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Military seals border with Cambodia
Military seals border with Cambodia
BANGKOK: The Thai army and navy have sealed the border with Cambodia in retaliation for Cambodia’s threat to the Thai territory and the negative impacts of scam centres in the nearby country.
Drug arrests in Phuket continue to rise
Drug arrests in Phuket continue to rise
PHUKET: Phuket authorities are stepping up efforts to tackle drug issues in the province following a reported rise in drug-related offenses this year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket villa thief nabs B2-million loot, Bangkok reshuffle drama, 28k foreigners fined|| June 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket villa thief nabs B2-million loot, Bangkok reshuffle drama, 28k foreigners fined|| June 23
PHUKET XTRA - June 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thais end Hong Kong leg without a win
Thais end Hong Kong leg without a win
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand ended the second week of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 without a win after they lost to Bulgaria 2-3 in Hong Kong yesterday (June 22).
Phuket sets world record for largest number of Hokkien noodle servings
Phuket sets world record for largest number of Hokkien noodle servings
PHUKET: Phuket has set a Guinness World Record for the largest number of people simultaneously stir-frying Hokkien noodles, marking a highlight of this year’s Phuket Peranakan Festival. 
Justice Minister visits Phuket Prison
Justice Minister visits Phuket Prison
PHUKET: Minister of Justice Pol Col Thawee Sodsong paid a formal visit to Phuket Provincial Prison on Saturday (June 21), where he presided over the opening of new support facilities, encouraged inmates and promoted a rehabilitative approach to incarceration.
More than 28,000 foreigners fined for traffic violations in Phuket
More than 28,000 foreigners fined for traffic violations in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have reported that 28,809 foreign tourists were fined for traffic violations across the island so far in 2025, with Russian visitors topping the list of offenders.
‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to US strikes on Iran
‘Dangerous escalation’: World reacts to US strikes on Iran
TEHRAN: The United States struck three nuclear sites in Iran yesterdayy (June 22), joining Israel’s bombing campaign after days of speculation over US involvement in the conflict.
Thai PM confirms coalition support amid Cambodia crisis
Thai PM confirms coalition support amid Cambodia crisis
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reaffirmed the unity of the remaining coalition partners yesterday (June 22) following the withdrawal of the Bhumjaithai Party while a Cabinet reshuffle is expected to be finalised by the end of this month.
Four men arrested for assaulting massage shop worker
Four men arrested for assaulting massage shop worker
PHUKET: Police have arrested four young men in connection with the assault of a massage shop worker on Bangkok Rd in Phuket Town.
Worth 1,000 words - AI image generation gets real
Worth 1,000 words - AI image generation gets real
You’ve messed around creating images in AI. They could be useful for work, for social media and it’s fun too. But the results were hit-and-miss. Not ready for prime-time, you thought. That was a while ago and now you’ve stopped experimenting.
Phuket’s pink ‘Pho Thong’ are gone
Phuket’s pink ‘Pho Thong’ are gone
PHUKET: The iconic pink ‘Pho Thong’ buses that for decades trundled along the streets of Phuket Town have now all gone ‒ replaced with 24 new ‘EV’ electric buses bought from China costing more than B5 million each.
Thai government pledges ONE Championship support amid F1 bid
Thai government pledges ONE Championship support amid F1 bid
MMA: The Thai government has signalled it may begin backing ONE Championship – after founder Chatri Sityodtong expressed sadness at the lack of official support despite the martial arts organisation’s surging popularity and economic impact.
Phuket police target unlicensed drivers
Phuket police target unlicensed drivers
PHUKET: Phuket police have pivoted their efforts to make the island’s roads safer by targeting unlicensed drivers, both foreign and Thai ‒ even fining those who apply to renew their licence but are not allowed to renew it before the licence expires.
Thousands join Phuket Peranakan Parade
Thousands join Phuket Peranakan Parade
PHUKET: Thousands of participants joined the Phuket Peranakan World Parade & Carnival yesterday evening (June 21), marking the third year of the major cultural celebration.
Abandoned sea gypsy ‘cultural centre’ rots in ruins
Abandoned sea gypsy ‘cultural centre’ rots in ruins
PHUKET: Ratsada Mayor Jirayut Songyot says he has no knowledge of what to do with the long-abandoned Sea Gypsy Cultural Centre on Koh Siray ‒ or how much public money has been poured into it over the past 15 years.
Step by Step: Why clarity is crucial for Phuket’s economic future
Step by Step: Why clarity is crucial for Phuket’s economic future
OPINION: Phuket, a key economic driver for Thailand, finds itself at a critical juncture. Years of robust foreign investment and a booming tourism industry have fuelled its growth, but a recent ‘nominee clampdown’ – aimed at regularizing foreign ownership structures – has introduced uncertainty. This article, the third and final in the series ‘Thailand’s Shifting Sands: Navigating the Nominee Clampdown and Leasehold Uncertainty for Expats’, delves into the intricate balance between ensuring legal compliance and sustaining the island’s appeal to foreign capital. As the Thai government proposes significant reforms, including 99-year land leases and increased foreign condo ownership, the pressing question remains: can these changes provide the clarity and security necessary to secure Phuket’s future as a vibrant international hub?
Turtle tangled in fishing net rescued at Karon Beach
Turtle tangled in fishing net rescued at Karon Beach
PHUKET: Marine officials rescued an endangered sea turtle after it was found entangled in a discarded fishing net on Karon Beach yesterday (June 20).
Police hunt burglar after B2mn heist of luxury villas
Police hunt burglar after B2mn heist of luxury villas
PHUKET: Police in Phuket are hunting for a thief who broke into four luxury villas in an upscale Baan Yamu estate in Pa Khlok on a single night, stealing high-end items and cash worth over B2 million.
Woman files complaint over road rage foreigner
Woman files complaint over road rage foreigner
PHUKET: A local woman was left shaken after a foreign tourist driving a luxury car allegedly confronted her in the middle of the road during heavy rain north of Patong last night (June 20), in an incident that has since gone viral on social media.