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Robbery sole motive for tour guide murder, say police
Robbery sole motive for tour guide murder, say police
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that robbery was the sole motive behind the murder of Phuket tour guide Orathai ‘Guide Klang’ Aryupong, 56, whose body was found inside her car in Ratsada on Monday night (Nov 10).
Officials raid kratom shop in Kathu
Officials raid kratom shop in Kathu
PHUKET: Kathu District Office officials have arrested a 23-year-old man for selling kratom juice and possessing illegal prescription drugs near an educational institution as part of the ongoing ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ social order campaign.
More than 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes seized in raids
More than 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes seized in raids
PHUKET: Local officials have seized more than 2,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes in two coordinated raids in Phuket Town following complaints from local residents.
Ministry seeks to attract EV battery recycling investments
Ministry seeks to attract EV battery recycling investments
BANGKOK: The Industry Ministry is calling for investment in electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling in order to deal with a surge in scrapped batteries, as well as to grow the EV battery production and supply chain.
Parents call for Cherng Talay school director to be removed
Parents call for Cherng Talay school director to be removed
PHUKET: Thalang District officials have launched an investigation after a group of parents staged a protest calling for the removal of Cherng Talay Witthaya School Director Pajaree Suwatthikun.
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
BANGKOK: Many large dams and reservoirs across Thailand are currently close to or exceeding their full water storage capacities due to continuous rainfall, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) announced yesterday (Nov 10).
Honda LPGA Thailand returns with US$1.8mn purse in 2026
Honda LPGA Thailand returns with US$1.8mn purse in 2026
GOLF: The 19th edition of the Honda LPGA Thailand next year will feature 72 top LPGA Tour players, competing for an increased total prize fund of US$1.8 million (approximately B66mn), up from US$1.7mn.
PM suspends Cambodia peace pact, captives’ release
PM suspends Cambodia peace pact, captives’ release
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday (Nov 10) suspended implementation of the Thai-Cambodian peace agreement and planned release of 18 captured Cambodian troops after four Thai soldiers were injured by a landmine while patrolling the border in Si Sa Ket province.
Phuket Airport holds oath-taking ceremony in honour of Queen Sirikit
Phuket Airport holds oath-taking ceremony in honour of Queen Sirikit
PHUKET: Leading management and staff at Phuket International Airport held an oath-taking ceremony yesterday morning (Nov 10) to offer royal merit to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
Man arrested for strangling Phuket tour guide
Man arrested for strangling Phuket tour guide
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 43-year-old man from Phang Nga after the body of a missing tour guide was discovered inside her abandoned car in Ratsada last night (Nov 10).
Norris extends F1 title lead in Sao Paulo
Norris extends F1 title lead in Sao Paulo
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris extended his lead in the drivers’ world championship to 24 points ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri with a well-judged victory in yesterday’s (Nov 9) dramatic Sao Paulo Grand Prix – but Red Bull’s Max Verstappen stole the show by racing from a pit-lane start to finish third.
Migrant shipwreck off Malaysia-Thailand border kills at least seven
Migrant shipwreck off Malaysia-Thailand border kills at least seven
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities have recovered at least seven bodies after a boat carrying migrants capsized near the Thai border, a maritime agency official said yesterday (Nov 9).
Black Cats tame Gunners, Man City down Liverpool
Black Cats tame Gunners, Man City down Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Arsenal’s 10-game winning run came to an end as Brian Brobbey’s last-gasp goal gave Sunderland a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Premier League leaders on Saturday (Nov 8).
Phuket restaurants upbeat for high season
Phuket restaurants upbeat for high season
BANGKOK: Despite the decline in foreign arrivals during the first 10 months of this year, including Chinese tourists dipping by one-third, the Phuket-Andaman Restaurant Club is optimistic about the upcoming high season.
Phuket officials target illegal taxis
Phuket officials target illegal taxis
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have ramped up their crackdown on illegal public taxis, known locally as ‘black-plate taxis’, following renewed complaints from operators and concerns over impacts on public safety and service standards.
Phuket’s climate change initiatives get push
Phuket’s climate change initiatives get push
PHUKET: Phuket is driving forward two key environmental initiatives aimed at preparing the next generation for sustainable development while reshaping the island’s urban planning to better cope with climate change.
Thai prodigy Fifa leads the nation’s charge in golf event
Thai prodigy Fifa leads the nation’s charge in golf event
GOLF: Rising star Pongsapak “Fifa” Laopakdee is among seven national golfers who will compete at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after the Thailand Golf Association (TGA) announced its list of players for the biennial tournament on Friday (Nov 7).
Thai PBS pushes ‘Phuket City of Learning’ drive
Thai PBS pushes ‘Phuket City of Learning’ drive
PHUKET: Thai PBS has stepped forward to support Phuket’s long-term ambition to become a ‘City of Learning’ by hosting its ‘LearnNext Sustainable City’ event in Phuket Town on Friday (Nov 7), bringing together provincial officials, educators and business leaders to push coordinated human-capital development across the island.
Culture Ministry confident as Phuket gears up for Thailand Biennale
Culture Ministry confident as Phuket gears up for Thailand Biennale
PHUKET: The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture has expressed confidence that Phuket is on track to host the Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025, as officials confirmed preparations are progressing well ahead of the event’s opening later this month.
Thousands visit palace to pay tribute
Thousands visit palace to pay tribute
BANGKOK: More than 10,000 people were expected to visit the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall at the Grand Palace to pay their respects to the body of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother yesterday (Nov 9), the first day that the public was welcomed in, says Metropolitan Police Bureau commissioner Pol Lt Gen Siam Boonsom.