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Chalong arrest lands 4,800 meth pills, pen gun
Chalong arrest lands 4,800 meth pills, pen gun
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in Chalong found with more than 4,800 methamphetamine pills (yah bah) and more than 22 grams of crystal meth (ya ice), and a homemade pen gun.
Extended alcohol sales hours ruled out for now
Extended alcohol sales hours ruled out for now
BANGKOK: A government panel is adamant that alcohol sales hours will not be extended, citing rising numbers of casualties and road accidents.
Hosts Germany through to last 16 of Euros, draws for Scotland and Croatia
Hosts Germany through to last 16 of Euros, draws for Scotland and Croatia
FOOTBALL: Hosts Germany became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase of Euro 2024 thanks to a 2-0 win over Hungary yesterday (June 19), while Scotland drew with Switzerland and Croatia’s hopes of progressing were left hanging in the balance after they were held by Albania.
Timor-Leste added to visa-free list
Timor-Leste added to visa-free list
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a mutual visa-free agreement with Timor-Leste, under which visitors would be allowed to stay in the country for 30 days upon entry.
Chalong Hospital gets a new ambulance
Chalong Hospital gets a new ambulance
PHUKET: In a collaborative effort to enhance emergency medical services in the south of the island, Rawai Municipality, the Rotary Club of Andaman and the Phuket Chamber of Commerce have donated a state-of-the-art emergency ambulance to Chalong Hospital. 
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B39mn Kalim coastal road expansion, 8 Tourists saved after ignoring ‘no swim’ flags || June 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B39mn Kalim coastal road expansion, 8 Tourists saved after ignoring ‘no swim’ flags || June 19
PHUKET XTRA - June 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Town on flood watch
Phuket Town on flood watch
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality disaster officials are closely monitoring water levels in Klong Bang Yai, which flows through the heart of Phuket Town, following recent heavy downpours, with more heavy rain expected in the coming days.
Mobile medical unit launched at Soi King Kaew
Mobile medical unit launched at Soi King Kaew
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Norasak Suksomboon today (June 19) inaugurated a new mobile medical unit provided by the Princess Srinagarindra Volunteer Doctor Foundation (PorSorWor) to serve the residents in the King Kaew area, one of the poorest communities on the island.
Phuket airport holds sea rescue drills
Phuket airport holds sea rescue drills
PHUKET: Personnel at Phuket International Airport are undergoing a two-day training course in marine rescues and the use of inflatable dinghies, with the training aimed at improving readiness for potential aircraft incidents over water or at sea. 
Dibuk Rd affected as cables installed underground
Dibuk Rd affected as cables installed underground
PHUKET: Motorists are urged to avoid travelling along Dibuk Rd in the Phuket Old Town area during the coming week while trenches are excavated in order to install power and communications cables underground.
Thai GP tickets sell out in a flash
Thai GP tickets sell out in a flash
MOTO GP: Grand Stand tickets for the PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2024 were all sold out within minutes on the first day of sale yesterday (June 18).
‘The Weed Club’ in Patong raided for e-cigarettes
‘The Weed Club’ in Patong raided for e-cigarettes
PHUKET: The ‘Weed Club’ in Patong and an associated address in Ratsada have been raided by officials for trading in the illegal sales of e-cigarettes, after the shop’s operations were brought to the attention of the Phuket Governor.
Thaksin released on bail after arraignment
Thaksin released on bail after arraignment
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has released former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on bail of B500,000 after he was arraigned on lese-majeste and computer crime charges in connection with comments made during an interview in 2015.   Thaksin reported to public prosecutors yesterday morning (June 18) and was taken to the Criminal Court for arraignment on his lese-majeste case, according to the spokesman of the Office of the Attorney-General. Prayut Phetcharakhun said the court accepted the case at 8:56am, officially making Thaksin a defendant. Thaksin denied all charges and said he would defend himself in court, reports the Bangkok Post. According to the court, the defendant is required to surrender his passport and is prohibited from leaving the country unless permitted. The court has granted bail to Thaksin, based on reasonable grounds that he will not flee, tamper with evidence, commit dangerous acts or obstruct the court’s proceedings. Late last month, the OAG announced its decision to indict Thaksin, who was on parole at the time. The indictment, initially set for an earlier date, was postponed to yesterday because Thaksin had reportedly contracted COVID-19. Thaksin, 74, is accused of defaming the monarchy during an interview with the South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo on May 21, 2015. In the interview, he claimed privy councillors supported the 2014 coup that ousted the government of his younger sister Yingluck Shinawatra. The original complaint about the interview was filed in 2015 by Gen Udomdej Sitabutr, then deputy defence minister in the military government of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. Gen Udomdej instructed the Judge Advocate General’s Department to take legal action against Thaksin, leading the OAG to file a lawsuit. The Criminal Court accepted the case for trial in 2015 and issued an arrest warrant for Thaksin, who remained abroad and did not return to Thailand until August last year. Police alleged that the comments made during the interview violated Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lese-majeste law, as well as the Computer Crimes Act. Earlier, the OAG’s spokesman said that Attorney-General Amnat Chetcharoenrak had decided to indict Thaksin on both charges, as proposed by police. The computer crime charge is related to Thaksin inputting information into a computer system that was deemed a threat to national security. Thaksin, who denies any wrongdoing, could face pre-trial detention if he is denied bail by the Criminal Court, following the indictment. The lese-majeste law carries a maximum jail sentence of up to 15 years for each perceived royal insult.
Shunned by West, Russian army deserters live in fear
Shunned by West, Russian army deserters live in fear
KAZAKHSTAN: Russian officer Farkhad Ziganshin had prepared himself for a life of military service since a young age. He could never have imagined that one day he would become a deserter and flee the country. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine changed everything.
Portugal scrape Euro 2024 opening win, Turkey beat Georgia
Portugal scrape Euro 2024 opening win, Turkey beat Georgia
FOOTBALL: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal beat the Czech Republic 2-1 to claim a Euro 2024 debut victory yesterday (June 18) but they needed to come from behind with a 92nd minute winner from youngster Francisco Conceicao.
House passes same-sex marriage law
House passes same-sex marriage law
BANGKOK: Thailand is set to become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex marriage, with its marriage equality law passed in the Upper House yesterday (June 18) and now on the way to being promulgated before it is due to take effect in the next few months.
Unwelcome rebirth of zero-dollar tours
Unwelcome rebirth of zero-dollar tours
BANGKOK: The scourge of zero-dollar tours has returned with even lower prices, targeting inbound tourists from China, Russia and India.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Same-sex marriage vote, Thai politics in court, PLTO lifts taxi app registration ban || June 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Same-sex marriage vote, Thai politics in court, PLTO lifts taxi app registration ban || June 18
PHUKET XTRA - June 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Busy day for Phuket lifeguards as eight tourists rescued
Busy day for Phuket lifeguards as eight tourists rescued
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Karon and Patong were kept busy today (June 18) rescuing tourists from dangerous surf after the tourists ignored red ‘no swimming’ flags and lifeguards’ warnings to not enter the surf.
Highways Office unveils B39mn Kalim coastal road expansion
Highways Office unveils B39mn Kalim coastal road expansion
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office held a public meeting today (June 18) to garner feedback on its plan to spend B38.91 million on a road-improvement project along a 1.25km section of the coastal road through Kalim.