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Anutin vows crackdown on Phuket ‘mafia’
Anutin vows crackdown on Phuket ‘mafia’
PHUKET: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived in Phuket yesterday (May 10) specifically to address allegations of mafia influence, corruption, illegal beach encroachment and threats linked to controversial land disputes at some of the island’s most valuable coastal areas.
Man stabbed in Ratsada
Man stabbed in Ratsada
PHUKET: A 61-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing another man during an assault in Ratsada late Saturday night (May 9), leaving the victim hospitalised with a wound to his rib cage.
AI cameras land more arrests
AI cameras land more arrests
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have arrested a fugitive wanted for aiding and abetting setting up a nominee company and two African nationals for long-term visa overstays after identifying them through AI-powered facial recognition cameras linked to national law enforcement databases.
What does China want out of Trump’s visit?
What does China want out of Trump’s visit?
BEIJING: US President Donald Trump is due to visit China on May 14-15, where he is expected to meet leader Xi Jinping, after delaying an earlier summit because of the Iran war.
IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia ‘still suspended’
IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia ‘still suspended’
OLYMPICS: The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has lifted its ban on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on Russian athletes remain in place.
Phuket talks industry standards for currency exchanges
Phuket talks industry standards for currency exchanges
PHUKET: Phuket officials have held talks with the Thai Association of Foreign Exchange and Financial Services (TAFEXS) on raising standards in the island’s financial services sector and strengthening anti-money laundering measures to support Phuket’s tourism-driven economy.
Here’s looking - and dining - at YUE!
Here’s looking - and dining - at YUE!
Featuring a unique design concept inspired by the elegance of Chinese culture and Phuket’s industrial heritage, YUE Restaurant & Bar is an ideal spot for a casual lunch, special dinner or even a business meeting. With plenty of seating and exclusive private dining rooms, the venue is ridiculously charming.
New B80m project to build AI infrastructure
New B80m project to build AI infrastructure
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) have launched the ThaiLLM Foundation Model with an B80-million investment, intending to secure artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty and drive the digital economy.
Phuket United seek maiden win as island revolution gathers pace
Phuket United seek maiden win as island revolution gathers pace
FOOTBALL: Long before the referee’s whistle echoes around the Surakul Stadium this afternoon (May 10), the concourse will be alive with the unmistakable hum of a club building something entirely different.
Phuket ranks 8th for high-risk nominee businesses
Phuket ranks 8th for high-risk nominee businesses
PHUKET: Phuket has ranked eighth nationwide for the number of high-risk foreign-owned businesses suspected of operating through illegal nominee structures, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD), which has launched a nationwide crackdown on more than 6,500 entities.
Jinnaphat FC win Tekkim Cup
Jinnaphat FC win Tekkim Cup
FOOTBALL: The ever-popular Tekkim Cup football tournament was contested last month with Ranong-based Jinnaphat Football Club emerging as eventual winners.
Israeli Embassy warns citizens after Phuket crackdown
Israeli Embassy warns citizens after Phuket crackdown
PHUKET: The Israeli Embassy in Thailand has issued a warning to its citizens travelling in Phuket and elsewhere in Thailand following a renewed crackdown on foreigners violating Thai law ordered by Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn.
Power Play: Phuket tops South in demand, rolls out B1bn substation push
Power Play: Phuket tops South in demand, rolls out B1bn substation push
PHUKET: Phuket is committing more than B1.03 billion to expand its power grid, with five new electricity substations planned to meet demand expected to surge over the next decade ‒ as the island already records the highest electricity consumption in Southern Thailand.
Anutin to inspect Bang Tao, Freedom Beach over 'mafia' death threat
Anutin to inspect Bang Tao, Freedom Beach over 'mafia' death threat
PHUKET: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is scheduled to visit Phuket today (May 10) to inspect alleged beach encroachment at Bang Tao Beach and Freedom Beach, following public calls for government action after a Phuket MP reported receiving death threats linked to his investigation into illegal land use in the area.
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - June 2026
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - June 2026
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm. We are delighted to announce that the joint drinks sponsors for the evening will be the Thailand Boat Festival and Derani Yachts. Both based in the Phuket Boat Lagoon. See thailandboatfestival.com and derani-yachts.com There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket/
Your Air Conditioner Could Save a Bird’s Life
Your Air Conditioner Could Save a Bird’s Life
Birds are not decorative extras in the urban frame. They are part of the mechanism that keeps urban nature functioning, helping hold the balance between insects, seeds, pollination and the fragile web of biodiversity that still survives between roads, towers and heat-soaked concrete. In Thailand, where extreme urban heat is becoming a sharper public issue, that warning suddenly feels urgent, not theoretical.
Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safety
FOOTBALL: Arsenal are firmly back in control of the Premier League title race and a win at struggling West Ham tomorrow (May 10) could all but seal the Gunners’ first English title in 22 years.
Phuket pushes ahead with luxury seaplane project
Phuket pushes ahead with luxury seaplane project
PHUKET: Officials and project developers have moved forward with plans for the proposed Phuket seaplane service, presenting the findings of an 11-month preliminary environmental study aimed at paving the way for water-based aircraft operations serving high-end tourists across the Andaman region.
MNRE Inspector-General visits Phuket
MNRE Inspector-General visits Phuket
PHUKET: An inspector-general from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) visited Phuket on Friday (May 8) to push forward efforts to resolve land disputes, improve tourist safety and strengthen environmental management systems across the island.
Call for action to lure more Indian tourists
Call for action to lure more Indian tourists
BANGKOK: The Indian business community in Pattaya has urged the Thai government to restore confidence among tourists from the subcontinent, which has been affected by intense regional competition and fraudulent practices by foreign tour operators.