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Five workers test positive for drugs in Thalang labour camp raids
Five workers test positive for drugs in Thalang labour camp raids
PHUKET: A coordinated inspection of migrant worker camps in Thalang District has led to five individuals testing positive for methamphetamine, Thalang officials have reported.
Surakul Stadium renovations on track
Surakul Stadium renovations on track
ALL SPORTS: Officials have confirmed that renovation work on Phuket’s Surakul Stadium is on schedule, meaning the venue will reopen before year’s end.
DSI confirms 1,200 suspects in Senate probe
DSI confirms 1,200 suspects in Senate probe
BANGKOK: About 1,200 suspects are being investigated over their involvement in money laundering linked to vote-rigging in last year’s Senate election, according to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket taxi driver’s drunken road rage attack, High speed chase through Phuket || May 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket taxi driver’s drunken road rage attack, High speed chase through Phuket || May 13
PHUKET XTRA - May 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Israeli sets up business in Phuket, caught renting out motorbikes on Koh Pha-ngan
Israeli sets up business in Phuket, caught renting out motorbikes on Koh Pha-ngan
BANGKOK: An Israeli man who set up a company in Phuket has been caught illegally running a motorcycle rental business on Koh Pha-ngan that earned him about B3 million last year, police said.
French tourist stabbed outside Phuket beach club
French tourist stabbed outside Phuket beach club
PHUKET: A French tourist was stabbed outside a beachside bar in Phuket’s Cherng Talay area in the early hours of Sunday morning (May 11), according to police.
Public consultations underway for ‘Phuket Maritime Hub’ project
Public consultations underway for ‘Phuket Maritime Hub’ project
PHUKET: The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning has launched a public participation campaign as part of an initial environmental examination (IEE) for the proposed ‘Baan Yamu Community Marina’ project in Phuket.
Taxi driver arrested for drunken assault on Thepkrasattri Rd
Taxi driver arrested for drunken assault on Thepkrasattri Rd
PHUKET: A 36-year-old taxi driver was arrested yesterday afternoon (May 12) after using a golf club to attack a sedan driver on Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang. 
Online worlds offer gateway to youth
Online worlds offer gateway to youth
BANGKOK: Brands are capitalising on online gaming and virtual worlds to tap Gen Z and Gen Alpha markets in what is dubbed the attention economy.
COVID alert after six fatalities confirmed
COVID alert after six fatalities confirmed
BANGKOK: People in Thailand are being warned about a rise in COVID-19 infections following the deaths of six people last week.
UN aviation agency finds Russia responsible for 2014 downing of airliner over Ukraine
UN aviation agency finds Russia responsible for 2014 downing of airliner over Ukraine
MONTREAL: The United Nations aviation agency said yesterday (May 12) that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysia Airlines jetliner over Ukraine in 2014, leading to the deaths of 298 people.
Police continue to stall over Kata landslide probe
Police continue to stall over Kata landslide probe
PHUKET: The investigation into the Kata landslides last August, which killed 13 people and injured dozens of several others, has been put on hold as Karon Police still wait for experts to confirm if illegal construction played a role in the tragedy.
Father finds daughter dead in suspected suicide at Kathu home
Father finds daughter dead in suspected suicide at Kathu home
PHUKET: A 42-year-old woman was found dead after an apparent suicide at her home in Kathu yesterday (May 12).
Patama quits BAT after becoming world badminton head
Patama quits BAT after becoming world badminton head
BADMINTON: Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has stepped down as president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) after being elected unopposed as chief of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) recently.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal family crash includes 8-year-old, Heavy rains slam Phuket, Condo rampage arrest || May 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal family crash includes 8-year-old, Heavy rains slam Phuket, Condo rampage arrest || May 12
PHUKET XTRA - May 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police probe fire at Cherng Talay OrBorTor
Police probe fire at Cherng Talay OrBorTor
PHUKET: Police are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at the offices of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) early this morning (May 12).
AustCham Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, AMCHAM, BCCT, Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber, CanCham Thailand, FTCC, GTCC, NTCC, Phuket Chamber of Commerce and Thai-Swedish Chamber, will host the Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs., at Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort. Join us for a wonderful night of making new connections and catching up with familiar faces in the Australian-Thai business community in Phuket. 650 THB for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members, 1,200 THB for non-members. To book contact - office@austchamthailand.com
Heavy rain brings minor flooding
Heavy rain brings minor flooding
PHUKET: Heavy rain lashed Phuket Province this morning (May 12), prompting authorities to maintain close monitoring of potential flooding across multiple districts.
Lalita takes Patong
Lalita takes Patong
PHUKET: Lalita Maneesri, sister of outgoing Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri, has won the Patong Municipality election and been unofficially declared the new Mayor of Patong.
Blitz on dodgy tour operators
Blitz on dodgy tour operators
BANGKOK: The government has set up a nationwide joint task force to crack down on illegal tour operators and unlicensed tour guides, said deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Watthanachan.