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Protests spread across US despite Trump threats
Protests spread across US despite Trump threats
LOS ANGELES: Protests over hardline immigration tactics ignited across the United States yesterday (June 11) after days of demonstrations in Los Angeles, as California prepared for a legal showdown with the White House over Donald Trump’s deployment of the military.
Officials seek urgent solution to landfill odour crisis
Officials seek urgent solution to landfill odour crisis
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is moving to address the growing problem of foul odours coming from the landfill at the Phuket Waste Disposal Center at Saphan hin, which have intensified during the ongoing rainy season.
War Elephants downed in Ashgabat
War Elephants downed in Ashgabat
FOOTBALL: Thailand went down to Turkmenistan 3-1 in a key qualification match for the 2026 AFC Asian Cup in Ashgabat on Tuesday night (June 10).
Krabi frets over closure of Jetstar Asia
Krabi frets over closure of Jetstar Asia
BANGKOK: Tourism operators in Krabi are worried about the closure of Singapore-based Jetstar Asia, as Singaporean tourists were among the top five source markets for the southern Thai province.
Thaksin will not attend Supreme Court hearing
Thaksin will not attend Supreme Court hearing
BANGKOK: Thaksin Shinawatra will not go to the Supreme Court tomorrow (June 13) when it considers whether the former prime minister served his jail term during his prolonged stay at Police General Hospital.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Grandmother’s body recovered from Phuket canal, Police doctor finally caught over drugs || June 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Grandmother’s body recovered from Phuket canal, Police doctor finally caught over drugs || June 11
PHUKET XTRA - June 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Body of missing grandmother recovered after fall into Bang Yai canal
Body of missing grandmother recovered after fall into Bang Yai canal
PHUKET: The body of a 72-year-old woman was recovered from Bang Yai Canal in Phuket Town today (June 11) after the woman was reported falling into the canal yesterday.
Qantas to close Jetstar Asia
Qantas to close Jetstar Asia
SYDNEY: Australian airline Qantas said Wednesday (June 11) it will close its loss-making budget carrier Jetstar Asia, axing 500 Singapore-based jobs.
British tourist rescued after motorbike plunge in Patong klong
British tourist rescued after motorbike plunge in Patong klong
PHUKET: A British tourist was rescued after accidentally riding his motorbike into a canal behind Patong Hospital yesterday (June 10).
Historic deal to beam domestic games live
Historic deal to beam domestic games live
FOOTBALL: Corporate giants Gulf Development Plc, Advance Info Service Plc (AIS) and Jasmine International Plc (JAS) have entered into a “historic” pact with the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) that will ensure “free” live broadcasts of all domestic leagues and cup competitions.
Chinese visitor’s video claims ‘special connection’ in Immigration
Chinese visitor’s video claims ‘special connection’ in Immigration
BANGKOK: Immigration police were hunting down a Chinese visitor who posted a video online claiming a “special connection” that allowed foreigners to work in Thailand without a visa.
Albanian tourist drowns in Phuket less than a day after arrival
Albanian tourist drowns in Phuket less than a day after arrival
PHUKET: An Albanian tourist drowned at Karon Beach yesterday (June 10), after arriving in Phuket earlier in the day.
‘Phuket Health City’ to go on show at World Expo 2030 in Riyadh
‘Phuket Health City’ to go on show at World Expo 2030 in Riyadh
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has partnered with the Phuket Chamber of Commerce to promote the island’s ‘Phuket Health City’ model on the world stage, with plans to present it at World Expo 2030 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Parents charged over teen street racing, Rains force yacht adrift 40km from Chalong || June 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Parents charged over teen street racing, Rains force yacht adrift 40km from Chalong || June 10
PHUKET XTRA - June 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Election results confirm 10 mayors across Phuket
Election results confirm 10 mayors across Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT Phuket) has announced the confirmed election results that will see 10 mayors officially installed across the island, following the municipal elections last month.
Heavy rains bring more flooding
Heavy rains bring more flooding
PHUKET: Authorities across Phuket are on high alert after heavy rainfall this morning (June 10) led to flooding in parts of the island, with more severe weather expected over the next 24 hours.
Missing yacht found adrift more than 40km from Chalong
Missing yacht found adrift more than 40km from Chalong
PHUKET: A 48-foot catamaran that broke free from its mooring at Chalong Bay yesterday (June 9) due to strong waves and winds, has been safely recovered after drifting 24 nautical miles.
Trump deploys Marines as tensions rise over L.A. protests
Trump deploys Marines as tensions rise over L.A. protests
LOS ANGELES: President Donald Trump ordered active-duty US Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops into Los Angeles yesterday (June 9), vowing those protesting immigration arrests would be “hit harder” than ever.
Thailand Biennale ‘Eternal Kalpa’ hoped to boost Phuket’s contemporary art scene
Thailand Biennale ‘Eternal Kalpa’ hoped to boost Phuket’s contemporary art scene
PHUKET: The Ministry of Culture has officially launched its campaign to promote the upcoming ‘Thailand Biennale festival, the international contemporary art festival that officials are hoping will elevate Thai art onto the global stage under the concept ‘Eternal Kalpa’.
Mixed pair settle for second best in Indonesia
Mixed pair settle for second best in Indonesia
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran missed out on a chance to win their fourth title of the year after losing in the final of the US$450,000 (B14.7 million) BWF Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Sunday (June 8).