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Pattaya hotel temporarily closed for safety after fire
Pattaya hotel temporarily closed for safety after fire
Saturday 23 May 2026 01:07 PM
PATTAYA: A hotel damaged by fire was ordered closed by Pattaya City on Friday (May 22) for safety pending a comprehensive check by engineers for any damage to the structure.
Phuket wins recognition for state land rights verification efforts
Phuket wins recognition for state land rights verification efforts
Saturday 23 May 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong has received an award recognising Phuket’s role in advancing land management policies aimed at improving land security and reducing inequality.
Anutin declares war on drugs, mafia
Anutin declares war on drugs, mafia
Saturday 23 May 2026 11:30 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has declared war on drugs and mafia influence, stressing that no one is above the law.
Thailand reaches top 50 in startup rankings
Thailand reaches top 50 in startup rankings
Saturday 23 May 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand has entered the top 50 in global startup rankings for the first time in six years, while cementing its position as Southeast Asia’s leading medical technology hub, according to the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index released by StartupBlink.
Phuket airport moves closer to net-zero target
Phuket airport moves closer to net-zero target
Saturday 23 May 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has upgraded its environmental credentials after receiving Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 2 certification under the global airport carbon management programme operated by Airports Council International.
Phuket showcases new royal fabric designs
Phuket showcases new royal fabric designs
Saturday 23 May 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn led a ceremony this week to present the 2026 royal fabric designs bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, as part of an initiative to promote Thai textiles and elevate local craftsmanship to international standards.
Phuket MP presses Freedom Beach land scandal probe 
Phuket MP presses Freedom Beach land scandal probe 
Saturday 23 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has thanked the Royal Forest Department (RFD) for quickly issuing a public clarification over allegations tied to the long-running Freedom Beach land scandal, but says another retired senior official also remains under scrutiny.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Promthep Cape Fraud Arrest, Fatal Train Crash Charges, Kata Cement Truck Smash || May 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Promthep Cape Fraud Arrest, Fatal Train Crash Charges, Kata Cement Truck Smash || May 22
Friday 22 May 2026 06:11 PM
PHUKET XTRA - May 22 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russia urges visa policy flexibility
Russia urges visa policy flexibility
Friday 22 May 2026 01:37 PM
BANGKOK: Russian Ambassador Evgeny Tomikhin has expressed hope that Thailand’s new visa rules would allow flexibility for foreigners requiring extended medical treatment.
Three charged over fatal train crash
Three charged over fatal train crash
Friday 22 May 2026 01:26 PM
BANGKOK: Police have charged three people with negligence causing death and injury as the investigation into the deadly train-bus collision last Saturday (May 16) in Bangkok picks up pace.
Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’
Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’
Friday 22 May 2026 12:39 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has called for stricter law enforcement against public land encroachment and urged a review of the official definition of an “influential person” as part of efforts to strengthen security operations nationwide.
Co-pay unlikely to help big eateries
Co-pay unlikely to help big eateries
Friday 22 May 2026 12:23 PM
BANGKOK: The government co-payment stimulus scheme ‘Thai Chuay Thai Plus’ is unlikely to benefit mid-sized to large restaurant operators, says the Thai Restaurant Association, calling on the government to provide support to the neglected segment.
Russian illegal guide arrested in Phang Nga
Russian illegal guide arrested in Phang Nga
Friday 22 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: A Russian national has been arrested in Phang Nga for allegedly working illegally as a tour guide while leading foreign tourists on a sightseeing trip, Phuket Tourist Police have confirmed.
Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists
Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists
Friday 22 May 2026 09:49 AM
PHUKET: A Phuket Old Town shop owner who earlier this year sparked controversy over charging tourists a B40 entry fee has again come under scrutiny after a new viral video showed a heated confrontation with Chinese tourists outside the same Yaowarat Rd premises.
Esports in Thai schools to help build ‘digital human capital’
Esports in Thai schools to help build ‘digital human capital’
Friday 22 May 2026 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The Thai government is pushing to integrate esports into schools nationwide, changing the perception from mere entertainment into a tool for preparing “digital human capital” for the global creative industry.
Man arrested for charging tourists B100 to access Promthep Cape
Man arrested for charging tourists B100 to access Promthep Cape
Friday 22 May 2026 09:20 AM
PHUKET: A 21-year-old Thai man has been arrested after allegedly collecting money from tourists at Promthep Cape while falsely claiming it was an official access fee to enter the popular Phuket viewpoint.
Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit
Public dumping offenders fined in Chalong, Wichit
Friday 22 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Municipal officers in Chalong and Wichit have stepped up enforcement against illegal dumping in public areas, tracking down offenders through CCTV footage and public complaints, issuing fines and ordering clean-up operations.
Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection
Cement truck ploughs through Kata intersection
Friday 22 May 2026 08:30 AM
PHUKET: A cement mixer truck reportedly suffered brake failure before ploughing into several vehicles at the Kata Noi intersection in Karon yesterday afternoon (May 22), leaving one man seriously injured and damaging nearby property.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET SHAKEUP: 5 Officials Transferred Over Extortion Scandal, Rain Pounds Phuket || May 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET SHAKEUP: 5 Officials Transferred Over Extortion Scandal, Rain Pounds Phuket || May 21
Thursday 21 May 2026 05:47 PM
PHUKET XTRA - May 21 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Charter change efforts falter
Charter change efforts falter
Thursday 21 May 2026 01:00 PM
BANGKOK: Nearly three months after a majority of voters endorsed the idea of a new constitution, the political establishment remains divided over how - or whether - genuine constitutional reform should proceed.

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