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Phuket readies for Queen’s Birthday public holiday
Phuket readies for Queen’s Birthday public holiday
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Office, along with all other government offices, will be closed on Monday and Tuesday (June 2-3) as the country commemorates the 47th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.
Verstappen hoping rule change can propel his title charge
Verstappen hoping rule change can propel his title charge
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen returns to the scene of his maiden Formula One victory chasing his fourth consecutive Spanish success this weekend with his Red Bull team hoping a rule change will end McLaren's supremacy.
Trump tariffs stay in place for now, after appellate ruling
Trump tariffs stay in place for now, after appellate ruling
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump celebrated a temporary reprieve for his aggressive tariff strategy yesterday (May 29), with an appeals court preserving his sweeping import duties on China and other trading partners - for now.
Thai army ‘sorry’ for fatal beating
Thai army ‘sorry’ for fatal beating
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has expressed its condolences to the family of a conscript who was fatally beaten during disciplinary training last year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal beating sends 13 from army to prison, Motorbike vs parked Phuket tuk-tuk || May 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal beating sends 13 from army to prison, Motorbike vs parked Phuket tuk-tuk || May 29
PHUKET XTRA - May 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thai venues for Women’s World Volleyball Championship confirmed
Thai venues for Women’s World Volleyball Championship confirmed
VOLLEYBALL: Four official venues have been confirmed for the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship 2025, which will take place in Thailand from Aug 22 to Sept 7.
Musk to exit US government role after rare break with Trump
Musk to exit US government role after rare break with Trump
WASHINGTON: Billionaire Elon Musk announced he was leaving his role in US government yesterday (May 28), intended to reduce federal spending, shortly after his first major break with President Donald Trump over his signature spending bill.
TAT aims for record arrivals from Oceania
TAT aims for record arrivals from Oceania
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is placing a greater emphasis on high potential short-haul markets to diversify risk away from the sluggish Chinese market, with the aim of reaching a new high of 950,000 tourist arrivals from the Oceania market, which includes Australia.
Cambodian soldier killed in Thai border gunfight
Cambodian soldier killed in Thai border gunfight
UBON RATCHATHANI: Thai and Cambodian soldiers were in a stand-off yesterday (May 28) after a brief exchange of gunfire in a disputed border area of the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani early that morning.
Phuket provincial sports finals readies for kick-off
Phuket provincial sports finals readies for kick-off
ALL SPORTS: Details for this year’s Phuket qualifying leg of the national youth sports finals have been confirmed as the province seeks out local and national sports stars of the future.
Man, 61, dies after motorbike crashes into parked tuk-tuk
Man, 61, dies after motorbike crashes into parked tuk-tuk
PHUKET: A 61-year-old man died after the motorbike he was riding crashed into a parked tuk-tuk on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd in Kathu yesterday afternoon (May 28).
Drug 'inspections' continue at migrant worker camps in Pa Khlok
Drug 'inspections' continue at migrant worker camps in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Officials from the Thalang District Office are continuing their campaign in checking migrant workers for drugs, with six migrant workers testing positive for drugs during what was called a “surprise inspection” at four worker camps in Pa Khlok yesterday (May 28).
Over 1kg of ice seized, five suspects arrested in Phuket Town drug raids
Over 1kg of ice seized, five suspects arrested in Phuket Town drug raids
PHUKET: A series of drug raids carried out in Phuket has resulted in the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of over one kilogramme of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) along with other narcotics and drug-related equipment.
Tougher checks for arrivals
Tougher checks for arrivals
BANGKOK: National Police Chief Pol Gen Kittharath Punpetch has ordered immigration police to step up the screening process for foreign arrivals.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mudslide halt Rawai project, Ladyboy caught red-handed, Fyre Festival of marathons || May 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mudslide halt Rawai project, Ladyboy caught red-handed, Fyre Festival of marathons || May 28
PHUKET XTRA - May 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Minister calls for tougher law on nominee firms
Minister calls for tougher law on nominee firms
BANGKOK: Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisanpang is pushing for a new law to further crack down on businesses that use Thai nominees, with such entities expected to be wiped out within six months.
Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’ as sanctions pressure grows
Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’ as sanctions pressure grows
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin yesterday (May 27) that he was “playing with fire,” taking a fresh jab at his Russian counterpart as Washington weighs new sanctions against Moscow over the Ukraine war.
Mudslide complaint halts luxury villa project in Rawai
Mudslide complaint halts luxury villa project in Rawai
PHUKET: A luxury villa construction project in Rawai has been temporarily suspended after local residents filed complaints about mudslides encroaching on public land.
Hotels, condo projects approved in Phuket environmental review
Hotels, condo projects approved in Phuket environmental review
PHUKET: Four hotel developments and three condominium projects have been approved following a review by the Expert Committee on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Phuket’s environmental protection areas.
Lilo & Stitch truly lights up the big screen
Lilo & Stitch truly lights up the big screen
Many people have been critical of Disney’s decision to turn some of their classic animated films into live-action movies but to be honest I have never seen the issue with it. The Lion King probably set everything up the whole idea with its marvellous re-working looking amazing with the modern CGI technology.