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Government tightens rules to prevent illegal work by foreign students
Government tightens rules to prevent illegal work by foreign students
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has introduced new regulations to prevent foreign students from using short courses as a cover for illegal work in Thailand. Effective immediately, all institutions must submit their short course curricula for review.
Kusoldharm makes merit by giving to the poor
Kusoldharm makes merit by giving to the poor
PHUKET: More than 3,000 relief bags were distributed to underprivileged residents in Phuket as part of the annual merit-making and deity worship ceremony hosted by the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation this week.
Community rallies to support stricken bar manager at charity golf day
Community rallies to support stricken bar manager at charity golf day
The local Phuket community came together on Sunday, May 4 for a bespoke charity day to support the popular manager of Pepper’s Sports Bar, Steve Barrett, who fell ill earlier this year and remains bed-ridden at home still undergoing care.
Wichit Police step up drug crackdown
Wichit Police step up drug crackdown
PHUKET: Wichit Police are intensifying their efforts to curb drug activity in the area, expanding their focus from drug users to street-level dealers in a renewed crackdown on methamphetamine distribution.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Monks arrested, Drunken Chalong shooting, Phuket beach vendors get thrown out || May 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Monks arrested, Drunken Chalong shooting, Phuket beach vendors get thrown out || May 16
PHUKET XTRA - May 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Joint Chambers Phuket Members Briefing
Joint Chambers Phuket Members Briefing
Phuket’s Infrastructure Development: Challenges and Future Prospects. This high-level session will explore Phuket’s urban transformation, economic expansion, and sustainable growth – bringing together policymakers, urban planners, developers, and investors for an insightful discussion. Featured Speakers: Rathawat Kuvijitrsuwan (Job) – SVP, Advisory & Asset Management – Asia, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, Jon Cannon – SVP, Hotel Asset Management (Thailand & Vietnam), Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). 17:00 – 18:00 hrs. Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort. Cost: Free of charge for Phuket Sundowners attendees. To book contact - office@austchamthailand.com
Premier League top-five hopefuls battle for Champions League riches
Premier League top-five hopefuls battle for Champions League riches
FOOTBALL: The Premier League race is over and relegation is decided - but the battle for Champions League qualification remains wide open with just two rounds to go.
Tourism reform call as foreign arrivals in Thailand plunge
Tourism reform call as foreign arrivals in Thailand plunge
BANGKOK: Thailand needs to urgently address the freefall in foreign arrivals, which is more pronounced this quarter among both leisure and corporate travellers, by reforming the sector and creating new destinations, according to a former head of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Arrest warrants issued for Premchai, 16 others over SAO building collapse
Arrest warrants issued for Premchai, 16 others over SAO building collapse
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court on Thursday (May 15) approved arrest warrants for 17 people, including construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, in connection with the collapse of the B2.1-billion State Audit Office building in Bangkok, triggered by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar on Mar 28. 
Woman charged over Surin Beach encroachment
Woman charged over Surin Beach encroachment
PHUKET: A woman has been charged with illegally occupying public land at Surin Beach in Phuket as part of a major crackdown on beachfront businesses encroaching on state-owned property.
Soi Palai on alert as drunk man fires gun into sky
Soi Palai on alert as drunk man fires gun into sky
PHUKET: A 63-year-old intoxicated man was arrested after firing more than 10 gunshots into the sky, causing panic among residents in Soi Palai, Chalong, yesterday (May 15).
Burglar makes off with B300k in valuables
Burglar makes off with B300k in valuables
PHUKET: A burglar stole valuables worth more than B300,000 from a house in Thalang yesterday afternoon (May 15), prompting a police investigation.
Thai Reds to celebrate Liverpool title with Bangkok parade
Thai Reds to celebrate Liverpool title with Bangkok parade
FOOTBALL: Liverpool supporters in Thailand will stage a grand celebration marking the club’s historic 20th English top-flight title, achieved by winning the 2024-25 Premier League season, with a city-centre parade on May 25, 2025.
Drunk monk arrested in Patong
Drunk monk arrested in Patong
PHUKET: A Buddhist monk was disrobed and arrested in Patong yesterday (May 15) after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol.
PM says third phase of handout not scrapped
PM says third phase of handout not scrapped
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has given an assurance that the third phase of the government’s B10,000 handout programme will not be scrapped.
Officials reclaim public land at Surin Beach
Officials reclaim public land at Surin Beach
PHUKET: A task force led by Thalang District officials today (May 15) continued their dismantling and removal of illegal businesses along the Surin beachfront.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Driver’s snooze leads to fatal crash into high-voltage pole, Similans to close 5 months || May 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Driver’s snooze leads to fatal crash into high-voltage pole, Similans to close 5 months || May 15
PHUKET XTRA - May 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket officials ponder flood-response measures
Phuket officials ponder flood-response measures
PHUKET: While Phuket was experiencing isolated flooding in areas across the island yesterday, local officials today (May 15) held a meeting to start contending with the annual flooding that comes with each rainy season.
Phuket debt resolution fair to help thousands
Phuket debt resolution fair to help thousands
PHUKET: The Ministry of Justice has launched the second year of its nationwide initiative, the ‘Debt Resolution Fair: Creating a Path to Justice’, in Phuket, aiming to ease the financial burden on debtors and improve access to justice.
Ukraine peace talks: What are Kyiv and Moscow’s positions?
Ukraine peace talks: What are Kyiv and Moscow’s positions?
ISTANBUL: Delegations from Kyiv and Moscow are set to hold their first direct talks on the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine for more than three years.