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Sinful thief steals cash donations for monks
Sinful thief steals cash donations for monks
PHUKET:Local residents have voiced their anger after a man was caught on CCTV stealing money from a Kathin offerings tree at a shop on Bangkok Rd in Phuket Town.
Accused Thai nominees in collapsed-tower builder held in custody
Accused Thai nominees in collapsed-tower builder held in custody
BANGKOK: Three Thai men suspected of being nominees for a Chinese state-owned construction firm, a major partner in the collapsed state audit building, were arraigned in court yesterday (Apr 22).
PM orders revision of visa-free scheme
PM orders revision of visa-free scheme
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday ordered a revision of the visa-free entry scheme, prompted by the number of visitors overstaying and working illegally in Thailand, the government spokesman said.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Illegal network raids, Phuket road expansion, Aussie caught with loaded gun in Patong|| April 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Illegal network raids, Phuket road expansion, Aussie caught with loaded gun in Patong|| April 22
PHUKET XTRA - April 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Big Pu’ orders Patong arrest of reckless riding Frenchman
‘Big Pu’ orders Patong arrest of reckless riding Frenchman
PHUKET: A Frenchman has been arrested and charged in Patong for reckless driving after he was caught running red lights, making excessive noise and not wearing a helmet.
As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope’s funeral
As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope’s funeral
VATICAN CITY: Cardinals will meet today (Apr 22) to decide the date for Pope Francis’s funeral, starting a process that will culminate in the election of a new Catholic leader within three weeks.
Arms deals tied to US tariff talks
Arms deals tied to US tariff talks
BANGKOK: Whether Thailand buys more weapons from the United States depends on the outcome of upcoming trade talks with US officials, according to Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Humanoid robots stride into the future with world’s first half-marathon
Humanoid robots stride into the future with world’s first half-marathon
MARATHON: Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing early on Saturday (Apr 19), joining thousands of their flesh-and-blood counterparts in a world-first half marathon showcasing China’s drive to lead the global race in cutting-edge technology.
Officials inspect hillside construction in Karon after erosion complaints
Officials inspect hillside construction in Karon after erosion complaints
PHUKET: Officials yesterday (Apr 21) conducted an inspection of a hillside construction site in Karon following public complaints about potential illegal development and environmental damage.
Body with Hanuman tattoo found in abandoned Kathu building
Body with Hanuman tattoo found in abandoned Kathu building
PHUKET: Kathu Police are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body found in an abandoned building yesterday evening (Apr 21).
Thailand faces lower tourist numbers
Thailand faces lower tourist numbers
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has instructed the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to revise the 2025 tourism marketing plan, which could downgrade foreign receipts from B2.3 trillion to B2trn, to cope with the weak Asian market that dropped 17% in the first quarter. 
Governor inspects expansion of Tha Reua shortcut
Governor inspects expansion of Tha Reua shortcut
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat visited the site of a key road expansion project behind Wat Tha Ruea in Srisoonthorn yesterday (Apr 21), as part of efforts to ease growing traffic congestion in the area.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Teen vs meat grinder, Tourists crash over Phuket ravine, BKK building exec arrested || April 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Teen vs meat grinder, Tourists crash over Phuket ravine, BKK building exec arrested || April 21
PHUKET XTRA - April 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Aussie arrested with loaded firearm on Soi Bangla
Aussie arrested with loaded firearm on Soi Bangla
PHUKET: Police have arrested an Australian man who was found carrying an illegal, loaded, firearm on Bangla Rd, Patong, in the early hours of this morning (Apr 21).
Piastri power rules in Saudi as Max pays the penalty
Piastri power rules in Saudi as Max pays the penalty
FORMULA ONE: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix yesterday (Apr 20) from Red Bull polesitter Max Verstappen to lead the world championship for the first time in his career after one of his “toughest” ever races.
Teen surrenders for fatal stabbing
Teen surrenders for fatal stabbing
PHUKET: A 19-year-old man has surrendered to police following the fatal stabbing of a 59-year-old man in Ratsada yesterday afternoon (Apr 20).
Kamala jet-ski operators arrested
Kamala jet-ski operators arrested
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), working with the Marine Police Division, have arrested five jet-ski operators for illegally renting out jet-skis to tourists.
Phuket tourism off to strong start
Phuket tourism off to strong start
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office has reported a robust start to 2025, with tourism revenue reaching B149 billion in the first quarter.
‘Joe Ferrari’ death ruled a suicide after autopsy
‘Joe Ferrari’ death ruled a suicide after autopsy
BANGKOK: An autopsy report has confirmed that Thitisan “Joe Ferrari” Utthanaphon, a former police colonel convicted in the torture-murder of a drug suspect, committed suicide while in custody at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok.
Meat grinder mangles 15-year-old boy's hand
Meat grinder mangles 15-year-old boy's hand
PHUKET: A 15-year-old boy had the fingers on his right hand mangled in a horrific accident at a butcher shop in Ratsada on Friday afternoon (Apr 18), when his hand became trapped in a meat grinder.