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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bang Tao condo projects in crosshairs, Court strikes down old student hairstyle rule || March 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bang Tao condo projects in crosshairs, Court strikes down old student hairstyle rule || March 6
PHUKET XTRA - March 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Court sentences Afghan, Kazakh nationals for passport forgery
Phuket Court sentences Afghan, Kazakh nationals for passport forgery
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Court has issued a verdict in six criminal cases involving Afghan and Kazakh nationals charged with passport forgery and related offenses.
Russia jails Briton for 19 years for fighting for Ukraine
Russia jails Briton for 19 years for fighting for Ukraine
MOSCOW: A Russian court said yesterday (Mar 5) that a British man captured fighting for Ukraine in Kyiv’s offensive against Russia's Kursk border region was sentenced to 19 years in prison.
Four more Chinese illegal construction workers arrested
Four more Chinese illegal construction workers arrested
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested four Chinese nationals found working illegally at an interior decor and design business under construction in Thepkrasattri.
Court annuls 50-year-old regulation on student hairstyles
Court annuls 50-year-old regulation on student hairstyles
BANGKOK: The Supreme Administrative Court has revoked a controversial 50-year-old Education Ministry regulation that severely limited the way students could style their hair.
PSU Phuket launches Erasmus+ 'Tourism-Zero' project
PSU Phuket launches Erasmus+ 'Tourism-Zero' project
PHUKET: Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket Campus has officially launched its Erasmus+ Curriculum Development for Zero Waste Management in the Hospitality and Tourism Sector (‘Tourism-Zero’) project. 
Dates set for Samui Open Beach Volleyball comp
Dates set for Samui Open Beach Volleyball comp
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: Organisers have confirmed the 7th annual Samui Open Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held on Koh Samui at the Samui Resotel Beach Resort on Chaweng Beach between Mar 21-23.
Foreign female tourist found dead at Kata Beach
Foreign female tourist found dead at Kata Beach
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a foreign female tourist whose body was found dead at Kata Beach yesterday afternoon (Mar 5). 
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hopes fade as search continues for missing American tourist in Patong Bay || March 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hopes fade as search continues for missing American tourist in Patong Bay || March 5
PHUKET XTRA - March 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Interior Ministry probes Cherng Talay ‘extra large’ condo projects
Interior Ministry probes Cherng Talay ‘extra large’ condo projects
PHUKET: Supoj Rotruang Na Nongkhai, Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Interior, on a two-day inspection visit to Phuket is investigating complaints regarding two ‘extra large’ condominium construction projects in Cherng Talay as well as issues involving the Phuket Provincial Land Office revoking land ownership documents.
Governor leads Phuket delegation to ITB Berlin
Governor leads Phuket delegation to ITB Berlin
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat is leading a delegation of tourism representatives to ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s largest tourism trade show, as part of efforts to promote the province as a premier global travel destination.
Phuket Airport Immigration boss fast-tracked to Bangkok
Phuket Airport Immigration boss fast-tracked to Bangkok
PHUKET: After just 10 months of active service as chief of the Phuket Airport Immigration unit, Pol Col Padthongtew Damapong, son of an older brother of Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra, the ex-wife of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been promoted to the post of Immigration Chief of Nonthaburi Province, which forms part of ‘Greater Bangkok’.
Patong car thief arrested in Chumphon
Patong car thief arrested in Chumphon
PHUKET: A 32-year-old Thai man was arrested in Chumphon province just hours after he stole a  car from the Patong beachfront on Sunday night (Mar 2).
United Legends Supporting Emerging Thai Soccer Stars
United Legends Supporting Emerging Thai Soccer Stars
Between the 10th and the 15th June 2025 three Manchester United Legends will be coming to Thailand to support ’Copa Tailandesa’ 2025, a youth football academy tournament taking place at Arena, Hua Hin. Brian’s McClair and his United friends will also be meeting locals, fans and players at a Legends dinner on the 14th June at Avani+ Hotel. Tickets are now on sale now at 2950 Baht. facebook.com/copatailandesa/
Snake surprise in a shoe rack
Snake surprise in a shoe rack
PHUKET: An officer from the Phuket City Police had an unexpected call for duty when a report of an intruder turned out to be a slithering surprise.
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 24
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 24
FOOTBALL: Port FC staged an impressive comeback in the second half to overcome a two-goal deficit and defeat Nakhon Ratchasima FC 4-2 at the PAT Stadium last Saturday (Mar 1).
United Legends Supporting Emerging Thai Soccer Stars
United Legends Supporting Emerging Thai Soccer Stars
Between the 10th and the 15th June 2025 three Manchester United Legends will be coming to Thailand to support "Copa Tailandesa" 2025, a youth football academy tournament taking place at Arena, Hua Hin.
Kathu officials conduct Bangla checks
Kathu officials conduct Bangla checks
PHUKET: Officials and security personnel from Kathu District Office carried out a late-night inspection on Bangla Rd, Patong, on Monday night (Mar 3) in the name of maintaining public order and ensuring the safety of locals and tourists.  
Phuket officials hold road-safety workshop
Phuket officials hold road-safety workshop
PHUKET: The Phuket Road Safety Center held a workshop aimed at analysing the causes of road accidents to reduce risk factors and enhance road safety across the province yesterday (Mar 4).
Seize or freeze? Friction in Europe over Russian assets for Ukraine
Seize or freeze? Friction in Europe over Russian assets for Ukraine
PARIS: As Europe scrambles to boost military aid to Ukraine, calls are intensifying to fund it by seizing tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets, in an issue causing tension between European allies.