The Phuket News

26/06/2025

PHUKET XTRA - June 26 || Brought to you by Phuket Windows & Doors
1- Suspicious objects destroyed at Patong Beach as Phuket tightens security
https://thephuketnews.com/suspicious-objects-destroyed-at-patong-beach-as-phuket-tightens-security-96719.php
MORE: Suspected explosive device safely destroyed at Laem Promthep
https://thephuketnews.com/suspected-explosive-device-safely-destroyed-at-laem-phromthep-96720.php
MORE: Suspects confess to planned Phuket Airport attack
https://thephuketnews.com/suspects-confess-to-planned-phuket-airport-attack-96711.php

2- NACC dodges questions over Deputy Mayor corruption jail sentence
https://thephuketnews.com/nacc-phuket-dodges-questions-over-deputy-mayor-corruption-jail-sentence-96703.php

3- Over 1,000 people to join tsunami drill on Friday
https://thephuketnews.com/more-than-1-000-people-to-join-tsunami-drill-96718.php

4- Anti-corruption officials launch review of leaked PM audio clip
https://thephuketnews.com/nacc-launches-initial-review-of-audio-clip-96710.php

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26/06/2025

That's three of the four devices that the arrested suspects confessed to now found... leaving one more, which the suspects said they planted in Patong...

PHUKET: A suspected explosive device found at the popular Laem Phromthep viewpoint in Rawai has been safely destroyed, leaving just one remaining location to be checked following reports from suspects

26/06/2025

Expect heightened security across the island, especially at Phuket airport...

PHUKET: Security has been stepped up across Phuket after suspicious objects, initially feared to be bombs, were discovered at Patong Beach and Laem Phromthep.

26/06/2025

As part of the exercise, the tsunami warning sirens will sound the alarm at Kamala Beach at 1:30pm tomorrow...

PHUKET: More than 1,000 people will take part in a major tsunami drill in Kamala tomorrow (June 27) as part of the national disaster response exercise ‘C-MEX 25’, aimed at boosting readiness and c

26/06/2025

The question isn't whether this project is good or bad... The question is how many more does Phuket need?

PHUKET: A seven-storey building under construction in the Saiyuan area of Rawai featuring 110 residential units and lifestyle facilities including a fitness centre, seven swimming pools, a private cin

26/06/2025

Government backs down after public pressure...

BANGKOK: The government has bowed to growing public pressure by stepping back from its push to pass a bill to establish integrated entertainment complexes with casinos. The bill will now be deprioriti

26/06/2025

Businesses across Thailand have until Monday to register to join the government’s latest tourism stimulus project, Tieow Thai Khon La Khrueng’ (‘Travel Thailand Half Each’), which is expected to generate an additional 2.67 million trips and boost tourism income by B14.1 bBusinesses across Thailand have until Monday to register to join the government’s latest tourism stimulus project, Tieow Thai Khon La Khrueng’ (‘Travel Thailand Half Each’), which is expected to generate an additional 2.67 million trips and boost tourism income by B14.1 b .

Eligible businesses include hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, spas, tourist attractions, car and boat rental services, and other tourism-related operators..

PHUKET: Businesses across Thailand can now register to join the government’s latest tourism stimulus project, Tieow Thai Khon La Khrueng’ (‘Travel Thailand Half Each’), which is expected to ge

26/06/2025

Chinese Defence Minister framed today’s meeting of officials in Qingdao as a counterweight to a world in “chaos and instability”...

QINGDAO: China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao today (June 26) against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO co

26/06/2025

The Austrian Grand Prix gets underway tomorrow with the defending world champion not having won in the last three races...

FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen leads Red Bull into their home Austrian Grand Prix this weekend hoping a major upgrades package can boost his title defence before it is too late.

26/06/2025

NACC secretary-general confirms a complaint regarding the clip had been submitted to the commission and a preliminary investigation is underway...

BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has acknowledged the start a preliminary investigation into the audio recording of a conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra

26/06/2025

The two men arrested in Phang Nga on Tuesday have confessed to planting the motorbike bomb at Phuket Airport, and devices at other locations..

PHUKET: Two men arrested in Phang Nga have confessed to planning a series of bomb attacks across Phuket, including a motorcycle bomb at Phuket International Airport.

26/06/2025

The industry is estimated to be worth over US$1 billion after cannabis was taken off the narcotics list in 2022...

BANGKOK: Tourism operators expect many cannabis stores across Thailand to be shuttered, especially in urban areas, leaving only those that supply the herb for medical purposes, as the government moves