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A dispute over a pet cat in Phuket has drawn attention after a local man accused two Russian tourists of taking his animal, while the women insisted it was a misunderstanding. The incident came to light on March 8, when the cat’s owner, Veerapong Santanoon, shared CCTV footage on social media. The video shows him confronting one of the women and demanding the return of his pet. In the footage, two foreign women — reportedly Russian nationals — are seen leaving Veerapong’s pro

Authorities in Phuket are taking steps to address major delays in the issuance and renewal of work permits affecting more than 130,000 foreign workers, after businesses raised concerns about the impact on operations. The issue was discussed during a monthly labour agency meeting held on March 4 at the Phuket Provincial Labour Office. Phuket Vice Governor Teeraphong Chuaychoo urged officials to act quickly to resolve the growing backlog. Representatives from several key instit