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Seventh day merit-making ceremony held for princess
Seventh day merit-making ceremony held for princess
BANGKOK: The government held a seventh-day (Sattamavara) merit-making ceremony yesterday (June 17) to dedicate merit to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati following her passing.
Woman found dead at Thai-Cambodian border after fleeing forced labour
Woman found dead at Thai-Cambodian border after fleeing forced labour
YALA: A 28-year-old woman from Yala was found dead in a canal along the Thai-Cambodian border after attempting to escape forced labour in Cambodia yesterday (June 17).
TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10mn
TAT slashes long-haul arrival forecast to 10mn
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has slashed its long-haul arrival forecast to 10 million this year, on par with last year, mainly attributed to the Middle East conflict.
New Phuket vice governors take up posts
New Phuket vice governors take up posts
PHUKET: Two newly appointed Phuket vice governors have officially taken up their positions, marking the latest changes to the province's senior administration following a sweeping reshuffle ordered by the Ministry of Interior.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO:SHOCK SHAKEUP: Phuket Governor Removed, New Foreign Land Investigations Launched || June 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO:SHOCK SHAKEUP: Phuket Governor Removed, New Foreign Land Investigations Launched || June 17
PHUKET XTRA - June 17 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
When top level rugby defies logic
When top level rugby defies logic
RUGBY: Four tumultuous rugby semi-finals took place last weekend - two in the Northern Hemisphere, two in the Southern Hemisphere. It ended up with three emphatic wins and one piece of drama that defied playing logic.
Nirat accepts transfer, denies role in Phuket feud
Nirat accepts transfer, denies role in Phuket feud
PHUKET: Former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has publicly accepted his abrupt transfer to Bangkok, insisting he has no regrets over his tenure and denying suggestions he had taken sides in the bitter internal conflict that has shaken Phuket's provincial administration.
DOPA targets Patong hotel with second raid
DOPA targets Patong hotel with second raid
PHUKET: A Patong hotel has been raided for allegedly operating without a licence just months after its operator was convicted for the same offence, with officials accusing the business of continuing to flout the law despite a court ruling.
New flight routes spark growing Krabi international interest
New flight routes spark growing Krabi international interest
BANGKOK: Krabi International Airport is attracting growing interest from international airlines, with new routes from Finland and Scandinavia expected to strengthen tourism and support local development, the Ministry of Transport says.
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday (June 19) in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling.
Two caught stealing wire from housing estate office
Two caught stealing wire from housing estate office
PHUKET: Two men have been arrested after they were caught attempting to steal electrical wiring from inside the office of a housing estate in Koh Kaew, with both later testing positive for methamphetamine, Phuket City Police have reported.
Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster
Anutin wants foreign culprits deported faster
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered legal amendments to speed up the deportation of foreign criminals to prevent them from repeating their offences in Thailand, according to a government spokesperson.
Landmark Laguna Phuket Marathon hits the heights
Landmark Laguna Phuket Marathon hits the heights
MARATHON: More than 7,000 competitors from countries far and wide joined in the landmark 20th Laguna Phuket Marathon last weekend (June 13-14).
Phuket probes suspected foreign nominee land holdings
Phuket probes suspected foreign nominee land holdings
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have launched a province-wide investigation into companies suspected of illegally holding land on behalf of foreign nationals, following the discovery of shareholding structures that may have been designed to circumvent Thai land ownership laws.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sword Clash on Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, 16KG Heroin Seized, Patong Hill Tuk-Tuk Flips || June 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sword Clash on Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, 16KG Heroin Seized, Patong Hill Tuk-Tuk Flips || June 16
PHUKET XTRA - June 16 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Governor transferred to Bangkok
Phuket Governor transferred to Bangkok
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has been transferred out of the province by order of Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, deepening an extraordinary political upheaval that has seen eight senior Phuket officials removed from their posts in less than a month.
Phuket hosts major badminton comp
Phuket hosts major badminton comp
BADMINTON: The Phuket-hosted Toyota Phuket International Challenge 2026 badminton tournament concluded on Sunday (June 14), with organisers stating the success of the event reinforced the island’s potential as a world-class sports city and sport tourism destination.
Cambodian man arrested for five motorbike thefts
Cambodian man arrested for five motorbike thefts
PHUKET: A Cambodian man has been arrested after allegedly stealing five motorbikes across Phuket, with police recovering one stolen bike and linking him to thefts in Phuket Town, Karon and Patong.
Hundreds protest Iran's ‘regime team’ ahead of World Cup opener
Hundreds protest Iran's ‘regime team’ ahead of World Cup opener
LOS ANGELES: Hundreds of anti-regime protesters gathered outside the stadium in Los Angeles where Iran took on New Zealand in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup yesterday (June 15).