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Thief with mental illness caught after bag snatched from hospital
Thief with mental illness caught after bag snatched from hospital
PHUKET: A man suffering from mental illness was apprehended by police yesterday evening (July 15) after allegedly stealing a shoulder bag belonging to a member of the medical staff at Vachira Phuket Hospital.
Tour business registrations rise by 14%
Tour business registrations rise by 14%
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has reported a 14% rise in tourism business registrations in the first half of 2025, saying the increase reflected an increase in confidence in the industry.
Warm-ups done, the Lions have the Wallabies in their sights
Warm-ups done, the Lions have the Wallabies in their sights
RUGBY: Prior to the current British and Irish Lions tour of Australia much of the hype featured the quality of the pre-test match opposition. There was even genuine concern about the quality of the Wallabies test team.
Suspended PM Paetongtarn seeks more time to file defence
Suspended PM Paetongtarn seeks more time to file defence
BANGKOK: Suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has asked the Constitutional Court for more time to file a defence statement in the ethics case that could lead to her dismissal, an aide said yesterday (July 15).
Uzbek man arrested for assaulting girlfriend, and theft
Uzbek man arrested for assaulting girlfriend, and theft
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested a 41-year-old Uzbek man on charges of theft, property damage and assault after an arrest warrant was issued against him for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and stealing her belongings.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Tunnel Land Clearing Begins, Phuket Traffic Changes, Shark Boom at ‘The Beach’ || July 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Tunnel Land Clearing Begins, Phuket Traffic Changes, Shark Boom at ‘The Beach’ || July 15
PHUKET XTRA - July 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
158 blacktip reef sharks spotted in Maya Bay
158 blacktip reef sharks spotted in Maya Bay
BANGKOK: Thai marine researchers have reported a remarkable sighting of 158 blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) in Maya Bay, part of Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park
Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump told Russia yesterday (July 14) to end its Ukraine war within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions as he laid out plans for new infusions of weaponry for Kyiv via NATO.
Healy first Irishman in 38 years to lead the Tour de France
Healy first Irishman in 38 years to lead the Tour de France
CYCLING: Ben Healy became the first Irishman since Stephen Roche in 1987 to take the overall lead on the Tour de France yesterday (July 14) with a relentless attack across eight gruelling hills in the Massif Central.
Race to enroll illegal hotels in system
Race to enroll illegal hotels in system
BANGKOK: Phuket’s latest ‘field hospital’ measure is expected to attract 20-50 illegal hotels to register in the system before a ministerial regulation expires next month, according to the Phuket Boutique Accommodation Consortium.
Police make major traffic changes at Koh Kaew
Police make major traffic changes at Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Authorities have agreed on a set of measures aimed at reducing traffic congestion at the notoriously busy Koh Kaew Intersection, following a collaborative meeting between police, local leaders, and transport officials yesterday (July 14).
NACC takes up PM’s phone call case
NACC takes up PM’s phone call case
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has unanimously agreed to set up a panel to investigate suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for alleged ethical misconduct, in connection with the audio clip featuring a controversial phone conversation between her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Land clearings underway for Patong Tunnel
Land clearings underway for Patong Tunnel
PHUKET: The long-awaited Kathu-Patong expressway project ‒ better known locally as the Patong Tunnel project ‒ is progressing with a budget of B16.76 billion. With land expropriation already completed, Patong Municipality, assigned by the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), has begun clearing the land, and is expected to finish by Sept 7.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Big Buddha to reopen ‘soon’, Gunman caught in Phuket, Chinese fast track lanes || July 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Big Buddha to reopen ‘soon’, Gunman caught in Phuket, Chinese fast track lanes || July 14
PHUKET XTRA - July 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police send Hun Sen’s leaked phone call case to prosecutors
Police send Hun Sen’s leaked phone call case to prosecutors
BANGKOK: Cyber crime investigation police today (July 14) sent their case concerning a leaked phone call between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen to public prosecutors, who are considering requesting Interpol arrest warrants.
Checkpoint nabs man with gun to shoot ex-wife
Checkpoint nabs man with gun to shoot ex-wife
PHUKET: A Thai man, fueled by a money dispute with his ex-wife, was intercepted at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint yesterday (July 13) while attempting to enter Phuket with a handgun loaded 9mm pistol and 35 rounds of ammunition.
Thai spikers survive relegation scare despite loss to Canada
Thai spikers survive relegation scare despite loss to Canada
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand gained one vital point in a 2-3 loss to Canada yesterday (July 13) that was enough to keep them in the Volleyball Women’s Nations League next year.
Travel subsidy fails to attract Thais
Travel subsidy fails to attract Thais
BANGKOK: The tourism and sports minister says the number of local tourists using co-payment privileges in the ‘Tiew Thai Khon La Khrueng’ domestic tourism campaign was lower than expected for the first 10 days of the scheme despite 1.58 million registrants, as travel sentiment may be unfavourable due to “economic conditions”.
Phuket MP files defamation complaint against online media
Phuket MP files defamation complaint against online media
PHUKET: Chalermpong Saengdee, Member of Parliament for Constituency 2 in Phuket, filed an official complaint with the Phuket City Police this morning (July 14), accusing two online media pages of defamation that he says has damaged his political reputation.
Cambodian genocide sites added to World Heritage list
Cambodian genocide sites added to World Heritage list
PHNOM PENH: Three torture and execution sites used by the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia to perpetrate genocide 50 years ago have been added to the Unesco World Heritage List.