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Appeal for energy reforms as oil prices still fluctuate
Appeal for energy reforms as oil prices still fluctuate
Friday 10 July 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Global crude oil prices remain highly volatile due to geopolitical factors, underscoring the need for Thailand to urgently address its structural weaknesses, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Russian hacker arrested in Phuket pleads not guilty after extradition to US
Russian hacker arrested in Phuket pleads not guilty after extradition to US
Friday 10 July 2026 10:23 AM
PHUKET: A Russian man arrested in Phuket last November has pleaded not guilty in a US federal court after being extradited from Thailand to face charges over an alleged cyber espionage campaign linked to the Russian government.
Parliament approves amnesty for hundreds of activists
Parliament approves amnesty for hundreds of activists
Friday 10 July 2026 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand’s parliament passed an amnesty bill on Wednesday (July 8) benefiting hundreds of activists found guilty over the last 20 years - but not those sentenced for corruption or violating the royal insult law.
Vietnam opens honorary consulate in Phuket
Vietnam opens honorary consulate in Phuket
Friday 10 July 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Vietnam officially opened its Honorary Consulate in Phuket yesterday (July 9), with officials saying the new office will help strengthen economic, tourism and investment ties between Vietnam and southern Thailand.
Phuket’s ‘Nene’ advances on America’s Got Talent
Phuket’s ‘Nene’ advances on America’s Got Talent
Friday 10 July 2026 09:24 AM
PHUKET: A 16-year-old singer and guitarist from Phuket has spoken publicly for the first time after earning four ‘Yes’ votes on America’s Got Talent, saying appearing on the show had been a childhood dream.
Strong winds, heavy rain forecast for Phuket
Strong winds, heavy rain forecast for Phuket
Friday 10 July 2026 09:16 AM
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for strong winds, rough seas and heavy rainfall affecting the Andaman coast, including Phuket, from today (July 10) through next Wednesday (July 15).
Man flees Thalang checkpoint, gun found in car
Man flees Thalang checkpoint, gun found in car
Friday 10 July 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly fleeing a police checkpoint in Thalang, colliding with a motorcycle during the pursuit before crashing his vehicle, where officers found a homemade firearm and ammunition.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: DSI Attempts Real Estate Takedown, Third Cannabis Bust at Phuket Airport This Month || July 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: DSI Attempts Real Estate Takedown, Third Cannabis Bust at Phuket Airport This Month || July 9
Thursday 9 July 2026 06:30 PM
PHUKET XTRA - July 9 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Unidentified foreign man dies after found unconscious in Patong
Unidentified foreign man dies after found unconscious in Patong
Thursday 9 July 2026 12:21 PM
PHUKET: Police are working to identify an unidentified foreign man who died at Patong Hospital after being found unconscious outside Jungceylon shopping mall in Patong early yesterday morning (July 8).
American tourist arrested over alleged assault of Patong jet-ski operator
American tourist arrested over alleged assault of Patong jet-ski operator
Thursday 9 July 2026 11:25 AM
PHUKET: Patong Police have confirmed that a 25-year-old American tourist has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport in connection with the alleged assault of a Patong jet-ski operator following a dispute over damage to two rental jet-skis.
Planned tourism fee hits a snag
Planned tourism fee hits a snag
Thursday 9 July 2026 10:10 AM
BANGKOK: The plan to collect a tourism fee of at least B300 through airlines is infeasible because of the limitations in airlines’ back-office systems, with the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) a better option, say aviation bodies.
Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz
Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz
Thursday 9 July 2026 10:05 AM
TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump ordered new strikes on Iran yesterday (Juy 8) and warned of “much worse” if Tehran continues to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil shipping channel.
DSI arrests foreign suspect in Phuket luxury villa nominee
DSI arrests foreign suspect in Phuket luxury villa nominee
Thursday 9 July 2026 09:58 AM
PHUKET: Officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) have arrested a foreign national wanted in connection with an alleged nominee business scheme involving the operation of luxury pool villas in Phuket.
Thai-UK effort targets cannabis smugglers
Thai-UK effort targets cannabis smugglers
Thursday 9 July 2026 09:35 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand and the United Kingdom have intensified cooperation to curb illegal cannabis smuggling, introducing tougher penalties and expanding intelligence sharing following a surge in trafficking cases.
Phuket police seize 14,000 meth pills, 400g of crystal meth in Ratsada raid
Phuket police seize 14,000 meth pills, 400g of crystal meth in Ratsada raid
Thursday 9 July 2026 09:11 AM
PHUKET: Police arrested a suspected drug dealer and seized more than 14,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 400 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) during a raid in Ratsada yesterday afternoon (July 8), as part of Phuket's ongoing 90-day anti-drug campaign.
Russian arrested at Phuket airport with 17.6kg of cannabis
Russian arrested at Phuket airport with 17.6kg of cannabis
Thursday 9 July 2026 09:03 AM
PHUKET: A Russian national has become the latest foreign traveller arrested at Phuket International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle cannabis out of Thailand, after authorities discovered more than 17kg of cannabis flowers and cannabis resin concealed inside two suitcases. The arrest is the third major cannabis export case at the airport in just over a week.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: NACC: B6M Phuket Bribe To Free British Drug Boss, 31KG Airport Cannabis Intercepted || July 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: NACC: B6M Phuket Bribe To Free British Drug Boss, 31KG Airport Cannabis Intercepted || July 8
Wednesday 8 July 2026 05:59 PM
PHUKET XTRA - July 8 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket police arrest Russians linked to online scam cash network
Phuket police arrest Russians linked to online scam cash network
Wednesday 8 July 2026 04:14 PM
PHUKET: Police have arrested one Russian national and detained another after raiding three locations across Phuket in an operation targeting a network suspected of withdrawing cash linked to online scam syndicates.
Patong jet-ski operator alleges assault by tourist
Patong jet-ski operator alleges assault by tourist
Wednesday 8 July 2026 04:04 PM
PHUKET: Patong Police are searching for a foreign tourist accused of assaulting a jet-ski operator following a dispute over alleged damage to two rental jet-skis at Patong Beach yesterday afternoon (July 7).
NACC seeks prosecution over B6mn bribe to free British drug gang boss
NACC seeks prosecution over B6mn bribe to free British drug gang boss
Wednesday 8 July 2026 12:01 PM
PHUKET: Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to seek criminal prosecution against seven people, including a senior police officer, over an alleged B6 million bribery scheme that promised to secure the release of a British organised crime boss later extradited to the United Kingdom and jailed for 20 years.

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