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229 targeted in Senate vote-rigging case
229 targeted in Senate vote-rigging case
BANGKOK: An investigative panel has recommended charges against 229 suspects, including Bhumjaithai Party executives, in connection with allegations of widespread vote-rigging in Thailand’s Senate election last year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rawai dog rescued from being buried alive, Phuket tourist caught with 6.6 kg heroin  || July 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Rawai dog rescued from being buried alive, Phuket tourist caught with 6.6 kg heroin  || July 17
PHUKET XTRA - July 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Frenchman faces charges for burying dog alive
Frenchman faces charges for burying dog alive
PHUKET: A French national living in Rawai claims he believed his Siberian husky was already dead before burying it in his garden ‒ only for the animal to be found alive, with its head still above ground.
Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike
Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike
BANGKOK: Phuket is seeing a big shift in tourism patterns as European travellers embrace off-season travel, with tourism revenue expected to grow by over B40 billion, or around 10%, this year, says the Phuket Tourist Association.
Phuket Governor honoured with ‘Outstanding Governor’ award
Phuket Governor honoured with ‘Outstanding Governor’ award
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has been recognised with the prestigious ‘Outstanding Governor’ award for his leadership in advancing the ‘To be Number One’ anti-drug campaign at the provincial level.
Police to make background checks on all monks nationwide
Police to make background checks on all monks nationwide
BANGKOK: Police will check the backgrounds of about 300,000 Buddhist monks nationwide in the wake of the scandal involving several senior monks and a woman known as “Sika Golf”, who was arrested on Tuesday (July 15).
Teens arrested with homemade ‘grenades’
Teens arrested with homemade ‘grenades’
PHUKET: Two 15-year-old boys have been arrested in Wichit after police found them in possession of four homemade ‘grenades’, which they allegedly planned to use in a revenge attack on rivals.
American arrested at Phuket Airport with 6.6kg of heroin
American arrested at Phuket Airport with 6.6kg of heroin
PHUKET: An American man has been arrested at Phuket International Airport attempting to smuggle more than six kilogrammes of heroin out of Thailand, following a joint investigation involving the Tourist Police, Customs officers and narcotics authorities.
Syria says pulling troops from Druze heartland after US request
Syria says pulling troops from Druze heartland after US request
DAMASCUS: Syria announced that its army had begun to withdraw from violence-hit Sweida yesterday (July 16), following a wave of Israeli strikes on the capital and a US call for government forces to leave the majority-Druze southern city.
McIlroy confident of handling emotional British Open on home turf
McIlroy confident of handling emotional British Open on home turf
GOLF: Rory McIlroy insists the emotion of his return to Royal Portrush for the British Open, which starts today (July 17), will not distract him from challenging for the title.
Thaksin to hear lese-majeste ruling on Aug 22
Thaksin to hear lese-majeste ruling on Aug 22
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court will rule on Aug 22 on the royal defamation case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, his lawyer said yesterday (July 16).
National crypto sandbox for tourists in the offing
National crypto sandbox for tourists in the offing
BANGKOK: Digital asset exchange operators have welcomed a joint effort between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bank of Thailand to launch a crypto sandbox to allow foreign tourists to use digital assets in Thailand, saying the new initiative would drive crypto adoption across Thailand.
Phuket Eco Market
Phuket Eco Market
Dive into a day of Eco-Fun! ?✨ Join us at the Phuket Eco Market from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Junkyard Theatre! ? This month, we’re celebrating International Whale Shark Day! We’re proud to partner with the Thai Whale Sharks Foundation to raise funds for the tagging of a whale shark right here in Thailand! We’re excited to welcome everyone to Phuket’s ONLY Eco Market! We humbly request a small donation for entry. Your contribution helps The Litter Club continue its essential clean-up efforts across Phuket. Come explore unique eco-friendly products, enjoy local treats, and support a cleaner, greener, healthier Phuket! See you there!
Dog rescued after buried alive in Rawai garden
Dog rescued after buried alive in Rawai garden
PHUKET: A foreign resident is under investigation after a Siberian husky was found buried alive in a garden in Rawai, with only its head exposed above ground in a shocking case that has sparked public outrage online.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Monk mistress arrested, Phuket gets paltry stimulus share, Suspended PM on ropes || July 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Monk mistress arrested, Phuket gets paltry stimulus share, Suspended PM on ropes || July 16
PHUKET XTRA - July 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Jellyfish, Portuguese man o’ war warning at Kata Noi
Jellyfish, Portuguese man o’ war warning at Kata Noi
PHUKET: Marine life officials have issued a warning after several venomous marine creatures, including Portuguese man o’ war (also called ‘bluebottles’) were found washed up along Kata Noi Beach.
Phuket Student Sports Competition underway
Phuket Student Sports Competition underway
ALL SPORTS: This year’s Phuket City Municipality Student Sports Competition got underway on Monday (July 14) with seven schools across the island pitting themselves against each other in a variety of different sporting disciplines.
13th Anniversary - Phuket Drum Circle
13th Anniversary - Phuket Drum Circle
WELCOME! The Phuket Drum Circle celebrates 13 years, and becomes a teenager! At a drum circle you can drum, dance, relax, meet others, contemplate, and enjoy the good vibes. Always free! The PDC is the only free/public drum circle in Asia with a year round schedule, a Facebook page, and a website. Are you ready to catch the vibe? Go deeper. Mark your calendar, book a plane ticket if you’re abroad, and join us in this rhythm revolution! Naiharn Beach is waiting for you. The 13th anniversary is on Sunday, July 27 from 4:30 pm till after sunset, and beyond... - If you bring food or drinks, please bring a trash bag. - In case of rain the drum circle will be at Lakeside Bar, a lovely restaurant-bar-hotel across the lake, less than 1 km from our beach location. No outside drinks please.
Thai trans woman arrested over walking topless in Sri Lanka
Thai trans woman arrested over walking topless in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan police arrested a Thai trans woman for walking topless at a surfing resort and causing a “public nuisance”, an officer told AFP yesterday (July 15).
Phuket MP slams government over ‘insulting' stimulus budget
Phuket MP slams government over ‘insulting' stimulus budget
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has blasted the government over its economic stimulus allocation, calling it “deeply unfair” and “a betrayal” of a province that contributes some of the highest tax revenues in the country but has been handed the lowest share of funding.