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Phuket drug crackdown nets 43 suspects in four days
Phuket drug crackdown nets 43 suspects in four days
PHUKET: Police and other law-enforcement personnel in Phuket have arrested 43 suspects in coordinated raids targeting 26 locations across the island during the past week as part of the province’s ongoing war on drugs under the ‘NO Drugs NO Dealers’ campaign.
Thai, Cambodia clash continues despite ceasefire hopes
Thai, Cambodia clash continues despite ceasefire hopes
SAMRAONG: Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a fourth day today (July 27), despite both sides saying they were ready to discuss a ceasefire after a late-night intervention by US President Donald Trump.
Phuket officials tackle rise in dengue, diarrhoea and STIs
Phuket officials tackle rise in dengue, diarrhoea and STIs
PHUKET: Phuket health authorities have introduced new measures to combat the rising number of communicable diseases across the province, as the rainy season fuels concerns about outbreaks of dengue fever, diarrhoea and sexually transmitted infections.
Lions roar to series win at MCG
Lions roar to series win at MCG
RUGBY: In the most dramatic and contentious finale to the second test, Hugo Keenan snatched a last-second try to secure a 29-26 victory and a series victory for the British and Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) yesterday (July 26).
Into the light: Highways Dept to spend B50mn on underpass lighting
Into the light: Highways Dept to spend B50mn on underpass lighting
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has confirmed it will install new lights to improve visibility in the Darasamut Underpass, which police have rated the most dangerous underpass for accidents on the island.
UK fears new summer of unrest, year after Southport riots
UK fears new summer of unrest, year after Southport riots
LONDON: Concern is mounting that recent violent anti-immigrant protests could herald a new summer of unrest, a year after the UK was rocked by its worst riots in decades.
Slasher classic returns with a modern twist
Slasher classic returns with a modern twist
There was a period in the late 1990s and early 2000s where teen based horror ruled the box office. Films like Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer and Urban Legend drew people to cinemas and introduced the horror genre to a whole new generation of film fans.
Thai-Cambodian border clash enters third day
Thai-Cambodian border clash enters third day
TRAT: The Thai-Cambodian border clash has entered its third day, with renewed fighting erupting in Ban Chamrak, Muang district, early this morning (July 26).
Highways Dept moves ahead with new ‘Koh Kaew Flyover’
Highways Dept moves ahead with new ‘Koh Kaew Flyover’
PHUKET: The final public meeting for a new major road linking Pa Khlok to Kathu via a ‘Koh Kaew Flyover’ was held earlier this week, as the Phuket Highways Department prepares to finalise its feasibility study and submit the project for official approval.
Tourism confidence dives
Tourism confidence dives
BANGKOK: The tourism confidence index in the second quarter plunged year-on-year, as tourism contracted since the beginning of the year due to safety concerns and cautious tourism spending following the US's decision to implement a reciprocal tariff policy, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Phuket launches ‘Safe Space School’ campaign to tackle bullying
Phuket launches ‘Safe Space School’ campaign to tackle bullying
PHUKET: Provincial authorities joined with justice officials, teachers and students to drive forward the ‘Safe Space School’ initiative, a major campaign to combat bullying and promote human rights in schools.
No pause in Lions victory march at the ACG
No pause in Lions victory march at the ACG
RUGBY: Relentlessly ripping through Australian opposition, the current British and Irish Lions side seem set to come out on top for this 2025 tour Down Under.
Phuket to host ‘Asialink Sketch Walk’
Phuket to host ‘Asialink Sketch Walk’
PHUKET: Phuket is set to welcome artists, art lovers and cultural tourists from across the region as it hosts ‘Asialink Sketch Walk Phuket 2025’ from Aug 14-17, a major international arts event aimed at promoting sustainable creative tourism.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai-Cambodia Border Blasts, Phi Phi Tourist Loses Life, Phuket Truck Theft Halted || July 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thai-Cambodia Border Blasts, Phi Phi Tourist Loses Life, Phuket Truck Theft Halted || July 25
PHUKET XTRA - July 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Wallabies vow to put bodies on line in crunch second Lions Test
Wallabies vow to put bodies on line in crunch second Lions Test
RUGBY: Skipper Harry Wilson vowed today (July 25) the Wallabies will “throw their bodies around” to physically dominate the British and Irish Lions with everything on the line in the crunch second Test.
Women nabbed for car smuggling of Phuket-registered Fortuner
Women nabbed for car smuggling of Phuket-registered Fortuner
PHUKET: Two women have been arrested after they allegedly tricked a car rental owner into handing over a Toyota Fortuner with Phuket licence plates before using a GPS signal jammer and fake license plates in a failed attempt to smuggle the vehicle out of Thailand.
French tourist found dead at Phi Phi Police Station
French tourist found dead at Phi Phi Police Station
PHUKET: A 55-year-old French tourist was found dead on a sofa at the front of Koh Phi Phi Police Station early this morning (July 25), after reportedly becoming intoxicated the night before and falling unconscious.
Thailand warns of war with Cambodia as 138,000 flee fighting
Thailand warns of war with Cambodia as 138,000 flee fighting
SURIN: Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned today (July 25) that cross-border clashes with Cambodia that have uprooted more than 130,000 people “could develop into war”, as the countries traded deadly strikes for a second day.
Phuket trailblazer Daren Jenner appointed global marine safety role
Phuket trailblazer Daren Jenner appointed global marine safety role
PHUKET: Daren Jenner, long-time advocate for marine safety in Thailand and Hawaii, has been appointed International Marine Safety Commissioner by the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) ‒ the highest officer rank within the world’s leading lifesaving development organisation.
Baht falls from highest since 2022 on conflict with Cambodia
Baht falls from highest since 2022 on conflict with Cambodia
BANGKOK: Thailand’s baht fell after touching the highest in more than three years on the escalating conflict with its neighbour Cambodia.