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Indians caught working illegally in Phuket
Indians caught working illegally in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers, in coordination with Region 8 Police, have arrested five Indian nationals and one Thai woman for offences related to illegal employment in the province.
Ukraine captures ‘Chinese fighting for Russia’
Ukraine captures ‘Chinese fighting for Russia’
KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday (Apr 8) that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, adding that Kyiv would demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from its allies.
Four more bodies found in collapsed SAO tower
Four more bodies found in collapsed SAO tower
BANGKOK: Four more bodies have been found in the rubble that was the State Audit Office (SOA) tower in Bangkok, as searchers approach an area where many labourers were working when the Mar 28 earthquakes struck.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Russians have most work permits in Phuket, Phuket tourist arrested over theft spree || April 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Russians have most work permits in Phuket, Phuket tourist arrested over theft spree || April 8
PHUKET XTRA - April 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
China vows ‘fight to the end’ as Trump warns 50% more tariffs
China vows ‘fight to the end’ as Trump warns 50% more tariffs
BEIJING: China vowed today (Apr 8) to “fight to the end” against fresh tariffs of 50% threatened by US President Donald Trump, further aggravating a trade war that has already wiped trillions off global markets.
Police downplay bypass road rage incident involving foreigner
Police downplay bypass road rage incident involving foreigner
PHUKET: Police City Police have downplayed a road rage incident on the bypass road that has sparked strong reactions online after dashcam footage showed a foreign man punching a Thai van driver on Sunday night (Apr 6).
Officials move to resolve unlicensed slaughterhouses
Officials move to resolve unlicensed slaughterhouses
PHUKET: Provincial officials have encouraged feedback and suggestions from local leaders and business representatives to address growing concerns over unlicensed slaughterhouses in Phuket, amid ongoing tensions surrounding public hygiene, safety and the impact on local meat traders.
Sniffer dogs withdrawn from Bangkok’s collapsed tower building
Sniffer dogs withdrawn from Bangkok’s collapsed tower building
BANGKOK: Sniffer dogs were withdrawn from searching for survivors at the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok yesterday (Apr 7).
Scheffler and McIlroy chase history at Masters
Scheffler and McIlroy chase history at Masters
GOLF: Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy will take a swing at golf history in this week’s 89th Masters.
First national census in 15 years begins
First national census in 15 years begins
BANGKOK: A new national census has begun to collect updated demographic data that will help address key trends such as declining birth rates, an ageing population, labour shortages and a growing foreign population.
Woman killed in head-on collision
Woman killed in head-on collision
PHUKET: A woman died in the early hours of yesterday morning (Apr 7) after her car flew over a road median and collided head-on with a pickup truck in Kathu.
Brit arrested for 207 days overstay
Brit arrested for 207 days overstay
PHUKET: A British woman has been arrested at Phuket International Airport for overstaying her visa by more than six months, immigration authorities confirmed.
Fiji and New Zealand seal sevens wins in Singapore
Fiji and New Zealand seal sevens wins in Singapore
RUGBY SEVENS: Fiji won the men’s title at the World Sevens Series in Singapore with a 21-12 victory over surprise finalists Kenya on Sunday (Apr 6), while New Zealand lifted the women’s trophy after defeating arch-rivals Australia.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Arrests over random Phuket attacks by foreigner & Thai man, Tsunami warning towers || April 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Arrests over random Phuket attacks by foreigner & Thai man, Tsunami warning towers || April 7
PHUKET XTRA - April 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
American tourist dies after night out in Phuket
American tourist dies after night out in Phuket
PHUKET: An American tourist died in the early hours of Sunday morning (Apr 6) after reportedly returning to his hotel room in Phuket Town with symptoms of vomiting following a night out drinking.
World scrambles to temper Trump tariffs as market fears mount
World scrambles to temper Trump tariffs as market fears mount
WASHINGTON: More than 50 countries have sought talks with President Donald Trump in a scramble to ease punishing tariffs on exports to the United States, the White House said yesterday (Apr 6), as trade partners braced for further fallout.
Liverpool’s rare loss delays title march
Liverpool’s rare loss delays title march
FOOTBALL: Liverpool slumped to just their second Premier League defeat this season as Fulham clinched a shock 3-2 win over the runaway leaders, while Southampton were relegated in record-setting time after a 3-1 loss at Tottenham yesterday (Apr 6).
Verstappen to ‘keep grinding’ after Japan win closes gap to Norris
Verstappen to ‘keep grinding’ after Japan win closes gap to Norris
FORMULA ONE: Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said he will “keep grinding” after winning the Japanese Grand Prix yesterday (Apr 6) for his first victory of the 2025 Formula One season, ahead of McLaren’s championship leader Lando Norris.
Phuket lawyer arrested over alleged violent land encroachment
Phuket lawyer arrested over alleged violent land encroachment
PHUKET: A 40-year-old lawyer was arrested on Thursday (Apr 3) in connection with an arrest warrant for allegedly trespassing and attempting to take over another person’s land by means of threats and intimidation.
PM to US: Thailand is reliable friend, not just exporter
PM to US: Thailand is reliable friend, not just exporter
BANGKOK: Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is to lead a delegation to the United States to discuss trade issues and tell the US that Thailand is not only an exporter but also a reliable friend of the US, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced yesterday (Apr 6).