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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kathu Knife Attacks as 1 Suspect At-Large, Phuket Tourism Numbers Face First Drop || May 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kathu Knife Attacks as 1 Suspect At-Large, Phuket Tourism Numbers Face First Drop || May 28
Thursday 28 May 2026 05:39 PM
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Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed
Police hunt suspect after Kathu man stabbed
Thursday 28 May 2026 12:51 PM
PHUKET: A 29-year-old man was stabbed in Kathu early yesterday morning (May 27) after a dispute reportedly involving a woman escalated into two violent confrontations stretching from Kathu to Patong.
Phuket tour company charged after illegal Chinese guide arrest
Phuket tour company charged after illegal Chinese guide arrest
Thursday 28 May 2026 12:47 PM
PHUKET: A Phuket-registered tour company is facing legal action after authorities arrested an illegal Chinese tour guide while leading tourists around the island, according to a report issued by the national Department of Tourism.
French glory, Irish dismay
French glory, Irish dismay
Thursday 28 May 2026 11:41 AM
RUGBY: Europe’s two elite club rugby competitions, the Challenge Cup and the Investec Champions Cup, saw French teams demolish Irish opposition last weekend.
‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo
‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo
Thursday 28 May 2026 11:24 AM
DHAKA: A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will instead be cared for at the national zoo.
Worsening ‘affordability crisis’ looms
Worsening ‘affordability crisis’ looms
Thursday 28 May 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: An affordability crisis is approaching due to rising costs, says Vice Minister of Finance Santitarn Sathirathai, while urging all sectors to adapt to the challenges ahead.
Phuket welcomes 4.9mn tourists, down 2%
Phuket welcomes 4.9mn tourists, down 2%
Thursday 28 May 2026 10:34 AM
PHUKET: Phuket welcomed nearly 4.9 million tourists in the first four months of 2026, generating more than B186.9 billion in tourism revenue, as officials continue expanding international flight connections despite a slight decline in overall visitor numbers compared with last year.
Myanmar man found hanged in Rawai
Myanmar man found hanged in Rawai
Thursday 28 May 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: A Myanmar national was found dead after an apparent suicide at a workers’ camp in Rawai yesterday afternoon (May 27), marking the second case involving a Myanmar worker found hanged within the Chalong Police precinct this week.
US carries out new strikes on southern Iran
US carries out new strikes on southern Iran
Thursday 28 May 2026 10:09 AM
TEHRAN: The United States carried out new strikes on southern Iran today (May 28), after President Donald Trump threatened to “finish the job” if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal.
Former graft-busters get jail terms in Prawit watch case
Former graft-busters get jail terms in Prawit watch case
Thursday 28 May 2026 09:19 AM
BANGKOK: Two former officials of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for failing to disclose information related to the high-profile luxury watch case involving former deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon.
Rawai villa burglar arrested in Karon
Rawai villa burglar arrested in Karon
Thursday 28 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Police have arrested a burglar for breaking into a luxury villa in Rawai and stealing cash and jewellery from a foreign tourist before fleeing the area.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET PROPERTY CRACKDOWN: DSI Sends 31 Suspects to Prosecutors, Elite Visa Overhaul? || May 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET PROPERTY CRACKDOWN: DSI Sends 31 Suspects to Prosecutors, Elite Visa Overhaul? || May 27
Wednesday 27 May 2026 06:53 PM
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Darasamut Underpass closes overnight for upgrade works
Darasamut Underpass closes overnight for upgrade works
Wednesday 27 May 2026 03:26 PM
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass will be temporarily closed overnight from tonight (May 27) through Sunday (May 31) to allow for major electrical and smart traffic system upgrades, the Phuket Highways Office has announced.
Phuket steps up Ebola monitoring
Phuket steps up Ebola monitoring
Wednesday 27 May 2026 02:07 PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have moved to tighten surveillance and screening measures against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), stressing that no cases have been detected in Thailand while authorities prepare for any potential risk following directives issued by the Ministry of Public Health.
Man surrenders after Kathu condo knife attack
Man surrenders after Kathu condo knife attack
Wednesday 27 May 2026 01:04 PM
PHUKET: A man from Phang Nga has been charged after slashing another man twice in the head during a confrontation at a condominium in Kathu yesterday evening (May 26).
Monthly borrowing for stimulus
Monthly borrowing for stimulus
Wednesday 27 May 2026 11:57 AM
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry is preparing to gradually borrow funds for the ‘Thais Help Thais Plus’ programme, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
DSI sends Villa Andaman cases to prosecutors
DSI sends Villa Andaman cases to prosecutors
Wednesday 27 May 2026 11:32 AM
PHUKET: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has submitted additional case files involving 31 suspects in the ‘Villa Andaman’ nominee case to public prosecutors following an expanded investigation into alleged illegal foreign-owned real estate businesses in Phuket and Koh Samui.
Mexico says will host Iran during World Cup
Mexico says will host Iran during World Cup
Wednesday 27 May 2026 10:59 AM
FOOTBALL: Mexico will allow Iran to be based in the country during the 2026 World Cup so its players can avoid US visa restrictions, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday (May 25).
Russian call for diplomats to leave Kyiv draws Western backlash
Russian call for diplomats to leave Kyiv draws Western backlash
Wednesday 27 May 2026 10:38 AM
MOSCOW: Russia’s call for diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv over the threat of fresh strikes drew a sharp backlash from Western countries yesterday (May 26), some of whom accused Moscow of escalating the more than four-year war.
Turkish national found dead in Kamala residence
Turkish national found dead in Kamala residence
Wednesday 27 May 2026 10:35 AM
PHUKET: A Turkish man was found dead inside a residence in Kamala yesterday afternoon (May 26), with police reporting that marijuana and drug paraphernalia were discovered in the room.

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