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Pickup driver arrested after brandishing gun at Patong intersection
Pickup driver arrested after brandishing gun at Patong intersection
PHUKET: A drunk driver was arrested in Patong last night (Nov 13) after allegedly using a blank gun to threaten two people at the Nam Sia Intersection on Phra Metta Rd.
Thailand defeats Singapore in friendly match
Thailand defeats Singapore in friendly match
FOOTBALL: Thailand secured a 3-2 win over Singapore in a friendly football match at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani province last night (Nov 13) in what was interim head coach Anthony Hudson’s first game in charge.
Kazakh tourist robbed by motorbike taxi driver in Kathu
Kazakh tourist robbed by motorbike taxi driver in Kathu
PHUKET: Police are searching for a motorcycle rider who allegedly robbed an 18-year-old Kazakh tourist outside a Kathu hotel in the early hours of today (Nov 14).
Drunk driver wipes out U-turn barriers in Thalang
Drunk driver wipes out U-turn barriers in Thalang
PHUKET: A pickup truck driver has been arrested after crashing into a line of government-owned highway barriers in Thalang while allegedly more than twice the legal alcohol limit.
Vietnamese refugees in Thailand at risk
Vietnamese refugees in Thailand at risk
BANGKOK: Increased cooperation between Thai and Vietnamese authorities is putting Vietnamese refugees and asylum seekers in Thailand at heightened risk of forcible return to Vietnam, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said today (Nov 14).
‘World-class’ hacker arrested in Phuket rumoured to be GRU officer Aleksey Lukashev
‘World-class’ hacker arrested in Phuket rumoured to be GRU officer Aleksey Lukashev
PHUKET: Multiple international outlets are reporting that the 35-year-old Russian man arrested in Phuket by Thai cyber police earlier this week is likely GRU military intelligence officer Aleksey Lukashev.
Phuket Mixed touch rugby a big hit
Phuket Mixed touch rugby a big hit
TOUCH RUGBY: Mixed gender touch rugby has found a new home in Phuket, as witnessed at the inaugural Phuket Mixed Touch Tournament 2025 recently.
Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales
Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales
BANGKOK: The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
Consultants selected for revised Patong Tunnel EIA
Consultants selected for revised Patong Tunnel EIA
PHUKET: Provincial officials have met to review the proposed Muang Mai–Koh Kaeo–Kathu Expressway, emphasising that any future development must comply with strict environmental protection rules.
How Early Economic Signals Can Help You Spot Forex Trends Before They Happen
How Early Economic Signals Can Help You Spot Forex Trends Before They Happen
Forex trading in Thailand is becoming increasingly popular as more individuals gain access to online platforms and international markets. One of the key differences between successful traders and those who struggle is the ability to anticipate where the market is heading. Instead of reacting to price moves after they occur, skilled traders look for early signals that suggest a trend is about to form.
Phang Nga woman reports sister’s suspected death in Cambodian scam gang
Phang Nga woman reports sister’s suspected death in Cambodian scam gang
PHANG NGA: Police in Takua Thung District are investigating a report filed by a local woman who claimed her sister had been killed by members of a scam gang in Poipet, Cambodia ‒ though investigators have so far found no evidence to confirm the alleged death.
France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
PARIS: France today (Nov 13) marks a decade since suffering its worst attack, with the only surviving assailant jailed for life and plans for a long-term memorial.
Opium seen as promising medicinal crop
Opium seen as promising medicinal crop
BANGKOK: Opium cultivation could become a viable option to enhance Thailand’s proficiency in plant-based medicine while also assisting local farmers, says Deputy Public Health Minister Worachot Sukhonkhachon.
Thailand revs up for high-octane race
Thailand revs up for high-octane race
MOTO GP: Thailand will once again take centre stage in the world of motorsport when it hosts the immensely popular PT Grand Prix of Thailand for the seventh consecutive year in February next year.
Immigration cracks down on ‘visa runners’
Immigration cracks down on ‘visa runners’
PHUKET: The Immigration Bureau has ordered a nationwide crackdown on foreigners repeatedly entering Thailand on visa-free stays, aiming to stop the practice of ‘visa runs’ being used as cover for illegal business and cybercrime.
Woman drug dealer arrested in Thalang
Woman drug dealer arrested in Thalang
PHUKET: A woman was arrested in Thalang early yesterday morning (Nov 12) after officers found her in possession of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and crystal meth (ya ice) as part of Phuket’s ongoing ‘120 Days Nonstop’ social order operation.
EV bus fails to climb hill, slams into shop in Karon
EV bus fails to climb hill, slams into shop in Karon
PHUKET: Two tourists sustained minor injuries after a Phuket Smart Bus electric bus lost power and rolled backwards down a slope before crashing into a building in Karon early this afternoon (Nov 12).
Lt Gen Boonsin delivers ‘Thai DNA’ speech in Phuket
Lt Gen Boonsin delivers ‘Thai DNA’ speech in Phuket
PHUKET: Thousands of Phuket residents gathered at the Phuket Merlin Hotel yesterday (Nov 11) to join a special event headlined by Lt Gen Boonsin Phadklang, widely known as ‘Capt Goong’, a former Commander of the 2nd Army Region and current advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army.
Phuket arrivals prove to be resilient
Phuket arrivals prove to be resilient
BANGKOK: A mix of Asian and European markets has helped Phuket outpace the rest of the country in terms of tourism recovery, with arrivals during the first 10 months up year-on-year, while hotels have maintained room rates and occupancy during the current high season.
Teen rescued days after migrant shipwreck
Teen rescued days after migrant shipwreck
LANGKAWI: Rescued after days stranded on a Malaysian island, weak and shaken Iman Shorif recounted yesterday (Nov 11) how he watched a child drown when their boat carrying migrants from Myanmar capsized.