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Russian arrested at airport for money laundering charge
Russian arrested at airport for money laundering charge
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a Russian man wanted on money laundering charges.
Foreign tourist arrivals jump 38% in first 5 months
Foreign tourist arrivals jump 38% in first 5 months
BANGKOK: Nearly 15 million foreign tourists visited Thailand during the first five months of this year, up 38% from the same period last year, with those from China topping the table, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said on Thursday (June 6).
Architect & Hotelex Exhibition 2024
Architect & Hotelex Exhibition 2024
Construction technology, interior design and hotel supplies exhibition. More than 1,000 products on show. Fl.2 Central Phuket Floresta. For more infomation, visit picphuket.com/shop/architect  
Brit warned for sunbathing naked
Brit warned for sunbathing naked
PHUKET: A British man has been reprimanded by police for sunbathing naked next to a convenience store in Thalang.
Phuket hosts inaugural Asia Pride Alliance event
Phuket hosts inaugural Asia Pride Alliance event
PHUKET: The inaugural meeting of the Asia Pride Alliance was held in Phuket on Wednesday as a number of representatives from various countries across the region met to discuss gender diversity and equality.
DSI raids foreign nominee company in Phuket
DSI raids foreign nominee company in Phuket
PHUKET: Taweewat Surasith, Director of the Security Case Division of the the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) led a raid on an accounting firm in Kathu yesterday (June 6) and two other locations for creating companies for foreigners by using nominees.
Trump Advisor Bannon Ordered To Report To Prison By July 1
Trump Advisor Bannon Ordered To Report To Prison By July 1
WASHINGTON: Former top Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon was ordered by a federal judge yesterday (June 6) to report to prison by July 1 to begin serving his four-month sentence for contempt of Congress.
Thailand draw 1-1 with China in World Cup qualifier
Thailand draw 1-1 with China in World Cup qualifier
FOOTBALL: Thailand battled to a 1-1 draw with China in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match yesterday (June 6), meaning the War Elephants will need a win, and some luck, in their final match on Tuesday if they hope to move on.
Public Health Ministry pushing for one-tab rule for meth
Public Health Ministry pushing for one-tab rule for meth
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health is seeking to make regulatory changes where anyone possessing more than one methamphetamine tablet, rather than five or more tablets at present, will be regarded as an offender and not be sent to rehab.
Skål International Phuket Dinner - June
Skål International Phuket Dinner - June
You are cordially invited to our June Monthly Dinner, a Black & Gold themed evening, at Club Med Phuket! This special event marks the farewell dinner for our beloved hosts, Vincent and Raja, who will be leaving Thailand. Let’s come together to wish them well on their new journey. We will be celebrating the camaraderie of Skal, on a very special party set just for us! Get your black and/or gold frocks and your dancing shoes as we will be navigating popular tunes through the ages after dinner. Registration 6pm. Members THB 1200. Non-Members THB 1600. To find out more visit - facebook.com/SkalPhuket
Phuket receives the ‘Flag of Royal Celebration’
Phuket receives the ‘Flag of Royal Celebration’
PHUKET: The official ‘Flag of Royal Celebration’ being carried throughout the country in honour of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday on July 28 arrived in Phuket from Krabi yesterday (June 6).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nui Beach land, Airport-to-Rawai bus finally proposed 12 years after approval || June 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nui Beach land, Airport-to-Rawai bus finally proposed 12 years after approval || June 6
PHUKET XTRA - June 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Boy, 14, killed in Thepkasattri crash
Boy, 14, killed in Thepkasattri crash
PHUKET: A 14-year-old boy has been killed after being struck by a BMW on Thepkasattri Rd late last night (June 5) while he was attempting to move his malfunctioning motorbike out of the road.
India’s Modi readies for third term after securing coalition
India’s Modi readies for third term after securing coalition
INDIA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was preparing Thursday (June 6) to be sworn in for a third term after an unexpectedly close election that forced his party into a coalition government.
Warning for makers of ‘Jurassic’ film
Warning for makers of ‘Jurassic’ film
BANGKOK: Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Minister Pol Gen Phatcharavat Wongsuwan has welcomed the planned shooting of ‘Jurassic World 4’ in national parks in Southern Thailand, but said the production must not damage the environment.
PLTO to finally request Phuket airport-to-Rawai bus service
PLTO to finally request Phuket airport-to-Rawai bus service
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Land Transport Control Committee has finally agreed to request permission to operate a new bus route operating from Phuket airport to Rawai.
ALRO checks Nui Beach land boundaries
ALRO checks Nui Beach land boundaries
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO) Office conducted a survey of a disputed land area totaling some 68 rai at Nui Beach yesterday (June 5) in the hope of finally resolving the ongoing dispute over land plot boundaries in the area.
‘Thaksin won’t flee again,’ says PM
‘Thaksin won’t flee again,’ says PM
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not attempt to flee the country again in order to escape a lese-majeste case that has been brought against him, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday (June 4).
Phuket marks World Environment Day
Phuket marks World Environment Day
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), along with Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas led an event at Saphan Hin yesterday (June 5) to mark World Environment Day.
Casino complex study to be sped up
Casino complex study to be sped up
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Finance has been instructed to speed up its study of an integrated entertainment complex project and draft laws needed to regulate such businesses, which are expected to include casinos, says government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.