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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sword Clash on Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, 16KG Heroin Seized, Patong Hill Tuk-Tuk Flips || June 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sword Clash on Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, 16KG Heroin Seized, Patong Hill Tuk-Tuk Flips || June 16
Tuesday 16 June 2026 06:24 PM
PHUKET XTRA - June 16 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Governor transferred to Bangkok
Phuket Governor transferred to Bangkok
Tuesday 16 June 2026 04:05 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has been transferred out of the province by order of Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, deepening an extraordinary political upheaval that has seen eight senior Phuket officials removed from their posts in less than a month.
Cambodian man arrested for five motorbike thefts
Cambodian man arrested for five motorbike thefts
Tuesday 16 June 2026 12:10 PM
PHUKET: A Cambodian man has been arrested after allegedly stealing five motorbikes across Phuket, with police recovering one stolen bike and linking him to thefts in Phuket Town, Karon and Patong.
British man slashed by sword in Soi Ta-iad clash
British man slashed by sword in Soi Ta-iad clash
Tuesday 16 June 2026 11:15 AM
PHUKET: A British man suffered a severe slash wound to his left forearm during a late-night fight involving weapons on Phuket's famous Muay Thai training street, Soi Ta-iad in Chalong, police have confirmed.
Phuket Airport launches e-passport gates
Phuket Airport launches e-passport gates
Tuesday 16 June 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has officially launched its new Automated Border Control (ABC) system, allowing eligible international travellers holding electronic passports (e-passports) to complete immigration clearance through self-service gates in a move aimed at reducing congestion and speeding up passenger processing.
Omani tourists injured as tuk-tuk flips on Patong Hill
Omani tourists injured as tuk-tuk flips on Patong Hill
Tuesday 16 June 2026 10:15 AM
PHUKET: A tuk-tuk driver is facing a charge of reckless driving causing injury to others and property damage after a vehicle carrying five Omani tourists overturned on Patong Hill last night (June 15), leaving all five passengers with minor injuries.
Phuket honours blood donors on World Blood Donor Day
Phuket honours blood donors on World Blood Donor Day
Tuesday 16 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn led celebrations marking World Blood Donor Day 2026 on Sunday (June 14), honouring hundreds of blood donors and encouraging residents to support blood, organ and eye donation campaigns across the province.
Overnight underpass closures extended
Overnight underpass closures extended
Tuesday 16 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Four major underpasses across Phuket will remain closed overnight through the end of this month as work continues on the island's Smart City traffic monitoring and control system, the Phuket Highway District has announced.
Phuket allocates B4mn for road safety promotion
Phuket allocates B4mn for road safety promotion
Tuesday 16 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Officials have reviewed proposals for road safety projects after the province received B4 million from the national Road Safety Fund for the 2026 fiscal year.
Phuket vice governors transferred
Phuket vice governors transferred
Tuesday 16 June 2026 08:35 AM
PHUKET: Two Phuket vice governors have been transferred out of the province following a dramatic intervention by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who ordered an investigation into corruption allegations circulating about senior provincial officials.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boxer In Coma After Patong Fall, B150M Fugitive ARREST, 16 Bang Tao Venues EXPOSED || June 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boxer In Coma After Patong Fall, B150M Fugitive ARREST, 16 Bang Tao Venues EXPOSED || June 15
Monday 15 June 2026 05:53 PM
PHUKET XTRA - June 15 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Scottish boxer in coma after fall from moving tuk-tuk in Patong
Scottish boxer in coma after fall from moving tuk-tuk in Patong
Monday 15 June 2026 12:05 PM
PHUKET: WBO International Welterweight champion Colin Cairney remains in a coma in Phuket after suffering a severe head injury when he fell from the back of a moving tuk-tuk in Patong in the early hours of Sunday morning (June 14).
South African woman caught with 16kg of heroin at Phuket Airport
South African woman caught with 16kg of heroin at Phuket Airport
Monday 15 June 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: A South African woman was arrested at Phuket International Airport after authorities discovered 16 kilogrammes of heroin concealed inside pet food packages in her luggage as she attempted to board an international flight.
Nui Beach land claimant ordered to explain forest encroachment
Nui Beach land claimant ordered to explain forest encroachment
Monday 15 June 2026 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Officials from the Ombudsman’s office, Phuket authorities, police and forestry agencies have inspected the disputed Nui Beach area in Karon following complaints of illegal encroachment on protected forest land and obstruction of public access.
Motorbikes seized in street-racing crackdown
Motorbikes seized in street-racing crackdown
Monday 15 June 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Six modified motorbikes were seized during a late-night operation targeting illegal street racing at Laem Dinso in Wichit, police have confirmed.
Portuguese man-of-war warning issued for Phuket beaches
Portuguese man-of-war warning issued for Phuket beaches
Monday 15 June 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Lifeguards have issued a warning after highly venomous Portuguese Man-o-War, also called ‘bluebottles’, were detected at three popular beaches on Phuket's southwest coast.
Phuket pays tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Phuket pays tribute to Princess Bajrakitiyabha
Monday 15 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn led provincial officials, members of the judiciary, military and police officers, and residents in a ceremony honouring Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at Phuket Provincial Hall on Saturday morning (June 13).
Jealousy motive confessed in fatal Rawai stabbing
Jealousy motive confessed in fatal Rawai stabbing
Monday 15 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested a Myanmar national accused of fatally stabbing a fellow migrant worker in Rawai before fleeing Phuket, with the suspect allegedly confessing that jealousy over a girlfriend was the motive for the attack.
Russian fugitive wanted over B150mn fraud arrested in Phuket
Russian fugitive wanted over B150mn fraud arrested in Phuket
Monday 15 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Immigration officers have arrested a Russian national wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged fraud and document forgery offences that caused losses of more than B150 million, after tracking him to a luxury villa in Phuket.
Man arrested for forest encroachment at ‘Monkey Hill’
Man arrested for forest encroachment at ‘Monkey Hill’
Monday 15 June 2026 08:30 AM
PHUKET: A 64-year-old man has been arrested and charged over the alleged encroachment of more than four rai of protected forest land at Khao Toh Sae, better known as ‘Monkey Hill’ in Phuket town, where authorities found cleared land and a makeshift shelter constructed without permission.