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Parked pickup hit with gunshot in Kathu
Parked pickup hit with gunshot in Kathu
PHUKET: Police are searching for suspects after a pickup truck was hit by gunfire outside a home in Kathu in the early hours of yesterday morning (May 5).
Phuket Town moves to reclaim footpaths
Phuket Town moves to reclaim footpaths
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has launched a renewed push to reclaim public spaces, carrying out enforcement operations yesterday (May 5) under its ‘Returning Sidewalks to the Public, Returning Roads to Society’ campaign.
Heroin hidden in Thai silk dresses seized in Phuket parcel sting
Heroin hidden in Thai silk dresses seized in Phuket parcel sting
PHUKET: Police have seized more than 6 kilogrammes of heroin hidden inside Thai silk dresses in a parcel delivery case linked to an attempted drug export from the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Knife Attack In Phuket, Patong Scammer Crackdown, Mudslide Blocks Ratsada Road || May 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Knife Attack In Phuket, Patong Scammer Crackdown, Mudslide Blocks Ratsada Road || May 5
PHUKET XTRA - May 5 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket MP probes Ao Kung marina project amid community backlash
Phuket MP probes Ao Kung marina project amid community backlash
PHUKET: Concerns over the proposed Ao Kung marina pier project have intensified after Phuket MP Somchart Techathaworncharoen met with local residents who say they were excluded from the project’s approval process and fear serious impacts on their livelihoods.
Rain-triggered mudslide blocks Ratsada road
Rain-triggered mudslide blocks Ratsada road
PHUKET: Heavy rain triggered a mudslide from a construction site in Ratsada, sending debris across a key road on Koh Siray and prompting urgent action from local officials.
Chinese woman, child injured in domestic dispute knife attack
Chinese woman, child injured in domestic dispute knife attack
PHUKET: A Chinese woman and her teenage son were injured in a knife attack during a domestic dispute at a home in Chalong early yesterday morning (May 4), with the suspected assailant fleeing the scene, police have confirmed.
Ombudsman clears Phuket Fishing Port operator
Ombudsman clears Phuket Fishing Port operator
PHUKET: The National Ombudsman has found no illegality in the management of Phuket Fishing Port, but has called for improved consultation with local fishermen following complaints over the use of the facility for tourism activities.
Phuket prepares for Princess Sirindhorn visit
Phuket prepares for Princess Sirindhorn visit
PHUKET: Officials are stepping up preparations for an expected royal visit by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on June 1, with officials conducting inspections and coordination meetings to ensure readiness across all sectors.
Virtual banks allotted more time
Virtual banks allotted more time
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand has given virtual bank licence applicants additional time to meet pre-licensing conditions, even if they face delays beyond the specified timeline.
Skål Phuket - May Dinner
Skål Phuket - May Dinner
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Skål Phuket networking evening, graciously hosted by Skålleague Bjorn Courage and his team at the InterContinental Phuket Resort, Kamala. This evening offers a unique opportunity to experience one of Phuket’s newest and most exciting venues — Sipping Tiger. Networking drinks from 6pm followed by a curated selection of pass-around bites and canapés. Members B1300 - Non-Members B1700. Bookings - contact@skalphuket.org, more info at facebook.com/SkalPhuket
Phuket readies for Red Cross mobile eye surgery clinic
Phuket readies for Red Cross mobile eye surgery clinic
PHUKET: Free eye surgeries will be offered to vulnerable residents across Phuket later this month as part of a mobile medical initiative led by the Thai Red Cross.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET CRACKDOWN: Bang Tao Beach Cleared, Call to End Visa-Free Entry, Skywalk Probe || May 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET CRACKDOWN: Bang Tao Beach Cleared, Call to End Visa-Free Entry, Skywalk Probe || May 4
PHUKET XTRA - May 4 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Donation scammers, illegal beach vendors targeted at Patong Beach
Donation scammers, illegal beach vendors targeted at Patong Beach
PHUKET: Authorities have arrested a group of illegal donation collectors operating along Patong Beach, as officials intensify efforts to restore order and enforce tourism regulations in one of Phuket’s busiest beachfront areas.
Antonelli wins again in Miami to extend title race lead
Antonelli wins again in Miami to extend title race lead
FORMULA ONE: Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers’ world championship with a historic victory for Mercedes ahead of McLaren world champion Lando Norris in yesterday’s (May 3) dramatic Miami Grand Prix.
No advisory role for Thaksin: Julapun
No advisory role for Thaksin: Julapun
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not take any formal advisory role after his expected parole from prison, though he remains a key ideological influence within Pheu Thai, says leader Julapun Amornvivat.
Phuket to host Andaman economic meeting, study tour
Phuket to host Andaman economic meeting, study tour
PHUKET: Officials are preparing to host a key regional economic summit and study tour later this month, bringing together public and private sector leaders from across southern Thailand to accelerate development in the Andaman provinces.
Vague land bridge project lacks details
Vague land bridge project lacks details
BANGKOK: The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) is questioning the economic viability of the Land Bridge project, which requires a massive investment of up to B1 trillion, as well as whether the government should provide financial support.
Motorbike rider stabbed in Koh Kaew road rage
Motorbike rider stabbed in Koh Kaew road rage
PHUKET: A road rage dispute in Phuket escalated into a stabbing on Sunday afternoon (May 3), leaving a motorcyclist injured and a truck driver in police custody.
South African dies in fall from condo
South African dies in fall from condo
PHUKET: A 37-year-old South African man has died after falling from a condominium in Kathu, with his body later found in the building’s swimming pool, police have confirmed.