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Man found dead in apparent suicide at Phuket care home
Man found dead in apparent suicide at Phuket care home
PHUKET: A man was found dead in an apparent suicide at an elderly care home in Pa Khlok on Friday morning (May 29), Thalang Police have confirmed.
Phuket steps up migrant labour oversight, employer training
Phuket steps up migrant labour oversight, employer training
PHUKET: More than 200 employers and business operators attended a provincial training session this week aimed at improving understanding of foreign labour laws and the legal employment of migrant workers in Phuket.
Phuket foundation awards B600k in scholarships
Phuket foundation awards B600k in scholarships
PHUKET: The Phuket Child Protection Foundation has awarded more than B600,000 in scholarships to 238 vulnerable children across Phuket this year, continuing more than two decades of support for disadvantaged youth in the province.
Phuket dishes shortlisted for ‘The Lost Taste’ campaign
Phuket dishes shortlisted for ‘The Lost Taste’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving to preserve the island’s traditional culinary heritage through a new initiative aimed at reviving disappearing local dishes under the national ‘The Lost Taste’ project.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Immigration App Launching, Phuket Catches Armed Dealer, 24-Hr Alcohol Ban || May 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Immigration App Launching, Phuket Catches Armed Dealer, 24-Hr Alcohol Ban || May 29
PHUKET XTRA - May 29 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket signs equality pact ahead of Pride 2026
Phuket signs equality pact ahead of Pride 2026
PHUKET: Phuket officials have signed a national memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing gender equality and promoting the island as an ‘Inclusive City’, while also inviting residents and tourists to join the upcoming Phuket Pride Festival 2026 in Patong next month.
Thailand extends alcohol sales time from 11am to midnight
Thailand extends alcohol sales time from 11am to midnight
BANGKOK: The Royal Gazette website on Thursday (May 28) published an announcement from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee regarding revised regulations on alcohol sales hours under B.E. 2569.
Fire on power pole sparks fears for parked cars
Fire on power pole sparks fears for parked cars
PHUKET: A fire broke out on an electric pole on Srisoonthorn Rd in Thalang last night (May 28), raising fears that the blaze could spread to cars parked beneath the power lines.
Immigration to be digitised with new app
Immigration to be digitised with new app
BANGKOK: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Identity Co Ltd and the Thai Immigration Bureau have partnered to develop the Thailand Immigration Management System (THIM), the country's first web and mobile platform for this sector.
Foreigners caught smuggling 38 smartphones
Foreigners caught smuggling 38 smartphones
PHUKET: Phuket Airport Customs officers have arrested three foreign nationals accused of attempting to smuggle 38 untaxed smartphones into Thailand through Phuket International Airport.
New stadium proposed for King Rama IX park
New stadium proposed for King Rama IX park
ALL SPORTS: The construction of a multi-sports stadium has been proposed at King Rama IX Commemoration Park in Talat Nuea as Phuket gears up to host the National Youth Games, officials have announced.
Alcohol ban for Visakha Bucha holiday
Alcohol ban for Visakha Bucha holiday
PHUKET: Phuket residents and visitors are being reminded that alcohol sales will be banned islandwide during the Visakha Bucha holiday this weekend, with exemptions only for legally registered service establishments, hotels and approved venues.
Anti-corruption official tests drunk after fatal Nonthaburi crash
Anti-corruption official tests drunk after fatal Nonthaburi crash
NONTHABURI: A senior official of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was found drunk after his pickup truck crashed into a motorcycle, severing a delivery rider’s arm and killing him, before allegedly attempting to flee in Nonthaburi on Wednesday night (May 27).
Armed drug dealer arrested at Phuket Check Point
Armed drug dealer arrested at Phuket Check Point
PHUKET: An alleged drug dealer was arrested at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint after police found methamphetamine pills (ya bah) hidden in his underwear along with crystal meth and an unregistered handgun late Wednesday night (May 27).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kathu Knife Attacks as 1 Suspect At-Large, Phuket Tourism Numbers Face First Drop || May 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kathu Knife Attacks as 1 Suspect At-Large, Phuket Tourism Numbers Face First Drop || May 28
PHUKET XTRA - May 28 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed
Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed
PHUKET: A 29-year-old man was stabbed in Kathu early yesterday morning (May 27) after a dispute reportedly involving a woman escalated into two violent confrontations stretching from Kathu to Patong.
Phuket tour company charged after illegal Chinese guide arrest
Phuket tour company charged after illegal Chinese guide arrest
PHUKET: A Phuket-registered tour company is facing legal action after authorities arrested an illegal Chinese tour guide while leading tourists around the island, according to a report issued by the national Department of Tourism.
French glory, Irish dismay
French glory, Irish dismay
RUGBY: Europe’s two elite club rugby competitions, the Challenge Cup and the Investec Champions Cup, saw French teams demolish Irish opposition last weekend.
‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo
‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo
DHAKA: A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will instead be cared for at the national zoo.
Worsening ‘affordability crisis’ looms
Worsening ‘affordability crisis’ looms
BANGKOK: An affordability crisis is approaching due to rising costs, says Vice Minister of Finance Santitarn Sathirathai, while urging all sectors to adapt to the challenges ahead.