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Co-pay scheme kicks off
Co-pay scheme kicks off
BANGKOK: More than 39.2 million people will receive B1,000 in government support from today (June 1) as the Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme officially begins, says the Finance Ministry.
Rescuers race to locate two missing cave divers
Rescuers race to locate two missing cave divers
LAOS: Rescuers at a flooded cave in Laos are pressing on today (June 1) to locate two people still missing after four more survivors emerged safely, bringing the total rescued to five.
Hudson eyes shocks in group of doom
Hudson eyes shocks in group of doom
FOOTBALL: Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson admitted his team face a tough challenge after the draw for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup placed them in Group F with four-time champions Japan, title-holder Qatar and Indonesia.
Holiday weekend revenue to top B258mn
Holiday weekend revenue to top B258mn
BANGKOK: Phuket's tourism industry is seeing a strong boost during the long Visakha Bucha holiday weekend, with projected revenue exceeding B258 million.
Phuket Airport to open e-passport gates
Phuket Airport to open e-passport gates
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will begin operating automated passport control gates for international departures from June 13, with immigration authorities also warning travellers of temporary disruption due to renovation works in the international arrivals area.
Gambling sites blocked ahead of World Cup
Gambling sites blocked ahead of World Cup
BANGKOK: Police have intensified a crackdown on online gambling ahead of the FIFA World Cup this month, targeting football betting websites and social media channels.
Phuket govt offices to close for Queen’s Birthday
Phuket govt offices to close for Queen’s Birthday
PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket, including Phuket Immigration, are closed today (June 1) for the substitution holiday for Visakha Bucha Day and will close again on Wednesday (June 3) for celebrations marking the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.
Koh Siray man arrested with meth, ammunition
Koh Siray man arrested with meth, ammunition
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man was arrested in Koh Siray after police seized more than 100 grams of crystal meth, 70 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and a round of ammunition during a raid on Friday morning (May 29).
Elderly motorcyclist run over by truck
Elderly motorcyclist run over by truck
PHUKET: A 78-year-old motorcyclist was killed after crashing into the rear of a minibus and falling beneath a passing truck on Thepkrasattri Rd in Mai Khao on Saturday morning (May 30).
At Sixty, I Travel for Discomfort
At Sixty, I Travel for Discomfort
Within the span of a few weeks, my life quietly divided itself into before and after: my father died, and then I turned sixty. One event reminded me how long a life can be. The other reminded me it isn’t unlimited.
Tourism authorities plan shake-up of short-haul markets
Tourism authorities plan shake-up of short-haul markets
BANGKOK: Amid intense competition among Asian countries to attract the Chinese market, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is rolling out its ‘NEXT’ marketing strategies for fiscal 2027 to reduce dependence on certain short-haul markets.
Phuket waste drops 9% as tourist numbers ease
Phuket waste drops 9% as tourist numbers ease
PHUKET: Waste volumes entering Phuket’s main disposal centre dropped by more than 9% in April, with officials attributing the decline to both improved waste-management measures and lower tourist numbers.
Phuket signs MoU to strengthen juvenile warrant arrests
Phuket signs MoU to strengthen juvenile warrant arrests
PHUKET: Phuket officials have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at improving the tracking and arrest of people wanted under warrants issued by the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court, in a move intended to strengthen the justice system and better protect children and youth.
‘SET UP’: Transferred Phuket officials push back as Patong probe deepens
‘SET UP’: Transferred Phuket officials push back as Patong probe deepens
PHUKET: Rungruang Thimabut, the Phuket Provincial Palad (Chief Administration Officer) transferred amid Patong bribery and extortion allegations has questioned whether the move was retaliation for recent crackdowns on illegal beach encroachment at Freedom Beach and Bang Tao Beach.
Devilish sequel entertains but doesn’t match original
Devilish sequel entertains but doesn’t match original
Back in 2006 a film was released that surprised everybody. The Devil Wears Prada was one of those films that even the studio wasn’t expecting big things from. But for some reason it became an overnight success. So what was its secret? Was it the female empowerment storyline? Was it the fashion? Or was it the amazing performances of Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep?
Leading UK school group to establish Phuket campus as international school demand grows beyond Bangkok
Leading UK school group to establish Phuket campus as international school demand grows beyond Bangkok
Recognised as Independent Secondary School of the Year 2026, NLCS will bring its academic model to Cherng Talay through a new day and boarding school for families across Thailand and the region.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops to lowest level since 2019
RIO DE JANEIRO: Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell last year to its lowest level since 2019, according to a report published Wednesday (May 27) that will be seen as good news for leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
TAT advises tourists of updated alcohol sales hours in Thailand
TAT advises tourists of updated alcohol sales hours in Thailand
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued a public advisory informing visitors of updated alcohol sales regulations in Thailand, following the publication of new rules in the Royal Gazette.
Portuguese Man o’ War warning issued across Phuket beaches
Portuguese Man o’ War warning issued across Phuket beaches
PHUKET: Authorities have issued a warning to beachgoers after Portuguese man o’ war, also known as bluebottles, were found washed ashore at Kata Noi Beach amid rough monsoon conditions, prompting heightened monitoring along parts of Phuket’s west coast.
Crypto futures, ETFs being prepped for Q3 rollout
Crypto futures, ETFs being prepped for Q3 rollout
BANGKOK: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on course to launch crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and crypto futures in the third quarter of this year as part of the regulator's efforts to modernise the country's capital markets and attract long-term investment flows.