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Thailand targets Bt1bn suspected foreign nominee land network in Andaman provinces

UPDATE: Phuket nominee landholders face forced sales as crackdown expands

A deputy interior minister said 317 companies linked to 480 Phuket land plots would be forced to sell the land as Thailand broadened its crackdown on suspected foreign nominee ownership.

Bangkok Post

Government says scam and proxy-business crackdown is on track, with Phuket among southern targets

The government says its anti-scam and proxy-business campaign is delivering results, with Phuket among southern provinces where authorities suspect nominee holdings in 632 companies.

Wichit Police

Police to hold active shooter drill at Central Floresta in Wichit

Wichit Police will conduct an active shooter drill at Central Floresta at 8:30am on June 23 and asked the public not to panic over a larger emergency services presence.

Kazakh woman blocks traffic, flees police and crashes in Phuket

Kazakh woman blocks traffic, flees police and crashes in Phuket

A Kazakh woman blocked traffic on a Phuket road, fled police and later crashed into a Thai motorcycle and a van, according to the source.

แฉยับ "ระบอบสีน้ำเงิน" กินรวบภูเก็ต บดขยี้เศรษฐกิจ-บีบทุนสุจริตจ่ายส่วย

UPDATE: Thai government rejects Phuket 'blue regime' claim after People’s Party MPs allege entrenched influence

Thailand’s government has rejected a People’s Party claim of a “blue regime” in Phuket, while saying police have uncovered suspected nominee companies and land holdings as authorities pursue longstanding influence networks in the province.

Police search for foreign woman after dangerous driving in Phuket intersection

Police search for foreign woman after dangerous driving in Phuket intersection

Police are searching for a foreign woman believed to be a Kazakh national after a dangerous driving incident in Phuket on June 21.

Thai cyber police announce southern crackdown on online fraud and gambling networks

Thai cyber police announce southern crackdown on online fraud and gambling networks

Thai cyber police said raids across southern provinces led to 14 arrests, more than 15 million baht in asset seizures, and the dismantling of online fraud and gambling networks tied to nearly 1 billion baht in damages and illicit funds.

Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort concludes Panwa Ocean Week conservation campaign

Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort concludes Panwa Ocean Week conservation campaign

Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort has concluded its Panwa Ocean Week campaign, a Phuket-based initiative focused on marine conservation activities.

ก.ต.ช. ชง 7 มาตราการ “รีเซ็ตภูเก็ต” สกัดทุนเทา-กู้ศรัทธาประเทศไทย

Police policy board member proposes seven urgent measures to ‘reset Phuket’

A National Police Policy Committee member has proposed seven urgent measures to tackle grey capital, nominee real estate activity and systemic governance problems in Phuket, saying the island’s troubles now affect Thailand’s international credibility.

PR Phuket

New Phuket vice governor opens youth road safety training for 80 students

New Phuket Vice Governor Romdon opened a youth safe driving programme for 80 students at Wichit Songkhram School, with officials aiming to reduce road crashes among children and teenagers.

AMLO to Auction ATLAS Yacht in Phuket on June 23 With 600 Million Baht Starting Price

AMLO to Auction ATLAS Yacht in Phuket on June 23 With 600 Million Baht Starting Price

AMLO is set to hold a public auction in Phuket for the yacht ATLAS on June 23, with an opening price of 600 million baht.