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Officials dismiss claims of parking fees at Bang Wad
Officials dismiss claims of parking fees at Bang Wad
Thursday 16 July 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have dismissed claims circulating on social media that motorists are being charged B500 to park on public land near Bang Wad Dam, saying an investigation found no evidence to support the allegation.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Visa-Free REVERSAL Approved, Phuket’s FATAL Road Problems || July 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Visa-Free REVERSAL Approved, Phuket’s FATAL Road Problems || July 15
Wednesday 15 July 2026 05:12 PM
PHUKET XTRA - July 15 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Foreigners brawl on busy Cherng Talay road
Foreigners brawl on busy Cherng Talay road
Wednesday 15 July 2026 05:06 PM
PHUKET: A fight between two foreign men in the middle of a busy road in Cherng Talay left one man bloodied and prompted concern from motorists after video of the incident was shared online.
Police hunt foreign rider for Rawai assault
Police hunt foreign rider for Rawai assault
Wednesday 15 July 2026 04:45 PM
PHUKET: Police are searching for a foreign man accused of assaulting an Australian couple in Rawai after a dispute over damage to a motorcycle, with CCTV footage of the incident now circulating on social media.
Viral Phuket crash sparks debate over ‘joint negligence’
Viral Phuket crash sparks debate over ‘joint negligence’
Wednesday 15 July 2026 04:16 PM
PHUKET: A road crash in Thalang that left a 16-year-old motorcyclist injured has sparked heated debate online after a video of the incident appeared to show a car colliding with the teenager while changing lanes.
Fire guts abandoned Chalong building
Fire guts abandoned Chalong building
Wednesday 15 July 2026 04:06 PM
PHUKET: A fire at an abandoned building in Chalong last night (July 14) was brought under control within about 30 minutes, with police later seizing two motorcycles found near the scene as part of their investigation.
Muay Thai camp supervisor allegedly procured young boxers for sex services
Muay Thai camp supervisor allegedly procured young boxers for sex services
Wednesday 15 July 2026 03:37 PM
RAYONG: Police have arrested the supervisor of a Muay Thai boxing camp in Rayong province for allegedly procuring teenage boxers for a foreign sponsor and other pedophiles.
Ratsada Mayor files legal defamation complaint
Ratsada Mayor files legal defamation complaint
Wednesday 15 July 2026 01:23 PM
PHUKET: Ratsada Mayor Jirayus Songyot has announced legal action against the administrators of Facebook pages accused of publishing false information that he says has damaged his reputation.
Cabinet approves cuts to visa-free stays
Cabinet approves cuts to visa-free stays
Wednesday 15 July 2026 12:55 PM
PHUKET: Thailand’s Cabinet has approved sweeping changes to the country’s visa-free entry scheme, reducing the maximum visa-exempt stay from 60 days to 30 days for eligible visitors while restructuring entry privileges for a total of 65 countries and territories.
Deportation rule receives Cabinet nod
Deportation rule receives Cabinet nod
Wednesday 15 July 2026 12:47 PM
BANGKOK: The country’s first formal regulations governing the deportation of foreign nationals have been approved by the Cabinet, introducing a framework to expedite the removal of foreigners who violate immigration and criminal laws.
ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar rebel groups in Thailand
ASEAN envoy meets Myanmar rebel groups in Thailand
Wednesday 15 July 2026 12:43 PM
BANGKOK: ASEAN’s special envoy on Myanmar has held talks with ethnic minority rebel groups and ‌a government-backed negotiation committee in an effort to tackle the country’s civil war, with both sides expressing openness to dialogue, the Philippines said yesterday (July 14).
Pub inferno death toll rises to 30
Pub inferno death toll rises to 30
Wednesday 15 July 2026 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The death toll in the blaze at the Rong Beer Na Ladphrao entertainment venue was confirmed at 30 yesterday (July 14), with authorities still struggling to identify all the bodies.
‘90 Days’ campaign nets 28 arrests, more than 15,000 meth pills
‘90 Days’ campaign nets 28 arrests, more than 15,000 meth pills
Wednesday 15 July 2026 09:11 AM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have arrested at least 28 suspects and seized more than 15,800 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and nearly half a kilogramme of crystal meth (ya ice), along with illegal firearms and hundreds of thousands of baht in cash, during the first week of the province’s latest ‘Operation 90 Days’ anti-drug campaign.
PM Anutin backs Nene Royal’s AGT journey
PM Anutin backs Nene Royal’s AGT journey
Wednesday 15 July 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged government support for Phuket teenager Rattikan ‘Nene Royal’ Amlai following her viral success on ‘America’s Got Talent’, announcing that the 16-year-old singer will be appointed as a tourism promoter and have her competition expenses covered.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Orders Inspections After BKK Fire, RESTART for B70mn Nai Harn Lake Project || July 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Orders Inspections After BKK Fire, RESTART for B70mn Nai Harn Lake Project || July 14
Tuesday 14 July 2026 06:40 PM
PHUKET XTRA - July 14 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
US strikes Iran for third day, will reimpose blockade
US strikes Iran for third day, will reimpose blockade
Tuesday 14 July 2026 12:12 PM
TEHRAN: The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran today (July 14) as President Donald Trump reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports and floated a 20% fee on cargo in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Nai Harn Lake B70mn revamp finally to restart
Nai Harn Lake B70mn revamp finally to restart
Tuesday 14 July 2026 12:09 PM
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality has warned residents and visitors to avoid the island at Nai Harn Lake and surrounding areas as major redevelopment works begin, with construction expected to continue until Mar 30, 2027.
Phuket orders safety inspections after deadly Bangkok blaze
Phuket orders safety inspections after deadly Bangkok blaze
Tuesday 14 July 2026 11:53 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has ordered sweeping inspections of entertainment venues, restaurants, hotels and other public establishments across the island following the deadly fire at a bar in Bangkok on Saturday night that has so far killed 28 people and injured 71 others.
Sea turtle rescued from ghost net off Karon Beach
Sea turtle rescued from ghost net off Karon Beach
Tuesday 14 July 2026 11:28 AM
PHUKET: A green sea turtle was rescued after becoming entangled in a ghost net off Karon Beach on Monday (July 13), with marine officials treating the animal before preparing it for release back into the Andaman Sea.
MPs slam reporting rule for foreign visitors
MPs slam reporting rule for foreign visitors
Tuesday 14 July 2026 11:14 AM
BANGKOK: The proposed amendments to some sections of the Hotel Act and Immigration Act, which passed their first reading in parliament last Wednesday (July 8), aim to reduce duplicate reporting of foreigners’ temporary stays in Thailand, but may not address existing loopholes as illegal operators are excluded from enforcement.