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Lobsters ready for new season
Lobsters ready for new season
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC have unveiled preparations including new players and kits ahead of the 2025/26 domestic season, which starts tomorrow (Sept 13).
Lucky prize ‘claw’ machines shut down in gambling crackdown
Lucky prize ‘claw’ machines shut down in gambling crackdown
PHUKET: Thalang District officials have shut down around 50 unlicensed claw machines across the district, warning venue operators they face prosecution if the machines are not removed.
Kratom sales set to be banned close to schools
Kratom sales set to be banned close to schools
BANGKOK: The ministries of justice and public health have jointly issued a regulation prohibiting the sale of kratom leaves and boiled kratom juice within 1,000 metres of schools in order to protect children, youth and other vulnerable groups.
New Alcohol Control Act brings tougher advertising, sales rules
New Alcohol Control Act brings tougher advertising, sales rules
PHUKET: The Royal Gazette has published a Royal Command enacting the Alcohol Control Act (No. 2), B.E. 2568 (2025), introducing stricter rules on the advertising, marketing and sale of alcoholic beverages in Thailand.
Myanmar’s poll result due end of January
Myanmar’s poll result due end of January
NAYPYIDAW: An official from Myanmar’s junta-stacked election commission said yesterday (Sept 11) that the results of its upcoming and widely disputed national poll were expected by the end of January next year.
Anutin urges swift rewrite of charter
Anutin urges swift rewrite of charter
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said a charter rewrite must be expedited as parliament holds the authority to initiate the drafting of a new constitution.
BISP alumni Lauren Hoh making her mark on the beautiful game
BISP alumni Lauren Hoh making her mark on the beautiful game
FOOTBALL: British International School, Phuket (BISP) graduate and former Cruzeiro Academy footballer Lauren Hoh has taken her passion for football to extraordinary heights, representing Malaysia on the senior national team, continuing her journey as a student-athlete at Trinity College in the United States, and most recently being named captain of the Malaysian U-19 Women’s National Team for the AFF 2025 Championship in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Thalang checkpoint nets 15 drug users, one handgun
Thalang checkpoint nets 15 drug users, one handgun
PHUKET: A checkpoint operation carried out by Thalang District Office on Wednesday night (Sept 10) netted 15 people who tested positive for drug use and one suspect found carrying a handgun.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Dredging Phuket Town Park, Por Tor Festival, Lions Fatally Maul Zoo Keeper in BKK || Sept 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Dredging Phuket Town Park, Por Tor Festival, Lions Fatally Maul Zoo Keeper in BKK || Sept 11
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Phuket U-turns get life-saving Rotary, ‘Safer Roads’ boost
Phuket U-turns get life-saving Rotary, ‘Safer Roads’ boost
PHUKET: A road safety initiative spearheaded by the Rotary District 3330 and Patong Rotary Club working with the UK-based Safer Roads Foundation (SRF) has delivered dramatic improvements on Phuket’s busiest highway, cutting fatalities to zero in its trial area and slashing travel times.
All Blacks, Wallabies edge out tough wins as Rugby Championship hots up
All Blacks, Wallabies edge out tough wins as Rugby Championship hots up
RUGBY: There were a raft of questions ahead of last weekend’s matches in the Rugby Championship; Is Australia’s improvement a myth or reality? Can Argentina continue to develop? Is New Zealand about to crumble at Eden Park? Is South Africa in a downward cycle?
Por Tor Festival opens with grand parade
Por Tor Festival opens with grand parade
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has officially opened the island’s annual Por Tor Festival – also known as the Hungry Ghost Festival – with a vibrant parade and ceremony at the Seng Tek Bew Kuan Im Tai Sue Shrine (Por Tor Kong Bang Niao) yesterday evening (Sept 10).
Lions kill Bangkok zoo keeper in front of horrified visitors
Lions kill Bangkok zoo keeper in front of horrified visitors
BANGKOK: A keeper was mauled to death by lions at Safari World zoo in Bangkok yesterday (Sept 10) in front of horrified visitors, and the drive-in zone was later ordered closed until further notice.
Suan Luang reservoir dredged to prevent flooding
Suan Luang reservoir dredged to prevent flooding
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Supachai La-ongphet has inspected the dredging works underway at Suan Luang Reservoir in Chalermprakiat Rama IX Park as part of flood prevention efforts in the city.
Right-wing Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at US university
Right-wing Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at US university
LOS ANGELES: Right-wing youth activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, a major ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead yesterday (Sept 10) in a “political assassination” that sparked fears of more political violence in an increasingly febrile United States.
Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
Thailand, Cambodia agree on weapon withdrawal, mine clearance, border reopening
KOH KONG: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed on the withdrawal of heavy weapons and military equipment, mine clearance, Cambodia-based scam suppression and partial border reopening, according to the acting Thai defence minister.
Nuengrutai to lead Thai bid for SEA Games gold
Nuengrutai to lead Thai bid for SEA Games gold
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has appointed Nuengrutai Srathongvian, a former Thailand international, as the new head coach of the national women’s team.
Paetongtarn to stay on as Pheu Thai Party leader
Paetongtarn to stay on as Pheu Thai Party leader
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party affirmed there will be no change in its leadership as it prepares for internal restructuring ahead of the general election.
Phuket holds fire drill at Provincial Hall
Phuket holds fire drill at Provincial Hall
PHUKET: Provincial officials staged a full-scale fire evacuation drill at Phuket City Hall yesterday (Sept 10) as part of a Ministry of Interior and Labour Network project to strengthen fire safety planning across the province.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Honours Slain Police Officer, Car Sinks In Local Marina, VAT Remains at 7% || Sept 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Honours Slain Police Officer, Car Sinks In Local Marina, VAT Remains at 7% || Sept 10
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