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China Tour breaks new ground in Thailand
China Tour breaks new ground in Thailand
GOLF: This week’s 2026 Bangkok Classic marks a monumental milestone as the China Men’s Professional Golf Tour (China Tour) officially embarks on its first-ever overseas tournament, setting a new course for the tour’s global expansion.
Consumers could sue over bills
Consumers could sue over bills
BANGKOK: Consumers may have grounds to challenge in court the inclusion of public street-lighting costs in household electricity bills, according to former Lawyers Council president Wichien Chubthaisong.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk Brit Crashes at Chalong Circle, Thai Singer Jailed 2 Years For Taking 2 Lives || June 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk Brit Crashes at Chalong Circle, Thai Singer Jailed 2 Years For Taking 2 Lives || June 25
PHUKET XTRA - June 25 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket community mourns passing of Carole Anne Dux
Phuket community mourns passing of Carole Anne Dux
PHUKET: The Phuket community is mourning the loss of Carole Anne Dux, whose family announced her passing today (June 25) in a heartfelt message shared online.
Rugby Grand Finals bring big performances and big scores
Rugby Grand Finals bring big performances and big scores
RUGBY: Grand final time usually brings out the best in both finalists. Very rarely do you get emphatic wins by large margins. There was, however, a common denominator in the URC and the Super Rugby finals last weekend.
Patong black seawater blamed on plankton
Patong black seawater blamed on plankton
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has blamed a phytoplankton bloom for the black water along the southern end of Patong Beach, insisting the phenomenon is not the result of wastewater being discharged directly into the sea.
Kamala OrBorTor apologises for early morning national anthem blast
Kamala OrBorTor apologises for early morning national anthem blast
PHUKET: The Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has issued a public apology after the Thai national anthem was unexpectedly broadcast through the subdistrict's public address system at around 2:28am this morning (June 25), waking residents and causing confusion among some who feared it was an emergency warning.
BoT upgrades GDP growth forecast
BoT upgrades GDP growth forecast
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand has upgraded its GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 1.5% to 2.3%, attributed to strong exports, government stimulus and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
No entry fee at Freedom Beach, Phuket officials insist
No entry fee at Freedom Beach, Phuket officials insist
PHUKET: Phuket officials have ordered improvements to the access route to Freedom Beach to ensure free public access while intensifying enforcement efforts against illegal structures, forest encroachment and suspected foreign nominee businesses at nearby Nui Beach.
Brit arrested after drunk-driving crash at Chalong Circle
Brit arrested after drunk-driving crash at Chalong Circle
PHUKET: A British man was arrested for drunk driving after crashing into traffic barriers and cones at Chalong Circle before attempting to flee the scene on Wednesday morning (June 24).
Australia teen social media ban has little impact
Australia teen social media ban has little impact
SYDNEY: Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said today (June 25) in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading measures.
Thailand to rely on youth in bid for ASEAN glory
Thailand to rely on youth in bid for ASEAN glory
FOOTBALL: Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson has signalled that the country’s campaign at the ASEAN Championship Hyundai Cup 2026 may hinge on a new generation of players, with senior squad members likely to be unavailable due to club commitments.
PM nullifies recruitment of thousands of officials after exam cheating scandal
PM nullifies recruitment of thousands of officials after exam cheating scandal
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the revocation of the recruitment of thousands of local administrative officials admitted through a national-level examination allegedly plagued with massive cheating.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Harsh New Cannabis Penalties, Chalong Raid, 2nd Phuket Incinerator Behind Schedule  || June 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Harsh New Cannabis Penalties, Chalong Raid, 2nd Phuket Incinerator Behind Schedule  || June 24
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Public input sought on cannabis law
Public input sought on cannabis law
BANGKOK: The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) is accepting public feedback on the draft Cannabis and Hemp Act until July 1, before submitting it to the Cabinet for consideration.
Former Phuket Governor Nirat joins OTOP Fair in Bangkok
Former Phuket Governor Nirat joins OTOP Fair in Bangkok
PHUKET: Former Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has made his first public appearance in Bangkok since the Cabinet approved his transfer from Phuket, attending the opening of the OTOP Midyear 2026 exhibition while he awaits formal confirmation of his new appointment.
Deputy Interior Minister sets deadlines for Phuket beach demolitions
Deputy Interior Minister sets deadlines for Phuket beach demolitions
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liengprasit has ordered authorities to press ahead with demolishing illegal structures at Freedom Beach and Nui Beach while expanding investigations into hundreds of suspected foreign nominee companies allegedly used to acquire land illegally in Phuket.
Karon continues crackdown on illegal beach vendors
Karon continues crackdown on illegal beach vendors
PHUKET: Karon Municipality is preparing legal action against dozens of vendors found illegally selling goods on public roads and public areas at Kata and Karon beaches after repeated warnings to cease operating without permission.
Phuket Pride to bring parade, concerts to Old Town
Phuket Pride to bring parade, concerts to Old Town
PHUKET: More than 2,000 people are expected to take part in the Phuket City Pride 2026 parade through Phuket Old Town this Saturday (June 27), with organisers promising the island's biggest celebration yet of diversity, equality and inclusion.