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Thailand repatriates 300 Chinese scam suspects
Thailand repatriates 300 Chinese scam suspects
MAE SOT: More than 300 Chinese nationals linked to scam syndicates based in Myanmar were extradited to their home country from Mae Sot airport in Tak province yesterday (Jan 20).
Phuket confirms full coverage in disaster alert test
Phuket confirms full coverage in disaster alert test
PHUKET: Phuket officials have confirmed that Thailand’s nationwide test of the Cell Broadcast emergency alert system yesterday (Jan 20) successfully delivered simultaneous alerts across the province, including both land-based areas and surrounding maritime zones.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Attempted Break-In Brings Hotel Licence Threat, Tourist Dies Following Music Fest || Jan 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Attempted Break-In Brings Hotel Licence Threat, Tourist Dies Following Music Fest || Jan 20
PHUKET XTRA - January 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket police announce arrests in five major crime cases
Phuket police announce arrests in five major crime cases
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police today (Jan 20) announced arrests in five major criminal cases, including a nominee-operated motorcycle rental business, multiple call centre fraud networks, impersonation of police officers to extort money from business owners and large-scale money laundering linked to online scams.
Hosts Thailand eye honours at ASEAN Para Games
Hosts Thailand eye honours at ASEAN Para Games
ASEAN PARA GAMES: The Thai para-athletes are hoping to match the performance of their Southeast Asian (SEA) Games counterparts and claim the overall title at the 13th ASEAN Para Games, which starts in Nakhon Ratchasima today (Jan 20).
Patong Municipality explains delay in Patong Hill road resurfacing
Patong Municipality explains delay in Patong Hill road resurfacing
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has issued a public explanation regarding delays to the ongoing road resurfacing project on the section of Phra Baramee Rd over Patong Hill, citing seasonal weather conditions and equipment damage as the main causes.
Cherng Talay condo project halted, no charges filed over steel beam incident
Cherng Talay condo project halted, no charges filed over steel beam incident
PHUKET: Construction at The Petit Tycoon condominium project in Cherng Talay has been ordered halted for 30 days, after a steel beam fell from a crane and landed inside a house below.
War room touted amid Vietnam rivalry
War room touted amid Vietnam rivalry
BANGKOK: Thai hotel operators warn that competition with Vietnam will become fiercer this year, as more European and Russian tourists are expected to flock to the neighbouring country.
Hair Transplant in Bangkok for Hair Loss and Baldness
Hair Transplant in Bangkok for Hair Loss and Baldness
Learn about hair transplant in Bangkok as a medical option for hair loss. Understand causes, benefits, and personalized treatment approaches.
Speedboat operators seek provincial aid after Chalong fire
Speedboat operators seek provincial aid after Chalong fire
PHUKET: Speedboat operators affected by the Chalong Pier fire that damaged 24 vessels earlier this month have formally petitioned Phuket authorities for assistance, as officials move to coordinate compensation, insurance claims and a police investigation into the cause of the blaze.
Thailand Masters 2026 dates confirmed
Thailand Masters 2026 dates confirmed
BADMINTON: Dates have been confirmed for the Thailand Masters 2026 HSBC BWF World Tour Super 300 international badminton tournament.
Officials threaten hotel licence after room break-in attempt by staffer
Officials threaten hotel licence after room break-in attempt by staffer
PHUKET: Officials have warned that a well-known hotel in Cherng Talay could face licence consequences following an attempted room break-in by a staff member using a master key card, an incident that sparked widespread concern after a video went viral on social media.
People’s Party refutes accusations of secret deal
People’s Party refutes accusations of secret deal
BANGKOK: The People’s Party (PP) has denied allegations of a secret political deal with Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, dismissing claims that it had promised him the post of deputy prime minister in exchange for securing 10 MPs in southern Thailand.
Thailand invited to help Gaza peace plan
Thailand invited to help Gaza peace plan
BANGKOK: Thailand is reviewing an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join a US initiative to end the Gaza conflict, officials confirmed yesterday (Jan 19).
Public told not to panic in cell broadcast disaster alert test
Public told not to panic in cell broadcast disaster alert test
PHUKET: Phuket officials have urged the public not to panic as Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) conducts its first nationwide test of its cell broadcast disaster warning system at 2pm today (Jan 20)
Indian tourist dies after erratic behaviour at EDC
Indian tourist dies after erratic behaviour at EDC
PHUKET: An Indian tourist has died after collapsing following erratic behaviour at the Electric Daisy Carnival Thailand 2026 (EDC Thailand) music festival in Cherng Talay, Thalang Police have confirmed.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: EDC Thailand Brings 30K Visitors To Phuket And Boosts Local Economy || Jan 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: EDC Thailand Brings 30K Visitors To Phuket And Boosts Local Economy || Jan 19
PHUKET XTRA - January 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket police bust Belarusian-run illegal rental business
Phuket police bust Belarusian-run illegal rental business
PHUKET:  Police have arrested two Belarusian nationals for operating an unlicensed car and motorbike rental business using Thai nominees, following a series of traffic accidents involving foreigners driving without valid licences.
Boat crews tested for drugs at Ratsada Pier
Boat crews tested for drugs at Ratsada Pier
PHUKET: Local officials are continuing their campaign to enforce a zero-drug policy in Phuket’s marine transport sector, with random drug tests conducted at Ratsada Pier this morning (Jan 19).
Uzbek tourist dies after jumping from fourth floor of Phuket hotel
Uzbek tourist dies after jumping from fourth floor of Phuket hotel
PHUKET: A 25-year-old Uzbekistani tourist has died after jumping from the fourth floor of a hotel in Cherng Talay yesterday (Jan 18), with police confirming marijuana was found in his system.