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Phuket Airport immigration chief denies ‘cocaine set up’
Phuket Airport immigration chief denies ‘cocaine set up’
PHUKET: Chief of Phuket Airport Immigration, Pol Col Rasarin Thiraphatthanakun, has refuted allegations in the British media that her officers had ‘set up’ a British man by placing a small amount of cocaine in his passport, for which the British man was detained and charged.
France to ban smoking outdoors in most places: minister
France to ban smoking outdoors in most places: minister
PARIS: France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister announced yesterday (May 31).
Thailand’s new helmet law sparks questions
Thailand’s new helmet law sparks questions
BANGKOK: A new nationwide road safety campaign launching in Thailand tomorrow (June 1) has sparked debate among residents and visitors alike, as authorities begin stricter enforcement of motorcycle helmet regulations in an effort to reduce road accidents and fatalities.
Vagabonds return to winning ways
Vagabonds return to winning ways
RUGBY: The Phuket Vagabonds returned to winning ways as they ran in six tries to one against the touring Gulf Legends at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang on Saturday, May 17.
OIC launches youth ‘Insurefluencer’ project
OIC launches youth ‘Insurefluencer’ project
PHUKET: The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) in Phuket, in collaboration with the insurance and financial sectors, has launched the ‘Insurefluencer: The New GEN 2025’ project aimed at empowering children and youth to become communicators of insurance knowledge within their communities.
Officials review key policies, honour community efforts
Officials review key policies, honour community efforts
PHUKET: Provincial leaders and heads of government agencies gathered for a high-level meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall on Thursday (May 29) to review progress on key policies, coordinate upcoming royal events and recognise outstanding contributions from individuals and organisations across the province.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Where in the world is Fehr? Surin Beach target practice, 105-year-old Thai athlete wins|| May 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Where in the world is Fehr? Surin Beach target practice, 105-year-old Thai athlete wins|| May 30
PHUKET XTRA - May 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police silent as Fehr goes missing
Police silent as Fehr goes missing
PHUKET: Phuket officials remain tight-lipped on the whereabouts of Urs Fehr, the Swiss national sentenced last Friday (May 23) to one month in prison by the Court of Appeal Region 8 for assaulting a doctor.
Berlin unveils Olympic bid with centenary of Nazi Games in sight
Berlin unveils Olympic bid with centenary of Nazi Games in sight
OLYMPICS: Berlin has presented its proposal to hold the Summer Olympics, including a bid for the Games in 2036 that would fall exactly a century after the event was hosted by Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Regime.
Thai business closures rise 8.3% in first four months
Thai business closures rise 8.3% in first four months
BANGKOK: A total of 3,921 businesses in Thailand ceased operations in the first four months of 2025, an increase of 8.3% compared with the same period last year, according to the Department of Business Development.
Brazil sues China's BYD over 'slavery' conditions on build site
Brazil sues China's BYD over 'slavery' conditions on build site
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian prosecutors are suing Chinese electric car giant BYD and two contracting companies for human trafficking and alleged slave labour conditions at a build site, according to legal documents seen by AFP on Thursday (May 29).
Youths arrested for shots fired at Surin Beach
Youths arrested for shots fired at Surin Beach
PHUKET: Several youths seen recklessly firing guns at Surin Beach have been arrested, following widespread outrage online over a viral video that raised concerns about tourist safety and law enforcement in Phuket.
Phuket readies for Queen’s Birthday public holiday
Phuket readies for Queen’s Birthday public holiday
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Office, along with all other government offices, will be closed on Monday and Tuesday (June 2-3) as the country commemorates the 47th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.
Verstappen hoping rule change can propel his title charge
Verstappen hoping rule change can propel his title charge
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen returns to the scene of his maiden Formula One victory chasing his fourth consecutive Spanish success this weekend with his Red Bull team hoping a rule change will end McLaren's supremacy.
Trump tariffs stay in place for now, after appellate ruling
Trump tariffs stay in place for now, after appellate ruling
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump celebrated a temporary reprieve for his aggressive tariff strategy yesterday (May 29), with an appeals court preserving his sweeping import duties on China and other trading partners - for now.
Thai army ‘sorry’ for fatal beating
Thai army ‘sorry’ for fatal beating
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has expressed its condolences to the family of a conscript who was fatally beaten during disciplinary training last year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal beating sends 13 from army to prison, Motorbike vs parked Phuket tuk-tuk || May 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal beating sends 13 from army to prison, Motorbike vs parked Phuket tuk-tuk || May 29
PHUKET XTRA - May 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thai venues for Women’s World Volleyball Championship confirmed
Thai venues for Women’s World Volleyball Championship confirmed
VOLLEYBALL: Four official venues have been confirmed for the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship 2025, which will take place in Thailand from Aug 22 to Sept 7.
Musk to exit US government role after rare break with Trump
Musk to exit US government role after rare break with Trump
WASHINGTON: Billionaire Elon Musk announced he was leaving his role in US government yesterday (May 28), intended to reduce federal spending, shortly after his first major break with President Donald Trump over his signature spending bill.
TAT aims for record arrivals from Oceania
TAT aims for record arrivals from Oceania
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is placing a greater emphasis on high potential short-haul markets to diversify risk away from the sluggish Chinese market, with the aim of reaching a new high of 950,000 tourist arrivals from the Oceania market, which includes Australia.