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US currency to bear Trump’s signature, Treasury says
US currency to bear Trump’s signature, Treasury says
WASHINGTON: US paper currency will soon bear Donald Trump’s signature, the Treasury Department announced on Thursday (Mar 26), in a move that would be a first for a sitting American president and coincide with the country’s 250th anniversary.
Stricter rules for digital platforms
Stricter rules for digital platforms
BANGKOK: After months of anticipation, Thailand has introduced sweeping new trade competition guidelines to govern multi-sided platforms, aiming to reshape the e-commerce landscape.
Pool cleaner steals B3mn in Chalong villa theft
Pool cleaner steals B3mn in Chalong villa theft
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Myanmar man who stole more than B3 million worth of valuables from a foreigner’s rented villa while working as a pool cleaner, with all items now recovered.
Speeding sedan slams into tree in Thalang
Speeding sedan slams into tree in Thalang
PHUKET: A sedan driver was left seriously injured after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a tree in Thalang late last night (Mar 27).
Governor sets 20-year Phuket ‘new economy’ roadmap
Governor sets 20-year Phuket ‘new economy’ roadmap
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has outlined a 20-year development strategy aimed at reducing reliance on tourism while boosting long-term growth in an effort to push ahead with plans to transform the island into a sustainable “new economy” hub.
Electric motorcycle suspected in Phuket commercial building fire
Electric motorcycle suspected in Phuket commercial building fire
PHUKET: A fire that broke out at a three-storey commercial building in central Phuket yesterday afternoon (Mar 27) is believed to have been sparked by an electric motorcycle, with one man injured.
New national sports development model set to trial
New national sports development model set to trial
ALL SPORTS: A new directive has been approved that changes the way sports development in Thailand is structured and funded which aims to maximise the performance and achievements of national athletes.
Phuket officials select youth for ‘Youth Democracy 2026’
Phuket officials select youth for ‘Youth Democracy 2026’
PHUKET: Phuket has moved to strengthen youth participation in democracy, selecting representatives for the national ‘Youth Democracy 2026’ programme under the Secretariat of the House of Representatives.
Phuket Peranakan Festival to go ‘BLOOM’
Phuket Peranakan Festival to go ‘BLOOM’
PHUKET: Phuket is set to welcome thousands of visitors to its historic Old Town next month as officials press ahead with the fourth annual Phuket Peranakan Festival 2026, positioning the event as a flagship driver of the island’s creative economy.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Serial Predator Arrested in Chalong, Neck Shooting, Phuket Prices ‘Hold Steady’ || March 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Serial Predator Arrested in Chalong, Neck Shooting, Phuket Prices ‘Hold Steady’ || March 27
PHUKET XTRA - March 27 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Verstappen’s Japan GP win streak under threat as Mercedes dominate
Verstappen’s Japan GP win streak under threat as Mercedes dominate
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen says that the Japanese Grand Prix is one of his favourite races, but his chances of a fifth straight victory this weekend look vanishingly slim as his Red Bull struggles with Formula One’s sweeping new regulations.
Underwater Hanuman sculpture handed over ahead of installation
Underwater Hanuman sculpture handed over ahead of installation
PHUKET: An underwater sculpture inspired by Thai mythology is set to be installed off Koh Racha Yai this weekend following an official handover ceremony marking the next phase of a marine conservation project.
Phuket commodity prices hold despite fuel cost surge
Phuket commodity prices hold despite fuel cost surge
PHUKET: Consumer prices across Phuket have remained largely stable despite rising energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East, with officials stepping up monitoring and expanding subsidised goods programmes to ease the cost of living.
California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable for social media addiction
California jury finds Meta, YouTube liable for social media addiction
LOS ANGELES: A Los Angeles jury has found Meta and YouTube liable for harming a young woman through the addictive design of their social media platforms, ordering the companies to pay US$3 million (B131mn) in damages and opening the door to potentially far larger punitive awards.
Annual Phuket fishing tournament concludes
Annual Phuket fishing tournament concludes
FISHING: The 16th annual Phuket Provincial Fishing Sports Tournament wrapped up on Sunday (Mar 22) in Saphan Hin after three days of competitive fishing action.
Traffic crackdown to start as warning phase finishes
Traffic crackdown to start as warning phase finishes
BANGKOK: Mar 31 will be the final day of the “warning-before-fines” period for traffic offences, with full legal enforcement set to begin on Apr 1, the government said yesterday (Mar 26).
Credit outlook steady as fuel subsidy ditched
Credit outlook steady as fuel subsidy ditched
BANGKOK: The government’s decision to abolish blanket fuel price subsidies helps reduce the possibility Thailand will face a credit downgrade, even though the measure could pressure fragile domestic consumption and push inflation to rise.
Unregistered gun ‘play’ leaves Phuket man shot in neck
Unregistered gun ‘play’ leaves Phuket man shot in neck
PHUKET: A 20-year-old man remains in hospital after being shot in the neck when a friend allegedly fired an unregistered gun while playing with it at a house in Srisoonthorn yesterday evening (Mar 26).
Motorcycle taxi fares hold steady
Motorcycle taxi fares hold steady
PHUKET: Motorcycle taxi drivers across the island have not raised fares despite rising fuel prices, according to the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) 
Serial indecent assault suspect arrested in Chalong
Serial indecent assault suspect arrested in Chalong
PHUKET: A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Chalong after allegedly carrying out a series of indecent assaults against women, with four victims – both Thai and foreign nationals – reporting attacks throughout March.