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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.
Queen’s touch delivers historic gold
Queen’s touch delivers historic gold
SEA GAMES: Thailand has written a new chapter in sporting history after the national sailing team, captained by Her Majesty the Queen, secured an emphatic gold medal in the SSL47 class at the 33rd SEA Games.
EC rules out postponing election
EC rules out postponing election
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) has ruled out postponing the general election planned for Feb 8, next year, despite clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, saying it has contingency plans in place to ensure voting can proceed as scheduled.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong Motorbike Theft Gang Caught, Woman Uses Gun To Threaten Agents || Dec 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Chalong Motorbike Theft Gang Caught, Woman Uses Gun To Threaten Agents || Dec 17
PHUKET XTRA - December 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket orders local organic disposal as waste exceeds landfill capacity
Phuket orders local organic disposal as waste exceeds landfill capacity
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have ordered all local administrative organisations to urgently manage organic waste at the source after daily rubbish volumes rose beyond the capacity of the province’s only integrated waste disposal centre.
Thalang steps up Surin Beach patrols
Thalang steps up Surin Beach patrols
PHUKET: Thalang District officials have intensified monitoring and enforcement at Surin Beach as part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal encroachment by beach umbrella, sunbed and street vendor operators, warning that all further violations will be prosecuted strictly under the law.
Phuket City Pillar Shrine in Muang Mai gets makeover
Phuket City Pillar Shrine in Muang Mai gets makeover
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has presided over the official handover of a landscape improvement project at the Phuket City Pillar Shrine in Muang Mai, underscoring the growing emphasis on preserving the island’s most important cultural and spiritual landmarks.
Thai wage growth slows amid sluggish economy
Thai wage growth slows amid sluggish economy
BANGKOK: Salary increases in Thailand are moderating to average 4.5% across industries and businesses in 2025, slowing from the historical norm of 5%, says international consultancy Deloitte.
Cambodia ‘hires US lobbyists’
Cambodia ‘hires US lobbyists’
FOOTBALL: The Defence Ministry has confirmed reports that Cambodia has hired a US-based lobbying firm to wage what it described as an “information war” aimed at swaying international opinion against Thailand amid the ongoing border dispute.
Uncertainty awash in the world of rugby union
Uncertainty awash in the world of rugby union
RUGBY: Despite certain players in professional sport earning considerable amounts of money, uncertainty hangs over them like the sword of Damocles.
Thailand on track for overall SEA Games title
Thailand on track for overall SEA Games title
SEA GAMES: Thailand’s push for the overall title at the 33rd SEA Games is set to gather further momentum today (Dec 17), with Her Majesty the Queen remaining firmly in contention for the keelboat sailing gold and middle-distance runner Kieran Tuntivate adding a third gold medal to his tally.
Phuket mourners pay respects to Queen Sirikit at Grand Palace
Phuket mourners pay respects to Queen Sirikit at Grand Palace
PHUKET: A delegation of 240 residents from Phuket paid their respects to the royal remains of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, at the Grand Palace in Bangkok yesterday (Dec 16) as part of a continuing provincial programme enabling citizens to join national mourning ceremonies.
Ex-People’s Party MP gets prison term for forged conscription exemption
Ex-People’s Party MP gets prison term for forged conscription exemption
BANGKOK: Former People’s Party MP Jirat Thongsuwan was sentenced to two years in prison by the Criminal Court yesterday (Dec 16), with no suspension, for using a forged official document exempting him from military service.
Woman, 60, charged for threatening car finance agents with gun
Woman, 60, charged for threatening car finance agents with gun
PHUKET: A 60-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly threatening two car finance company employees with a .38 calibre revolver during a confrontation over overdue car payments at Khao Khad Viewpoint in Wichit.
Kazakh arrested on ‘Red Notice’ for fraud
Kazakh arrested on ‘Red Notice’ for fraud
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration have arrested a Kazakhstani man wanted on an international ‘Red Notice’ for fraud after tracking him down in Phuket.
Thaksin’s nephew is Pheu Thai’s prime candidate for PM
Thaksin’s nephew is Pheu Thai’s prime candidate for PM
BANGKOK: Thaksin Shinawatra’s nephew will top the Pheu Thai Party’s list of candidates for the prime ministership as the party fights to return to power at the coming general election.