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Phuket Justice Subcommittee approves compensation for crime victims
Phuket Justice Subcommittee approves compensation for crime victims
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Justice Office has approved financial assistance to 15 victims of crimes committed against them.
Outcry over growth of illegal hotels
Outcry over growth of illegal hotels
BANGKOK: Phuket and Bangkok are the tourist destinations most heavily linked to the practice of investors illegally renting out their residential units as short-term accommodation, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA), while tourism operators want the government to consider reducing the 60-day visa-free period to eligible countries.
Phuket launches new MICE initiative
Phuket launches new MICE initiative
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat officially launched ‘The Southern MICE District: Phuket Series’ yesterday (Feb 25), an initiative aimed at strengthening Thailand’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry in the hope of  promoting sustainable tourism.
Chinese nationals arrested in Phuket for B1bn in illegal business operations
Chinese nationals arrested in Phuket for B1bn in illegal business operations
PHUKET: Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Phuket for using nominees to conceal ownership of multiple businesses, including restaurants, international schools, hotels, car rentals, condominiums and luxury villas.
Phuket officials meet house committee on land, environmental issues
Phuket officials meet house committee on land, environmental issues
PHUKET: Phuket officials convened a high-level meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Feb 25) to discuss sustainable solutions to the province's land and environmental issues. 
Thailand and neighbours set up anti-haze hotline
Thailand and neighbours set up anti-haze hotline
BANGKOK: Thailand, Myanmar and Laos have agreed to set up a special hotline as part of a three-nation effort to curb transboundary haze pollution, with levels of the hazardous PM2.5 dust expected to shoot up again later this week.
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 23
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 23
FOOTBALL: Buriram United tightened their grip on the Thai League 1 title with an impressive 3-1 win over Muangthong United at the BG Stadium on Sunday (Feb 23). Despite a spirited performance from the hosts, Buriram’s clinical finishing and dominance in key areas proved decisive.
PM orders serious anti-vaping action
PM orders serious anti-vaping action
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered officials to intensify the suppression of e-cigarettes and amend the law to toughen punishments amid a teen vaping crisis and suspected officials’ corruption in favour of the illicit business.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuketians lost B413mn to scam in one year, Illegal foreign worker issues || Feb 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuketians lost B413mn to scam in one year, Illegal foreign worker issues || Feb 25
PHUKET XTRA - February 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Uncollected trash at Sirinat National Park a growing concern
Uncollected trash at Sirinat National Park a growing concern
PHUKET: The growing volume of garbage at Sirinat National Park, on Phuket’s northeast coast, that is going uncollected is causing serious concern among key officials, including Park Chief Siriwat Suebsai.
Tourists assaulted by Bangla security guard
Tourists assaulted by Bangla security guard
PHUKET: Patong Police are investigating two foreign tourists being physically assaulted by at least one security guard on Bangla Rd, resulting in injuries, early this morning (Feb 25).
Eight Chinese arrested for working illegally at luxury Phuket villa site
Eight Chinese arrested for working illegally at luxury Phuket villa site
PHUKET: A joint task force of officials led by Thalang Police have arrested eight Chinese nationals found working illegally at a luxury villa construction site in central Phuket.
Macron warns Ukraine peace can’t mean ‘surrender’, after Trump talks
Macron warns Ukraine peace can’t mean ‘surrender’, after Trump talks
WASHINGTON: French President Emmanuel Macron warned yesterday (Feb 24) that peace cannot mean the “surrender” of Ukraine, but said talks with US President Donald Trump had shown a path forward despite fears of a transatlantic rift.
New centre to aid war on scam networks
New centre to aid war on scam networks
BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia are planning to establish a joint operations centre to tackle scam syndicates operating along the shared border after 125 Thai citizens were rescued in Poipet over the weekend.
Phuket officials address illegal foreign worker issues
Phuket officials address illegal foreign worker issues
PHUKET: Phuket officials held a joint meeting yesterday (Feb 24) to tackle the issue of illegal foreign workers in the province, focusing on law enforcement and measures to curb violations.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop among 3 nabbed for Phuket kidnapping & armed robbery, King cobra in Kamala || Feb 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop among 3 nabbed for Phuket kidnapping & armed robbery, King cobra in Kamala || Feb 24
PHUKET XTRA - February 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police sergeant among three arrested in Phuket armed robbery, kidnapping
Police sergeant among three arrested in Phuket armed robbery, kidnapping
PHUKET: Three suspects, including a police sergeant, have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping in the early hours of Saturday (Feb 22).
Blood Drive at The Society / Sansiri Phuket
Blood Drive at The Society / Sansiri Phuket
Please join us for a worth cause, that might just help you. Blood for foreigners (Type A) is frequently in short supply in Thailand, as most Asians have Type-B blood, and Most westerners have type-A... In light of this, it’s imperative to keep the blood-bank stocked with All types of blood. The Society and Sansiri Phuket are collaborating to help restock the dwindling supply after a busy high season. Please take an hour out of your day to visit the society and donate a pint. Someone you love may need it when you least expect it. Thank you
American woman arrested at Phuket airport with 4.3kg of crystal meth
American woman arrested at Phuket airport with 4.3kg of crystal meth
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a 64-year-old American woman found with 4.3 kilogrammes of crystal meth in her luggage.
Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains
Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains
BERLIN: Germany’s conservatives swept to victory in yesterday’s (Feb 23) elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains.