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35 caught for drug use in Thepkrasattri street sweep
35 caught for drug use in Thepkrasattri street sweep
PHUKET: A series of night checkpoints set up throughout Tambon Thepkrasattri has resulted in the arrests of 35 Thais and Myanmar migrant workers found with drugs in their system.
LeBron breaks 50,000-point NBA scoring barrier
LeBron breaks 50,000-point NBA scoring barrier
BASKETBALL: LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 50,000 career points on Tuesday (Mar 4), extending his lead as the league’s all-time record scorer by reaching a milestone tally that may never be surpassed.
Skal March Dinner - A Night to Remember
Skal March Dinner - A Night to Remember
We are delighted to invite you to our next Skal dinner, hosted by Doeke Bonga, at The Kee Sky Lounge, the hottest rooftop bar & restaurant in Patong Beach. Registration from 6pm. Members B1,200 - Non-Members B1,600. Bookings - contact@skalphuket.org
Thai ministers plan China trip to check on Uyghurs
Thai ministers plan China trip to check on Uyghurs
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai says he and Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong will visit the Xinjiang region of China on Mar 18 to check on the condition of the 40 Uyghurs who were deported there after 11 years in detention in Thailand.
Govt goes bananas as rice prices plunge
Govt goes bananas as rice prices plunge
BANGKOK: The government will encourage rice farmers to grow bananas to supplement their income as rice prices continue to fall, said Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan on Thursday (Mar 6).  
Turkish man caught selling marijuana on Bangla
Turkish man caught selling marijuana on Bangla
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Turkish national for illegally selling cannabis on Bangla Rd in Patong.  
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/