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Russian man found dead of suspected drug overdose
Russian man found dead of suspected drug overdose
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are investigating the death of a 41-year-old Russian man whose body was found at a residence in Koh Kaew last night (Mar 2).
Marc Marquez wins season-opening Thai MotoGP
Marc Marquez wins season-opening Thai MotoGP
MOTO GP: Six-time world champion Marc Marquez won the season-opening Thai MotoGP yesterday (Mar 2) to complete a dominant debut weekend at his new factory Ducati team, having also romped to Saturday’s sprint.
Phuket boosts Tourist Police with volunteer training
Phuket boosts Tourist Police with volunteer training
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have launched a training program for volunteer tourist police in a bid to boost tourist safety.
China lashes out at countries critical of Thailand’s repatriation of Uyghurs
China lashes out at countries critical of Thailand’s repatriation of Uyghurs
BANGKOK: The repatriation of 40 Uyghurs from Thailand is normal Sino-Thai cooperation on illegal immigration and the countries that criticise it have a double standard, according to the Chinese embassy in Thailand.
Man attacks mother, cuts man’s throat in Phuket Town attack
Man attacks mother, cuts man’s throat in Phuket Town attack
PHUKET: Residents in the community on the east side of Phuket Town are in shock after a mentally disturbed man attacked his mother and attempted to slit another man’s throat with a box cutter on Friday (Feb 28).
Gulf of Thailand canal project push gains new momentum
Gulf of Thailand canal project push gains new momentum
BANGKOK: The Thai Canal Association for Study and Development wants a national committee to study the feasibility of connecting the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea via the proposed 9A Canal Route. The project, if approved, could create up to a million new jobs, its advocates say.
Monkey snatches tourist's phone, takes selfie
Monkey snatches tourist's phone, takes selfie
PHUKET: A mischievous monkey on Khao Toh Sae, also known as ‘Monkey Hill’, surprised a group of female tourists by snatching a phone and appearing to take a selfie, sparking amusement and debate online.
Foreign tourists criticized for lewd acts in moving tuk-tuk
Foreign tourists criticized for lewd acts in moving tuk-tuk
PHUKET: A viral video showing two foreign tourists engaging in inappropriate behaviour inside a moving tuk-tuk has sparked outrage on social media. 
Lydia Ko adds ‘Asia’s Major’ to trophy haul with Singapore stroll
Lydia Ko adds ‘Asia’s Major’ to trophy haul with Singapore stroll
GOLF: World number three Lydia Ko strode to a commanding four-shot victory over Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul and Japan's Ayaka Furue to lift the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore yesterday (Mar 2).
Phuket Globetrotter: Are the Indian Ocean Isles Worth a Visit?
Phuket Globetrotter: Are the Indian Ocean Isles Worth a Visit?
Living in the paradise that is Phuket, it takes a lot to get us packing for another island. We set off on two back-to-back journeys to explore other islands - in the Seychelles, Mauritius and the Maldives - scattered across the Indian Ocean.
Phuket Town museum exhibition goes to the toilet
Phuket Town museum exhibition goes to the toilet
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has unveiled a unique exhibition titled ‘Phuket Toilet: Civilization in the Gooseneck’, offering a deep dive into the history and evolution of sanitation in the city.
No progress in Big Buddha landslide death investigation
No progress in Big Buddha landslide death investigation
PHUKET: The investigation into the landslide that killed 13 people and injured many in Kata August last year has stalled, as Karon Police still need to question more victims and witnesses due to the extensive damage.
Trump designates English as official language of US
Trump designates English as official language of US
UNIRTED STATES: President Donald Trump on Saturday designated English as the official language of the United States, saying it would bring cohesion to a country characterised by immigration from around the world.
Supreme Court decision kills ‘automatic’ 30-year lease renewals
Supreme Court decision kills ‘automatic’ 30-year lease renewals
PHUKET: The Thai Supreme Court’s recent decision over the ‘automatic’ renewal of a 30-year lease of a property in Phuket is poised to significantly impact the real estate market in Thailand.
Monkey business that fails to impress
Monkey business that fails to impress
Mixing comedy and horror together is always a risky venture for a filmmaker. Get it right and you end up with a classic movie like Scary Movie or Werewolves Within. Get it wrong and you get a film that is dangerously likely to pick up a Razzie or two.
Phuket tourism delegation holds India roadshow
Phuket tourism delegation holds India roadshow
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) recently invited Indian tourists and businesses to explore travel opportunities at the Phuket Roadshow to India 2025.
Minister orders action for former Phuket cafe singer now homeless in Nakhon Sri Thammarat
Minister orders action for former Phuket cafe singer now homeless in Nakhon Sri Thammarat
PHUKET: Minister of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), Warawut Silpa-archa, has directed a team to provide assistance to a former Phuket café singer who has become homeless and is suffering from mental illness.
Cabinet approves easing of work permit collection rules for foreign workers
Cabinet approves easing of work permit collection rules for foreign workers
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved, in principle, a draft ministerial regulation aimed at streamlining the process for foreign workers to obtain work permits in Thailand.
Thrills and spills at the Phuket Windsurfing Open
Thrills and spills at the Phuket Windsurfing Open
WINDSURFING: The Phuket Open 2025 Windsurfer regatta delivered an exciting showcase of talent, skill and strategy in one of the world’s most picturesque windsurfing locations last weekend (Feb 22-23).
Gene Hackman 'likely been dead nine days when found'
Gene Hackman 'likely been dead nine days when found'
UNITED STATES: Hollywood legend Gene Hackman had likely been dead for over a week when he and his wife were found lifeless in their New Mexico home, the local sheriff said Friday (Feb 28).