuel prices likely to remain elevated
Trade group: Jet fuel prices likely to remain elevated
BANGKOK: Despite optimism around the US-Iran ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, it will take time for jet fuel prices to return to pre-crisis levels and airfares could remain high for longer than passengers expect, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Smuggled cigarettes seized at Rawai Post Office
Smuggled cigarettes seized at Rawai Post Office
PHUKET: More than 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes were seized during a joint operation at the Rawai Post Office yesterday (July 1), with authorities now working to identify those behind the shipment and dismantle the distribution network.
Uzbek men arrested with 31kg of cannabis at Phuket airport
Uzbek men arrested with 31kg of cannabis at Phuket airport
PHUKET: Two Uzbek nationals have been arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities discovered more than 31 kilogrammes of cannabis flowers, cannabis resin and processed cannabis concealed in their luggage as they attempted to leave Thailand.
Truck driver charged for dangerous driving on Thepkrasattri Rd
Truck driver charged for dangerous driving on Thepkrasattri Rd
PHUKET: A driver of a palm oil tanker truck filmed swerving across lanes and braking suddenly on Thepkrasattri Rd has been charged with reckless driving after a video of the incident sparked widespread concern online.
Fatal beating of elderly man captured on CCTV
Fatal beating of elderly man captured on CCTV
TRAT: A 66-year-old man was found dead yesterday (July 1) following a brutal assault that was captured by CCTV cameras in Khao Saming district.
Two killed, three teenage girls injured in motorbike crash
Two killed, three teenage girls injured in motorbike crash
PHUKET: Two motorcyclists were killed and three 14-year-old girls were injured in a collision on Thepkrasattri Rd in northern Phuket yesterday evening (July 1), police have confirmed.
Phuket Governor opens official residence to hear public concerns
Phuket Governor opens official residence to hear public concerns
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has invited residents to attend an open house at the Governor's official residence on Friday afternoon (July 3), saying he wants to hear directly from the public about the island’s most pressing issues and their ideas for Phuket’s future.