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Women nabbed for car smuggling of Phuket-registered Fortuner
Women nabbed for car smuggling of Phuket-registered Fortuner
PHUKET: Two women have been arrested after they allegedly tricked a car rental owner into handing over a Toyota Fortuner with Phuket licence plates before using a GPS signal jammer and fake license plates in a failed attempt to smuggle the vehicle out of Thailand.
French tourist found dead at Phi Phi Police Station
French tourist found dead at Phi Phi Police Station
PHUKET: A 55-year-old French tourist was found dead on a sofa at the front of Koh Phi Phi Police Station early this morning (July 25), after reportedly becoming intoxicated the night before and falling unconscious.
Thailand warns of war with Cambodia as 138,000 flee fighting
Thailand warns of war with Cambodia as 138,000 flee fighting
SURIN: Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned today (July 25) that cross-border clashes with Cambodia that have uprooted more than 130,000 people “could develop into war”, as the countries traded deadly strikes for a second day.
Phuket trailblazer Daren Jenner appointed global marine safety role
Phuket trailblazer Daren Jenner appointed global marine safety role
PHUKET: Daren Jenner, long-time advocate for marine safety in Thailand and Hawaii, has been appointed International Marine Safety Commissioner by the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) ‒ the highest officer rank within the world’s leading lifesaving development organisation.
Baht falls from highest since 2022 on conflict with Cambodia
Baht falls from highest since 2022 on conflict with Cambodia
BANGKOK: Thailand’s baht fell after touching the highest in more than three years on the escalating conflict with its neighbour Cambodia.
Phuket officials tout success in anti-drug blitz
Phuket officials tout success in anti-drug blitz
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched a public relations blitz announcing a slew of drug arrests by police across the island to promote “ongoing success” of the latest national anti-drugs campaign ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’.
Phuket concludes latest Muay Thai trainers course
Phuket concludes latest Muay Thai trainers course
MUAY THAI: An intensive 10-day training course for selected students looking to qualify as fully-fledged coaches in the national Thai sport of Muay Thai concludes in Phuket today (July 25).
Twelve Thais killed in Cambodia attacks
Twelve Thais killed in Cambodia attacks
BANGKOK: The number of fatalities from Cambodia’s attacks on Thai civilian areas has risen to 12, including an eight-year-old boy, with over 30 injuries, according to the Thai army.
Phuket distances itself from Cambodia clashes
Phuket distances itself from Cambodia clashes
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office, led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has issued a statement clarifying how far the military strife on the Cambodian border is from Phuket, and reassuring that Phuket remains safe and unaffected by the unrest.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Violence And Casualties at Thai-Cambodian border, Teens Busted For Phuket Night Races || July 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Violence And Casualties at Thai-Cambodian border, Teens Busted For Phuket Night Races || July 24
PHUKET XTRA - July 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Xi says China, EU must deepen trust but bloc chief urges ‘real solutions’
Xi says China, EU must deepen trust but bloc chief urges ‘real solutions’
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the EU must deepen trust in a turbulent world but the bloc’s chiefs called for “real solutions” to move past an inflection point as they met in Beijing today (July 24).
Cambodian artillery strike kills Thai civilian, says PM’s office
Cambodian artillery strike kills Thai civilian, says PM’s office
BANGKOK: A Cambodian artillery strike killed a Thai civilian today (July 24), the office of Thailand’s prime minister said, as the two neighbours clashed over a disputed border.
SET approves THAI’s return to trading
SET approves THAI’s return to trading
BANGKOK: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has approved the reinstatement of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) on the main trading board from Aug 4, following a long debt restructuring process.
Phuket readies for King’s Birthday
Phuket readies for King’s Birthday
PHUKET: A large-scale aquatic animal release ceremony was held at Saphan Hin yesterday (July 23) to promote marine conservation efforts in Phuket.and to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, which will be observed as a national public holiday on Monday (July 28).
Phuket launches football development course for youngsters
Phuket launches football development course for youngsters
FOOTBALL: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) has partnered with the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) to produce a FIFA-endorsed youth training development course for schools across the island.
18 teens nabbed in Wichit street racing raid
18 teens nabbed in Wichit street racing raid
PHUKET: A group of 18 underage youths were arrested and 14 modified motorbikes seized in the early hours of this morning (July 24) in a police crackdown on street racing and public nuisance activities in the Laem Dinso area of Wichit.
Spa lounge at Karon hotel damaged by fire
Spa lounge at Karon hotel damaged by fire
PHUKET: A fire broke out in the spa lounge of a hotel in Karon yesterday evening (July 23), with investigators suspecting an electrical short circuit in the air conditioning system as the likely cause.
New mine blast inflames border tensions
New mine blast inflames border tensions
UDON RATCHATHANI: The Thai-Cambodian border dispute has escalated dramatically after another landmine explosion injured five Thai soldiers - one losing a leg - in a disputed area of Ubon Ratchathani province yesterday afternoon (July 23).
Copper wire thief arrested after spate of thefts
Copper wire thief arrested after spate of thefts
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of copper wire thefts across Phuket Town that have caused widespread disruption and public frustration over the past two months.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Road Horror Claims 2-Year-Old, Twin Fires in Phuket, Patong Readies Tsunami Drill || July 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Road Horror Claims 2-Year-Old, Twin Fires in Phuket, Patong Readies Tsunami Drill || July 23
PHUKET XTRA - July 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand