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Phuket Governor Inspects Chabad House After Ministry Order
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom finally inspected Chabad House Patong yesterday (Sept 15), after Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee ordered a comprehensive investigation into the Jewish religious centre.
Phuket Delays Patong Flood Solution as Rain Returns
PHUKET: Officials are still working on a solution to a drainage bottleneck blamed for contributing to flooding in Patong, with the Governor ordering an urgent inspection as heavy rain returns to the island.
Phuket Airport Taxi Driver Faces No Penalty for Overcharging Tourist
An airport taxi driver in Phuket will face no penalty after overcharging an Australian tourist B3,500 instead of the standard B800 fare, according to the Land Transport Office chief.
Phuket Seizures of Illegal Cigarettes Jump 79%
Phuket authorities seized nearly 26,000 illegal cigarettes in a 79% surge from the previous year, with smugglers now exploiting parcel-delivery services to distribute contraband instead of traditional retail channels.
Rare Wasps Nest Found at Buriram Temple Before Major Ceremony
A rare species of leaf wasp nest discovered at a Buriram temple ahead of a major ceremony has stung the abbot multiple times, prompting specialists to carefully relocate it to protect monks, workers, and visitors during the event.
Buriram Holds Johor in AFC Champions League Opener
Buriram United held Malaysian side Johor to a 1-1 draw in the AFC Champions League Elite opener despite being reduced to 10 men, with both teams finishing with nine players after late red cards.
Two-Tailed Lizard Spotted in Resort Room Sparks Lottery Fever
A resort owner in Buriram Province discovered a two-tailed lizard in a guest room, reigniting lottery fever after a previous visitor reportedly won hundreds of thousands of baht using the sighting to pick numbers.
Patong Beach Rotary Club Marks 25 Years
The Rotary Club of Patong Beach celebrated 25 years since its 2001 founding by businessman Paiboon Upatising, which aimed to link the international business community with local government and charitable causes.
Rescue Team Saves Stray Dog Clinging to Driftwood in Fast River
Rescue workers in Nakhon Nayok Province safely retrieved a malnourished stray dog clinging to driftwood caught against a bridge pier on September 15, though the animal fled immediately after being brought to safety.
Rayong Cave Draws Crowds Seeking Lottery Numbers
Rayong's Swan Cave has become a lottery hotspot after residents claim incense-guided numbers matched recent draws, prompting a government investigation into the site's mysterious sounds and growing crowds of superstitious players.
Rural Subdistrict Lacks Funds to Repair Damaged Road
A village road in Buriram's Khun Thong subdistrict is riddled with dangerous potholes and ruts, but repairs costing 5 million baht exceed the entire development budget and no agency claims responsibility for maintenance.
Wild Elephants Shelter From Rain in Kui Buri Forest
A herd of wild elephants in Kui Buri National Park sheltered under trees during rainfall, offering a rare glimpse of the animals seeking comfort in nature's canopy.