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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hopes fade as search continues for missing American tourist in Patong Bay || March 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hopes fade as search continues for missing American tourist in Patong Bay || March 5
PHUKET XTRA - March 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Interior Ministry probes Cherng Talay ‘extra large’ condo projects
Interior Ministry probes Cherng Talay ‘extra large’ condo projects
PHUKET: Supoj Rotruang Na Nongkhai, Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Interior, on a two-day inspection visit to Phuket is investigating complaints regarding two ‘extra large’ condominium construction projects in Cherng Talay as well as issues involving the Phuket Provincial Land Office revoking land ownership documents.
Governor leads Phuket delegation to ITB Berlin
Governor leads Phuket delegation to ITB Berlin
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat is leading a delegation of tourism representatives to ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s largest tourism trade show, as part of efforts to promote the province as a premier global travel destination.
Phuket Airport Immigration boss fast-tracked to Bangkok
Phuket Airport Immigration boss fast-tracked to Bangkok
PHUKET: After just 10 months of active service as chief of the Phuket Airport Immigration unit, Pol Col Padthongtew Damapong, son of an older brother of Khunying Potjaman na Pombejra, the ex-wife of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been promoted to the post of Immigration Chief of Nonthaburi Province, which forms part of ‘Greater Bangkok’.
Patong car thief arrested in Chumphon
Patong car thief arrested in Chumphon
PHUKET: A 32-year-old Thai man was arrested in Chumphon province just hours after he stole a  car from the Patong beachfront on Sunday night (Mar 2).
United Legends Supporting Emerging Thai Soccer Stars
United Legends Supporting Emerging Thai Soccer Stars
Between the 10th and the 15th June 2025 three Manchester United Legends will be coming to Thailand to support ’Copa Tailandesa’ 2025, a youth football academy tournament taking place at Arena, Hua Hin. Brian’s McClair and his United friends will also be meeting locals, fans and players at a Legends dinner on the 14th June at Avani+ Hotel. Tickets are now on sale now at 2950 Baht. facebook.com/copatailandesa/
Snake surprise in a shoe rack
Snake surprise in a shoe rack
PHUKET: An officer from the Phuket City Police had an unexpected call for duty when a report of an intruder turned out to be a slithering surprise.
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 24
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 24
FOOTBALL: Port FC staged an impressive comeback in the second half to overcome a two-goal deficit and defeat Nakhon Ratchasima FC 4-2 at the PAT Stadium last Saturday (Mar 1).
United Legends Supporting Emerging Thai Soccer Stars
United Legends Supporting Emerging Thai Soccer Stars
Between the 10th and the 15th June 2025 three Manchester United Legends will be coming to Thailand to support "Copa Tailandesa" 2025, a youth football academy tournament taking place at Arena, Hua Hin.
Kathu officials conduct Bangla checks
Kathu officials conduct Bangla checks
PHUKET: Officials and security personnel from Kathu District Office carried out a late-night inspection on Bangla Rd, Patong, on Monday night (Mar 3) in the name of maintaining public order and ensuring the safety of locals and tourists.  
Phuket officials hold road-safety workshop
Phuket officials hold road-safety workshop
PHUKET: The Phuket Road Safety Center held a workshop aimed at analysing the causes of road accidents to reduce risk factors and enhance road safety across the province yesterday (Mar 4).
Seize or freeze? Friction in Europe over Russian assets for Ukraine
Seize or freeze? Friction in Europe over Russian assets for Ukraine
PARIS: As Europe scrambles to boost military aid to Ukraine, calls are intensifying to fund it by seizing tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets, in an issue causing tension between European allies.
D-Day looms for the Senate
D-Day looms for the Senate
BANGKOK: Despite strong opposition from the Senate, the Department of Special Investigation’s (DSI) special cases board insists it will decide tomorrow (Mar 6) whether to launch an investigation into collusion in last year’s Senate election.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong-Patong Rd to see new life, From road rage to stabbing, Patong teacher cleared || March 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong-Patong Rd to see new life, From road rage to stabbing, Patong teacher cleared || March 4
PHUKET XTRA - March 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Search for missing American tourist fades, but police insist ongoing
Search for missing American tourist fades, but police insist ongoing
PHUKET: Patong Police have assured that the search for missing American tourist Nina Ng is ongoing, although search operations have been scaled down since she disappeared in Patong Bay five days ago.
Thailand proposes limited alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays
Thailand proposes limited alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays
BANGKOK: Thailand is preparing to allow limited sales of alcohol on Buddhist holidays to cater to tourists, the latest step in a campaign to attract more overseas visitors.
Motorbike collision escalates to fatal stabbing
Motorbike collision escalates to fatal stabbing
PHUKET: A motorcycle collision in Wichit escalated into a deadly knife fight last night (Mar 3). A dispute between riders led to a violent confrontation, leaving one man fatally wounded and three others injured. Wichit Police are now investigating the case.
Teacher cleared in kindergarten beating probe
Teacher cleared in kindergarten beating probe
PHUKET: The investigation into the case of a 5-year-old boy injured at a Patong kindergarten has cleared the accused teacher of any wrongdoing.
Van driver wipes out in Srisoonthorn
Van driver wipes out in Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: A van swerved out of control and crashed onto the median strip on Srisoonthorn Rd last night (Mar 3), hitting a traffic sign and an electric pole, leaving the driver trapped inside the vehicle.
Thai stars to play roles of Phuket Heroines
Thai stars to play roles of Phuket Heroines
PHUKET: Thai actresses Anyarin ‘Tubtim’ Terathananpat and Kessarin ‘Nui’ Ektawatkul will play the lead roles in the historical drama re-enactment performed as part of this year’s annual Phuket Heroines Festival.