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Police net meth suspects in Rawai, Thalang crackdown
Police net meth suspects in Rawai, Thalang crackdown
PHUKET: Police and district officials carried out coordinated anti-drug and social order operations across Rawai and Thalang this week, resulting in multiple drug arrests and the identification of drug users for treatment.
Queen’s touch delivers historic gold
Queen’s touch delivers historic gold
SEA GAMES: Thailand has written a new chapter in sporting history after the national sailing team, captained by Her Majesty the Queen, secured an emphatic gold medal in the SSL47 class at the 33rd SEA Games.
EC rules out postponing election
EC rules out postponing election
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) has ruled out postponing the general election planned for Feb 8, next year, despite clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, saying it has contingency plans in place to ensure voting can proceed as scheduled.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong Motorbike Theft Gang Caught, Woman Uses Gun To Threaten Agents || Dec 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong Motorbike Theft Gang Caught, Woman Uses Gun To Threaten Agents || Dec 17
PHUKET XTRA - December 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket orders local organic disposal as waste exceeds landfill capacity
Phuket orders local organic disposal as waste exceeds landfill capacity
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have ordered all local administrative organisations to urgently manage organic waste at the source after daily rubbish volumes rose beyond the capacity of the province’s only integrated waste disposal centre.
Thalang steps up Surin Beach patrols
Thalang steps up Surin Beach patrols
PHUKET: Thalang District officials have intensified monitoring and enforcement at Surin Beach as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal encroachment by beach umbrella, sunbed and street vendor operators, warning that all further violations will be prosecuted strictly under the law.
Phuket City Pillar Shrine in Muang Mai gets makeover
Phuket City Pillar Shrine in Muang Mai gets makeover
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has presided over the official handover of a landscape improvement project at the Phuket City Pillar Shrine in Muang Mai, underscoring the growing emphasis on preserving the island’s most important cultural and spiritual landmarks.
Thai wage growth slows amid sluggish economy
Thai wage growth slows amid sluggish economy
BANGKOK: Salary increases in Thailand are moderating to average 4.5% across industries and businesses in 2025, slowing from the historical norm of 5%, says international consultancy Deloitte.
Cambodia ‘hires US lobbyists’
Cambodia ‘hires US lobbyists’
FOOTBALL: The Defence Ministry has confirmed reports that Cambodia has hired a US-based lobbying firm to wage what it described as an “information war” aimed at swaying international opinion against Thailand amid the ongoing border dispute.
Uncertainty awash in the world of rugby union
Uncertainty awash in the world of rugby union
RUGBY: Despite certain players in professional sport earning considerable amounts of money, uncertainty hangs over them like the sword of Damocles.
Thailand on track for overall SEA Games title
Thailand on track for overall SEA Games title
SEA GAMES: Thailand’s push for the overall title at the 33rd SEA Games is set to gather further momentum today (Dec 17), with Her Majesty the Queen remaining firmly in contention for the keelboat sailing gold and middle-distance runner Kieran Tuntivate adding a third gold medal to his tally.
Phuket mourners pay respects to Queen Sirikit at Grand Palace
Phuket mourners pay respects to Queen Sirikit at Grand Palace
PHUKET: A delegation of 240 residents from Phuket paid their respects to the royal remains of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at the Grand Palace in Bangkok yesterday (Dec 16) as part of a continuing provincial programme enabling citizens to join national mourning ceremonies.
Ex-People’s Party MP gets prison term for forged conscription exemption
Ex-People’s Party MP gets prison term for forged conscription exemption
BANGKOK: Former People’s Party MP Jirat Thongsuwan was sentenced to two years in prison by the Criminal Court yesterday (Dec 16), with no suspension, for using a forged official document exempting him from military service.
Woman, 60, charged for threatening car finance agents with gun
Woman, 60, charged for threatening car finance agents with gun
PHUKET: A 60-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly threatening two car finance company employees with a .38 calibre revolver during a confrontation over overdue car payments at Khao Khad Viewpoint in Wichit.
Kazakh arrested on ‘Red Notice’ for fraud
Kazakh arrested on ‘Red Notice’ for fraud
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration have arrested a Kazakhstani man wanted on an international ‘Red Notice’ for fraud after tracking him down in Phuket.
Thaksin’s nephew is Pheu Thai’s prime candidate for PM
Thaksin’s nephew is Pheu Thai’s prime candidate for PM
BANGKOK: Thaksin Shinawatra’s nephew will top the Pheu Thai Party’s list of candidates for the prime ministership as the party fights to return to power at the coming general election.
Jewish community feels ‘safe’ in Phuket
Jewish community feels ‘safe’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Commander Pol Col Phasakorn Sonthikul has assured that the island remains safe for Israelis and the Jewish community.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Officials say Phuket Waste Crisis Putting Residents At Risk || Dec 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Officials say Phuket Waste Crisis Putting Residents At Risk || Dec 16
PHUKET XTRA - December 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Chalong Police bust motorbike theft gang
Chalong Police bust motorbike theft gang
PHUKET: Police have arrested a motorcycle theft gang linked to a string of thefts across Phuket and recovered all four motorcycles reported stolen this month, with an additional bike reunited with its owner after images from the case circulated online.
Officials clears illegal vendors from Surin Beach
Officials clears illegal vendors from Surin Beach
PHUKET: Five people have been arrested for illegally encroaching on Surin Beach during a coordinated enforcement operation yesterday (Dec 15), as officials moved to clamp down on beach umbrella and sunbed operators following a recent brawl between vendors.