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Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal
Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canal
PANAMA CITY: US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP yesterday (Apr 10), a major concession to President Donald Trump as he seeks to reestablish influence over the vital waterway.
Phuket foreigners caught with ecstasy, heroin, firearms in Songkran blitz
Phuket foreigners caught with ecstasy, heroin, firearms in Songkran blitz
PHUKET: Region 8 Police has dismantled three major drug and firearms networks involving foreign nationals in Phuket, seizing large quantities of illicit drugs and weapons just days before Songkran.
IMF pushes for stronger Thai financial security
IMF pushes for stronger Thai financial security
BANGKOK: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Thailand to strengthen household financial security to mitigate the country’s persistently high household debt.
Court fines man B10,000 for dragging dog behind motorcycle
Court fines man B10,000 for dragging dog behind motorcycle
BANGKOK: A dog owner has been fined B10,000 for animal abuse after he was caught on a video clip dragging his pet while riding his motorcycle along the road in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima on Tuesday (Apr 8).
Campaign to arrest drunk drivers underway
Campaign to arrest drunk drivers underway
PHUKET: The campaign to crack down on road safety began at midnight last night, with Patong Police arresting at least six foreign nationals for drunk driving in the early hours of this morning (Apr 11).
Governor receives Songkran blessings
Governor receives Songkran blessings
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials and honoured guests held a traditional water pouring ceremony yesterday (Apr 10) to mark the Songkran Festival, or Thai New Year, with officials and residents gathering to seek blessings from the Governor.
Verstappen out to silence McLaren in the battle of Bahrain
Verstappen out to silence McLaren in the battle of Bahrain
FORMULA ONE: McLaren’s Lando Norris holds a wafer-thin advantage over four-time world champion Max Verstappen going into this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.
Officials ramp up efforts to curtail influenza, dengue fever and diarrhea
Officials ramp up efforts to curtail influenza, dengue fever and diarrhea
PHUKET: Health officials in Phuket are intensifying efforts to control the spread of influenza, dengue fever and acute diarrhea, following a surge in cases reported across the province.
Thai road safety centre activated for Songkran
Thai road safety centre activated for Songkran
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Interior reopened the Road Safety Operation Centre yesterday (Apr 10) to monitor traffic incidents during the so-called “ten dangerous days” of Songkran from Apr 11–20.
Russian man arrested at Phuket Airport over unpaid wages case
Russian man arrested at Phuket Airport over unpaid wages case
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a 29-year-old Russian man wanted under a Phuket Provincial Court warrant for allegedly failing to pay wages and ignoring labor inspector orders.
American man found dead in Phuket home; suspected suicide
American man found dead in Phuket home; suspected suicide
PHUKET: A 73-year-old American man was found dead in a house in Patong on Wednesday evening (Apr 9) in what authorities believe to be a case of suicide.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Newborn found abandoned in pickup with umbilical cord attached, Bypass road rage || April 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Newborn found abandoned in pickup with umbilical cord attached, Bypass road rage || April 10
PHUKET XTRA - April 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
The crucial role of a sponsor in rugby
The crucial role of a sponsor in rugby
RUGBY: It doesn’t matter where you are in the world, the search for a good sponsor for your sporting team and club remains a constant battle.
Thailand revokes visa of American detained on royal insult charge
Thailand revokes visa of American detained on royal insult charge
BANGKOK: Thai immigration authorities have revoked the visa of detained American academic Paul Chambers, who is facing a charge of royal defamation, his lawyers said on Wednesday (Apr 9).
Phuket Airport promotes safety, falls silent on hacked sign
Phuket Airport promotes safety, falls silent on hacked sign
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket) has yet to respond to queries about an electronic sign inside the airport that was plainly hacked and its main message removed.
Thai shuttlers dazzle in China
Thai shuttlers dazzle in China
BANGKOK: Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Ratchanok Intanon and men’s doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Kittinupong Kedren came through their opening matches at the BWF Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, yesterday (Apr 9).
Trump stuns with tariff backtrack but hikes China rate to 125%
Trump stuns with tariff backtrack but hikes China rate to 125%
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump abruptly paused tariffs on most countries, sparking euphoria on global markets today (Apr 10), but upped the ante on a brutal trade war with superpower rival China.
Power outage to affect Phra Metta Rd, Patong
Power outage to affect Phra Metta Rd, Patong
PHUKET: The Patong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Patong) has announced a scheduled power outage affecting parts of Patong tomorrow (Apr 11).
Care for the SEA: Monthly Charity Expat Market
Care for the SEA: Monthly Charity Expat Market
Fundraising for Sustainable Maikhao Foundation supports English and Environment education for local children. Shop Recycle Goods, Healthy Eats, and Expert Talks: Our Health, Our Planet! on April 19th, 2025 from 1-4 PM at Bangkok Hospital Phuket (1st Floor) Expert Talks Session from 1-2 PM on the topic “UV Radiation and Climate Change: Environmental Impacts on Skin Cancer Risk, Prevention, and Treatment Solutions” by Dr. Apasee Sooksamran, Dermatologist and Michelle Mouillé, Sustainable Maikhao Foundation Founder. Scan the QR code to reserve your seat!