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Trump signs order to ‘eliminate’ US Education Department
Trump signs order to ‘eliminate’ US Education Department
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday (Mar 20) aimed at "eliminating" the Department of Education, a decades-old goal of the American right, which wants individual states to run schools free from the federal government.
Galaxy mulls billions for Bangkok casino
Galaxy mulls billions for Bangkok casino
BANGKOK: Galaxy Entertainment Group is considering investing billions of dollars in the proposed casino and entertainment complex in Bangkok.
Phuket to host inter-province ‘Quadrangular Sports Competition’
Phuket to host inter-province ‘Quadrangular Sports Competition’
ALL SPORTS: A week-long multi-sports competition organised as a joint initiative by authorities in Phuket and Nakhon Si Thammarat starts on Sunday (Mar 23).
Police crack down on Bangla ladyboys
Police crack down on Bangla ladyboys
PHUKET: Police have launched an operation targeting individuals they claim are harming the image of Thai tourism, with a particular focus on transgender women on Patong’s famed nightlife street Bangla Rd.
Phuket Education Chief downplays ‘Good Shepherd’ raids
Phuket Education Chief downplays ‘Good Shepherd’ raids
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket Provincial Education Area Office, Panna Phromwichian, has downplayed the raids on the ‘Good Shepherd Phuket Town’ school and the BanYa Literacy Center in Srisoonthorn, saying the raids were part of a standard sweep of schools on the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Falling tree branch claims life of Phuket tourist, Thailand alcohol rules softening || March 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Falling tree branch claims life of Phuket tourist, Thailand alcohol rules softening || March 21
PHUKET XTRA - March 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Albon excited by possibility of future Thailand F1 race
Albon excited by possibility of future Thailand F1 race
FORMULA ONE: Thai F1 ace Alex Albon said yesterday (Mar 20) he was excited at the possibility of a future grand prix in his home country and would do everything he could to help make it a reality.
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Phuket School of Music and Pro Musica presents Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Friday, 28 March 2025 | 7:00 PM Phuket School of Music Recital Studio Featuring: Tasana Nagavajara – violin Gladwin Pantastico – guitar Location: 81 Moo 5, 6A-2, Chalermprakiet Ror-9 Road, Vichit, Muang, Phuket, Thailand 83000 Tickets: General Admission: 600 baht Student Discount: 300 baht For ticketing and inquiries: Line ID: phuket-music WhatsApp: +66 93 101 9051 Email: admin@phuket-music.com #phuketschoolofmusic #PhuketEvent #classicalmusic #psmartistseries #theredsquarephuket #promusica
Phuket Governor attends 'Siriraj Phattra Phorn' Royal fabric pattern ceremony
Phuket Governor attends 'Siriraj Phattra Phorn' Royal fabric pattern ceremony
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat was in Nonthaburi yesterday (Mar 20) to take part in a prestigious ceremony presenting the royal fabric pattern ‘Siriraj Phattra Phorn’, which was created by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
Phuket Social Security Office calls for more awareness
Phuket Social Security Office calls for more awareness
PHUKET: The Phuket Social Security Office has called for increased awareness of its services and operations, emphasising the importance of financial protection for employees and insured persons. 
Phuket Andaman FC’s fight for survival goes down to the wire
Phuket Andaman FC’s fight for survival goes down to the wire
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) face a nail-biting conclusion to their tumultuous season, with their Thai League 3 fate hanging precariously in the balance. The club’s final two fixtures will determine whether they can stave off relegation and secure their future.
Thai government rejects allegations of staged Uyghur visits
Thai government rejects allegations of staged Uyghur visits
BANGKOK: Thai Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed allegations yesterday (Mar 20) that his visit to Uyghur families in the Xinjiang region of China was staged, stressing that each family participated voluntarily.
Kathu raid nets 10,000 bottles of cough syrup
Kathu raid nets 10,000 bottles of cough syrup
PHUKET: An investigation into an e-cigarette distribution network has led offices to seize more than 10,000 bottles of cough syrup in a raid in Kathu.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Another Phuket raid targeting education centre for Myanmar kids, Bypass Rd fire || March 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Another Phuket raid targeting education centre for Myanmar kids, Bypass Rd fire || March 20
PHUKET XTRA - March 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Lithuanian tourist killed by falling tree branch
Lithuanian tourist killed by falling tree branch
PHUKET: A 42-year-old Lithuanian man riding a motorbike along the Nai Thon beach road was killed instantly when a large pine branch fell and struck him on the head this morning (Mar 20).
Trump floats US takeover of Ukraine nuclear plants
Trump floats US takeover of Ukraine nuclear plants
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump told Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday (Mar 19) that the United States could own and run Ukraine’s nuclear power plants as part of his latest bid to secure a ceasefire in Russia’s invasion of its neighbour.
Phuket officials announce Songkran plans
Phuket officials announce Songkran plans
PHUKET: Phuket officials are gearing up to celebrate Songkran again with a focus on safety and tradition as it hosts the ‘Songkran No Alcohol Festival Phuket 2025’.
Alcohol ban in national parks to be relaxed
Alcohol ban in national parks to be relaxed
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has revised its regulations to allow alcohol consumption within designated areas for certain groups, provided a permit is granted by the park’s chief, according to the department's head.
A new world order in international rugby on the horizon?
A new world order in international rugby on the horizon?
RUGBY: It was a bizarre weekend of Six Nations rugby where, overall, the best team won but many questions were raised, not least of all whether there is a new world order on the horizon?
Water supply outage to affect Patong
Water supply outage to affect Patong
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a water supply outage that will affect large areas of Patong tomorrow (Mar 21).