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Nearly 600kg of debris cleared in Kata underwater cleanup
Nearly 600kg of debris cleared in Kata underwater cleanup
PHUKET: Nearly 600 kilogrammes of abandoned fishing gear and anchors have been removed from the seabed off Kata Beach as the Third Naval Area Command led a major underwater cleanup operation aimed at protecting Phuket’s marine ecosystems.
Police search for machete-wielding drug suspect
Police search for machete-wielding drug suspect
PHUKET: Police are searching for a man who was seen brandishing a machete in a residential area in Samkong after previously being arrested and released on a drug charge.
Drug dealer arrested in Thalang with 167 meth pills, nearly 10g of ice
Drug dealer arrested in Thalang with 167 meth pills, nearly 10g of ice
PHUKET: A suspected small-scale drug dealer has been arrested in Cherng Talay after Thalang District officials seized methamphetamine tablets (ya bah) and crystal meth (ya ice) during a late-night crackdown.
French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
PARIS: French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.
TAT pushes regional marine tourism
TAT pushes regional marine tourism
PHUKET: IMT-GT cooperation took centre stage at the Thailand Boat Festival 2026 last week as tourism authorities and private-sector operators from Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia gathered in Phuket to advance cross-border marine tourism development across the subregion.
Thailand seals record seventh title
Thailand seals record seventh title
ASEAN PARA GAMES: Thai para athletes ruled the 13th Asean Para Games, finishing on top of the medal table as the regional tournament concluded with a colourful closing ceremony at His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima last night (Jan 26).
Officials target greenhouse gas emissions
Officials target greenhouse gas emissions
PHUKET: Provincial officials have begun formal implementation of their provincial greenhouse gas reduction strategy, holding its first Climate Change Committee and Working Group meeting of 2026 while also launching a province-wide environmental cleanliness campaign aimed at supporting its low-carbon and net-zero ambitions.
Department to roll out new standard for sugar in drinks
Department to roll out new standard for sugar in drinks
BANGKOK: The Department of Health (DoH) is set to introduce a new national standard for made-to-order drinks, as part of a broader effort to curb the nation’s sugar intake and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Phuket Airport steps up Nipah virus screening
Phuket Airport steps up Nipah virus screening
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has intensified health screening and disease-control measures for passengers arriving from high-risk areas amid concerns over the Nipah virus, airport officials have confirmed.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 2 Shot Over Motorbike Revving, Phuket Turns To Resorts For Waste Crisis Solutions || Jan 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 2 Shot Over Motorbike Revving, Phuket Turns To Resorts For Waste Crisis Solutions || Jan 26
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Two injured as man opens fire over loud motorbike revving
Two injured as man opens fire over loud motorbike revving
PHUKET: Two men were injured after a gunman opened fire following an argument over loud motorcycle revving in Cherng Talay on Saturday (Jan 24), with police later arresting a 24-year-old suspect and seizing a firearm.
Phiphat: Price-cutting harming Phuket’s marine tour safety
Phiphat: Price-cutting harming Phuket’s marine tour safety
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has backed the introduction of a minimum price system for Phuket’s marine tourism sector, warning that rampant price-cutting is undermining safety, service quality and the long-term survival of local businesses.
Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch
Patriots, Seahawks set up Super Bowl rematch
NFL: The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a high-scoring shootout to set up a Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots in the NFL playoffs yesterday (Jan 25).
Phuket ‘seven-coloured lobster’ officially granted local GI status
Phuket ‘seven-coloured lobster’ officially granted local GI status
PHUKET: The famed Phuket seven-coloured lobster has officially been registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) product, marking a major milestone for local fishermen and reinforcing the island’s growing use of ‘soft power’ to drive its grassroots economy and tourism sector.
Fifteen dead, 28 missing as ferry sinks in southern Philippines
Fifteen dead, 28 missing as ferry sinks in southern Philippines
MANILA: A ferry with more than 350 people onboard sank this morning (Jan 26) in the southern Philippines, leaving at least 15 dead and 28 still missing, the coast guard said.
Anutin brushes aside Pita’s return
Anutin brushes aside Pita’s return
BANGKOK: Election campaigns have taken a combative turn as alliance rifts deepen, and the return of former prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat to rallies looks set to boost the People’s Party (PP) push.
More illegal cigarettes seized
More illegal cigarettes seized
PHUKET: Officials have arrested a 36-year-old man and seized nearly 1,900 packs of illegal cigarettes during a joint enforcement operation targeting untaxed tobacco sales in Phuket City.
Arsenal rocked by Man United as title race opens up
Arsenal rocked by Man United as title race opens up
FOOTBALL: Manchester United inflicted Arsenal’s first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title race open yesterday (Jan 25) as Aston Villa beat Newcastle to close within four points of the Gunners.
Nipah screening at Phuket Airport
Nipah screening at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has ramped up health screening measures for the Nipah virus in coordination with the International Infectious Disease Control checkpoint, following reports of an outbreak in India.
No action over Patong tourist’s tuk-tuk antics
No action over Patong tourist’s tuk-tuk antics
PHUKET: A viral video showing foreign tourists riding on the roof of a tuk-tuk in Patong has sparked widespread criticism online, raising concerns over public safety, driver welfare and the image of Phuket as a tourist destination.