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Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists

A Phuket Old Town shop owner facing renewed criticism after a viral video showed him in a heated clash with Chinese tourists outside his Yaowarat Road shop, months after controversy over charging visitors a B40 entry fee.

Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists
22 May The Phuket News

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.

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Police

Nigerian Arrested with Massive Heroin Haul Intercepted Before Reaching Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket

Thai authorities seized 65.5 kilograms of heroin worth over 200 million baht from a Nigerian suspect in Nong Khai before the drugs could reach tourist destinations in Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket.

22 May The Phuket Express

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National

AMATA Posts 1.379 Billion Baht Profit, Accumulates 19.7 Billion Baht Backlog Amid Data Center Boom

AMATA Corporation reported first-quarter profit of 1.379 billion baht, up 67 percent, driven by strong industrial land sales as companies relocate manufacturing to Thailand amid global geopolitical shifts. The company's order backlog reache

AMATA Posts 1.379 Billion Baht Profit, Accumulates 19.7 Billion Baht Backlog Amid Data Center Boom
22 May Khaosod

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Police

"Opening the door to change is better than confrontation" - Security officials reveal peaceful negotiation timeline for Ismaae's surrender on 4 arrest warrants

A security fugitive wanted on four arrest warrants surrendered peacefully to authorities in southern Thailand after nearly five hours of negotiations with community leaders and officials on Monday evening.

"Opening the door to change is better than confrontation" - Security officials reveal peaceful negotiation timeline for Ismaae's surrender on 4 arrest warrants
22 May Khaosod

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Police

Man arrested for charging tourists B100 to access Promthep Cape

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.

Man arrested for charging tourists B100 to access Promthep Cape
22 May The Phuket News

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Police

Matoom Techin Apologizes to Kim Soo Hyun as Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for YouTuber Who Used AI-Generated Voice to Spread False Information

Matoom Techin apologized to Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun after prosecutors sought an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who used AI-generated voice to spread false rumors about him. Police confirmed the voice was artificially manipulated and photos

Matoom Techin Apologizes to Kim Soo Hyun as Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant for YouTuber Who Used AI-Generated Voice to Spread False Information
22 May Khaosod

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National

Gold Prices Today, May 22, 2025 Announced - Check Gold Prices Now

Gold prices held steady on May 22 at 70,800 baht per baht weight for ornamental gold, though traders predict a potential surge of 1,000-2,000 baht tomorrow.

Gold Prices Today, May 22, 2025 Announced - Check Gold Prices Now
22 May Khaosod

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National

Government Urges Parliament to Pass New Facilitation Law for Easier Public Permits

Thailand's parliament passed a new facilitation law to streamline public permits by eliminating redundant document requests and introducing a "Super License" system that automatically grants secondary licenses to businesses, reducing bureau

Government Urges Parliament to Pass New Facilitation Law for Easier Public Permits
22 May Khaosod

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Regional

Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’

Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn called for stricter enforcement against public land encroachment and a clearer legal definition of "influential figures" to improve nationwide security operations.

Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’
22 May The Phuket News

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Regional

Record 274 Climbers Summit Mount Everest in Single Day from Nepal Side, Breaking All-Time Record

A record 274 climbers summited Mount Everest on May 20 from the Nepal side, breaking the previous single-day record of 223 climbers set in 2019.

Record 274 Climbers Summit Mount Everest in Single Day from Nepal Side, Breaking All-Time Record
22 May Khaosod

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Police

Abbot Reveals Timeline of Temple Shooting, Opens One Major Lead

Police investigating the shooting of a temple abbot in Kamphaengphet Province have identified footprints near the scene as a major lead, with the suspect potentially fleeing toward the Ping River. The abbot, recovering at a relative's home,

Abbot Reveals Timeline of Temple Shooting, Opens One Major Lead
22 May Khaosod

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