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Drivers urged to avoid roads during Laguna Phuket Marathon
Drivers urged to avoid roads during Laguna Phuket Marathon
PHUKET: Motorists are being urged to avoid certain public roads as the 19th Laguna Phuket Marathon 2025 takes place, bringing thousands of runners to the island for one of Thailand’s largest international sporting events.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Landfill odour crisis gets officials moving, Private school probe over scams/mafia links || June 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Landfill odour crisis gets officials moving, Private school probe over scams/mafia links || June 12
PHUKET XTRA - June 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault
NEW YORK: Disgraced Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault at his retrial yesterday (June 11) and not guilty of another, with jurors still considering a rape charge after hearing graphic testimony from his alleged victims.
Phuket MP probes Chinese mafia links to private international school scam
Phuket MP probes Chinese mafia links to private international school scam
PHUKET: Authorities are investigating alleged links between a Chinese criminal network and a private international school in Phuket, following complaints from victims who claim they were defrauded out of over B40 million in a student visa scam.
Two more foreign tourists die in Phuket beach drownings
Two more foreign tourists die in Phuket beach drownings
PHUKET: Two more foreign tourists have drowned in separate incidents at Phuket beaches, following an Albanian woman drowning at Karon beach on Tuesday (June 11).)
Police doctor suspended over sedative procurement
Police doctor suspended over sedative procurement
BANGKOK: Police General Hospital in Bangkok says it has suspended a doctor who was arrested for procuring large amounts of sedatives, pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation.
Man suffering depression, financial woes found hanged near Yanui beach
Man suffering depression, financial woes found hanged near Yanui beach
PHUKET: The body of a 40-year-old man suffering from depression and financial problems was recovered from the area north of Yanui Beach, near the windmill viewpoint, yesterday (June 11).
Phuket honours Queen Suthida's birthday with release of 500,000 giant prawn larvae
Phuket honours Queen Suthida's birthday with release of 500,000 giant prawn larvae
PHUKET: Phuket officials held a special ceremony yesterday (June 11) to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana a week ago by releasing half a million giant prawn larvae into local waters in her honour.
Protests spread across US despite Trump threats
Protests spread across US despite Trump threats
LOS ANGELES: Protests over hardline immigration tactics ignited across the United States yesterday (June 11) after days of demonstrations in Los Angeles, as California prepared for a legal showdown with the White House over Donald Trump’s deployment of the military.
Officials seek urgent solution to landfill odour crisis
Officials seek urgent solution to landfill odour crisis
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is moving to address the growing problem of foul odours coming from the landfill at the Phuket Waste Disposal Center at Saphan hin, which have intensified during the ongoing rainy season.
War Elephants downed in Ashgabat
War Elephants downed in Ashgabat
FOOTBALL: Thailand went down to Turkmenistan 3-1 in a key qualification match for the 2026 AFC Asian Cup in Ashgabat on Tuesday night (June 10).
Krabi frets over closure of Jetstar Asia
Krabi frets over closure of Jetstar Asia
BANGKOK: Tourism operators in Krabi are worried about the closure of Singapore-based Jetstar Asia, as Singaporean tourists were among the top five source markets for the southern Thai province.
Thaksin will not attend Supreme Court hearing
Thaksin will not attend Supreme Court hearing
BANGKOK: Thaksin Shinawatra will not go to the Supreme Court tomorrow (June 13) when it considers whether the former prime minister served his jail term during his prolonged stay at Police General Hospital.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Grandmother’s body recovered from Phuket canal, Police doctor finally caught over drugs || June 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Grandmother’s body recovered from Phuket canal, Police doctor finally caught over drugs || June 11
PHUKET XTRA - June 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Body of missing grandmother recovered after fall into Bang Yai canal
Body of missing grandmother recovered after fall into Bang Yai canal
PHUKET: The body of a 72-year-old woman was recovered from Bang Yai Canal in Phuket Town today (June 11) after the woman was reported falling into the canal yesterday.
Qantas to close Jetstar Asia
Qantas to close Jetstar Asia
SYDNEY: Australian airline Qantas said Wednesday (June 11) it will close its loss-making budget carrier Jetstar Asia, axing 500 Singapore-based jobs.
British tourist rescued after motorbike plunge in Patong klong
British tourist rescued after motorbike plunge in Patong klong
PHUKET: A British tourist was rescued after accidentally riding his motorbike into a canal behind Patong Hospital yesterday (June 10).
Historic deal to beam domestic games live
Historic deal to beam domestic games live
FOOTBALL: Corporate giants Gulf Development Plc, Advance Info Service Plc (AIS) and Jasmine International Plc (JAS) have entered into a “historic” pact with the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) that will ensure “free” live broadcasts of all domestic leagues and cup competitions.
Chinese visitor’s video claims ‘special connection’ in Immigration
Chinese visitor’s video claims ‘special connection’ in Immigration
BANGKOK: Immigration police were hunting down a Chinese visitor who posted a video online claiming a “special connection” that allowed foreigners to work in Thailand without a visa.
Albanian tourist drowns in Phuket less than a day after arrival
Albanian tourist drowns in Phuket less than a day after arrival
PHUKET: An Albanian tourist drowned at Karon Beach yesterday (June 10), after arriving in Phuket earlier in the day.