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Kazakhstan Ambassador visits Phuket
Kazakhstan Ambassador visits Phuket
PHUKET: Markulan Baimukan, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand, met with Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn yesterday (Jan 22) to strengthen cooperation in tourism and economic development, while reaffirming efforts to build confidence among Kazakhstani visitors to the island.
Thai citizenship-for-sale ring busted in Chiang Mai
Thai citizenship-for-sale ring busted in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI: Six officials, including two deputy district chiefs, have been arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly falsifying permanent residency documents to grant Thai nationality to foreigners, mostly Chinese.
Smuggled cigarettes seized in Wichit shop raid
Smuggled cigarettes seized in Wichit shop raid
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have seized more than 1,700 smuggled cigarettes during a raid on a shop in Wichit as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal goods in the province.
Marine safety in focus after tour boat assists rival operator
Marine safety in focus after tour boat assists rival operator
PHUKET: A tour boat operated by 5 Star Marine diverted its journey to the Phi Phi Islands this morning (Jan 22) to assist another vessel from a different operator that encountered difficulties at sea.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thieving Tourist Caught Red-Handed In Phuket || Jan 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thieving Tourist Caught Red-Handed In Phuket || Jan 22
PHUKET XTRA - January 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thailand seize early initiative
Thailand seize early initiative
ASEAN PARA GAMES: Thailand made a commanding start to the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, following Tuesday night’s (Jan 20) glittering opening ceremony with a dominant display across multiple disciplines yesterday.
Trump announces Greenland ‘framework’, backing off force and tariffs
Trump announces Greenland ‘framework’, backing off force and tariffs
DAVOS: US President Donald Trump backed down yesterday (Jan 21) on threats to seize Greenland by force from ally Denmark, announcing a vague deal aimed at ensuring security of the Arctic territory.
Enforcement of rules against open burning stepped up
Enforcement of rules against open burning stepped up
BANGKOK: The Pollution Control Department has ordered stepped-up surveillance of open burning as the seasonal risk of haze and dust pollution rises, according to director-general Surin Worakitthamrong.
German tourist arrested after spa theft caught on CCTV
German tourist arrested after spa theft caught on CCTV
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested a 24-year-old German man after CCTV footage showed him stealing B2,000 cash from a spa in Phuket Town.
Thailand to host inaugural women’s FIFA Series 2026
Thailand to host inaugural women’s FIFA Series 2026
FOOTBALL: FIFA has confirmed that Thailand will host the women’s FIFA Series 2026, marking the first time an Asian nation has staged the pilot tournament.
Man missing after ignoring brother’s pleas at Sai Kaew
Man missing after ignoring brother’s pleas at Sai Kaew
PHUKET:  A 52-year-old man is missing after reportedly disappearing while swimming at Sai Kaew Beach in Mai Khao yesterday afternoon (Jan 21).
Strong baht may crimp bookings
Strong baht may crimp bookings
BANGKOK: With the baht strengthening against the US dollar, surpassing 31 to the greenback for the first time in almost five years, it should impact forward bookings for the next few months and during the low season, discouraging tourist spending.
Myanmar man arrested over motorbike thefts
Myanmar man arrested over motorbike thefts
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested a 22-year-old Myanmar national accused of stealing three motorbikes in Phuket Town to sell for cash to support himself and buy drugs.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Karon Van Crash Sends Man To Hospital, Disaster Alert Test Successful || Jan 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Karon Van Crash Sends Man To Hospital, Disaster Alert Test Successful || Jan 21
PHUKET XTRA - January 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
“Blue Dragon” echoes through Thailand on Tuk Tuks
“Blue Dragon” echoes through Thailand on Tuk Tuks
Breaking into the electronic music industry is notoriously difficult. For new and independent artists, the landscape is saturated, competitive, and often unforgiving — with few clear pathways to visibility or belonging. Finding not only an audience, but a place where one’s music, identity, and artistry genuinely fit, remains one of the greatest challenges emerging artists face today.
All parliamentary candidates in scam scandal ‘from same party’
All parliamentary candidates in scam scandal ‘from same party’
BANGKOK: Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has vowed to disclose the names of 10 parliamentary candidates allegedly connected to online gambling websites and scam networks, confirming they are all affiliated with the same political party.
Myanmar poll branded a sham
Myanmar poll branded a sham
YANGON: Four years after Myanmar’s 2021 military coup, the junta’s long-promised general election has arrived not as a democratic renewal but as a source of anger, fear and rejection among many citizens, including those living abroad.
Phuket media briefed ahead of Feb 8 national election, referendum
Phuket media briefed ahead of Feb 8 national election, referendum
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT Phuket) has urged local media to play a key role in ensuring voters clearly understand the electoral process in the election of Members of Parliament and a national referendum to be held on Feb 8.
Traffic tailbacks to continue on bypass road
Traffic tailbacks to continue on bypass road
PHUKET: Motorists can expect continued heavy congestion on the northbound lanes of the bypass road for up to 30 days as repair works have forced the closure of one lane, the Phuket Highway Department has confirmed.
The All Blacks Mystery Tour
The All Blacks Mystery Tour
RUGBY: Nothing consumes Kiwis more than intense discussion concerning their national rugby team The All Blacks. Usually, it’s about selection; now it’s the sacking of a successful coach.