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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Road Brawl Erupts, Viral crash Sparks Debate, Massive Jet-Ski Crackdown || July 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Road Brawl Erupts, Viral crash Sparks Debate, Massive Jet-Ski Crackdown || July 16
Thursday 16 July 2026 06:28 PM
PHUKET XTRA - July 16 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket MP alleges B1mn Thai ID scheme linked to Chinese nominee network
Phuket MP alleges B1mn Thai ID scheme linked to Chinese nominee network
Thursday 16 July 2026 11:59 AM
PHUKET: A Chinese national holding shares in five Phuket companies is suspected of operating a lucrative network helping fellow Chinese nationals obtain Thai identification cards and citizenship for fees of up to B1 million each, Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has alleged.
Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 33 as PM vows venue overhaul
Bangkok bar fire toll rises to 33 as PM vows venue overhaul
Thursday 16 July 2026 11:35 AM
BANGKOK: The death toll from the devastating Bangkok bar fire has risen to 33, authorities said yesterday (July 15), as Thailand pledged a nationwide overhaul of entertainment venue regulations.
Phuket organ donor gives eight patients new hope
Phuket organ donor gives eight patients new hope
Thursday 16 July 2026 11:14 AM
PHUKET: The family of a Phuket man has donated his organs and eyes following his death, offering hope to as many as eight patients awaiting life-saving transplants.
PM urged to strengthen tourism ties with China
PM urged to strengthen tourism ties with China
Thursday 16 July 2026 11:05 AM
BANGKOK: With Chinese economic growth at a three-year low in the second quarter, the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) has urged the government to discuss agreements with Beijing to strengthen affordable connectivity and bilateral tourism cooperation during this week’s official visit.
Phuket jet-ski crackdown nets 23 offenders, each fined B10,000
Phuket jet-ski crackdown nets 23 offenders, each fined B10,000
Thursday 16 July 2026 10:11 AM
PHUKET: Marine Department officials have fined 23 rental jet-ski operators the maximum B10,000 each in the latest crackdown on unlicensed vessels in Phuket, as authorities have launched yet another campaign to “tighten controls on the island’s marine tourism industry”.
Nine arrested over forest encroachment in Karon
Nine arrested over forest encroachment in Karon
Thursday 16 July 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Nine people have been arrested after officials investigated reports of forest encroachment and illegal house construction within the Nakkerd Hills National Forest Reserve in Karon.
DLA confirms 5,814 caught in exam scandal
DLA confirms 5,814 caught in exam scandal
Thursday 16 July 2026 09:35 AM
BANGKOK: The Department of Local Administration (DLA) has submitted a list of 5,814 candidates whose examination scores were found to be irregular to the Central Examination Committee for consideration of revoking their appointments.
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.

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