Police

Rungruang arrested in national exam corruption probe

Phuket Provincial Palad Rungruang Thimabut was arrested by anti-corruption police for allegedly acting as a middleman in a bribery scheme involving local government recruitment exams, just hours after returning to his post.

29 Jun The Phuket News

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Palad Rungruang Thimabut has been arrested by anti-corruption police over allegations that he acted as a middleman in a bribery scheme linked to local government recruitment examinations, just hours after returning to his post following a temporary transfer to Bangkok.

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Police

Mahout Killed in Elephant Attack in Phang Nga

A Thai mahout died and an Omani tourist was injured when a 20-year-old elephant became agitated during a guided ride in Phang Nga's Song Prak subdistrict on Saturday, trampling the mahout fatally after he fell while trying to control the an

29 Jun The Thaiger South

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Tourism

Thailand Showcases Cuisine And Culture At Kuala Lumpur Festival

Thailand promoted its cuisine and culture at a three-day festival in Kuala Lumpur, aiming to inspire Malaysian travelers to visit the kingdom through food experiences and wellness offerings.

29 Jun TAT Newsroom

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Tourism

TAT Roadshow Connects Thai Tourism With South Africa Market

Thailand's Tourism Authority organized a roadshow across three South African cities in late June, bringing 20 Thai tourism sellers together with local travel professionals to expand partnerships and promote long-haul travel to Thailand's be

29 Jun TAT Newsroom

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National

Thailand Businesses Face Hidden POS System Compliance Risks

For many businesses, a point-of-sale (POS) system is seen simply as a payment tool at the cashier. In reality, it has become central to business operations.

29 Jun The Phuket News

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Regional

Deputy Minister of Transport inspects Phuket jet-skis, airport taxis, piers

Deputy Minister of Transport Sanphet Bunyamanee inspected jet-ski operations, airport taxis, and Chalong Pier in Phuket, vowing to enhance safety standards and modernize transport services for the tourism sector.

28 Jun The Phuket News

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Regional

House Committees visit Old Town, Phuket Pearl, talk waste

Five House committees visited Phuket to investigate hotel licensing, the pearl industry, and waste management issues to inform future legislative reforms.

28 Jun The Phuket News

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Regional

House committees hit the beaches

Parliamentary committees conducted beach inspections across Phuket over the weekend, investigating illegal land use, unlicensed businesses, and blocked public access as part of a nationwide enforcement initiative ordered by the Prime Minist

28 Jun The Phuket News

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Police

Police Committee Chairman conducts ‘study visit’ Phuket City Police Station

House of Representatives Police Committee visited Phuket City Police Station to evaluate traffic management and crime prevention efforts, pledging support to resolve chronic congestion at Koh Kaew.

28 Jun The Phuket News

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Regional

Phuket hotel operators take legal vacuum fight to Parliament

Over 5,600 Phuket hotels are caught in a legal licensing vacuum, prompting small and medium-sized operators to escalate their dispute to Parliament after years of struggling to formalize their businesses.

28 Jun The Phuket News

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Regional

House committee talks nominees, but not corruption

A House committee investigating corruption visited Phuket to examine illegal land encroachment and foreign nominee companies, though its official report omitted reference to ongoing corruption allegations in the province.

28 Jun The Phuket News

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