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Abandoned sea gypsy ‘cultural centre’ rots in ruins
Abandoned sea gypsy ‘cultural centre’ rots in ruins
PHUKET: Ratsada Mayor Jirayut Songyot says he has no knowledge of what to do with the long-abandoned Sea Gypsy Cultural Centre on Koh Siray ‒ or how much public money has been poured into it over the past 15 years.
Step by Step: Why clarity is crucial for Phuket’s economic future
Step by Step: Why clarity is crucial for Phuket’s economic future
OPINION: Phuket, a key economic driver for Thailand, finds itself at a critical juncture. Years of robust foreign investment and a booming tourism industry have fuelled its growth, but a recent ‘nominee clampdown’ – aimed at regularizing foreign ownership structures – has introduced uncertainty. This article, the third and final in the series ‘Thailand’s Shifting Sands: Navigating the Nominee Clampdown and Leasehold Uncertainty for Expats’, delves into the intricate balance between ensuring legal compliance and sustaining the island’s appeal to foreign capital. As the Thai government proposes significant reforms, including 99-year land leases and increased foreign condo ownership, the pressing question remains: can these changes provide the clarity and security necessary to secure Phuket’s future as a vibrant international hub?
Turtle tangled in fishing net rescued at Karon Beach
Turtle tangled in fishing net rescued at Karon Beach
PHUKET: Marine officials rescued an endangered sea turtle after it was found entangled in a discarded fishing net on Karon Beach yesterday (June 20).
Police hunt burglar after B2mn heist of luxury villas
Police hunt burglar after B2mn heist of luxury villas
PHUKET: Police in Phuket are hunting for a thief who broke into four luxury villas in an upscale Baan Yamu estate in Pa Khlok on a single night, stealing high-end items and cash worth over B2 million.
Woman files complaint over road rage foreigner
Woman files complaint over road rage foreigner
PHUKET: A local woman was left shaken after a foreign tourist driving a luxury car allegedly confronted her in the middle of the road during heavy rain north of Patong last night (June 20), in an incident that has since gone viral on social media.
Taiwan pursues homegrown Chinese spies as Beijing’s influence grows
Taiwan pursues homegrown Chinese spies as Beijing’s influence grows
TAIPEI: Taiwan is vetting hundreds of thousands of military service members, public school teachers and civil servants in a bid to root out potential homegrown Chinese sympathisers, as Beijing intensifies espionage on the island.
Life in the F1 fast lane
Life in the F1 fast lane
One of the most spectacular sporting leagues in the universe is the world of Formula One car racing. Made famous over the years by names such as Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton, F1 is a sport embraced by millions of fans around the world. The lure of the sport seems to come from the fact that it mixes prestige with danger and speed in an octane world that only the most skilled drivers are allowed to take part in.
New Zealand coroner raises alarm over ‘perilous’ collision sport
New Zealand coroner raises alarm over ‘perilous’ collision sport
RUNIT: A New Zealand coroner has condemned a “perilous” rugby-inspired sport in which competitors sprint and crash into each other without protective gear.
Phuket readies for Kamala tsunami drill
Phuket readies for Kamala tsunami drill
PHUKET: Wichit Sutthaso, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM Phuket) has confirmed that the full-scale tsunami drill to be held in kamala this month will be held next Friday (June 27).
Nationwide protests urge PM to step down
Nationwide protests urge PM to step down
BANGKOK: Protests are spreading across the country as demonstrators call for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to resign or dissolve parliament following the release of a controversial leaked audio clip featuring her and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen.
Phuket seminar raises concerns raised over criminal procedure amendments
Phuket seminar raises concerns raised over criminal procedure amendments
PHUKET: Senior police, legal experts and members of the public gathered in Phuket this week for a Royal Thai Police seminar to hear opinions on a draft bill to amend the Criminal Procedure Code ‒ legislation proposed by the People's Party that would give prosecutors more oversight over police investigations.
Russian tourist drowns at Karon Beach
Russian tourist drowns at Karon Beach
PHUKET: A Russian man drowned at Karon Beach yesterday morning (June 20) after entering the water despite red flag warnings indicating dangerous conditions.
Thai spikers outclassed by Italy
Thai spikers outclassed by Italy
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand suffered a second straight loss in week two of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League 2025 in Hong Kong on Thursday (June 19).
Officials seek solutions to domestic violence in Phuket
Officials seek solutions to domestic violence in Phuket
PHUKET: A total of 38 domestic violence cases were recorded in Phuket in 2024, with the majority of victims being women, according to figures released by the Phuket office of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDE: Phuket’s “family paradise” vs cannabis boom,Thailand political crisis deepens || June 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDE: Phuket’s “family paradise” vs cannabis boom,Thailand political crisis deepens || June 20
PHUKET XTRA - June 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Peranakan Festival gets underway
Phuket Peranakan Festival gets underway
PHUKET: Drivers are being advised to steer clear of Phuket Old Town on Saturday evening (June 21) as the vibrant annual Phuket Peranakan Festival takes over the city with a colourful street parade and cultural celebrations.
Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work
Australian trial says tech for social media teen ban can work
SYDNEY: Australia’s world-leading ban on under-16s joining social media sites cleared a big hurdle today (June 20) as a trial found digital age checks can work “robustly and effectively”.
Phuket scrambles to contain cannabis fallout
Phuket scrambles to contain cannabis fallout
PHUKET: Local officials and business leaders in Phuket are calling for urgent action to rein in the island’s sprawling cannabis problem, warning that unchecked recreational use is beginning to drive away family tourists and damage the province’s international image.
Tourism operators sound the alarm on possible coup
Tourism operators sound the alarm on possible coup
BANGKOK: Tourism operators insist a coup must be avoided at all costs as the nation struggles with political instability, as businesses prefer a democratic system.
Thai girls retain ASEAN U19 title
Thai girls retain ASEAN U19 title
FOOTBALL: Thailand retained the ASEAN Under-19 Girls’ Championship title after they defeated Vietnam 3-1 in the final at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday night (June 18).