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‘Son of King Taksin’ taken into safe custody
‘Son of King Taksin’ taken into safe custody
PHUKET: A viral TikTok video has captured the bizarre moment a young man, allegedly under the influence of drugs, claimed to be “the son of King Taksin” before being taken into custody by police in Thalang.
Four more Afghans caught using fake Kazakh passports
Four more Afghans caught using fake Kazakh passports
PHUKET: Four more Afghanistan nationals have been arrested for using forged Kazakh passports while attempting to enter the country at Phuket International Airport.
Patong taxi driver in fight with tourist
Patong taxi driver in fight with tourist
PHUKET: A video of a fight between a tourist and a Patong taxi driver on Bangla Rd, Patong, has gone viral on local social media channels, sparking widespread commentary and raising concerns about the behaviour of visitors in the popular nightlife area.
Man arrested at Phuket Checkpoint with over 6,000 meth pills, ice
Man arrested at Phuket Checkpoint with over 6,000 meth pills, ice
PHUKET: A 41-year-old man from Krabi was arrested at the main checkpoint heading onto the island after police discovered a large quantity of drugs hidden in his vehicle early yesterday morning (Dec 11).
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
FOOTBALL: FIFA yesterday (Dec 11) confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country’s human rights record.
Drunk Belarusian charged for assaulting police
Drunk Belarusian charged for assaulting police
PHUKET: A 39-year-year Belarusian man faces charges for resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer and being drunk and disorderly after an incident at a hotel in Karon Early yesterday morning (Dec 11).
Government ‘won’t mess with military,’ says PM
Government ‘won’t mess with military,’ says PM
BANGKOK: The government has no intention of intervening in the military after a Pheu Thai MP proposed a bill to revise the Defence Ministry Administration Act, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said yesterday (Dec 11).
European Rugby Champions Cup resumes
European Rugby Champions Cup resumes
RUGBY: The Rugby Union Autumn International series is now over, and club rugby reverts to the European Rugby Champions Cup in the Northern Hemisphere.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket gambling raid nets police and politico’s wives, Brutal hospital treatment || Dec 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket gambling raid nets police and politico’s wives, Brutal hospital treatment || Dec 11
PHUKET XTRA - December 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Jet-ski operators fined B250k
Jet-ski operators fined B250k
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Marine Office have fined jet-ski operators on Koh Siray B250,000 for renting out unlicensed jet-skis to tourists.
Georgia protests enter 13th night as EU threatens ‘measures’
Georgia protests enter 13th night as EU threatens ‘measures’
TBLISI: Thousands of pro-European protesters rallied against Georgia’s government yesterday (Dec 10) for a 13th consecutive day, after the European Union warned it could punish authorities for their crackdown on demonstrators.
Syrian woman arrested for using fake Italian passport
Syrian woman arrested for using fake Italian passport
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a 27-year-old Syrian woman found attempting to enter the country on a fake Italian passport.
Southern alert sounds over more expected rain misery
Southern alert sounds over more expected rain misery
BANGKOK: The Operation Centre for Flood and Landslide Victims has warned authorities and residents to prepare for new downpours in the southern region, already battered by widespread flooding.
Prison products fair underway at Saphan Hin
Prison products fair underway at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: The 18th Southern 14 Provinces Corrections Products Exhibition is underway at Saphan Hin, showcasing the talents of rehabilitated inmates and their efforts to transition back into society.
14 arrested in gambling raid
14 arrested in gambling raid
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested 14 people at an illegal gambling operation in Ratsada, including the wife of a local politician, the wife of a police officer and a lawyer.
Countdown to the ASEAN Para Games begins
Countdown to the ASEAN Para Games begins
ASEAN PARA GAMES: The countdown to the 13th ASEAN Para Games (APG13) to be staged in Thailand next year officially began on Sunday (Dec 8).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Adventure fundraising for Phuket school, Anti-military coup bill || Dec 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Adventure fundraising for Phuket school, Anti-military coup bill || Dec 10
PHUKET XTRA - December 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Toon Bodyslam’ to headline Phuket cancer centre charity concert
‘Toon Bodyslam’ to headline Phuket cancer centre charity concert
PHUKET: Popular Thai artist Artiwara Kongmalai, better known as ‘Toon Bodyslam’, will headline a charity concert in Phuket in March to help raise the B290 million needed to build a cancer-treatment centre at Vachira Phuket Hospital.
Afghans caught using fake Kazakh passports
Afghans caught using fake Kazakh passports
PHUKET: Two Afghan men were arrested at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Dec 9) for attempting to leave the country on forged Kazakhstan passports.
Phuket marks International Anti-Corruption Day
Phuket marks International Anti-Corruption Day
PHUKET: A special sports-themed event was organised by officials in Phuket yesterday (Dec 9) to mark International Anti-Corruption Day.