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Sa Kaeo governor sets Oct 10 deadline for illegal border crossers
Sa Kaeo governor sets Oct 10 deadline for illegal border crossers
SA KAEO: Strict legal measures will be taken against illegal border crossers along the frontier with Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province from Oct 10, the Sa Kaeo governor said yesterday (Sept 24).
Sea turtle rescued at Leypang, after turtle tangled in fishing debris dies
Sea turtle rescued at Leypang, after turtle tangled in fishing debris dies
PHUKET: Marine officers and rescue workers rushed to save a large sea turtle found with a fishhook lodged in its mouth on Leypang Beach yesterday (Sept 24), as officials confirmed the death of another turtle that had been discovered entangled in a discarded fishing net on Mai Khao Beach last Friday.
Police hunt couple for explicit pickup truck sex video
Police hunt couple for explicit pickup truck sex video
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are hunting a foreign man and woman after a video showing them having sex in the back of a moving pickup truck on the bypass road went viral on social media.
Kusoldharm receives B500k rescue equipment donation from Chinese Consul-General
Kusoldharm receives B500k rescue equipment donation from Chinese Consul-General
PHUKET: The Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation has received a boat and disaster relief equipment valued at more than B500,000 from the Chinese Consul-General in a move aimed at strengthening the island’s emergency response capabilities.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No Brakes In Phuket Underpass Pile-Up, Thailand Casino Bill Dead || Sept 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: No Brakes In Phuket Underpass Pile-Up, Thailand Casino Bill Dead || Sept 24
PHUKET XTRA - September 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Trump says Kyiv can win back ‘all of Ukraine’ in major shift
Trump says Kyiv can win back ‘all of Ukraine’ in major shift
NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump said yesterday (Sept 23) that Ukraine could win back all of its territory from Russia - and even go further - in a major pivot after meeting President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Huge subsidence on Samsen Rd in Bangkok
Huge subsidence on Samsen Rd in Bangkok
BANGKOK: A section of Samsen Road in front of Vajira Hospital subsided on Wednesday morning, forming a large hole about 50 metres deep. No injuries were reported.
Senate shoots down casino bill
Senate shoots down casino bill
BANGKOK: The Senate has formally rejected the government's draft bill proposing the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes that include casinos, citing serious concerns over social impact, economic disruption and national security.
World federation bars Thailand from staging petanque events
World federation bars Thailand from staging petanque events
PETANQUE: The international petanque community has been shaken by an unprecedented decision from the World Petanque and Bowls Federation (WPBF) to ban the sport from the 2025 SEA Games, following a governance crisis within Thailand’s national federation.
Kathu Shrine holds sacred procession
Kathu Shrine holds sacred procession
PHUKET: Kathu Municipality yesterday (Sept 23) held a ceremony and procession to honour the arrival of sacred deities from China, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Kathu Shrine and its deep ties to the island’s Chinese-Thai heritage.
Feasibility study launched for Ratchaprapha Dam water supply
Feasibility study launched for Ratchaprapha Dam water supply
PHUKET: Plans to secure a long-term water supply for Phuket and neighbouring provinces have taken a step forward with a new feasibility study for a 300-kilometre pipeline bringing water from the Ratchaprapha Dam in Surat Thani.
Council of State says Anutin can address UN on ‘matter of urgency’
Council of State says Anutin can address UN on ‘matter of urgency’
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul can attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York before delivering his policy statement for debate in parliament, according to the Council of State.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Naked Patong Stroll, Phuket’s Fuel Burning Traffic, More Wind Turbines In Rawai || Sept 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Naked Patong Stroll, Phuket’s Fuel Burning Traffic, More Wind Turbines In Rawai || Sept 23
PHUKET XTRA - September 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Truck driver blames brake failure for underpass pile-up
Truck driver blames brake failure for underpass pile-up
PHUKET: Thirteen vehicles were damaged and three people injured when a truck reportedly suffered a brake failure and crashed into traffic inside the Darasamut Underpass in Wichit at about midday today (Sept 23).
Thai airlines face imminent pilot shortages
Thai airlines face imminent pilot shortages
BANGKOK: The Thai aviation sector is expected to have a pilot shortage in 2-3 years as airlines continue to expand their fleets, while more than half of Thai pilots remain unable to resume work due to licensing issues.
Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d’Or
Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d’Or
FOOTBALL: Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d’Or yesterday (Sept 22) as a reward for his starring role in the club's Champions League triumph last season, while Spain’s Aitana Bonmati claimed the women's prize for the third year in a row.
No fines for naked stroll in Patong
No fines for naked stroll in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Police confirmed today (Sept 23) that no fines have been issued in connection with a foreign tourist who was filmed walking naked along Rat-Uthit 200 Pi Rd yesterday afternoon (Sept 22).
Phuket’s Isan community celebrates ‘United Hearts of Isan Thais’
Phuket’s Isan community celebrates ‘United Hearts of Isan Thais’
PHUKET: The Phuket Andaman Isan Association hosted its second ‘United Hearts of Isan Thais’ celebration last Saturday (Sept 20), bringing together members of Phuket’s Isan community to showcase their culture, strengthen social ties and raise funds for local scholarships.
Mixed duo deliver again
Mixed duo deliver again
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran claimed their sixth World Tour title after winning the US$1.25 million (B40mn) BWF China Masters in Shenzhen on Sunday (Sept 21).
Motorcyclist critically injured after crashing into pole on Old Airport Road
Motorcyclist critically injured after crashing into pole on Old Airport Road
PHUKET: A man has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a utility pole and billboard on Old Airport Road in Thalang yesterday evening (Sept 22).