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Phuket splurges B500k on pineapple, durian promotion
Phuket splurges B500k on pineapple, durian promotion
PHUKET: A budget of B503,300 has been spent on staging a ‘Charm of Phuket Durian & Pineapple’ event, aimed at promoting local agricultural products and linking them with tourism to boost income for local farmers.
Nigerians arrested in Phuket overstay sweep
Nigerians arrested in Phuket overstay sweep
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested three Nigerian nationals for overstaying their visas as part of an ongoing campaign to enforce immigration laws and address crimes committed by foreigners on the island.
Date changed for Phuket tsunami drill
Date changed for Phuket tsunami drill
PHUKET: Wichit Sutthaso, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM Phuket), has confirmed that the tsunami drill to be held in Kamala this month will be held on June 27*.
Netanyahu says ‘changing face of Middle East’ as Israel, Iran trade blows
Netanyahu says ‘changing face of Middle East’ as Israel, Iran trade blows
TEHRAN: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted yesterday (June 16) that Israel’s campaign against Iran was “changing the face of the Middle East”, as the two countries traded heavy strikes for a fourth day.
Laguna Phuket Marathon proves as popular as ever
Laguna Phuket Marathon proves as popular as ever
MARATHON: More than 7,000 competitors from over 71 different countries joined in the 19th Laguna Phuket Marathon at the weekend (June 14-15).
Weed policy shift gets thumbs-down
Weed policy shift gets thumbs-down
BANGKOK: Three years after Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis, health and civil society experts are raising concerns over public health and inadequate regulations which accompanied the move.
DOPA S.W.A.T. arrests eight for illegal gambling
DOPA S.W.A.T. arrests eight for illegal gambling
PHUKET: Thalang District officials have arrested eight people at a rented house in Moo 4, Thepkrasattri, for illegal gambling.
Apply for your TDAC early via our platform
Apply for your TDAC early via our platform
AGENTS CO., LTD. has launched a dedicated platform for submitting Thailand Digital Arrival Cards (TDAC), built specifically to support travel agents, tour operators, and travel service providers managing group travel. The system is designed to eliminate the stress of last-minute filings and make the TDAC process faster, more flexible, and more reliable for everyone involved.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: King Power vs Airports, Russian ‘Doctor’ busted, Another foreigner worker purge || June 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: King Power vs Airports, Russian ‘Doctor’ busted, Another foreigner worker purge || June 16
PHUKET XTRA - June 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Cambodia threatens to ban Thai fruit and veg over border row
Cambodia threatens to ban Thai fruit and veg over border row
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s influential former leader Hun Sen issued an ultimatum to Thailand today (June 16) to lift border crossing restrictions or his country will ban all Thai fruit and vegetable imports in the latest round of the border spat between the two countries.
Man found hanged in Kamala neighbourhood
Man found hanged in Kamala neighbourhood
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found hanged from a mangosteen tree amid a small plantation beside a local neighbourhood in Kamala yesterday morning (June 15).
King Power cites economic doldrums, threatens to close at three airports
King Power cites economic doldrums, threatens to close at three airports
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) shares fell 7.8% on Friday (June 13) following an announcement by Thai duty-free retailer King Power that it intends to shutter its stores in Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai airports, pointing to the steadily declining economy and heightened rental fees.
Phuket marks World Blood Donor Day
Phuket marks World Blood Donor Day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led an event on Saturday (June 14) to commemorate World Blood Donor Day 2025, where individuals and organisations were honoured for their contributions to saving lives through blood donations.
Turtles released at Mai Khao ahead of World Sea Turtle Day
Turtles released at Mai Khao ahead of World Sea Turtle Day
PHUKET: A major conservation event was held at Sirinat National Park on Phuket’s Mai Khao Beach on Saturday (June 14), with dozens of sea turtles released back into the Andaman Sea as part of a Big Cleaning Day activity led by senior judiciary officials, conservationists and community members.
Tourist fined after jeep gets stuck in sand at Kamala
Tourist fined after jeep gets stuck in sand at Kamala
PHUKET: A 22-year-old tourist was fined after driving his jeep onto the sand at Layi Beach in Kamala, where it became stuck, prompting police assistance and sparking criticism on social media.
Russian woman arrested for illegally providing medical treatments
Russian woman arrested for illegally providing medical treatments
PHUKET: A 33-year-old Russian woman has been arrested in Phuket after allegedly offering illegal medical treatments, including drug injections, without a license.
Homemade explosive hidden in garden injures two
Homemade explosive hidden in garden injures two
PHUKET: Two people suffered minor injuries when a homemade explosive device, disguised as a giant garland, detonated in a garden in Ratsada on Friday afternoon (June 13). Police are now searching for a group of teenagers believed to have planted the device.
Russell triumphs in Canada as McLaren drivers crash
Russell triumphs in Canada as McLaren drivers crash
FORMULA ONE: George Russell secured Mercedes’ first win of the season in the Canadian Grand Prix yesterday (June 15) as McLaren’s championship-chasing drivers crashed in the final laps of an intriguing and hectic race.
Crackdown on expats in jobs for Thais
Crackdown on expats in jobs for Thais
BANGKOK: Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered a crackdown on expats working in occupations restricted to Thai nationals after the ministry made more than 4,400 arrests for the offence in the past nine months.
Five years on, does it make a difference?
Five years on, does it make a difference?
“From the bottom of your bellies, make some noise!” Michelle Mouillé urges volunteers at the end of every beach cleanup she organises. An emphatic chorus of “Save Our Oceans” typically erupts after this plea.