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Reluctant nursery action
.\"The ones we do find, we order to close immediately... We want you to know we're doing our job, but each raid requires coordination with the police and other departments as well.
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
Thai girls retain ASEAN U19 title
THAILAND RETAINED the ASEAN Under-19 Girls' Championship title after they defeated Vietnam 3-1 in the final at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on June 18.
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
Phuket honours fallen soldier
A solemn burial ceremony was held in Phuket last week for Private First Class (PFC) Pakom Suden, 22, who was shot and killed by a sniper while on patrol in Yala’s Bannang Sata District on June 17.
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June 27, 2025
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Thai FA Targets 2027 Women's World Cup
THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF Thailand (FAT) has officially launched a strategic plan for women's football under the vision “From Grassroots to Greatness,” reaffirming its commitment to returning the Thai women's national team, known as ‘Chaba Kaew’, to the FIFA Women's World Cup stage with the campaign .Road to Brazil 2027'.
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
The pink 'Pho Thong' are gone
The iconic pink 'Pho Thong' buses that for decades trundled along the streets of Phuket Town have now all gone - replaced with 24 new 'EV' electric buses bought from China costing more than B5 million each.
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June 27, 2025
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Thailand to bid for five-year B40bn F1 race deal
FORMULA ONE
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June 27, 2025
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Governor eyes China partners
Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat recently led a delegation to Guangdong Province, China, on a study visit focused on advanced cancer treatment, modern urban development and green technology, with the aim of improving public health services and supporting Phuket's vision as a smart, low-carbon city.
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
Government crisis escalates
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra began a Cabinet reshuffle on Monday (June 23) as a political and judicial crisis sparked by a leaked phone call threatens to sink her government.
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
Lions fail to roar against Pumas
THE GLOBAL RUGBY COACH
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June 27, 2025
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Premier League season set to return with a bang
Liverpool will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, Aug 15, while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend.
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
Thais end winless after FIVB HK leg
THAILAND ENDED the second week of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2025 without a win after they lost to Bulgaria 2-3 in Hong Kong last Sunday (June 22).
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
Protesters demand PM resign
A GROUP CALLING THEMselves 'Phuket Loves the Nation' staged a rally in Phuket Old Town last week, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following the leak of an audio clip allegedly involving her and former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen.
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
Phuket scrambles to contain cannabis fallout
LOCAL OFFICIALS and business leaders in Phuket are calling for urgent measures to address the island's growing cannabis problem, warning that unchecked recreational use is driving away family tourists and harming the province's international reputation.
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
Scam gang targeting Australians busted
SAMUT PRAKAN
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June 27, 2025
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Sea gypsy ‘cultural centre’ rots in ruins
RATSADA MAYOR JIRAYUT Songyot says he has no knowledge of what to do with the long-abandoned Sea Gypsy Cultural Centre on Koh Siray — or how much public money has been poured into it over the past 15 years.
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
Domestic violence makes its mark
A total of 38 domestic violence cases were recorded in Phuket in 2024, with the majority of victims being women, according to figures released by the Phuket office of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS).
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
RUNNER'S DELIGHT
Laguna Phuket Marathon as popular as ever
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June 27, 2025
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Festival sets noodle world record
PHUKET HAS SET A GUINNESS World Record for the largest number of people simultaneously stir-frying Hokkien noodles, marking a highlight of this year’s Phuket Peranakan Festival.
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
QLD hold off NSW to force State of Origin decider
A REJUVENATED Queensland forced a decider in the best-of-three State of Origin rugby league series after a 26-24 upset over New South Wales on June 18.
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
Last chance at love for Soi Dog hospice dogs
Animal welfare organisation Soi Dog Foundation is calling on residents of Phuket and Phang Nga to join its newly launched hospice foster programme, an initiative designed to provide love, care and dignity to shelter dogs with chronic or life-limiting conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease and cancer.
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
The Pilgrimage: Pedaling Taiwan's Perimeter
Cycling the Formosa 900. Taiwan's subtropical climate means cyclists might experience four seasons in a day. Photo: Rui Hsieh
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June 27, 2025
The Phuket News
ONE receives support pledge
The Thai government has signalled it may begin backing ONE Championship — after founder Chatri Sityodtong expressed sadness at the lack of official support despite the martial arts organisation’s surging popularity and economic impact.
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June 27, 2025
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King Power in airport spat
KING POWER DUTY FREE CO IS seeking the termination of a contract with Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) for its duty-free business at five international airports in an announcement that has sent AoT shares into a dive.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
The Phuket News
Officials stifled over landfill odour
PHUKET CITY MUNIcipality is moving to address the growing problem of foul odours coming from the landfill at the Phuket Waste Disposal Center at Saphan hin, which have intensified during the ongoing rainy season.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
The Phuket News
Worth 1,000 words - Al image generation gets real
THE AI EDGE
3 min |
June 20, 2025
The Phuket News
Russian 'fake doctor' caught
A 33-YEAR-OLD RUSSIAN woman has been arrested for providing illegal medical treatments, including drug injections, without a license.
1 min |
June 20, 2025
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War Elephants suffer Asian Cup setback in Ashgabat
THAILAND WENT down to Turkmenistan 3-1 in a key qualification match for the 2026 AFC Asian Cup in Ashgabat on June 10.
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June 20, 2025
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MP probes school scam
Authorities are investigating alleged links between a Chinese criminal network and a private international school in Phuket, following complaints from victims who claim they were defrauded out of over B40 million in a student visa scam.
2 min |
June 20, 2025
The Phuket News
Police target unlicensed drivers
...out all the slots to give the earliest slots to their own customers, Mr Adcha deflected from the actual question asked.
4 min |
June 20, 2025
The Phuket News
Tourists warned of dangerous surf
PHUKET TOURIST Police have urged beach-goers to obey the red ‘no swimming’ flags and to enter the water only where it is safe to do so and where lifeguards are on duty.
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