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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai Leader Out: Court Boots PM from Power, Rawai Mayor Vows Justice For Lifeguards || Aug 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai Leader Out: Court Boots PM from Power, Rawai Mayor Vows Justice For Lifeguards || Aug 29
PHUKET XTRA - August 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Five things to watch as F1 returns for Dutch Grand Prix
Five things to watch as F1 returns for Dutch Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: After nearly a month off for the summer break, Formula One is back as fans, drivers, and teams descend on the seaside resort of Zandvoort for Sunday’s (Aug 31) Dutch Grand Prix.
Australian man found dead in Chalong hotel room
Australian man found dead in Chalong hotel room
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old Australian man who was found in his hotel room in Chalong on Wednesday afternoon (Aug 27).
Rawai Mayor vows legal action over tourists assault on lifeguards
Rawai Mayor vows legal action over tourists assault on lifeguards
RAWAI: Rawai Mayor Thames Kraitat has vowed to pursue legal action to the fullest extent of the law after a group of foreign tourists spat on and physically assaulted lifeguards at Nai Harn Beach when ordered out of the water during a swimming ban earlier this week.
Corruption crusader Chuvit gets 8 months in jail for defamation
Corruption crusader Chuvit gets 8 months in jail for defamation
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has sentenced former politician and former massage parlour tycoon Chuvit Kamolvisit to 12 months in prison for defaming and insulting former police officer Santhana Prayoonrat.
Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion
Vietjet Thailand bullish on prospects for expansion
BANGKOK:  With the largest fleet expansion among low-cost carriers operating in Thailand, Vietjet Thailand is ready to challenge its competitors by opening new routes to popular destinations, targeting 6.7 million passengers and B15 billion in revenue this year, resembling the rates recorded last year.
South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
SEOUL: South Korea has passed a bill banning the use of mobile phones in school classrooms nationwide, officials said yesterday (Aug 28), joining other countries in efforts to curb social media use among minors.
Kathu ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ crackdown eyes in Patong
Kathu ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ crackdown eyes in Patong
PHUKET: Kathu District officials, together with police and local agencies have continued their series of drug suppression operations under the campaign ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’, with mass drug tests and a dealer arrested in Patong.
Lessons in resilience from an MMA legend
Lessons in resilience from an MMA legend
MMA: If resilience is the capacity to withstand, then Michael Bisping represents the textbook definition.
Tropical storm Kajiki kills five, leaves seven missing in northern Thailand
Tropical storm Kajiki kills five, leaves seven missing in northern Thailand
BANGKOK: At least five people have been killed and seven remain missing after heavy rains and landslides brought on by tropical storm Kajiki swept across northern Thailand, the Thai disaster agency said yesterday (Aug 28).
Police pursue arrest warrant for Phuket burglar held in Phang Nga
Police pursue arrest warrant for Phuket burglar held in Phang Nga
PHUKET: Police are moving forward with legal proceedings against a burglary suspect currently being held in Phang Nga Provincial Prison, after linking him to a series of break-ins in Wichit.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Appealing Ex-Top Cop’s Acquittal, Complaints Over Bang Tao Project, Ganesh Festival || Aug 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Appealing Ex-Top Cop’s Acquittal, Complaints Over Bang Tao Project, Ganesh Festival || Aug 28
PHUKET XTRA - August 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Patong Hill ‘brake failure’ blamed for truck plunge into roadside ditch
Patong Hill ‘brake failure’ blamed for truck plunge into roadside ditch
PHUKET:: A six-wheeled truck swerved off Phra Barami Rd and into a roadside ditch in front of Wat Suwannakhiriwong (Wat Patong) this morning (Aug 28) after the driver reported suffering brake failure.
NACC Phuket targets excavation sites
NACC Phuket targets excavation sites
PHUKET: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Phuket office has launched a new initiative to identify areas at risk of corruption, with land excavation and filling projects carried out by local administrations placed under scrutiny.
Man found hanged at Jui Tui Shrine
Man found hanged at Jui Tui Shrine
PHUKET: A 56-year-old man was found dead at the Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town early this morning (Aug 28).
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
BANGKOK: Tourism operators and airlines are urging the government to restore border stability and improve confidence, as recent incidents have the potential to reduce the average occupancy rate in Thai hotels by more than 10% year-on-year.
Ukraine eases ban on men aged 18-22 travelling abroad
Ukraine eases ban on men aged 18-22 travelling abroad
KYIV: Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 are now allowed to travel abroad, Kyiv authorities have confirmed, in an easing of a law designed to ensure enough army conscripts to fight Russia’s invasion.
Government to ramp up drive for migrant workers
Government to ramp up drive for migrant workers
BANGKOK: Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit has confirmed the government’s plan to bring in labour from other countries, in addition to its intention of importing a first batch of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers, already approved by the Cabinet.
Thai spikers downed by Dutch in five-set epic
Thai spikers downed by Dutch in five-set epic
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand went down to the Netherlands in a five-set thriller as Pool A action of the 2025 FIVB Women’s World Championship concluded on Tuesday night (Aug 26).
Bang Tao condo project faces slew of complaints
Bang Tao condo project faces slew of complaints
PHUKET: District officials have stepped in to address mounting complaints from Bang Tao residents over the impacts of the One World One Home condominium project, where three seven-storey buildings with more than 200 units are under construction on Bang Tao Soi 4/2.