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King Power cites economic doldrums, threatens to close at three airports
King Power cites economic doldrums, threatens to close at three airports
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) shares fell 7.8% on Friday (June 13) following an announcement by Thai duty-free retailer King Power that it intends to shutter its stores in Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai airports, pointing to the steadily declining economy and heightened rental fees.
Phuket marks World Blood Donor Day
Phuket marks World Blood Donor Day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led an event on Saturday (June 14) to commemorate World Blood Donor Day 2025, where individuals and organisations were honoured for their contributions to saving lives through blood donations.
Turtles released at Mai Khao ahead of World Sea Turtle Day
Turtles released at Mai Khao ahead of World Sea Turtle Day
PHUKET: A major conservation event was held at Sirinat National Park on Phuket’s Mai Khao Beach on Saturday (June 14), with dozens of sea turtles released back into the Andaman Sea as part of a Big Cleaning Day activity led by senior judiciary officials, conservationists and community members.
Tourist fined after jeep gets stuck in sand at Kamala
Tourist fined after jeep gets stuck in sand at Kamala
PHUKET: A 22-year-old tourist was fined after driving his jeep onto the sand at Layi Beach in Kamala, where it became stuck, prompting police assistance and sparking criticism on social media.
Russian woman arrested for illegally providing medical treatments
Russian woman arrested for illegally providing medical treatments
PHUKET: A 33-year-old Russian woman has been arrested in Phuket after allegedly offering illegal medical treatments, including drug injections, without a license.
Homemade explosive hidden in garden injures two
Homemade explosive hidden in garden injures two
PHUKET: Two people suffered minor injuries when a homemade explosive device, disguised as a giant garland, detonated in a garden in Ratsada on Friday afternoon (June 13). Police are now searching for a group of teenagers believed to have planted the device.
Russell triumphs in Canada as McLaren drivers crash
Russell triumphs in Canada as McLaren drivers crash
FORMULA ONE: George Russell secured Mercedes’ first win of the season in the Canadian Grand Prix yesterday (June 15) as McLaren’s championship-chasing drivers crashed in the final laps of an intriguing and hectic race.
Crackdown on expats in jobs for Thais
Crackdown on expats in jobs for Thais
BANGKOK: Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered a crackdown on expats working in occupations restricted to Thai nationals after the ministry made more than 4,400 arrests for the offence in the past nine months.
Five years on, does it make a difference?
Five years on, does it make a difference?
“From the bottom of your bellies, make some noise!” Michelle Mouillé urges volunteers at the end of every beach cleanup she organises. An emphatic chorus of “Save Our Oceans” typically erupts after this plea.
Police drop probe into deadly Kata landslide
Police drop probe into deadly Kata landslide
PHUKET: Illegal construction at the Big Buddha viewpoint is no longer considered a primary cause of the deadly landslide in Kata in August last year, which killed 13 people, and does not meet the criteria for a negligence charge, Pol Lt Col Ekkasak Kwanwan, Senior Inspector (Investigation) at Karon Police Station, has told The Phuket News.
Call for measures to halt surge in bad debt
Call for measures to halt surge in bad debt
BANGKOK: The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) wants to improve the conditions for debt restructuring to prevent special mention (SM) loans from deteriorating into non-performing loans (NPLs), after a noticeable increase in the former in the fourth quarter last year.
New AI law wins government support
New AI law wins government support
BANGKOK: The government is ready to support the current draft of the principles of the artificial intelligence (AI) law, aiming to ensure that all AI developers and AI service providers operate under the same rules, said Wisit Wisitsora-at, permanent secretary of the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
Study launched to tackle coastal erosion at Kalim
Study launched to tackle coastal erosion at Kalim
PHUKET: The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning (DPT) has launched a feasibility study and detailed design project aimed at addressing long-standing coastal erosion problems at Kalim Beach, just north of Patong.
Dojo Phuket sparkle at national wrestling tournament
Dojo Phuket sparkle at national wrestling tournament
WRESTLING / MARTIAL ARTS: The team from Dojo Phuket proved its versatility recently when they triumphed impressively National Kurash Wrestling Championship of Thailand 2025.
Phuket launches elderly care training
Phuket launches elderly care training
PHUKET: In a move to strengthen elderly care in local communities, Phuket provincial officials have launched an intermediate elderly care training programme aimed at equipping residents with the skills to care for dependent seniors while also promoting career opportunities.
Step by Step: Business Ventures ‒ Operating Legally in a Restricted Landscape
Step by Step: Business Ventures ‒ Operating Legally in a Restricted Landscape
OPINION: Thailand’s dynamic economic landscape, long a beacon for foreign investment and expatriate ventures, is undergoing a significant recalibration. For years, the allure of the ‘Land of Smiles’ coupled with what some perceived as regulatory ambiguities, fostered a fertile ground for diverse foreign-led businesses. However, beneath the surface of vibrant markets and burgeoning tourism, deeper structural concerns have prompted Bangkok to assert greater control over its economic destiny.
Man on 700km walk to beat his cannabis habit
Man on 700km walk to beat his cannabis habit
SUKHOTHAI: A 46-year-old man from Ratchaburi has embarked on an extraordinary journey on foot, aiming to walk more than 700 kilometres to Chiang Mai in a determined effort to quit his cannabis habit.
Ballerina expands the John Wick universe in style
Ballerina expands the John Wick universe in style
Once again audiences are being taken into the mysterious and violent world of John Wick (Keanu Reeves – Constantine), this time through the eyes of another member of the Ruska Roma – a young Kikimora assassin named Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas – No Time To Die).
NACC Phuket files charges over Kamala forest encroachment
NACC Phuket files charges over Kamala forest encroachment
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC PHUKET) says it is continuing its investigation into encroachment on the Kamala National Forest Reserve as part of ongoing efforts to combat corruption and protect public land.
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson leaves a lasting legacy
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson leaves a lasting legacy
NEW YORK: The family of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group’s wild popularity and soundtracked the California dream, announced his death at the age of 82 on Wednesday (June 11).