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Motorcycle taxi driver stabbed in dispute over queue
Motorcycle taxi driver stabbed in dispute over queue
PHUKET: A dispute between two motorcycle taxi drivers turned violent last night (Feb 13) when one of the drivers stabbed the other in front of Vachira Phuket Hospital, causing serious injury.
Foreign tourists in Kamala brawl
Foreign tourists in Kamala brawl
PHUKET: A video showing foreign tourists brawling in front of Cafe del Mar in Kamala has drawn widespread criticism online about the quality of tourists Phuket is now attracting.
Phuket Election Commission to review electoral boundaries for municipality elections
Phuket Election Commission to review electoral boundaries for municipality elections
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Election Commission (EC) is preparing to redraw municipal election districts to “ensure fairness, transparency and alignment with local conditions” ahead of the upcoming municipal council elections.  
Love is in the air... not to mention the bubbles
Love is in the air... not to mention the bubbles
Saint Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time for romance, flowers, candle-lit dinners and the whispering of sweet nothings into the shell-like ear of the object of your affections. But in Phuket there can be other distractions.
Phuket Governor welcomes Azerbaijan ambassador
Phuket Governor welcomes Azerbaijan ambassador
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat welcomed Ambassador Elchin Rakub Ogul Bashirov of Azerbaijan yesterday (Feb 13) to discuss cooperation between Phuket and the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Trump eyes summit with Xi-Putin, shaking up world order
Trump eyes summit with Xi-Putin, shaking up world order
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump unveiled an extraordinary vision of a shake-up to the world order yesterday (Feb 13), eyeing a three-way summit with the Russian and Chinese leaders just a day after saying he had agreed with Vladimir Putin to start Ukraine peace talks.
Price of roses soars as romance blooms
Price of roses soars as romance blooms
CHAI NAT: A spike in Valentine's Day demand has driven the retail prices of roses to a 20-year high in this Central Plains province, local vendors say.
Phuket Dojo tops national rankings
Phuket Dojo tops national rankings
JUDO: They may be temporarily homeless yet the dynamic team at Phuket Dojo are not letting it affect their performance as the medals continue to roll in at national and international competition level.
Firefighters contain forest blaze in Thalang
Firefighters contain forest blaze in Thalang
PHUKET: A swift response from multiple agencies contained a forest fire that broke out in Moo 8, Thepkrasattri, in central Phuket, yesterday (Feb 13).
Thailand’s corruption score slips
Thailand’s corruption score slips
BANGKOK: Thailand’s score has in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) declined to 34 from 35 the year before, though its global ranking improved one place to 107th, according to Transparency International.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Money laundering syndicate caught, Phuket Town roundabout crash, Alcohol sales ban
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Money laundering syndicate caught, Phuket Town roundabout crash, Alcohol sales ban
PHUKET XTRA - February 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Chaotic Phuket car chase ends in crash ‒ driver flees, child rescued
Chaotic Phuket car chase ends in crash ‒ driver flees, child rescued
PHUKET: A dramatic series of crashes and a high-speed chase through Thalang District went viral on social media after a woman suffering from mental health issues rammed her pickup truck into multiple vehicles before fleeing the scene. 
Turkish national wanted on ‘Red Notice’ arrested in Phuket
Turkish national wanted on ‘Red Notice’ arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has revoked the visa of a 32-year-old Turkish national, named only as ‘Mr Taskin’ (surname withheld), who was found to be the subject of an Interpol ‘Red Notice’.
Nigerian arrested for cocaine dealing
Nigerian arrested for cocaine dealing
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested a 37-year-old Nigerian national staying in Tambon Thepkrasattri for illegal possession of cocaine with intent to sell.
Coffee Morning for Families at BCIS Phuket
Coffee Morning for Families at BCIS Phuket
Coffee Morning for Families: Life in Phuket with Children. Join us for a relaxed and friendly networking morning where families can share experiences, tips, and advice about life in Phuket with children. Whether you’re new to the island or have been here for years, this is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, learn about local family-friendly spots, and get to know our school. Event Highlights:  Coffee & Refreshments. Meet other families and exchange tips. Take a tour of our school. Discover family-friendly activities and resources in Phuket Date: Time: 9:00 AM Location: BCIS Phuket Senior Campus
Trump and Putin set to meet in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine
Trump and Putin set to meet in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump revealed yesterday (Feb 12) he expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks, in an extraordinary thaw in relations after a surprise phone call between the two leaders.
Thailand suspends issuance of gun carrying permits
Thailand suspends issuance of gun carrying permits
BANGKOK: Thailand is suspending the issuance of new firearm carrying permits for one year, starting from tomorrow, as part of a government effort to curb crime.
Man found dead at Kamala resort
Man found dead at Kamala resort
PHUKET: Police are still working to determine the cause of death of a 59-year-old Thai man whose body was found in his hotel room at a resort in Kamala yesterday evening (Feb12).
Andaman Trade Fair underway
Andaman Trade Fair underway
PHUKET: Deputy Minister of Commerce Napinthorn Srisanpang was in Phuket to officially open the Andaman Trade fair yesterday (Feb 12), aimed at promoting trade and economic growth in the southern Andaman region.
Man injured as car hits Phuket Town roundabout
Man injured as car hits Phuket Town roundabout
PHUKET: Rescue workers were forced to pry open a car to free the injured driver early yesterday morning (Feb 12) after a young man driving a sedan lost control and crashed into the Nimit Traffic Circle (‘Seahorse Circle’) in Phuket Town.