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Naked man causes stir near market, taken into custody
Naked man causes stir near market, taken into custody
PHUKET: Local residents in the Tha Ruea area of Thalang District were left stunned yesterday morning (Apr 16) after a man was seen walking naked in public near the fresh market.
Man arrested for beating girlfriend to death
Man arrested for beating girlfriend to death
PHUKET: Officers arrested a man late on Apr 13 for beating his girlfriend to death while under the influence of cannabis, according to police in Wichit.
Son discovers father’s body after fall from abandoned building
Son discovers father’s body after fall from abandoned building
PHUKET: A 44-year-old man was found dead after reportedly falling from an abandoned building in Wichit on the evening of Apr 12. The body was discovered by the man’s son, who had gone out to search for him following a family dispute.
New law holds banks, telecoms, social media companies responsible for scams
New law holds banks, telecoms, social media companies responsible for scams
BANGKOK: A new emergency decree took effect Sunday (Apr 13) that requires financial institutions, telecom operators and social media platform owners to share responsibility for failing to curb scams.
Kunlavut makes history in China
Kunlavut makes history in China
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn became the first Thai men’s singles player to claim the Asian title after his victory at the US$500,000 (approximately B17.3 million) Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, on Sunday (Apr 13).
AI acts in the world: Understanding AI agents and workflows
AI acts in the world: Understanding AI agents and workflows
Until now using AI has been like consulting an oracle in a cave. It tells you lots of amazing things, but it’s up to you to act on that information. Now the AI genie is escaping the bottle to play in the real world by itself. This is Agentic AI, and its consequences are monumental.
Enjoying Mediterranean charm in Phuket
Enjoying Mediterranean charm in Phuket
Let’s be honest, a time out is always welcome, not least of all in recent months as Phuket has become increasingly hectic. The chance to slow down, take a breath, relax, unwind and recharge is sometimes exactly what we need.
Happy Songkran!
Happy Songkran!
PHUKET: From all of us here at The Phuket News and Class Act Media, we wish one and all a happy, safe Songkran!
Songkran starts early in Patong
Songkran starts early in Patong
PHUKET: Songkran celebrations have officially kicked off in Patong, with Soi Bangla already transformed into a lively water-play zone teeming with tourists. Despite the official start of the Thai New Year falling on Apr 13, crowds of both local and international visitors flocked to the popular street this morning (Apr 12) to join the festivities.
Government vows to ramp up demand for electric vehicles
Government vows to ramp up demand for electric vehicles
BANGKOK: The government says it is committed to transforming Thailand into an electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub, emphasising this policy also focuses on stimulating demand for EVs to encourage consumer adoption.
Six injured in Phuket road accidents on first day of Songkran safety campaign
Six injured in Phuket road accidents on first day of Songkran safety campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials have reported no fatalities but recognised six road accidents resulting in injuries yesterday (Apr 11), the first day of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road safety campaign during the Songkran Festival 2025.
Phuket ramps up road, marine safety for Songkran
Phuket ramps up road, marine safety for Songkran
PHUKET: Local officials have stepped up safety and inspection efforts across road and marine transport systems in Phuket as thousands of people travel during the Songkran Festival 2025.
Phuket Child Protection Fund approves aid for families in need
Phuket Child Protection Fund approves aid for families in need
PHUKET: The Phuket Child Protection Fund Executive Subcommittee recently convened its first meeting of 2025 to approve new financial assistance for vulnerable children and families facing hardship across the province.
Phuket residents urged to take part in national census
Phuket residents urged to take part in national census
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has posted online a video urging all people in Phuket to take part in the Population and Housing Census 2025, a nationwide initiative aimed at guiding future development and policy planning.
Wanted: Industry figures brand migrant workers ‘vital’ for Phuket
Wanted: Industry figures brand migrant workers ‘vital’ for Phuket
PHUKET: Amid a campaign by officials targetting Myanmar migrant workers on the island, and amid much derision against foreign workers in comments online many Thais, several key local industry figures have come to the defence of Phuket’s migrant workforce, saying plainly that the development of Phuket relies on foreign workers, mostly from Myanmar, to fill labour shortages in industries vital for the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket residents protest casino bill, Early morning Karon fire, Phuket ready for Songkran || April 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket residents protest casino bill, Early morning Karon fire, Phuket ready for Songkran || April 11
PHUKET XTRA - April 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Water spouts on Chalong Bay cause internet storm
Water spouts on Chalong Bay cause internet storm
PHUKET: Large water spouts moving through the anchorage in Chalong Bay caused a storm online earlier today (Apr 11), with many local reports branding the phenomenon a ”tornado”.
Truck crash topples power poles, closes road on Kata Hill
Truck crash topples power poles, closes road on Kata Hill
PHUKET: Motorists are being urged to avoid using Patak Rd over Kata Hill, between Kata and Chalong, after a 10-wheel truck skidded on the wet road and slammed into three power poles, bringing the power poles and power cables down onto the road.
Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal
Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal
PANAMA CITY: US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP yesterday (Apr 10), a major concession to President Donald Trump as he seeks to reestablish influence over the vital waterway.
Phuket foreigners caught with ecstasy, heroin, firearms in Songkran blitz
Phuket foreigners caught with ecstasy, heroin, firearms in Songkran blitz
PHUKET: Region 8 Police has dismantled three major drug and firearms networks involving foreign nationals in Phuket, seizing large quantities of illicit drugs and weapons just days before Songkran.