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Man, 66, found dead on motorbike in Koh Kaew roadside grass
Man, 66, found dead on motorbike in Koh Kaew roadside grass
PHUKET: A 66-year-old man was found dead on top of his motorbike in roadside grass in Koh Kaew yesterday evening (Feb 24), with police believing he had been dead for at least 12 hours.
Healthcare system faces ‘debt-inspired crisis’
Healthcare system faces ‘debt-inspired crisis’
BANGKOK: Senator Veerapun Suvannamai has warned of a looming financial crisis in the healthcare system due to unpaid debts from the National Health Security Office (NHSO) under the universal healthcare scheme.
Night checkpoint lands drug arrest in Chalong
Night checkpoint lands drug arrest in Chalong
PHUKET: A 29-year-old man was arrested at a late-night checkpoint in Chalong after officials found crystal meth (ya ice) and methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in his possession.
Bay Regatta turning into the ‘Ray Regatta’
Bay Regatta turning into the ‘Ray Regatta’
SAILING: Ray Roberts’ TP52 Team Hollywood has won its second straight Bay Regatta as the team from Down Under dominated the Performance Monohull class last weekend, winning all three races in the event, as the final day of racing was abandoned as the wind dropped out during the final passage Race.
Urgent appeal for rare blood donors
Urgent appeal for rare blood donors
PHUKET: A 67-year-old British man who has lived and worked in Phuket for more than 20 years is urgently in need of rare blood donations ahead of critical surgery.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kamala Wipeout Charges Stalled, No VAT Hike for Thailand || Feb 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kamala Wipeout Charges Stalled, No VAT Hike for Thailand || Feb 24
PHUKET XTRA - February 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police slow to proceed with charges over deadly Kamala wipeout
Police slow to proceed with charges over deadly Kamala wipeout
PHUKET: Two women killed in a devastating wipeout in the heart of Kamala on Feb 1 died after a pickup truck ploughed into their motorbike, and police have not yet forwarded the case to the public prosecutor while the driver remains free on bail.
Vendor feud suspected after fire destroys beach chairs
Vendor feud suspected after fire destroys beach chairs
PHUKET: More than 60 beach chairs and canvas hulls were destroyed in a fire on Nai Thon Beach in the early hours of this morning (Feb 24), with police investigating reports that the blaze may be linked to a dispute between local vendors.
Milan-Cortina hailed as ‘new kind’ of Winter Olympics
Milan-Cortina hailed as ‘new kind’ of Winter Olympics
WINTER OLYMPICS: International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry lauded Milan-Cortina 2026 as a “new kind of Winter Games” as she declared them closed on Sunday (Feb 22).
Cambodia warned that border fires could stoke conflict
Cambodia warned that border fires could stoke conflict
BANGKOK: Thailand has warned Cambodia that uncontrolled bushfires started by Cambodian soldiers could become a new problem in their border conflict.
‘No plan’ for VAT rate hike
‘No plan’ for VAT rate hike
BANGKOK: The incoming Bhumjaithai-led administration will not raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 10% over the next three years, a BJT executive said, adding that the party’s immediate focus is economic recovery.
Red Cross lottery winners receive prizes at Provincial Hall
Red Cross lottery winners receive prizes at Provincial Hall
PHUKET: Winners of the 2026 Phuket Red Cross Charity Lottery were officially presented with their prizes yesterday morning (Feb 23) during a ceremony in front of Phuket Provincial Hall.
Phuket steps up CCTV, sustainability and arts push
Phuket steps up CCTV, sustainability and arts push
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn yesterday (Feb 23) outlined the provincial government’s ambitious drive to boost island-wide security, strengthen sustainable development and promote arts tourism as part of efforts to enhance its international profile.
Remains of dead tigers at Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai buried
Remains of dead tigers at Tiger Kingdom Chiang Mai buried
CHIANG MAI: The remains of 72 tigers who died at the Tiger Kingdom in Chiang Mai have been destroyed to ensure none of the parts ends up in the illegal wildlife trade, the Protected Area Regional Office 16 said yesterday (Feb 23).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B10 Billion Ponzi Suspect Caught In Chalong,, Refusing Breath Test Now A Crime || Feb 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B10 Billion Ponzi Suspect Caught In Chalong,, Refusing Breath Test Now A Crime || Feb 23
PHUKET XTRA - February 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thai exports jump most in four years on AI-led electronics boom
Thai exports jump most in four years on AI-led electronics boom
BANGKOK: Thailand’s exports and imports surged to four-year highs in January, driven by strong outbound shipments of electronic products and rising demand for raw materials and machinery, as Bangkok moves to advance trade negotiations with the United States.
Governor opens Phuket Chinese New Year festival
Governor opens Phuket Chinese New Year festival
PHUKET: More than 40 shrines across Phuket have united to mark Chinese New Year and the fifth anniversary of the Phuket Shrine Association, with Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn presiding over opening ceremonies in Phuket Town over the weekend.
Jeeno scores ‘A+++’ win on home soil
Jeeno scores ‘A+++’ win on home soil
GOLF: With the roars of her adoring fans reverberating around Siam Country Club’s Old Course, Jeeno Thitikul emerged from a nerve-shredding final day shootout with Japan’s Chisato ‘Chizzy’ Iwai to claim victory in the 19th edition of the Honda LPGA Thailand yesterday (Feb 22).
North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party
North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party
SEOUL: North Korea’s ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said today (Feb 23), during a rare national congress.