Bangkok schools curb mobile phone use as classes reopen
Outgoing Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt visited Wat Mahannapharam School, one of 437 schools under the BMA, in Phra Nakhon district, to observe the first day of classes, reports the
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Search continues after man swept out to sea at Phuket's Nai Thon Beach
PHUKET — 16 May 2026, Rescue workers in Phuket were searching for a man believed to have been swept out to sea by strong waves at Nai Thon Beach, authorities said. The incident occurred at about 18:30 on 15 May at the…
Phuket advances sustainable living plan through public-private partnership
Speaking at the ‘Sustainable Living In Action: NTCC x Sansiri Networking Night’ at The Society ‘social space’ in Cherng Talay, Mr Nirat said Phuket aims not only to remain a world-class tourism destination but also to…
PM orders Phuket, Surat probes into foreign nominee networks
PM orders Phuket, Surat probes into foreign nominee networks — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Thai PM orders crackdown on foreign nominee networks in Phuket, Phangan
Thai PM orders crackdown on foreign nominee networks in Phuket, Phangan — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Surat Thani reports 2,600-plus criminal cases involving foreigners
Surat Thani – Surat Thani’s provincial authorities have unveiled the results of a sweeping crackdown on foreign nationals violating Thai laws, with more than 2,600 cases recorded over the past seven months, led by…
PM orders crackdown on local influence networks in Phuket, cites Bang Tao model
PM orders crackdown on local influence networks in Phuket, cites Bang Tao model — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Bangkok governor runs 9 km inspection, reviews covered walkway and drainage
Bangkok governor runs 9 km inspection, reviews covered walkway and drainage — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Thai series producers push beyond TV ratings to expand soft power
Thai series producers push beyond TV ratings to expand soft power — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.
Russian tourist praised after helping elderly vendor at Phuket viewpoint
A kind foreign man, reportedly a Russian tourist, received praise online after stopping to help an elderly Thai vendor push a cart up a steep hill at a windmill viewpoint in Rawai, Phuket, yesterday, May 7. The incident…
Family accused of using children to steal from Patong convenience store
A foreign family allegedly stole items from a convenience store in Patong, Phuket, on May 6, and challenging staff to pursue legal action. The incident occurred at around 8pm, with video later posted by the Phuket Times…