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Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition government
Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition government
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party has formally pledged support for the Bhumjaithai Party to take the lead in forming a new government as Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul says both sides are ready to put past differences behind them and move forward together.
Nine Ugandan women arrested on Bangla Rd for prostitution, overstays
Nine Ugandan women arrested on Bangla Rd for prostitution, overstays
PHUKET: Nine Ugandan women were arrested on Bangla Rd in Patong yesterday (Feb 13) for alleged prostitution offences, with two also found to have overstayed their visas.
Phuket Eye surveillance system set to go live in April, officials told
Phuket Eye surveillance system set to go live in April, officials told
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has confirmed that the ‘Phuket Eye’ smart surveillance system is expected to become operational in April, ahead of Songkran, as authorities step up efforts to improve public safety and reduce road accidents across the island.
Phuket Old Town to host Chinese New Year festival
Phuket Old Town to host Chinese New Year festival
PHUKET: Phuket Old Town will be transformed into a major cultural and food festival zone later this month as Phuket City Municipality prepares to host the Phuket Chinese New Year (Third Month) Festival 2026, featuring parades, performances, more than 400 food stalls and the return of the popular ‘Fire Dragon Tunnel’.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3kg Cocaine Seizure at Phuket Airport, Police Raid Illegal Dental Clinic || Feb 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3kg Cocaine Seizure at Phuket Airport, Police Raid Illegal Dental Clinic || Feb 13
PHUKET XTRA - February 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup ‘miracles’
Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup ‘miracles’
FOOTBALL: Arsenal and Manchester City take a break from their battle at the top of the Premier League to try and remain on course for a quadruple this weekend as Wigan and Salford seek monumental FA Cup shocks.
Taiwanese dentist arrested in Wichit for running unlicensed clinic
Taiwanese dentist arrested in Wichit for running unlicensed clinic
PHUKET: A Taiwanese man was arrested yesterday (Feb 12) during a raid on an unlicensed dental clinic in Wichit and now faces four charges, including operating a medical facility without a licence and practising dentistry without legal permission.
Davidson, the pathfinder for women referees, to make Six Nations history
Davidson, the pathfinder for women referees, to make Six Nations history
RUGBY: Hollie Davidson has achieved many firsts in her career, but tomorrow (Feb 14) will come the highlight so far, becoming the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations match when Ireland host Italy.
Anutin signs off on border security plan
Anutin signs off on border security plan
BANGKOK: Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul has approved a series of measures intended to bolster security along the border with Cambodia, including the construction of more border fencing, in the wake of another landmine blast which injured three Thai soldiers in Si Sa Ket.
Nine foreigners arrested in Rawai poker villa raid
Nine foreigners arrested in Rawai poker villa raid
PHUKET: Nine foreign nationals – seven Russians, one Ukrainian and one Kazakhstani – have been arrested in a police raid on an illegal poker den operating from a luxury villa in Rawai after organisers recruited players through Instagram.
Department estimates bumper foreign investment
Department estimates bumper foreign investment
BANGKOK: Foreign investors are expected to continue investing in advanced technology, healthcare and sustainability industries this year, following a record high of more than B324 billion in outlays last year, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Doo Duck Inn wins Phuket Darts League
Doo Duck Inn wins Phuket Darts League
DARTS: The increasingly-popular Phuket Darts League reached its conclusion last month as Kamala-based Doo Duck Inn took the title with a game still to play.
PM’s Office probes alleged foreign-linked illegal jet-ski operations
PM’s Office probes alleged foreign-linked illegal jet-ski operations
PHUKET: Alleged illegal business operations linked to foreign investment groups in Phuket’s jet-ski rental sector are being investigated following complaints from local operators to the Prime Minister’s Office.
BJT introduces first three coalition partners
BJT introduces first three coalition partners
BANGKOK: The election-winning Bhumjaithai Party announced three small parties as its initial coalition partners yesterday (Feb 12).
Phuket police, districts roll out community drug crackdown
Phuket police, districts roll out community drug crackdown
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have signed a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across Thalang and Kathu districts to launch the ‘Sustainable Sub-district Project for Comprehensive Drug Problem Solving’ for fiscal year 2026, expanding community-based drug prevention, treatment and rehabilitation across multiple subdistricts.
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Customs seize 3.1kg of cocaine at Phuket Airport
Customs seize 3.1kg of cocaine at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: Customs officials at Phuket International Airport have arrested a foreign passenger allegedly attempting to smuggle more than 3.1 kilogrammes of cocaine into Thailand, with authorities linking the case to an international drug trafficking route originating in Europe.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: School Shooting Fatality in Southern Thailand, Thailand To Slash Visa-Free Stays? || Feb 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: School Shooting Fatality in Southern Thailand, Thailand To Slash Visa-Free Stays? || Feb 12
PHUKET XTRA - February 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Hat Yai school director dies of injuries after gun attack
Hat Yai school director dies of injuries after gun attack
SONGKHLA: The director of a Hat Yai school who was shot by an armed teenage attacker while protecting her students succumbed to severe injuries early this morning (Feb 12).
Thitikan seeks recount after vote discrepancies raised
Thitikan seeks recount after vote discrepancies raised
PHUKET: A People’s Party candidate in Phuket has formally requested a recount in Constituency 3, citing discrepancies between vote tallies published by local authorities and figures shown on the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) website following last Sunday’s general election.