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Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists
Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists
Friday 22 May 2026 09:49 AM
PHUKET: A Phuket Old Town shop owner who earlier this year sparked controversy over charging tourists a B40 entry fee has again come under scrutiny after a new viral video showed a heated confrontation with Chinese tourists outside the same Yaowarat Rd premises.
Esports in Thai schools to help build ‘digital human capital’
Esports in Thai schools to help build ‘digital human capital’
Friday 22 May 2026 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Thai government is pushing to integrate esports into schools nationwide, changing the perception from mere entertainment into a tool for preparing “digital human capital” for the global creative industry.
Man arrested for charging tourists B100 to access Promthep Cape
Man arrested for charging tourists B100 to access Promthep Cape
Friday 22 May 2026 09:20 AM
PHUKET: A 21-year-old Thai man has been arrested after allegedly collecting money from tourists at Promthep Cape while falsely claiming it was an official access fee to enter the popular Phuket viewpoint.
Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit
Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit
Friday 22 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Municipal officers in Chalong and Wichit have stepped up enforcement against illegal dumping in public areas, tracking down offenders through CCTV footage and public complaints, issuing fines and ordering clean-up operations.
Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection
Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection
Friday 22 May 2026 08:30 AM
PHUKET: A cement mixer truck reportedly suffered brake failure before ploughing into several vehicles at the Kata Noi intersection in Karon yesterday afternoon (May 22), leaving one man seriously injured and damaging nearby property.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET SHAKEUP: 5 Officials Transferred Over Extortion Scandal, Rain Pounds Phuket || May 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET SHAKEUP: 5 Officials Transferred Over Extortion Scandal, Rain Pounds Phuket || May 21
Thursday 21 May 2026 05:47 PM
PHUKET XTRA - May 21 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Charter change efforts falter
Charter change efforts falter
Thursday 21 May 2026 01:00 PM
BANGKOK: Nearly three months after a majority of voters endorsed the idea of a new constitution, the political establishment remains divided over how - or whether - genuine constitutional reform should proceed.
Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network
Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network
Thursday 21 May 2026 12:46 PM
PHUKET: Phuket was among the intended destinations for more than 65 kilogrammes of heroin seized in a major crackdown on a transnational drug trafficking network involving a Nigerian man and two Thai women, police have confirmed.
Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears
Industry confidence dips amid energy price fears
Thursday 21 May 2026 12:01 PM
BANGKOK: The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) continued to fall in April to 85.3 points, down from 88.6 in March, attributed to the impact of the prolonged US-Israeli war with Iran.
Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm
Phuket heavy rain tops 130mm
Thursday 21 May 2026 10:34 AM
PHUKET: Heavy rain across Phuket caused minor flooding, fallen trees and traffic disruption in several areas yesterday (May 20), with officials continuing cleanup and drainage operations after rainfall totals exceeded 130 millimetres in some parts of the island.
Phuket officials transferred over Patong extortion claims
Phuket officials transferred over Patong extortion claims
Thursday 21 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Five senior Phuket provincial officials have been temporarily transferred from their current posts following mounting allegations of bribery and extortion linked to entertainment venue licensing in Patong.
Australian tourist found dead in Kata condo
Australian tourist found dead in Kata condo
Thursday 21 May 2026 09:48 AM
PHUKET: An Australian tourist was found dead in a condominium room in Kata last night, with police investigating the case as a suspected drug overdose.
Ecuador arrests three Thais for iguana trafficking
Ecuador arrests three Thais for iguana trafficking
Thursday 21 May 2026 09:39 AM
QUITO: Ecuadoran police have arrested three Thai nationals suspected of illegally trafficking 12 rare iguanas, the energy and environment ministry said yesterday (May 20).
Thai faith healer charged with rape, child abuse
Thai faith healer charged with rape, child abuse
Thursday 21 May 2026 09:12 AM
BANGKOK: One of Thailand’s best-known faith healers has been arrested on rape and child sexual abuse charges, police said yesterday (May 20), as investigators urged other potential victims to come forward.
Austrian deported over repeated drunken disturbances
Austrian deported over repeated drunken disturbances
Thursday 21 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: An Austrian man accused of repeatedly causing public disturbances while intoxicated in Rawai has had his visa revoked and now faces deportation, Phuket Immigration have confirmed.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Slashes 60-Day Visa-Free Stays, Disaster Centre Opens After 10-Year Delay || May 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Slashes 60-Day Visa-Free Stays, Disaster Centre Opens After 10-Year Delay || May 20
Wednesday 20 May 2026 05:02 PM
PHUKET XTRA - May 20 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket
Heavy rain floods roads across Phuket
Wednesday 20 May 2026 03:27 PM
PHUKET: Heavy rain and localised flooding hit several parts of Phuket today (May 20) as officials warned residents to remain cautious over the possibility of more rain and strong winds through the weekend.
Rawai man found dead at home, debt stress blamed
Rawai man found dead at home, debt stress blamed
Wednesday 20 May 2026 02:41 PM
PHUKET: A Phuket man was found dead at his home in Rawai yesterday afternoon (May 19), with police reporting that financial stress is believed to have contributed to the tragedy.
Myanmar military claims recapture of Thai border town
Myanmar military claims recapture of Thai border town
Wednesday 20 May 2026 02:31 PM
YANGON: Myanmar’s military claimed today (May 20) to have recaptured a town on the Thai border, expanding the frontier trade crossings it claims to control in the grinding civil war.
Baby rescued from locked car
Baby rescued from locked car
Wednesday 20 May 2026 02:30 PM
PHUKET: A nine-month-old baby was safely rescued after becoming trapped inside a locked car in Thalang this morning (May 20), prompting an urgent response from rescuers in Phuket.