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Co-payment for food deliveries ‘next week’
Co-payment for food deliveries ‘next week’
Wednesday 10 June 2026, 10:34AM
BANGKOK: The Thais Help Thais Plus co-payment scheme will be available on four food delivery platforms from June 15, allowing participants to use government subsidies when ordering meals online, deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana said yesterday (June 9).
B2.8trn fuels economy in first eight months of fiscal year
B2.8trn fuels economy in first eight months of fiscal year
Wednesday 10 June 2026, 11:50AM
BANGKOK: The government injected B2.8 trillion into the economy during the first eight months of fiscal 2026, more than 4% higher than in the same period last year, according to the Comptroller General's Department.
Wichit Police raid venues for employing minors
Wichit Police raid venues for employing minors
Wednesday 10 June 2026, 11:38AM
PHUKET: Police have arrested three people following raids on two unlicensed entertainment venues in Wichit that were employing workers under the age of 18.
Phuket targets accident blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ plan
Phuket targets accident blackspots under ‘Safe & Seamless’ plan
Wednesday 10 June 2026, 11:12AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials are moving ahead with a series of road safety initiatives across the island after reporting encouraging results from improvements at several accident-prone locations, including a stretch of Thepkrasattri Rd where fatalities have reportedly fallen to zero following upgrades.
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
Wednesday 10 June 2026, 10:48AM
WASHINGTON: The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup yesterday (June 9) defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.
New southern peace negotiator promises to be open-minded
New southern peace negotiator promises to be open-minded
Tuesday 9 June 2026, 05:19PM
PATTANI: Thailand's new lead negotiator in the southern peace process has pledged cooperation with all sides in what he termed a long process in a new push to end the conflict in the violence-plagued region.
Yaris slams head-on into saleng in Phuket Town
Yaris slams head-on into saleng in Phuket Town
Wednesday 10 June 2026, 10:25AM
PHUKET: A street vendor suffered a broken leg after a Toyota Yaris travelling on the wrong side of the road crashed head-on into her saleng (motorcycle with sidecart) in Phuket Town yesterday morning (June 9), in an accident that damaged four vehicles in total.
Phuket gears up for Pickleball comp
Phuket gears up for Pickleball comp
Monday 8 June 2026, 10:17AM
PICKLEBALL: Phuket is gearing up to host a major pickleball event later this month as part of the United States’ 250th birthday celebrations.
Phuket MP seeks NACC probe into election interference allegations
Phuket MP seeks NACC probe into election interference allegations
Wednesday 10 June 2026, 12:39PM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee and People's Party deputy leader Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn have filed complaints with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and the Election Commission seeking an investigation into allegations that senior Interior Ministry officials interfered in the February national election.
JFTB Real Estate Phuket
JFTB Real Estate Phuket
Wednesday 10 June 2026, 04:24AM
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B3 MILLION HEIST: Manhunt for Kathu Burglar, Cherng Talay Murder Probe || June 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B3 MILLION HEIST: Manhunt for Kathu Burglar, Cherng Talay Murder Probe || June 9
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Four injured after crane snags open-top tour bus
Four injured after crane snags open-top tour bus
PHUKET: Four people were injured, including Chinese and Filipino tourists, after a crane hook snagged the fibreglass upper structure of a sightseeing bus in Phuket Town this afternoon (June 9), causing part of the bus's top deck superstructure to be torn away and strike passengers.
Tourists praised for helping injured monk at Promthep Cape
Tourists praised for helping injured monk at Promthep Cape
PHUKET: A Buddhist monk who injured his ankle while visiting Laem Phromthep was rescued by emergency responders and helpful tourists after becoming stranded at the popular viewpoint yesterday evening (June 8).
Trump nominates former personal lawyer as attorney general
Trump nominates former personal lawyer as attorney general
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump nominated his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as US attorney general on a permanent basis yesterday (June 8), setting up a potential confirmation battle with the Senate.
World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
FOOTBALL: The World Cup kicks off on Thursday (June 11) with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump’s America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East.
Tourism video showing alcohol not illegal, says PPHO
Tourism video showing alcohol not illegal, says PPHO
PHUKET: A tourism promotion video released by the Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Phuket) and Phuket City Municipality does not violate Thailand’s alcohol advertising laws despite showing people drinking alcohol, a Phuket public health official said.
Myanmar man stabbed to death in Cherng Talay
Myanmar man stabbed to death in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: A 45-year-old Myanmar national was found stabbed to death near an abandoned building in Cherng Talay yesterday morning (June 8), with police launching an urgent investigation to identify and arrest the killer.
Burglar steals B3mn in gold, cash from Kathu home
Burglar steals B3mn in gold, cash from Kathu home
PHUKET: Police are searching for the burglar, or burglars, who broke into a luxury home in Kathu and made off with more than B3 million in gold and cash while the property was unoccupied.
Brit in doctor’s death case faces nominee business charges
Brit in doctor’s death case faces nominee business charges
KOH PANGAN: A British motorcyclist charged in the death of a prominent doctor on Koh Phangan will also face charges of running a tour boat business through a Thai nominee.
Rising data centre demand pressures power capacity
Rising data centre demand pressures power capacity
BANGKOK: Energy authorities are preparing to expand Thailand's electricity generation capacity amid mounting concerns that rising demand from resource-intensive businesses, particularly data centres, could strain the national grid.