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Chalong Police seize nearly 2,000 meth pills in condo raid
Chalong Police seize nearly 2,000 meth pills in condo raid
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested three suspects and seized almost 2,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in an undercover operation targeting a drug trafficking network in the Rawai area.
Taxi drivers block cruise ship pickups at Phuket Deep Sea Port
Taxi drivers block cruise ship pickups at Phuket Deep Sea Port
PHUKET: Police were called to the Phuket Deep Sea Port yesterday (Sept 17) after a group of local taxi drivers blocked an outside taxi from picking up cruise ship passengers, sparking a standoff.
Ratchanok lights up a dull day for Thais
Ratchanok lights up a dull day for Thais
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon moved into the last 16 of the US$1.25 million China Masters, but fellow Thais Pornpicha Choeikeewong and mixed doubles pair Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai suffered early exits yesterday (Sept 17).
French tourist drowns in Patong night swim
French tourist drowns in Patong night swim
PHUKET: A Frenchman has drowned after being caught in strong currents while swimming at Patong Beach last night (Sept 17), despite red warning flags being posted along the shore.
Thai police use rubber bullets, tear gas against Cambodians on border
Thai police use rubber bullets, tear gas against Cambodians on border
SA KAEO: Thai crowd-control police used rubber bullets and tear gas yesterday afternoon (Sept 17) to disperse a Cambodian crowd that approached and reportedly assaulted Thai security personnel on the border in Sa Kaeo’s Khok Sung district.
Phuket health officials clarify alcohol advertising rules
Phuket health officials clarify alcohol advertising rules
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PHHO) has confirmed that images of drinks in glasses that are in no way directly promoting alcohol are allowed in promotion of events and venues on the island.
New tool to aid safer corruption reporting
New tool to aid safer corruption reporting
BANGKOK: Chulalongkorn University (CU) has joined hands with the Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) in launching Corruption Watch, a new digital tool that allows people to safely and anonymously report suspected corruption anytime.
Driver flees after crashing into new U-turn barrier in Thalang
Driver flees after crashing into new U-turn barrier in Thalang
PHUKET: Police are searching for the driver of a sedan that smashed into a newly installed U-turn barrier in Thalang late last Monday night (Sept 16) before fleeing the scene.
Portuguese man o’ war wash ashore at Patong
Portuguese man o’ war wash ashore at Patong
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Patong Beach have issued a public warning after several Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish, also known as bluebottles, were found washed ashore along the popular tourist beach.
Gold traders oppose tax on transactions
Gold traders oppose tax on transactions
BANGKOK: Gold traders voiced opposition to Thai authorities' discussion of imposing a tax on physical gold and online transactions, saying such efforts to rein in baht appreciation would cause the country to lose its status as a gold trading hub.
People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
BANGKOK: People’s Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut has reiterated his long-standing position on Thailand’s lese-majeste law, saying that while parts of the law remain problematic, any amendments must adhere to the Constitutional Court’s rulings.
Foreigner crashes into motorcycle showroom while riding against traffic
Foreigner crashes into motorcycle showroom while riding against traffic
PHUKET: CCTV footage of a foreign man riding a motorcycle against traffic and crashing into the steps in front of a motorcycle showroom has gone viral after being shared online.
Phuket officials tout AI ‘Pencil Robot’ launch, vague on rollout
Phuket officials tout AI ‘Pencil Robot’ launch, vague on rollout
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has declared the island on course to become “Thailand’s first AI prototype city” after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to use the AI robot ‘Dinsaw’ (‘Pencil Robot’) at local government hospitals.
Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89
Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89
SUNDANCE: Cinema legend Robert Redford, a screen great in front of and behind the camera whose career spanned six decades, died yesterday (Sept 16) at his home in Utah, his publicist said. He was 89.
‘Art of Muay Thai’ student competition underway
‘Art of Muay Thai’ student competition underway
MUAY THAI: The 37th edition of the Phuket Vocational College Art of Muay Thai comeptition was launched last Friday (Sept 12).
Senate boosts parental leave
Senate boosts parental leave
BANGKOK: The Senate has unanimously approved an amendment to the Labour Protection Act, increasing maternity and parental leave for employees.
Woman killed, struck by bus, then pickup
Woman killed, struck by bus, then pickup
PHUKET: A 28-year-old woman was killed early yesterday morning (Sept 16) after her motorcycle collided with a bus before she was struck by a pickup truck on Thepkasattri Rd in Koh Kaew.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Aims For B550bn During Next High Season, Highway Chase Nets 200K Meth Pills || Sept 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Aims For B550bn During Next High Season, Highway Chase Nets 200K Meth Pills || Sept 16
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Phuket Business Networking - Oct 2025
Phuket Business Networking - Oct 2025
Make sure to bring lots of business cards, as getting to know each other is what PBN is all about. A small entry fee, THB 500 per person, that includes the first 3 drinks and pizza. Location - Oasis Bar, Koh Kaew, starting 5pm. Register your attendance here or call Jason - 086 479 7471.
18 years on, no memorial for Phuket air crash victims
18 years on, no memorial for Phuket air crash victims
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand, which operates Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket), has again held no official memorial services in Phuket to remember the 90 people who died in the crash of One-Two-Go flight OG269.