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African women arrested for prostitution on Bangla
African women arrested for prostitution on Bangla
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested four women from Uganda and Tanzania for offering solicitation services in the popular tourist area of Soi Bangla, Patong. 
Study-work policy to keep kids in class
Study-work policy to keep kids in class
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society Ministry is pushing a policy allowing students to earn additional income while studying in a bid to bring out-of-school children back into the classroom.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Where to celebrate Loy Krathong in Phuket! Extra public holidays in 2025 || Nov 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Where to celebrate Loy Krathong in Phuket! Extra public holidays in 2025 || Nov 13
PHUKET XTRA - November 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Man stabbed for making noise with drinking buddies
Man stabbed for making noise with drinking buddies
PHUKET: A man was left seriously injured after he was stabbed by a disgruntled neighbour early this morning (Nov 13) for making too much noise while sitting with his drinking buddies.
Police deem no foul play in truck fire
Police deem no foul play in truck fire
PHUKET: Police have deemed there was no foul play involved in a fire that heavily damaged a small truck north of Phuket Town early this morning (Nov 13).
Woman survives five-storey fall from Patong hotel
Woman survives five-storey fall from Patong hotel
PHUKET: A 35-year-old Thai woman sustained severe injuries after falling from the fifth floor of a hotel in Patong last night (Nov 12).
Governor calls for protection of Phuket dugongs
Governor calls for protection of Phuket dugongs
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has set up a working group to take care of dugongs after finding more than 30 migrating into the area.
Hoteliers decry use of illicit foreign entities
Hoteliers decry use of illicit foreign entities
BANGKOK: The widespread use of Thai nominees by foreign businesses in Thailand is a growing concern among hoteliers, who fear that low prices and quality could destroy the tourism reputation of the country, according to the Thai Hotels Association's (THA) monthly sentiment index.
Phuket readies for Loy Krathong
Phuket readies for Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Local municipalities across Phuket have announced the festivities to be held as the country observes Loy Krathong on Friday (Nov 15).
Trump names Musk to ‘efficiency’ post as team takes shape
Trump names Musk to ‘efficiency’ post as team takes shape
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump announced yesterday (Nov 12) that the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, will lead a new US “government efficiency” group tasked with cutting federal waste, as the Republican president-elect added a series of seasoned figures and hard-liners to his incoming administration.
Extra public holidays next year approved
Extra public holidays next year approved
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved extra public holidays for next year and January 2026, declaring long-weekends to boost tourism and the overall economy.
Worm infestation shocks residents in Wichit
Worm infestation shocks residents in Wichit
PHUKET: Residents at Phuket Villa 3 housing estate in Wichit were shocked and distressed yesterday (Nov 12) as a massive swarm of ‘norn pradu’ worms invaded the public park and surrounding areas.
Rodtang eyes Takeru showdown despite losing title after missing weight
Rodtang eyes Takeru showdown despite losing title after missing weight
MMA: Rodtang Jitmuangnon is planning a showdown with Japanese kickboxing icon Takeru Segawa despite losing his ONE Championship flyweight Muay Thai title on the scale after missing weight for ONE 269.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket waste crisis to see expanded landfills, Kamala crypto theft, OrBorJor election || Nov 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket waste crisis to see expanded landfills, Kamala crypto theft, OrBorJor election || Nov 12
PHUKET XTRA - November 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Maxim ride-sharing fully legal
Maxim ride-sharing fully legal
PHUKET: Ride-hailing service Maxim has confirmed to The Phuket News, with documentary evidence, that their popular app and services are legally operating in Thailand.
Police arrest copper wire thieves, and buyer, in Kathu
Police arrest copper wire thieves, and buyer, in Kathu
PHUKET: Kathu Police have arrested three men in connection with the recent theft of copper electric wires from Kathu Municipality Public Park, including one man who bought the stolen materials in the hope of selling them to a secondhand goods shop.
Call for auto taxes to match global shift
Call for auto taxes to match global shift
BANGKOK: The structure of Thailand's automotive excise taxes must align with global trends, particularly the shift towards the electric vehicle (EV) industry, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Rotary Club of Patong Christmas Party
Rotary Club of Patong Christmas Party
  **FULLY BOOKED**   The Rotary Club of Patong beach invites everyone to join them for an evening of food, drinks and festive music at Eden Valley Christmas Village. Starting at 6:15pm and includes a sumptuous buffet, free flow soft drinks and various selected beverage. Adults - THB 3000, children 6-12 - THB 800. Book your tickets via email: membership@rotarypatong.org
Malaysian state proposes erecting 100km border wall
Malaysian state proposes erecting 100km border wall
KELANTAN: The Malaysian state of Kelantan that is opposite Narathiwat province will propose the government to build a 100-kilometre-long wall in a new move to crack down on cross-border crimes and smuggling.
Charity Rugby Bash
Charity Rugby Bash
  **CANCELLED**   Join us for an exciting afternoon of rugby as the Phuket Vagabonds Rugby Club hosts a (anything but) friendly match between teammates on Saturday, at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG)! Kick-off is at 4:30 pm with social drinks going further into Sunday. All funds raised from the raffle will go toward supporting a child we sponsor through the Asia Center Foundation (ACF) asiacenterfoundation.org a charity in Phuket dedicated to helping disadvantaged kids, as well as christmas gifts for the kids in the Phuket Vagabonds Academy and ACF Rugby Programme. Bring friends, family, and fans along to enjoy the game, support a meaningful cause, and kick off the holiday season with us!