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Thailand’s spikers gear up for tough Poland opener
Thailand’s spikers gear up for tough Poland opener
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand begin their FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 campaign with a match against Poland in Pool 3 at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, today (June 4).
New approach to overseas income aims to spur inflows
New approach to overseas income aims to spur inflows
BANGKOK: The Revenue Department is shifting its approach on how it taxes income sourced from abroad. Rather than taxing every baht of income brought into the country, the department is moving towards granting tax exemptions for income promptly remitted to Thailand, hoping to create momentum for economic stimulation by encouraging capital inflow.
PM ‘silent’ on rumoured Cabinet reshuffle
PM ‘silent’ on rumoured Cabinet reshuffle
BANGKOK: There has been no signal from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra about a possible Cabinet reshuffle despite media speculation to that effect, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, a key figure in the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Youth arrested after flaunting weapons on Facebook
Youth arrested after flaunting weapons on Facebook
PHUKET: A Myanmar youth has been arrested after photos of him with fellow youths brandishing guns, machetes and making indecent gestures were posted to Facebook, sparking alarm among locals in the Cherng Talay area.
Russian man arrested at Phuket Airport over cyber fraud allegations
Russian man arrested at Phuket Airport over cyber fraud allegations
PHUKET: A 36-year-old Russian man was arrested at Phuket International Airport on Monday (June 2) in connection with a string of cyber-related offenses, including fraud, computer crime and misuse of electronic banking tools.
Police investigate car dumped by foreigners near Paradise beach
Police investigate car dumped by foreigners near Paradise beach
PHUKET: Police in Patong are investigating a suspicious vehicle abandoned by a foreigner near Paradise Beach after it was found with both license plates deliberately concealed.
Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom debunks tourist mauled, denies wildlife abuse
Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom debunks tourist mauled, denies wildlife abuse
PHUKET: The operators of Phuket’s Tiger Kingdom tourist attraction, located in Kathu, have refuted reports that an Indian tourist was mauled at their venue, and have denied accusations of animal cruelty.
Princess Ubolratana to preside over ‘To Be Number One’ club opening in Phuket
Princess Ubolratana to preside over ‘To Be Number One’ club opening in Phuket
PHUKET: Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi will preside over the opening ceremony of the ‘To Be Number One’ Club and the ‘To Be NUmber One’ Friendship Center at Phuket Rajabhat University on Friday (June 6).
Cambodia to take border dispute with Thailand to World Court
Cambodia to take border dispute with Thailand to World Court
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia is to take its border dispute with Thailand to the World Court following an exchange of gunfire by soldiers of the two countries.
Old doubts rise on collapsed SAO site
Old doubts rise on collapsed SAO site
BANGKOK: The collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building has come under renewed scrutiny following a recent news report detailing longstanding irregularities in the construction project, which began in 2009.
Phuket calls for blood donors
Phuket calls for blood donors
PHUKET:The Phuket Red Cross Society (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are encouraging residents to start June by donating blood ‒ a simple act that can save lives.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuketian wins Miss World! Heart attack while on motorbike, Chalong rooftop fall || June 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuketian wins Miss World! Heart attack while on motorbike, Chalong rooftop fall || June 2
PHUKET XTRA - June 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Pride events get underway
Phuket Pride events get underway
PHUKET: Phuket is embracing Pride Month with the launch of ‘Phuket Pride Festival 2025’, a celebration of diversity and equality activities continuing throughout the month, starting with beach volleyball at Patong Beach today (June 2).
Phuket Liverpool fans celebrate title win with parade
Phuket Liverpool fans celebrate title win with parade
FOOTBALL: A special parade was organised in Phuket yesterday (June 1) afternoon for local fans to celebrate English football team Liverpool recently winning the Premier League.
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra plans to spend about B157 billion - earlier allocated for B10,000 handouts in fiscal 2025 - on water management, transport and tourism promotion instead.
Young dugong found dead off Krabi died of internal infection, says DMCR
Young dugong found dead off Krabi died of internal infection, says DMCR
PHUKET: A young male dugong found washed ashore at Koh Sriboya in Krabi province died from an internal infection, according to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
Koh Racha cleanup nets 1.4 tonnes of trash
Koh Racha cleanup nets 1.4 tonnes of trash
PHUKET: More than 1,485 kilogrammes of marine waste were collected during a beach and underwater clean-up at Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket, yesterday (June 1).
Russia, Ukraine head to Istanbul for fresh peace talks
Russia, Ukraine head to Istanbul for fresh peace talks
ISTANBUL: Russian and Ukrainian officials will meet in Istanbul today (June 2) to exchange their plans for how to end the three-year war, Europe’s largest conflict since World War II, after Kyiv says it struck dozens of strategic bombers parked at airbases deep in Russia.
‘Proud’ Piastri extends championship lead with Spanish GP victory
‘Proud’ Piastri extends championship lead with Spanish GP victory
FORMULA ONE: Oscar Piastri drove with exemplary calm and control in a torrid race yesterday (June 1) to beat rival and team-mate Lando Norris as McLaren claimed a first Spanish Grand Prix victory since 2005 with a resounding 1-2 triumph.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
New hotel law raises safety concerns
BANGKOK: The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.