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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannabis shops forced to become clinics by year’s end, Phuket cops’ dawn drug raids || July 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannabis shops forced to become clinics by year’s end, Phuket cops’ dawn drug raids || July 9
PHUKET XTRA - July 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thailand’s cannabis ‘clinic’ transformation explained
Thailand’s cannabis ‘clinic’ transformation explained
BANGKOK: Only 2,000 of the estimated 18,000 cannabis shops in Thailand will be left once authorities complete their plan to convert dispensaries to clinics with resident doctors, a Ministry of Public Health official said yesterday (July 8).
Malaysia’s Anwar slams tariffs as regional meet starts
Malaysia’s Anwar slams tariffs as regional meet starts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim slammed trade tariffs today (July 9) as regional foreign ministers gathered in Kuala Lumpur for a three-day meet, which also included talks with the United States, China and Russia.
Short-haul bookings remain weak
Short-haul bookings remain weak
BANGKOK: Airlines report forward bookings for short-haul markets for the remainder of this year are weak, in contrast to the long-haul segment, while some carriers expressed interest in joining the Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) stimulus campaign.
Patong prepares for tsunami drill
Patong prepares for tsunami drill
PHUKET: Patong Municipality will hold a tsunami evacuation drill later this month as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of residents, workers, students, and tourists in the area.
Three arrested in, drug, firearm raids
Three arrested in, drug, firearm raids
PHUKET: A series of raids in Srisoonthorn and Koh Kaew early yesterday morning (July 8) resulted in the arrest of three suspects on drug and firearm offences.
Ikeda to stay on as Chaba Kaew coach
Ikeda to stay on as Chaba Kaew coach
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) is keeping faith in Japanese coach Futoshi Ikeda despite the national team’s failure to make it to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup finals in Australia next year.
Phuket conducts passenger ship disaster exercise
Phuket conducts passenger ship disaster exercise
PHUKET: The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 (Thai-MECC 3), based at the Royal Thai Navy Third Naval Area Command at Cape Panwa, conducted a major joint training exercise yesterday (July 8) simulating a passenger ship disaster.
Bhumjaithai challenges Pheu Thai to dump casino plan for good
Bhumjaithai challenges Pheu Thai to dump casino plan for good
BANGKOK: The Bhumjaithai Party has accused the governing Pheu Thai Party of lacking sincerity following its decision to remove a bill to promote casinos from parliament.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Speeding Phuket Cop’s Early Morning Crash, Patong Gets New Rescue Lifeline || July 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Speeding Phuket Cop’s Early Morning Crash, Patong Gets New Rescue Lifeline || July 8
PHUKET XTRA - July 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
US confirms 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand
US confirms 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand
BANGKOK: The United States has confirmed a 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand, set to take effect on Aug 1, 2025.
Police sergeant crashes car, wipes out tea stall
Police sergeant crashes car, wipes out tea stall
PHUKET: A police officer was injured after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a roadside tea shop in Thalang in the early hours of this morning (July 8).
Residents alarmed by python lurking under cement floor
Residents alarmed by python lurking under cement floor
PHUKET: Rescue workers were called into action last night (July 7) to capture a large python discovered hiding beneath a cement floor in a residential area of Koh Kaew.
Phuket bars allowed to flow on Buddhist holiday
Phuket bars allowed to flow on Buddhist holiday
PHUKET: Bars and entertainment venues in Phuket are allowed to sell alcohol on Asarnha Bucha Day this Thursday (July 10) and Wan Khao Pansa on Friday (July 11), and other big Buddhist holidays, the Phuket Provincial Police chief has confirmed.
Aimsaard sisters, new mixed duo steal show
Aimsaard sisters, new mixed duo steal show
BADMINTON: Aimsaard sisters Benyapa and Nuntakarn won their second title in two weeks, while Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat claimed their biggest career win in Canada on Sunday (July 6).
Patong surf safety gets Rotary rescue boat donation boost
Patong surf safety gets Rotary rescue boat donation boost
PHUKET: Patong lifeguards have received a brand-new rescue boat to bolster sea safety efforts in one of Phuket’s busiest tourist areas, thanks to a joint donation from the Rotary Club of Patong Beach and local business Tonsai Marine Services.
US to send ‘more weapons’ to Ukraine: Trump
US to send ‘more weapons’ to Ukraine: Trump
KYIV: President Donald Trump said yesterday (July 7) the United States will send additional weapons to Ukraine, after Russia claimed new gains in its grinding war against its neighbour.
Sluggish Lions fail to fire
Sluggish Lions fail to fire
RUGBY: The British and Irish Lions may have won their opening three warm-up games on Australian soil but they have looked far from impressive in each one.
Phumtham says he can dissolve House
Phumtham says he can dissolve House
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed the Council of State’s (CoS) opinion about the acting prime minister’s power to dissolve the House of Representatives as just one of many legal views.
Patong Police arrest Swedish cocaine dealer
Patong Police arrest Swedish cocaine dealer
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a Swedish man and a Thai woman for distributing cocaine in Phuket, following a joint operation carried out by the Patong Police investigation team.