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Foreign tourist caught urinating at Phuket Airport
Foreign tourist caught urinating at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: A video clip of a foreign tourist urinating inside Phuket International Airport has sparked outrage on social media, with many netizens criticising the apparent lack of consequences for his actions.
Uzbekistan man charged for six days’ overstay
Uzbekistan man charged for six days’ overstay
PHUKET: A 21-year-old man from Uzbekistan was arrested at Phuket International Airport for overstaying his visa by six days, authorities have confirmed.
Six Nations set for kick-off
Six Nations set for kick-off
RUGBY: Today (Jan 31) sees the start of the 2025 Six Nations as France take on Wales in the tournament curtain raiser.
Thaksin dedicates himself to fixing the economy
Thaksin dedicates himself to fixing the economy
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has pledged to dedicate himself over the next three years to reviving the economy, which he claims has been seriously mismanaged.
Bright start for New Year arrivals from China
Bright start for New Year arrivals from China
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working towards increasing charter flights from secondary cities in China, while preparing to launch the first phase of the domestic ‘We Travel Together’ subsidy, offering 1 million privileges in June.
Poll Time: Phuket to vote for new PPAO President
Poll Time: Phuket to vote for new PPAO President
PHUKET: A nationwide ban on the sale of alcohol will go into effect from 6pm tonight (Jan 31) as the country goes to the polls for the Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) elections tomorrow (Feb 1).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Over 99% employment rate in Phuket, Tourists caught for checkpoint jumping || Jan 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Over 99% employment rate in Phuket, Tourists caught for checkpoint jumping || Jan 30
PHUKET XTRA - January 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Body of tour boat crewman found floating off Pa Khlok
Body of tour boat crewman found floating off Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 31-year-old Thai crewman who was last seen staying overnight on the local tour boat on which he worked. The man’s body was discovered floating in the sea near Ao Por, Pa Khlok, yesterday (Jan 29).
Scam centre kidnap fears keep Chinese tourists on edge in Thailand
Scam centre kidnap fears keep Chinese tourists on edge in Thailand
BANGKOK: Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in hellish scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them.
Phuket resident employment rate hits 99.15%
Phuket resident employment rate hits 99.15%
PHUKET: The employment rate among registered Phuket residents stands at 99.15%, the Phuket Subcommittee on Labour Development and Provincial Vocational Training Coordination (SVTC) have revealed.
Thai senator’s ‘live executions’ proposal panned
Thai senator’s ‘live executions’ proposal panned
BANGKOK: Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit yesterday (Jan 29) condemned a suggestion by a colleague to broadcast live the executions of convicts as a way to combat the drug problem.
Phuket Governor honours students for ‘heroic’ life-saving actions
Phuket Governor honours students for ‘heroic’ life-saving actions
PHUKET: Two high school students from Cherng Talay Wittayakhom School have been honoured by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat for their courageous efforts in saving a man’s life earlier this month.
McIlroy eyes majors, Ryder Cup in ‘pivotal’ 2025
McIlroy eyes majors, Ryder Cup in ‘pivotal’ 2025
GOLF: Rory McIlroy is sharpening his focus for a “pivotal” 2025 campaign amid continuing uncertainty over “what the landscape of golf looks like going forward.”
Kamala hoons arrested
Kamala hoons arrested
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Court has sentenced a group of motorcyclists to two months in prison, suspended for one year, and fined them B6,000 after they failed to comply with a police checkpoint order in Kamala.
Vichai helicopter crash ruled an accident
Vichai helicopter crash ruled an accident
LONDON: The helicopter crash that killed the owner of Premier League football club Leicester City was an accident, an inquest jury ruled on Tuesday (Jan 28).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Final push for upcoming Phuket elections, New beginning for ‘Hachiko of Korat’ || Jan 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Final push for upcoming Phuket elections, New beginning for ‘Hachiko of Korat’ || Jan 29
PHUKET XTRA - January 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Government will plug shortfall in US funding
Government will plug shortfall in US funding
BANGKOK: The government will continue to support healthcare services for refugees after US President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day pause in foreign aid which immediately impacts healthcare financial support for refugees in Thailand.
Port FC left with a sinking feeling
Port FC left with a sinking feeling
FOOTBALL: This week we deep dive into the match between Port FC v Ratchaburi FC last Friday (Jan 24) which finished in a dramatic 3-3 draw.
Construction worker slits coworker’s throat
Construction worker slits coworker’s throat
PHUKET: A Myanmar construction worker settled an ongoing dispute over a motorbike accident by slitting a coworker’s throat at a construction site in Srisoonthorn this morning (Jan 29).
Red Cross lucky draw winners collect their prizes
Red Cross lucky draw winners collect their prizes
PHUKET: Two local residents from the same ‘moo baan’ (neighbourhood) in Ratsada have won the top two prizes in the Phuket Red Cross Lucky Draw Lottery held at the ‘Phuket Good Things Fair’ held at Saphan Hin over the New Year.