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New Phuket Governor takes temple tour
New Phuket Governor takes temple tour
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsittithaworn continued his second day in office yesterday (Nov 19) with a series of temple visits across the island, paying respects to senior monks and seeking blessings.
More rain pummels Phuket
More rain pummels Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued yet another weather warning for heavy to very heavy rain across Southern Thailand, in effect from Nov 20-23, as strong monsoon conditions and a cold air mass from China bring increased risks of flash floods, mudslides and coastal hazards.
Police transfers face scrutiny
Police transfers face scrutiny
BANGKOK: Allegations that senior officers in Royal Thai Police (RTP) Region 8 solicited bribes in exchange for appointments and transfers have prompted an urgent investigation.
Thai racing driver Tasanapol elevated to Formula 2 ranks
Thai racing driver Tasanapol elevated to Formula 2 ranks
MOTORSPORTS: Thailand’s rising star driver Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak will compete in Formula 2 next season after signing with ART Grand Prix, the French team confirmed on Tuesday (Nov 18).
Government seeks US help on peace deal
Government seeks US help on peace deal
BANGKOK: Thailand has urged the United States to help pressure Cambodia to comply with the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord signed on Oct 26 on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.
Woman arrested for selling private data used in Phuket COD scam
Woman arrested for selling private data used in Phuket COD scam
PHUKET: Police have arrested what they are now calling a “former employee” of a well-known transportation company who allegedly sold a list of customer names and addresses that was later used to send thousands of fraudulent cash-on-delivery (COD) parcels nationwide.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Two Bodies Recovered In Truck Plunge, Cops Deny Corruption, Patong Flooding || Nov 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Two Bodies Recovered In Truck Plunge, Cops Deny Corruption, Patong Flooding || Nov 19
PHUKET XTRA - November 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Cambodia accused of dishonouring its fallen soldiers
Cambodia accused of dishonouring its fallen soldiers
BANGKOK: The Thai army has accused Phnom Penh of dishonouring the Cambodian soldiers who died in recent border clashes, and of disseminating false information to tarnish Thailand’s reputation.
Phang Nga woman confirmed murdered by Cambodian scam gang
Phang Nga woman confirmed murdered by Cambodian scam gang
PHANG NGA: A 26-year-old Phang Nga woman whose family had pleaded for help to confirm her fate has been found dead in Cambodia, with aid coordinators alleging she was tortured to death inside a cross-border scam compound in Poipet.
Nigerian man arrested in Patong for selling cocaine
Nigerian man arrested in Patong for selling cocaine
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 31-year-old Nigerian man in a sting operation after he was caught selling cocaine in the parking lot of Patong Hospital last night (Nov 18).
Austrian arrested at Phuket Airport for forged stamps, overstay
Austrian arrested at Phuket Airport for forged stamps, overstay
PHUKET: An Austrian national was arrested at Phuket International Airport after officers discovered he had overstayed his visa by 578 days and was travelling on forged immigration stamps.
Torch Relay signals start of SEA, ASEAN Para Games
Torch Relay signals start of SEA, ASEAN Para Games
SEA GAMES: An official ceremony to present the Royal Flame ahead of a multi-city torch relay signalling the start of the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the ASEAN Para Games was held in Bangkok on Sunday (Nov 16).
Tokushima advances Phuket ‘sister-province’ cooperation
Tokushima advances Phuket ‘sister-province’ cooperation
PHUKET: Phuket officials welcomed a high-level delegation from Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, yesterday (Nov 18) to strengthen cooperation under the sister-province agreement signed earlier this year.
Phuket Governor arrives in Phuket
Phuket Governor arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsittithaworn officially began his first full day of work in Phuket yesterday (Nov 18), following a flurry of online posts from the Phuket Provincial Public Relations Office (PR Phuket) assuring the public of his presence on the island.
Thaksin parole odds ‘up in air’
Thaksin parole odds ‘up in air’
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s prospects for parole have become highly uncertain after the Department of Corrections was instructed to review the criteria governing parole and related procedures.
Two bodies recovered from pickup that plunged off Sarasin Bridge
Two bodies recovered from pickup that plunged off Sarasin Bridge
PHUKET: Two bodies – a man and a woman – were recovered yesterday (Nov 18) from a pickup truck that crashed through a barrier on Sarasin Bridge before plunging into deep water below.
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Dec 2025
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Dec 2025
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm. Our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Paul Poole (South East Asia) Co., Ltd. an independent marketing consultancy based in Bangkok, Thailand specializing in commercial sponsorship. For more details see www.paulpoole.co.th There will be a delicious selection of canapes served and sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee Find out more - facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
Patong floods again
Patong floods again
PHUKET: Patong was hit by flooding for the fourth consecutive week this afternoon (Nov 18), with sudden downpours again leaving major roads underwater and causing heavy traffic disruption across the resort town.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pickup Plunges Off Sarasin Bridge, Phuket preps for Thailand Biennale 2025 || Nov 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pickup Plunges Off Sarasin Bridge, Phuket preps for Thailand Biennale 2025 || Nov 18
PHUKET XTRA - November 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Region 8 Police deny accusations of ‘pay-for-placement’ corruption
Region 8 Police deny accusations of ‘pay-for-placement’ corruption
PHUKET: Region 8 Police, based at the northern end of Phuket, has formally denied allegations circulating on social media that senior officers demanded payments in exchange for favourable postings, insisting that the upcoming round of transfers is being conducted strictly in line with police law and national regulations.