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Pub fire probe begins
Pub fire probe begins
Tuesday 14 July 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: A preliminary inspection into the deadly inferno at Rong Beer Na Ladprao beer hall has uncovered multiple safety violations, as police investigate the blaze that killed 28 people and injured 71 others.
American tourist remanded over assault of Patong jet-ski operator
American tourist remanded over assault of Patong jet-ski operator
Tuesday 14 July 2026 10:09 AM
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed that an American tourist arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport over the alleged assault of a Patong jet-ski operator is being held in custody while prosecutors prepare assault charges and immigration authorities move to revoke his visa.
Phuket lucky licence plate auction raises B45mn for road safety fund
Phuket lucky licence plate auction raises B45mn for road safety fund
Tuesday 14 July 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has raised more than B45 million from last weekend’s auction of premium vehicle registration plates, with the main ‘KhorTor’ series alone surpassing the Department of Land Transport’s B30mn target.
Exam fraud suspects arrested
Exam fraud suspects arrested
Tuesday 14 July 2026 09:11 AM
NONG KHAI: Police have arrested three suspects wanted in connection with alleged fraud in a local recruitment examination, while a key government committee is set to review evidence tomorrow (July 15) that could pave the way for the revocation of appointments made through the disputed examination.
Governor orders probe into Khao Khad public land title claims
Governor orders probe into Khao Khad public land title claims
Tuesday 14 July 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has ordered an urgent investigation into the proposed issuance of land title deeds for public land within the Baan Ao Makham (Khao Khad) wildlife reserve area, insisting that any action must be transparent, fair and carried out in accordance with the law.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 27 Dead in BKK Fire; MASSIVE PHUKET RAIDS: Hotels, Weed Shops, & Bang Tao Targeted || July 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 27 Dead in BKK Fire; MASSIVE PHUKET RAIDS: Hotels, Weed Shops, & Bang Tao Targeted || July 13
Monday 13 July 2026 06:14 PM
PHUKET XTRA - July 13 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies aged 78
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies aged 78
Monday 13 July 2026 03:58 PM
AUSTRALIA: ‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill died in Australia on Monday (July 13) aged 78, his family said in a statement that described the beloved actor’s death as “sudden and unexpected”.
Sea snake prompts scare on Kamala Beach
Sea snake prompts scare on Kamala Beach
Monday 13 July 2026 11:47 AM
PHUKET: A sea snake washed ashore on Kamala Beach on Saturday afternoon (July 11), prompting concern among tourists before lifeguards safely captured the animal and released it back into the sea.
Cash deposits over B5mn to face mandatory disclosure
Cash deposits over B5mn to face mandatory disclosure
Monday 13 July 2026 11:47 AM
BANGKOK: Customers depositing more than B5 million in cash will be required to disclose the source of the funds from the fourth quarter as part of tighter measures to curb the grey economy and illicit financial activities, according to Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Vitai Ratanakorn.
Foreigner injured after fall from rooftop in Wichit
Foreigner injured after fall from rooftop in Wichit
Monday 13 July 2026 11:34 AM
PHUKET: A foreign man was seriously injured after falling from the roof of a two-storey commercial building in Wichit on Sunday night (July 12) after climbing onto the roof while intoxicated and throwing bottles into the street.
Polapee raids follow day after hotel licensing deadline expires
Polapee raids follow day after hotel licensing deadline expires
Monday 13 July 2026 10:31 AM
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee personally led raids on three Phuket hotels on Saturday (July 11), less than 24 hours after the deadline he had extended for operators to seek legalisation under a special government consultation programme expired.
Ministry pitches B40 meal plan
Ministry pitches B40 meal plan
Monday 13 July 2026 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Commerce Ministry is targeting 100,000 food stalls nationwide for a B40 rice-and-curry scheme to help alleviate living costs.
Polapee hits cannabis shops, Chinese shrines
Polapee hits cannabis shops, Chinese shrines
Monday 13 July 2026 09:37 AM
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee has ordered inspections of every licensed cannabis shop in Phuket after authorities found a single Cherng Talay outlet allegedly continuing to operate despite its licence being suspended.
Illegal cigarette stash worth B400,000 seized in Wichit
Illegal cigarette stash worth B400,000 seized in Wichit
Monday 13 July 2026 08:37 AM
PHUKET: Police have seized more than 216,000 smuggled cigarettes worth more than B400,000 after raiding a rented property in Wichit and arresting two suspects.
Bangkok eatery fire kills at least 27
Bangkok eatery fire kills at least 27
Monday 13 July 2026 08:08 AM
BANGKOK: At least 27 people were killed and 63 others were injured when a fire broke out at an eatery in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, early this morning (July 13).
Second phase of AI project is shelved
Second phase of AI project is shelved
Sunday 12 July 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has shelved the second phase of its ambitious TH-AI Passport project, calling it a “strategic internal decision” to evaluate demand and the first phase.
Governor calls for Phuket Red Cross to have ‘greater cultural focus’
Governor calls for Phuket Red Cross to have ‘greater cultural focus’
Sunday 12 July 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has urged the Phuket chapter of the Thai Red Cross Society to play a greater role in promoting the province's cultural heritage, as the local branch sets out its operational plans for the 2027 fiscal year.
Phuket reviews B38mn budget proposals for fiscal 2027
Phuket reviews B38mn budget proposals for fiscal 2027
Sunday 12 July 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum chaired a meeting on Wednesday (July 8) to review the province’s proposed projects for the 2027 fiscal year ahead of parliamentary scrutiny of the national budget.
Carnage: Speeding, drink-driving blamed as 92 killed, 14,102 injured on roads
Carnage: Speeding, drink-driving blamed as 92 killed, 14,102 injured on roads
Sunday 12 July 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Human behaviour ‒ not road conditions alone ‒ remains the leading cause of death on Phuket’s roads, with 92 people killed and more than 14,000 injured in just over six months despite years of infrastructure upgrades and road safety campaigns.
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social media
Saturday 11 July 2026 02:00 PM
BRUSSELS: Restrictions on children’s use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors’ access to online platforms.

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