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Attorney-general to decide on Thaksin lese majeste case
Attorney-general to decide on Thaksin lese majeste case
BANGKOK: All eyes will be on whether the attorney-general will decide today (May 29) whether to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for lese majeste.
ISOC steps in at Nui Beach
ISOC steps in at Nui Beach
PHUKET: Rear Admiral Tinnakorn Kanjantamee, Deputy Director of the Phuket branch of Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), which serves as the political arm of the Thai military, the led an inspection visit to Nui Beach yesterday (May 28) to address a land dispute after the vicious assault at the beach last week.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket teenager fatally stabs uncle, Reckless Phuket driving, TAT expects B400bn || May 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket teenager fatally stabs uncle, Reckless Phuket driving, TAT expects B400bn || May 28
PHUKET XTRA - May 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Restaurant staffer warns of ‘e-dine and dash’
Restaurant staffer warns of ‘e-dine and dash’
PHUKET: A staffer at a popular dim sum restaurant in Phuket Town has gone online to warn other service staff to double check payments made by customers by phone to ensure the payment has been made before the customers leave the store.
15-year-old with ADHD stabs uncle to death
15-year-old with ADHD stabs uncle to death
PHUKET: Police have detained a 15-year-old suffering from ADHD (attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder) after he fatally stabbed his uncle at a housing estate in Srisoonthorn last night (May 27).
Phuket tourism roadshow targets Vietnamese market
Phuket tourism roadshow targets Vietnamese market
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association, in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), has held its ‘Phuket Roadshow to Vietnam 2024’ aiming to boost tourism from Vietnam to Phuket. 
1st Asian Kettlebell Pentathlon Championship
1st Asian Kettlebell Pentathlon Championship
The 1st Asian Kettlebell Pentathlon Championship Is Coming To Bangtao! REGISTRATION NOW OPEN HERE This is a multi-day event that includes several workshops, certification seminars, an after-party, and the opportunity to compete in Asia’s first kettlebell pentathlon. The competition is a 5-exercises (with timed rests) and will be held at the Bang Tao Muay Thai & MMA gym on the island’s west coast. Winners and top finishers will be handed cash prizes. All competitors will also receive a welcome package upon arrival. Event breakdown: Thursday, June 27 & Friday, June 28: - IKFF x KCA Pentathlon Certification - IKFF Level 1 Certification - KCA Level 1 Certification Saturday, June 29 (COMPETITION DAY): - 1st Asian Kettlebell Pentathlon Championship & After-Show Party PRIZES:  All Inclusive Training at Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA Special gift package provided by Kaito Sports Cash prizes! Sunday, June 30: - IKFF x FHM loaded & unloaded Mobility Certification
Israel faces global outcry over Rafah strike that set tent city ablaze
Israel faces global outcry over Rafah strike that set tent city ablaze
RAFAH: Israel faced a wave of international condemnation yesterday (May 27) over a strike that Gaza officials said killed 45 people when it set off a fire that ripped through a tent city for displaced Palestinians.
Reckless driver fined maximum penalty
Reckless driver fined maximum penalty
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have fined a man from Bangkok B1,500 for reckless driving and obstructing traffic after his antics gained attention on local social media channels.
Local school receive new sports field and equipment
Local school receive new sports field and equipment
ALL SPORTS: Students at a local Phuket school have reason to celebrate after they were presented with a new sports field and a range of sporting equipment on Saturday (May 25).
Two jailed for burning the King’s portrait
Two jailed for burning the King’s portrait
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday (May 27) sentenced singer Chai-amorn Kaewwiboonpan, aka “Ammy The Bottom Blues”, to four years in prison and his accomplice to one year for burning His Majesty the King’s portrait and sharing a video of it in 2021.
Major power outage to hit Bang Tao, Cherng Talay
Major power outage to hit Bang Tao, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage on Wednesday (May 29) that will affect a large area in Cherng Talay stretching into the western parts of Srisoonthorn.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Charges over Nui Beach gang assault, Phuket rallies for expat boy, Fatal crashes || May 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Charges over Nui Beach gang assault, Phuket rallies for expat boy, Fatal crashes || May 27
PHUKET XTRA - May 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Move Forward MP gets 2 years on lese majeste charge
Move Forward MP gets 2 years on lese majeste charge
BANGKOK: The Thanyaburi Provincial Court has sentenced Move Forward Party MP Chonthicha Jangrew to two years in prison for royal defamation under Section 112 of the Criminal Code.
Le Phang Beach run promotes a healthy lifestyle
Le Phang Beach run promotes a healthy lifestyle
RUNNING: A community run was staged yesterday (May 26) at Le Phang Beach in Cherng Talay to promote the merits of a healthy lifestyle among local residents and tourists alike, organisers said.
Police press charges over Nui Beach violence
Police press charges over Nui Beach violence
PHUKET: Chalothorn ‘Boy’ Chotpanang, the man at the centre of the violent assault at Nui Beach last Thursday (May 23), has been charged, police have confirmed.
Taiwan’s president says wants to work with China after drills
Taiwan’s president says wants to work with China after drills
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s new president said yesterday (May 26) he was still ready to work with China, despite this week’s military drills around the self-ruled island.
TAT ‘Phuket Luxclusive’ project targets sustainability
TAT ‘Phuket Luxclusive’ project targets sustainability
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office is hoping its ‘Phuket Luxclusive’ project will help raise international competitiveness standards of local tourism operators.
GSB project aims to keep Phuket market vendors clear of loan sharks
GSB project aims to keep Phuket market vendors clear of loan sharks
PHUKET: The Phuket City Municipality Fresh Market 2 in Phuket Town has been designated one of 18 fresh markets in the country to be part of an initiative by the Government Savings Bank (GSB) to help support incomes of those in the fresh produce industry, and keep them clear of loan sharks.
Leclerc finally wins home Monaco Grand Prix
Leclerc finally wins home Monaco Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc won an emotional first Monaco Grand Prix on his home streets of Monte Carlo after a massive first-lap crash suspended the race for more than 40 minutes yesterday (May 26).