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Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid
Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid
BRASíLIA: Brazil’s Supreme Court yesterday (Nov 25) ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a failed coup, after he exhausted all appeals.
Bangla venues pass drug tests in coordinated sweep
Bangla venues pass drug tests in coordinated sweep
PHUKET: More than 200 employees at entertainment venues along Bangla Rd in Patong were tested for drugs last night (Nov 25) as part of an integrated sweep aimed at strengthening tourist safety and supporting the government’s ongoing ‘white community’ campaign.
Reid, Taylor-Brown storm to victory at Laguna Phuket Triathlon
Reid, Taylor-Brown storm to victory at Laguna Phuket Triathlon
TRIATHLON: Over 1,000 triathletes took part in the 31st edition of the Laguna Phuket Triathlon at Laguna Grove on Sunday (Nov 23), with Tayler Reid retaining the men’s title and Georgia Taylor-Brown coming out on top in the women’s race.
First Phuket mourners depart for Bangkok
First Phuket mourners depart for Bangkok
PHUKET: The first groups of Phuket residents travelled to Bangkok yesterday (Nov 25) to pay their respects at the Royal Urn of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace.
Hat Yai zone submerged ‘for weeks’
Hat Yai zone submerged ‘for weeks’
HAT YAI: Hat Yai continues to face severe flooding, with experts warning that the city’s economic zone will remain submerged at least until mid-December.
Phuket flood relief aid rolls out
Phuket flood relief aid rolls out
PHUKET: Provincial officials, rescue units, private organisations and community groups across Phuket have mobilised en masse to support flood-hit communities in the South, as relief efforts intensify following days of heavy monsoon rain.
Four arrested in Rawai drug raid
Four arrested in Rawai drug raid
PHUKET: A coordinated provincial operation led by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Team raided a drug den in Rawai on Monday night (Nov 24), seizing 251 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and arresting four men.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ‘Dead’ Woman Found Alive, Phuket Joins Hat Yai Flood Relief, Escaped Fugitive || November 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ‘Dead’ Woman Found Alive, Phuket Joins Hat Yai Flood Relief, Escaped Fugitive || November 25
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Phuket prepares to welcome King and Queen for King’s Cup Regatta
Phuket prepares to welcome King and Queen for King’s Cup Regatta
PHUKET: Provincial officials have begun final preparations ahead of the arrival of Their Majesties the King and Queen, who will preside over the award presentation for the 37th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta on Saturday, Dec 6, 2025.
DBD warns over digital ID misuse and illegal ‘nominees’
DBD warns over digital ID misuse and illegal ‘nominees’
PHUKET: The Department of Business Development (DBD) has issued a renewed warning to company owners, representatives, and legal signatories to protect their digital identities when using the DBD Biz Registrar system, stressing that misuse of usernames and passwords can lead to criminal liability.
Thalang crackdown seizes over 100 bottles of kratom juice
Thalang crackdown seizes over 100 bottles of kratom juice
PHUKET: Thalang District officials seized more than 100 bottles of kratom juice in coordinated raids on two shops operating near schools yesterday evening (Nov 24), as part of the province’s ongoing ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ campaign to reinforce social order.
Man dies after suicide attempt at home in Srisoonthon
Man dies after suicide attempt at home in Srisoonthon
PHUKET: A 49-year-old man from Hat Yai died shortly after being rushed to Thalang Hospital late last night (Nov 24) after he was found attempting to hang himself inside a house in Srisoonthon, Thalang District.
Phuket launches ‘Next Chapter’ drive
Phuket launches ‘Next Chapter’ drive
PHUKET: Government leaders, tourism operators, academics and community representatives gathered in Phuket yesterday (Nov 24) for the launch of ‘Phuket Next Chapter’, a major new initiative aimed at shaping the island into a high-quality, sustainable global tourism destination.
Governor briefed on Phuket’s traffic, landfill woes
Governor briefed on Phuket’s traffic, landfill woes
PHUKET: Governor Nirat Pongsittithaworn has been finally briefed on two of Phuket’s critical problems – traffic congestion around the Heroines Monument and mounting pressure at the Saphan Hin waste-management centre – during a series of meetings with local administrators.
Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda
Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda
SAMARKAND: Global wildlife talks opened yeterday (Nov 24), with votes expected on increased shark protection, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels.
Thailand open camp with 100% belief
Thailand open camp with 100% belief
SEA GAMES: Thailand’s U23 national football team officially reported for training yesterday (Nov 24) as preparations intensified ahead of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, set to take place in Thailand next month.
Woman faces arrest for pimping kid
Woman faces arrest for pimping kid
BANGKOK: Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a 29-year-old woman accused of forcing her 12-year-old daughter to work at a massage parlour in central Tokyo, prompting coordinated action among law enforcement agencies in Thailand, Japan, and Taiwan.
Phuket joins Hat Yai flood-relief efforts
Phuket joins Hat Yai flood-relief efforts
PHUKET: Local organisations, government agencies and volunteer groups across Phuket have launched a wide-ranging relief effort as severe flooding continues to inundate parts of southern Thailand, with Hat Yai in Songkhla Province among the hardest hit.
Free buses from Phuket to join national mourning in Bangkok
Free buses from Phuket to join national mourning in Bangkok
PHUKET: Phuket officials across the island are offering free bus transport for local residents to travel to Bangkok to pay respects to the Queen Mother, with trips being planned and some already fully booked.
Phuket placed on precautionary ‘flood readiness’ alert
Phuket placed on precautionary ‘flood readiness’ alert
PHUKET: Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn has ordered all provincial agencies to heighten flood-prevention measures and simultaneously ensure adequate water reserves for the coming dry season, despite forecasts showing limited rainfall for Phuket in the days ahead.