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Van driver charged for hitting tourist on head with water bottle
Van driver charged for hitting tourist on head with water bottle
PHUKET: A Phuket airport van driver has been charged with assault and had his driving licence suspended for 180 days after he was caught on video striking a foreign tourist on the head with a water bottle at Phuket International Airport.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fraud Allegations Tied To Phuket Beauty Clinic, Gambling Network Takedown || Dec 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fraud Allegations Tied To Phuket Beauty Clinic, Gambling Network Takedown || Dec 19
PHUKET XTRA - December 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
PBISS International School
PBISS International School
PBISS International School is a leading International School in Samui, offering the British Cambridge curriculum with a STEM+ approach for students aged 2–18. Located in Koh Samui, PBISS provides a nurturing, multicultural environment that supports academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth in a modern learning setting.
TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
WASHINGTON: TikTok said yesterday (Dec 18) it had signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban threat over its Chinese ownership, US media reported.
Police bust B100mn Phuket, Khon Kaen online gambling network
Police bust B100mn Phuket, Khon Kaen online gambling network
PHUKET: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested five people in coordinated operations in Phuket and Khon Kaen over their alleged involvement in a large-scale illegal online gambling network and a related money-laundering operation that reportedly handled more than B100 million in just four days.
Officials seize more than 1,200 packs of untaxed cigarettes in Wichit raid
Officials seize more than 1,200 packs of untaxed cigarettes in Wichit raid
PHUKET: Officials from Mueang District Office have seized 1,251 packs of untaxed cigarettes and arrested two men following an inspection at an illegal cigarette shop in Wichit after receiving public complaints.
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Jan 2026
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Jan 2026
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at Bluu Asian Kitchen & Bar at the Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm. We are delighted to announce that the drinks sponsor for the evening will be DCH Marine. Since 2013, DCH Marine has been the premier luxury yacht distributor in Asia Pacific, representing the world’s most prestigious brands including Sunseeker Yachts, Saxdor Yachts, and Williams Jet Tenders. They have recently opened an office in RPM. See www.dch-marine.com. There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by Bluu Asian Kitchen & Bar for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. Find out more - facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
‘Catastrophic mismatch’: Safety fears as Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua
‘Catastrophic mismatch’: Safety fears as Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua
BOXING: YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua later today (Dec 19) in a money-spinning made-for-streaming bout that has triggered alarm across the boxing world.
Phuket beauty clinic customers allege hidden debts of more than B3.7mn
Phuket beauty clinic customers allege hidden debts of more than B3.7mn
PHUKET: More than 20 people have come forward to complain that they were left with unexpectedly high financial debts – estimated at more than B3.7 million in total – after signing up for beauty treatment packages with a clinic in Phuket.
Phuket steps up road safety measures ahead of New Year 2026
Phuket steps up road safety measures ahead of New Year 2026
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have pledged stronger, better-coordinated action to reduce road accidents over the New Year holiday, after latest data confirmed fatalities in Phuket have declined this year but still remain above official targets.
Thai civilian areas endure more Cambodian strikes, says military
Thai civilian areas endure more Cambodian strikes, says military
BANGKOK: Cambodia is increasingly firing rockets and shells at Thai civilian areas along its border with Thailand and the Thai military has vowed to do its best to stop it.
TAT seeks 6.7mn Chinese arrivals in 2026
TAT seeks 6.7mn Chinese arrivals in 2026
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to restore the Chinese market to 6.7 million arrivals in 2026, rolling out more partnerships to offset a sharp plunge this year, including a letters of intent (LOIs) signed with a Chinese travel agent and the Haikou tourism authority.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk Phuket Husband Confesses To Fatal Beating, Kathu Construction Corruption? || Dec 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk Phuket Husband Confesses To Fatal Beating, Kathu Construction Corruption? || Dec 18
PHUKET XTRA - December 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Former Kathu municipal engineer arrested for forging building permits
Former Kathu municipal engineer arrested for forging building permits
PHUKET: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has arrested a former municipal engineer in Kathu, accused of forging official building permits and deceiving the public.
Call for reform as growth craters
Call for reform as growth craters
BANGKOK: Political parties are being urged to demonstrate their commitment to economic reform, as next year Thailand's GDP is expected to expand by only 1.5%.
Police deploy 350 officers for Christmas, New Year security
Police deploy 350 officers for Christmas, New Year security
PHUKET: Region 8 Police has launched a large-scale crime prevention and traffic management operation across Phuket and neighbouring provinces ahead of the Christmas and New Year 2026 holiday period, deploying more than 350 officers from multiple agencies to ensure public safety.
Patong warns of traffic impact for carnival parade
Patong warns of traffic impact for carnival parade
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has issued a traffic warning ahead of the Patong Carnival parade on Friday (Dec 19) to allow the annual parade marking the opening of the tourism high season to proceed smoothly.
Zelensky says Russia preparing for new ‘year of war’
Zelensky says Russia preparing for new ‘year of war’
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday (Dec 17) Russia was preparing to wage a new "year of war" on his country in 2026, after his counterpart Vladimir Putin said Moscow would "certainly" achieve its objectives.
Drunken husband beats wife to death with broom
Drunken husband beats wife to death with broom
PHUKET: A 51-year-old woman has died after being brutally assaulted at her home in Ratsada, with her husband arrested after allegedly admitting to beating her with a broom while drunk.
Police net meth suspects in Rawai, Thalang crackdown
Police net meth suspects in Rawai, Thalang crackdown
PHUKET: Police and district officials carried out coordinated anti-drug and social order operations across Rawai and Thalang this week, resulting in multiple drug arrests and the identification of drug users for treatment.