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Patong unites to support border conflict victims
Patong unites to support border conflict victims
PHUKET: Local officials, business leaders and residents in Patong have come together to donate essential supplies and financial aid to support Thai citizens and military personnel affected by the conflict along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Police blame ground collapse for concrete truck accident in Kathu
Police blame ground collapse for concrete truck accident in Kathu
PHUKET: Police have explained that the fully loaded concrete mixer truck that went tumbling down a hillside and stopping just short of a coffee shop along the Kathu-Koh Kaew Road last week (July 31) was caused by the ground on a dirt road behind the coffee shop giving way.
Chinese arrivals may hit 9mn in 2026
Chinese arrivals may hit 9mn in 2026
BANGKOK: Chinese tourist arrivals should rebound to 9 million in 2026, driven by large groups, positive momentum from chartered flights and global business events that reinforce Thailand's image as a safe destination, according to the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta).
Decision time as plastic pollution treaty talks begin
Decision time as plastic pollution treaty talks begin
GENEVA: Countries were to start the clock today (Aug 5) on 10 days of talks aimed at hammering out a landmark global treaty on combating the scourge of plastic pollution.
Thailand does well to secure 19% US tariff, says Prommin
Thailand does well to secure 19% US tariff, says Prommin
BANGKOK: Thailand has headed off a major trade conflict after securing a fair 19% US tariff rate with the deal now headed to parliament for approval, said Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime minister.
Thailand retain futsal title
Thailand retain futsal title
FUTSAL: Thailand successfully defended their Continental Futsal Championship title following a close 3-2 final victory over Saudi Arabia at Nonthaburi Gymnasium on Sunday night (Aug 3).
Unidentified foreign woman found dead at Kamala Beach
Unidentified foreign woman found dead at Kamala Beach
PHUKET: The body of an unidentified foreign woman was discovered washed ashore at Kamala Beach yesterday evening (Aug 4), prompting an investigation by local police and forensic officials.
PM ‘has no plan’ to quit before ruling
PM ‘has no plan’ to quit before ruling
BANGKOK: Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has rejected reports which suggest the premier would resign before the Constitutional Court issues a ruling on the leaked recording of her conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Truck driver charged after underpass crash
Truck driver charged after underpass crash
PHUKET: Police have charged a truck driver with reckless driving causing injury after a crash in the Darasamut Underpass injured three people and damaged multiple vehicles.
Three arrested in Thalang drug bust
Three arrested in Thalang drug bust
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested three suspected drug traffickers and seized more than 6,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and over 300 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) in a coordinated operation targeting a local drug network.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Autonomy Push, Island Landfill Bailout, Public Wants B420mn Road Upgrade || Aug 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Autonomy Push, Island Landfill Bailout, Public Wants B420mn Road Upgrade || Aug 4
PHUKET XTRA - August 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Scholarships offered to families of fallen Thai soldiers
Scholarships offered to families of fallen Thai soldiers
BANGKOK: Thai universities and schools have offered full scholarships to the families of Thai soldiers who died or were wounded during the five days of fighting between Thailand and Cambodia.
Phuket Town seeks B30mn subsidy to tackle landfill waste backlog
Phuket Town seeks B30mn subsidy to tackle landfill waste backlog
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is seeking a B30 million subsidy to continue rehabilitating its central landfill site in a renewed effort to reduce the island’s mounting waste backlog and improve long-term waste management.
Norris wins in Hungary as McLaren reel off another 1-2
Norris wins in Hungary as McLaren reel off another 1-2
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris trimmed McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri’s lead in the drivers’ world championship to just nine points yesterday (Aug 3) when he switched tactics to lead him home by just 0.698 seconds in a thrilling finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Wallabies fightback in final Test
Wallabies fightback in final Test
RUGBY: Australia won the third and final Test match against the British and Irish Lions 22-14 in rain-soaked Sydney on Saturday (Aug 2) in the most bizarre of circumstances.
‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ enters Phase 2
‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ enters Phase 2
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched Phase 2 of the nationwide ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ campaign, continuing their crackdown on drug networks and stepping up efforts to create drug-free communities across the island.
Israel PM says in ‘profound shock’ over hostage videos
Israel PM says in ‘profound shock’ over hostage videos
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed “profound shock” over videos showing two emaciated hostages in Gaza, with the EU also denouncing the clips yesterday (Aug 3) and demanding the release of all remaining captives after nearly 22 months of war.
Thai-Cambodia border ‘win’ as mop-up starts
Thai-Cambodia border ‘win’ as mop-up starts
UDON RATCHATHANI: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has declared success in reclaiming control over the disputed Chong Arn Ma border area in Ubon Ratchathani’s Nam Yuen district, specifically near the Ta Om Monument, following five days of armed clashes with Cambodian forces.
Tariff may affect Indian tourism
Tariff may affect Indian tourism
BANGKOK: After securing solid growth from the Indian tourism market in the last two years while Asian markets stagnated, 2025 is an uncertain year for arrivals from the subcontinent as US tariff rates are expected to have an impact.
Three fishermen rescued after two days adrift
Three fishermen rescued after two days adrift
PHUKET: Three fishermen stranded at sea for two days after their boat suffered engine failure were safely rescued by the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 branch (Thai MECC 3) yesterday (Aug 3).