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Massage industry set for clean up, says health ministry
Massage industry set for clean up, says health ministry
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is stepping up efforts to elevate Thai massage services.
Phuket Bar Association denies ignoring lawyer misconduct allegation
Phuket Bar Association denies ignoring lawyer misconduct allegation
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Bar Association has denied claims that they failed to act on misconduct allegations against a Phuket-based lawyer accused of abusing his former girlfriend, borrowing B1.2 million from her and threatening her when she demanded repayment.
Governor visits local mosque to mark Ramadan
Governor visits local mosque to mark Ramadan
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat led a delegation to Liwa-ul-Islam Mosque in Baan Bang Chi Liao in Ratsada yesterday (Mar 23) to meet with the local Thai Muslim community and present dates and sweets in honour of the holy month of Ramadan.
Top rank Frank wins Phuket Open
Top rank Frank wins Phuket Open
BOWLS: One of the most prestigious majors of the season took place at Kamala Bowls Club recently, when players took to the green to contest the Phuket Open 2025.
Four arrested with AK-47s bound for Phuket
Four arrested with AK-47s bound for Phuket
PHUKET: Phang Nga Police arrested four men in possession of AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition at a checkpoint along the Phang Nga-Thap Put Road on Saturday (Mar 22). The men said they were bringing the rifles to Phuket.
Thalang raid nets 1,800 meth pills, 62.4g of ice
Thalang raid nets 1,800 meth pills, 62.4g of ice
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested a 45-year-old man in Srisoonthorn who was found in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine, including crystal meth and thousands of meth pills.
Thai border security measures to intensify amid criminal threat
Thai border security measures to intensify amid criminal threat
BANGKOK: The government is intensifying border security measures amid the rising threat of transnational crimes.
German man, 24, investigated for high-speed Rawai accident
German man, 24, investigated for high-speed Rawai accident
PHUKET: Police are investigating an accident that saw a 24-year-old German man crash his BMW sedan into a parked pickup at speed in Rawai early yesterday morning (Mar 22).
Phuket gains ground as LGBTQIA+ hub
Phuket gains ground as LGBTQIA+ hub
Phuket has once again proven why it stands at the forefront of LGBTQIA+ diversity, equity and inclusion in Southeast Asia. On Mar 14, the Bangkok Rainbow Organisation, in collaboration with Diversity In Thailand (DIT) and TransTalents Consulting Group, hosted the groundbreaking ‘3P Paradigm: Sustainable Impact Through Pride-Public-Private Partnership’ seminar at Prince of Songkla University (PSU) in Phuket.
Tour bus overturns in Kamala
Tour bus overturns in Kamala
PHUKET: A tour bus carrying 38 Russian tourists overturned on a steep road in Kamala yesterday (Mar 22) after its brakes reportedly failed.
Seventh heaven dining at Bang Tao Beach
Seventh heaven dining at Bang Tao Beach
As the highest restaurant in Bang Tao, 7th Floor Restaurant & Bar offers a dining experience with impressive panoramic sunset views.
AI skills deemed vital for workers, students
AI skills deemed vital for workers, students
BANGKOK: Instead of fearing being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI), Thai workers and students should focus on acquiring skills for emerging job opportunities in the AI, cloud computing and cybersecurity sectors, according to tech executives.
Phuket to host international badminton tournament
Phuket to host international badminton tournament
BADMINTON: Officials have confirmed that an international badminton tournament is to be staged in Phuket next month.
Phuket selects temples for honouring HRH Sirindhorn’s 70th birthday
Phuket selects temples for honouring HRH Sirindhorn’s 70th birthday
PHUKET: Provincial officials have selected Wat Latthiwanaram (Wat Tai) in Chalong as the leading temple to participate in a nationwide project celebrating Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 70th birthday in April.
Police arrest man for illegal firearm at Saphan Hin
Police arrest man for illegal firearm at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: Phuket City Police arrested a man in Saphan Hin early Friday morning (Mar 21) after they found he was carrying an illegal firearm and 20 rounds of ammunition.
Ryan Coogler talks Sinners
Ryan Coogler talks Sinners
In a time period where cinema trailers are often accused of giving away plot points that should have remained secret, it is has been kind of nice to see a trailer released that actually leaves the public asking questions.
Banyan Tree Residences Sichon: A New Benchmark in Luxury Coastal Living and Investment
Banyan Tree Residences Sichon: A New Benchmark in Luxury Coastal Living and Investment
SICHON, THAILAND: As Thailand’s luxury real estate market continues to grow, savvy investors are setting their sights on Banyan Tree Residences Sichon, an exclusive beachfront sanctuary in Nakhon Si Thammarat. With strong tourism and infrastructure development driving demand for high-end residences, Sichon is emerging as a prime destination for discerning buyers seeking both lifestyle and investment opportunities.
Night water supply outages announced
Night water supply outages announced
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced water supply disruptions that will affect many areas across central Phuket for several hours overnight both Sunday night and Monday night.
Kirsty Coventry elected first woman president of Olympic movement
Kirsty Coventry elected first woman president of Olympic movement
OLYMPICS: Kirsty Coventry says she has “learned the best lessons by failing” and the Zimbabwean swimming great’s mantra appears to have served her well after she became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday (Mar 20).
‘No decision yet’ on cutting Thai visa-free period
‘No decision yet’ on cutting Thai visa-free period
BANGKOK: A decision has yet to be made on whether to reduce the visa-free period for foreign tourists in Thailand from 60 days to 30 days, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.