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British man slashed by sword in Soi Ta-iad clash
British man slashed by sword in Soi Ta-iad clash
PHUKET: A British man suffered a severe slash wound to his left forearm during a late-night fight involving weapons on Phuket's famous Muay Thai training street, Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, police have confirmed.
Firms push for wider co-pay eligibility
Firms push for wider co-pay eligibility
BANGKOK: The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) wants to unlock the conditions for the ‘Thais Help Thais Plus’ co-payment scheme by expanding eligibility to businesses of all sizes, supporting business continuity and employment.
Phuket Airport launches e-passport gates
Phuket Airport launches e-passport gates
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has officially launched its new Automated Border Control (ABC) system, allowing eligible international travellers holding electronic passports (e-passports) to complete immigration clearance through self-service gates in a move aimed at reducing congestion and speeding up passenger processing.
Omani tourists injured as tuk-tuk flips on Patong Hill
Omani tourists injured as tuk-tuk flips on Patong Hill
PHUKET: A tuk-tuk driver is facing a charge of reckless driving causing injury to others and property damage after a vehicle carrying five Omani tourists overturned on Patong Hill last night (June 15), leaving all five passengers with minor injuries.
Phuket honours blood donors on World Blood Donor Day
Phuket honours blood donors on World Blood Donor Day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn led celebrations marking World Blood Donor Day 2026 on Sunday (June 14), honouring hundreds of blood donors and encouraging residents to support blood, organ and eye donation campaigns across the province.
Overnight underpass closures extended
Overnight underpass closures extended
PHUKET: Four major underpasses across Phuket will remain closed overnight through the end of this month as work continues on the island's Smart City traffic monitoring and control system, the Phuket Highway District has announced.
Phuket allocates B4mn for road safety promotion
Phuket allocates B4mn for road safety promotion
PHUKET: Officials have reviewed proposals for road safety projects after the province received B4 million from the national Road Safety Fund for the 2026 fiscal year.
Anutin set for ASEAN-Russia meet
Anutin set for ASEAN-Russia meet
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will travel to Kazan, Russia, on June 17–18 to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit, where Thailand aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy and other economic sectors under its economic diplomacy policy.
Phuket vice governors transferred
Phuket vice governors transferred
PHUKET: Two Phuket vice governors have been transferred out of the province following a dramatic intervention by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who ordered an investigation into corruption allegations circulating about senior provincial officials.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boxer In Coma After Patong Fall, B150M Fugitive ARREST, 16 Bang Tao Venues EXPOSED || June 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boxer In Coma After Patong Fall, B150M Fugitive ARREST, 16 Bang Tao Venues EXPOSED || June 15
PHUKET XTRA - June 15 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Anutin unveils chip hub vision
Anutin unveils chip hub vision
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has unveiled a plan to position Thailand as ASEAN’s hub for advanced chip manufacturing, with the goal of producing “Made in Thailand” semiconductors by 2050.
US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz
US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran's nuclear programme.
Visa shift unlikely to deter Indians
Visa shift unlikely to deter Indians
BANGKOK: Replacing visa-free entry with a visa-on-arrival scheme for Indian tourists will not affect this market as affordable prices remain the decisive factor for them, while the policy change can help curb visa abuse, according to a major Indian travel agency.
Scottish boxer in coma after fall from moving tuk-tuk in Patong
Scottish boxer in coma after fall from moving tuk-tuk in Patong
PHUKET: WBO International Welterweight champion Colin Cairney remains in a coma in Phuket after suffering a severe head injury when he fell from the back of a moving tuk-tuk in Patong in the early hours of Sunday morning (June 14).
South African woman caught with 16kg of heroin at Phuket Airport
South African woman caught with 16kg of heroin at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: A South African woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities discovered 16 kilogrammes of heroin concealed inside pet food packages in her luggage as she attempted to board an international flight.
Nui Beach land claimant ordered to explain forest encroachment
Nui Beach land claimant ordered to explain forest encroachment
PHUKET: Officials from the Ombudsman’s office, Phuket authorities, police and forestry agencies have inspected the disputed Nui Beach area in Karon following complaints of illegal encroachment on protected forest land and obstruction of public access.
Motorbikes seized in street-racing crackdown
Motorbikes seized in street-racing crackdown
PHUKET: Six modified motorbikes were seized during a late-night operation targeting illegal street racing at Laem Dinso in Wichit, police have confirmed.
Portuguese man-of-war warning issued for Phuket beaches
Portuguese man-of-war warning issued for Phuket beaches
PHUKET: Lifeguards have issued a warning after highly venomous Portuguese Man-o-War, also called ‘bluebottles’, were detected at three popular beaches on Phuket's southwest coast.
Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari yesterday (June 14) at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s five-race winning streak.
Phuket pays tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Phuket pays tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn led provincial officials, members of the judiciary, military and police officers, and residents in a ceremony honouring Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at Phuket Provincial Hall on Saturday morning (June 13).