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Love triangle turns deadly in Karon stabbing
Love triangle turns deadly in Karon stabbing
PHUKET: Two Myanmar nationals have died after a violent knife fight erupted over a suspected love affair near an employee dormitory opposite Karon Police Station late last night (July 2).
Ukraine scrambling for clarity as US downplays halt to arms shipments
Ukraine scrambling for clarity as US downplays halt to arms shipments
KYIV: US officials yesterday (July 2) downplayed a White House announcement that Washington was pausing some weapons shipments to Ukraine, after the war-battered country was caught off-guard and appealed for clarity.
Officials raid Cherng Talay cannabis shops
Officials raid Cherng Talay cannabis shops
PHUKET: The Thalang District Office has ordered the immediate suspension of licenses for seven cannabis shops found to be in violation of regulations during a coordinated inspection operation conducted yesterday (July 2)..
PP offers way out of ‘crisis’ with caretaker caveat
PP offers way out of ‘crisis’ with caretaker caveat
BANGKOK: The People’s Party (PP) has signalled its readiness to vote for a new prime minister without joining the governing coalition, on the condition the next administration functions solely as a temporary government.
Aimsaard sisters end dry spell with US Open title
Aimsaard sisters end dry spell with US Open title
BADMINTON: Aimsaard sisters Benyapa and Nuntakarn claimed the women’s doubles title at the BWF US Open in Iowa on Sunday (June 29).
Phuket Health Expo underway
Phuket Health Expo underway
PHUKET: Phuket has kicked off the ‘Phuket Health Expo 2025’ as part of a major push to position the island as a world-class wellness tourism destination.
Water outage to affect Kamala
Water outage to affect Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Phuket has announced a mains water supply outage in Kamala from 9am to 4.30pm tomorrow (July 4) due to a scheduled power cut by the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kamala locals fight for their homes, Thailand travel deal meltdown || July 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kamala locals fight for their homes, Thailand travel deal meltdown || July 2
PHUKET XTRA - July 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket gets a new French Consul
Phuket gets a new French Consul
PHUKET: The French embassy in Bangkok has announced the appointment of a new French Honorary Consul in Phuket.
Phuket’s new goal: Sun, Sea and Moral Integrity
Phuket’s new goal: Sun, Sea and Moral Integrity
PHUKET: Phuket officials have declared their intention for Phuket to become a ‘Morality Province’ under a national initiative to promote good values and ethical development across Thai society. 
B1.7bn co-payment scheme hits slow start
B1.7bn co-payment scheme hits slow start
BANGKOK: Hotel operators are enmeshed in the slow approval process for the first phase of the B1.7-billion co-payment scheme, while some online travel agents (OTAs) have started to offer even lower prices than the government’s subsidy scheme.
Snakes on a plane from Thailand to India, again
Snakes on a plane from Thailand to India, again
NEW DELHI: Indian customs officers in Mumbai said they have stopped a plane passenger arriving from Thailand with a wriggling cargo of live snakes, the third such seizure in June.
Governor hears pleas over Kamala crown land evictions
Governor hears pleas over Kamala crown land evictions
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has called for action to address the plight of more than 100 residents evicted from crown land near the beachfront in Kamala, after meeting with Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat on Monday (June 30).
Man tries to hide stolen motorbike in his room
Man tries to hide stolen motorbike in his room
PHUKET: A man has been arrested in Thalang after he was caught hiding a stolen motorbike inside his room just hours after the vehicle was reported missing.
ONE Championship shifts global production hub to Bangkok
ONE Championship shifts global production hub to Bangkok
MMA: ONE Championship has officially moved its global production operations to Bangkok – marking another shift in the martial arts promotion’s centre of gravity, as it leans deeper into its weekly Lumpinee Stadium events and reports a sharp rise in revenue.
Defence minister’s post left vacant in reshuffle
Defence minister’s post left vacant in reshuffle
BANGKOK: The post of defence minister has been left vacant in the latest Thai Cabinet reshuffle, prompting speculation that it is being reserved for Gen Chalermpol Srisawat, a former senator and chief of defence forces.
Power outage to affect Bang Tao
Power outage to affect Bang Tao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang Branch has announced a scheduled power outage in parts of Bang Tao and surrounding areas this Friday (July 4).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prime Minister suspended over leaked call, 48 Illegal nurseries in Phuket || July 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prime Minister suspended over leaked call, 48 Illegal nurseries in Phuket || July 1
PHUKET XTRA - July 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Constitutional Court suspends PM Paetongtarn from office
Constitutional Court suspends PM Paetongtarn from office
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the country’s Constitutional Court today (July 1), as it opened a probe into her conduct in a diplomatic spat with Cambodia.
All officials ordered to check for abandoned vehicles in safety sweep
All officials ordered to check for abandoned vehicles in safety sweep
PHUKET: All government agencies and local authorities across Phuket have been ordered to inspect their areas for abandoned vehicles as a safety and security measure to prevent the potential planting of explosive devices.