Phuket Entertainment Venues Seek Expanded Zoning

CKPower Wins Two AREA Awards for Fifth Consecutive Year

CKPower wins two Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards for the fifth straight year, recognizing its renewable energy initiatives that have brought clean power and education to over 16,000 children across Thailand and Laos while generating mill

23 Jul Khaosod

Woman Hospitalized With 140 Parasites After Eating Grilled Fish

A 43-year-old woman developed severe abdominal pain and was found to have over 140 parasites in her stomach after eating grilled fish, though endoscopy successfully removed them and her condition improved. Anisakis parasites are commonly fo

23 Jul Khaosod

Police Arrest Suspect in Washing Machine Theft Ring

Chalong police arrested a suspect wanted for breaking into coin-operated washing machines after weeks of evading authorities under a court warrant. Officers recovered a motorcycle and other items during the capture.

23 Jul The Phuket Express

Phuket Police Arrest 10 in Illegal Gambling Raid

Police raided an illegal gambling operation in Kathu district, arresting 10 suspects after receiving public complaints about the mobile gambling ring.

23 Jul The Phuket Express

Saudi Man Arrested in Patong With Cocaine, Meth

A Saudi Arabian man was arrested in Patong with cocaine and crystal methamphetamine in his hotel room on Muen Ngern Road.

23 Jul The Phuket Express

Lawmaker Questions Criteria for New National Police Chief

A Pheu Thai MP questioned the selection criteria for newly appointed National Police Chief General Samran Nuelamae, calling for transparency on why he was chosen and what reforms he plans to deliver over his seven-year term.

23 Jul Khaosod

Ayutthaya United Proves Doubters Wrong in Thai League Debut

Ayutthaya United secured historic promotion to Thai League 1 as runners-up in 2024-25, then defied relegation predictions by finishing 10th in their debut season through smart player recruitment and tactical discipline under coach Gas.

23 Jul Khaosod

Rayong Shop Seeks Legal Action After Customer Defiles Fitting Room

A Rayong clothing shop filed a police report after a customer defecated in a fitting room on July 21, with the owner demanding the woman take responsibility or face legal action based on CCTV evidence.

23 Jul The Thaiger Crime

Regional

Phuket Launches Surveillance System to Combat Crime

Phuket authorities unveiled a new surveillance system called "Phuket Eye" this week to tackle rising crime, drug trafficking, and protect the vital tourism sector.

23 Jul The Phuket Express

Rights Groups Urge Thailand to Halt Chinese Refugee Deportation

Human rights groups urged Thailand to halt the deportation of three Chinese refugees with UNHCR status, citing risks of torture and execution if returned to China or Hong Kong. Thailand's legal framework prohibits such deportations, and law

23 Jul Khaosod