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US Supreme Court allows roving LA immigration patrols
US Supreme Court allows roving LA immigration patrols
WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court yesterday (Sept 8) lifted an order preventing government agents from carrying out roving patrols to detain migrants in California, upholding at least for now a practice critics say amounts to racial profiling.
Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors
Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors
BANGKOK: Tourism operators are urging the new tourism minister to give cash coupons to foreign visitors to spend in Thailand, similar to practices in other countries, and plan ahead for next year's low season immediately.
Police assure drug suspect killing will be investigated
Police assure drug suspect killing will be investigated
PHUKET: Police have assured that the killing of a drug dealer by officers during a raid in Wichit yesterday afternoon (Sept 8) will be fully investigated, after a senior narcotics suppression officer was also shot dead in the gunfight.
Supreme court orders Thaksin jailed for one year
Supreme court orders Thaksin jailed for one year
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Supreme Court today (Sept 9) ordered the country’s most powerful and polarising statesman Thaksin Shinawatra to be jailed for one year, ruling he improperly served a 2023 prison term in hospital.
Italy win FIVB World Women’s Championship
Italy win FIVB World Women’s Championship
VOLLEYBALL: Italy were crowned world champions for the second time after overcoming Turkey in a five-set thriller in the final of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship at Huamark Indoor Stadium on Sunday night (Sept 7).
Phuket man killed in Nakhon Phanom accident
Phuket man killed in Nakhon Phanom accident
PHUKET: A Phuket Man was killed and his wife seriously injured when their pickup truck ran off the road at a sharp bend in heavy rain and hit a power pole in Nakhon Phanom yesterday morning (Sept 8).
AFL Masters Cup 2025
AFL Masters Cup 2025
AFL Masters is confirmed for Phuket on October 25 from 9am at the ACG Cricket & Sports facility, Baan Liphon. This one day event features AFL teams from Indonesia, Singapore, Australia and Thailand. Players must be 35 years or older. Matches consist of 2 x 12 minutes halves with a final between the top sides to decide who raises the Pacific Cross Health Insurance AFL Andaman Cup. For more info visit facebook.com/ThailandTigers
Iraq beat Thailand to win King’s Cup
Iraq beat Thailand to win King’s Cup
FOOTBALL: Iraq held their ground to edge defending champions and hosts Thailand 1-0 in the 2025 King’s Cup final despite being reduced to nine men on Sunday night (Sept 7) at Kanchanaburi Central Stadium.
Phuket children with special needs receive royal scholarships
Phuket children with special needs receive royal scholarships
PHUKET: A total of 119 autistic and disabled children in Phuket have been awarded scholarships worth a total of B595,000 under the Khun Phum Foundation’s 2025 programme.
Police officer killed in drug raid shootout
Police officer killed in drug raid shootout
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have released more details of the narcotics suppression officer shot dead during a drug raid at a hotel room in Wichit this afternoon (Sept 8), with police returning fire and killing one suspect.
Phuket police officer killed in Wichit shooting
Phuket police officer killed in Wichit shooting
PHUKET: A Phuket Provincial Police officer has been shot dead and another person injured in a shooting at an apartment in Wichit this afternoon (Sept 8).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Highlighting Phuket’s Infrastructure Woes, Phuket MPs demand action, Meth Pill Bust || Sept 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Highlighting Phuket’s Infrastructure Woes, Phuket MPs demand action, Meth Pill Bust || Sept 8
PHUKET XTRA - September 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Oct 2025
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Oct 2025
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm. Our drinks sponsor for the evening will be the Thailand International Boat Show 2026 which will take place at the award-winning Phuket Yacht Haven Marina between the 15-18 January 2026, thailandinternationalboatshow.com There will be a delicious selection of canapes served and sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee Find out more - facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions after biggest aerial attack on Ukraine
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions after biggest aerial attack on Ukraine
KYIV: US President Donald Trump threatened yesterday (Sept 7) to impose more sanctions on Russia, after the Kremlin unleashed its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine.
Green light for AI traffic signals
Green light for AI traffic signals
BANGKOK: For years, Bangkok’s drivers have endured hours stuck in traffic. But a quiet revolution has been underway since February this year, when the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) partnered with Google on Project Green Light.
Economy stymied by frequent crises
Economy stymied by frequent crises
BANGKOK: Political instability has prevented Thailand from driving forward long-term policies that could become new growth engines for the country, says Nonarit Bisonyabut, a research fellow at Thailand Development Research Institute.
Festival celebrates iconic seven-coloured lobster
Festival celebrates iconic seven-coloured lobster
PHUKET: Phuket celebrated its renowned marine icon, the seven-coloured lobster, with a three-day festival over the weekend showcasing local seafood, culture and community pride.
Verstappen puts brakes on McLaren with record-breaking Italian GP victory
Verstappen puts brakes on McLaren with record-breaking Italian GP victory
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen slowed McLaren’s Formula One dominance yesterday (Sept 7) with a phenomenal display of driving on his way to victory at the Italian Grand Prix, the fastest ever race in the sport's history.
Phuket police seize 48,000 meth pills in parcel sting
Phuket police seize 48,000 meth pills in parcel sting
PHUKET: A man from Koh Yao, east of Phuket, has been arrested in Phuket after police seized more than 48,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) hidden inside a parcel delivered by private courier.
Royal command appoints Anutin as prime minister
Royal command appoints Anutin as prime minister
BANGKOK: The House secretary-general announced a royal command appointing Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as Thailand’s prime minister at Bhumjaithai Party headquarters yesterday morning (Sept 7).