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Officials seek solutions to domestic violence in Phuket
Officials seek solutions to domestic violence in Phuket
PHUKET: A total of 38 domestic violence cases were recorded in Phuket in 2024, with the majority of victims being women, according to figures released by the Phuket office of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDE: Phuket’s “family paradise” vs cannabis boom,Thailand political crisis deepens || June 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDE: Phuket’s “family paradise” vs cannabis boom,Thailand political crisis deepens || June 20
PHUKET XTRA - June 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Peranakan Festival gets underway
Phuket Peranakan Festival gets underway
PHUKET: Drivers are being advised to steer clear of Phuket Old Town on Saturday evening (June 21) as the vibrant annual Phuket Peranakan Festival takes over the city with a colourful street parade and cultural celebrations.
Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work
Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work
SYDNEY: Australia’s world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle today (June 20) as a trial found digital age checks can work “robustly and effectively”.
Phuket scrambles to contain cannabis fallout
Phuket scrambles to contain cannabis fallout
PHUKET: Local officials and business leaders in Phuket are calling for urgent action to rein in the island’s sprawling cannabis problem, warning that unchecked recreational use is beginning to drive away family tourists and damage the province’s international image.
Tourism operators sound the alarm on possible coup
Tourism operators sound the alarm on possible coup
BANGKOK: Tourism operators insist a coup must be avoided at all costs as the nation struggles with political instability, as businesses prefer a democratic system.
Thai girls retain ASEAN U19 title
Thai girls retain ASEAN U19 title
FOOTBALL: Thailand retained the ASEAN Under-19 Girls’ Championship title after they defeated Vietnam 3-1 in the final at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday night (June 18).
Army commander tells PM to ‘support national interest’ in border dispute
Army commander tells PM to ‘support national interest’ in border dispute
BANGKOK: Second Army Region Commander Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang has advised Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to “be mindful” and support the national interest with a moral policy when handling the border dispute with Cambodia.
Their Majesties honour family of slain Phuket soldier with gift basket
Their Majesties honour family of slain Phuket soldier with gift basket
PHUKET: Their Majesties the King and Queen have extended their condolences and graciously sent a gift basket to the family of Private First Class (PFC) Pakom Suden, the Phuket soldier who was killed while on patrol in Thailand’s Deep South earlier this week.
Wichit Police train to contain violent offenders
Wichit Police train to contain violent offenders
PHUKET: Officers  from Wichit Police carried out a tactical training exercise yesterday (June 19) to boost their readiness in handling violent or mentally unstable offenders.
Blockbuster opening weekend for Premier League return
Blockbuster opening weekend for Premier League return
FOOTBALL: Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, Aug 15 while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend.
Thai PM apologises as crisis threatens to topple government
Thai PM apologises as crisis threatens to topple government
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologised yesterday (June 19) for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that has provoked widespread anger and put her government on the brink of collapse.
Police seize meth, handgun in Rawai bust
Police seize meth, handgun in Rawai bust
PHUKET: A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Rawai for drugs and illegal possession of a firearm following a police operation led by Phuket Provincial Police’s Narcotics Suppression Division.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PM’s leaked call sparks Thailand political crisis, Phuket eyes cannabis zones || June 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PM’s leaked call sparks Thailand political crisis, Phuket eyes cannabis zones || June 19
PHUKET XTRA - June 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket protesters demand PM Paetongtarn resign
Phuket protesters demand PM Paetongtarn resign
PHUKET: A group calling themselves ‘Phuket Loves the Nation’ staged a rally in Phuket Old Town today (June 19), demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following the leak of an audio clip allegedly involving her and former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Uzbek woman arrested for illegal beauty clinic in Chalong
Uzbek woman arrested for illegal beauty clinic in Chalong
PHUKET: A woman from Uzbekistan has been arrested for allegedly operating an illegal beauty clinic in Chalong without a license.
Officials demand B12mn over cargo ship reef damage
Officials demand B12mn over cargo ship reef damage
PHUKET: Thai authorities are seeking B12 million in compensation from the owners of a Myanmar cargo ship that ran aground near the Surin Islands and caused extensive damage to coral reefs.
How To Train Your Dragon remake breathes fire
How To Train Your Dragon remake breathes fire
When Dreamworks first announced that they were planning on making a live action remake of the classic animation How To Train Your Dragon many fans were confused. Why would they want to remake a film that many people already regard as a classic.
Queensland hold off NSW to force State of Origin decider
Queensland hold off NSW to force State of Origin decider
RUGBY: A rejuvenated Queensland forced a decider in the best-of-three State of Origin rugby league series yesterday (June 18), after a 26-24 upset over New South Wales in wet conditions.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi marks 80th birthday in junta jail
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi marks 80th birthday in junta jail
YANGON: Myanmar’s deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 80th birthday in junta detention today (June 19), serving a raft of sentences set to last the rest of her life.