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Phuket upbeat on high season outlook
Phuket upbeat on high season outlook
BANGKOK: Phuket tourism operators anticipate this high season running through the first quarter of 2026 will deliver the strongest performance in five years, driven by increased tourist spending, longer stays and the introduction of new long-haul flights to southern Thailand.
Death toll claims stoke concerns over true scale of disaster
Death toll claims stoke concerns over true scale of disaster
HAT YAI: Growing discrepancies between the official flood death toll and claims from rescue volunteers have intensified public concern over the true scale of the Hat Yai disaster.
HM the Queen joins Bangkok half-marathon
HM the Queen joins Bangkok half-marathon
MARATHON: Her Majesty the Queen flagged off runners and later joined the half-marathon event at the 2025 Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok yesterday morning (Nov 30).
Lawyer urges flood victims to sue government
Lawyer urges flood victims to sue government
BANGKOK: Activist and lawyer Ronnarong Kaewpetch is urging flood victims to pursue legal action against the state over delayed warnings, mismanagement and infrastructure failures, saying the government should be held responsible for the floods which struck Songkhla’s Hat Yai district and other parts of the southern region.
Chinese sneaking into Thailand injured by landmine
Chinese sneaking into Thailand injured by landmine
SA KAEO: A Chinese man lost his leg after stepping on a landmine while sneaking into Thailand in a contested border area at Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province early yesterday (Nov 29).
Phuket high-end markets see solid growth
Phuket high-end markets see solid growth
BANGKOK: Phuket's high-end villa and condo markets remain robust, supported by steady demand from foreign buyers, particularly long-stay travellers and remote workers, despite a slowdown in tourism.
PM outlines relief and loans for flood victims
PM outlines relief and loans for flood victims
HAT YAI: The government is preparing a series of relief and rehabilitation measures to help flood-affected residents return to normality as quickly as possible, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday (Nov 28).
Thais to face Singapore in revised draw
Thais to face Singapore in revised draw
SEA GAMES: Thailand will now face Singapore in the group stage of the men’s football competition at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games next month following a revised draw.
Call for tourism relief blueprint
Call for tourism relief blueprint
BANGKOK: The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has proposed a 60-day relief framework to ease the impact on tourism businesses caused by severe flooding in the South, with damages estimated already at more than B10 billion.
Thailand urged to drop defamation charges against Australian journalist
Thailand urged to drop defamation charges against Australian journalist
BANGKOK: Thai authorities should drop criminal defamation charges against Australian journalist Murray Hunter, who is being prosecuted for his reporting on Malaysia’s media regulatory agency, Human Rights Watch stated yesterday (Nov 27).
Songkhla flood death toll rises to 55
Songkhla flood death toll rises to 55
BANGKOK: The death toll from the catastrophic floods in Songkhla has risen to 55, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said amid criticism over earlier reports in the day that cited only 25 fatalities in nine provinces.
Unique hat-trick of Thailand Masters crowns for Tanapat
Unique hat-trick of Thailand Masters crowns for Tanapat
GOLF: Tanapat Pichaikool became the first golfer to win three consecutive Singha Thailand Masters at Santiburi Country Club in Chiang Rai last Sunday (Nov 23).
Prince Chulcherm passes away aged 78
Prince Chulcherm passes away aged 78
BANGKOK: Maj Gen MC Chulcherm Yugala, widely known as “Than Chai Mai”, a former Royal Household military officer, passed away peacefully at his residence in Mae Rim district of Chiang Mai this morning (Nov 27). He was 78.
Songkhla SEA Games events moved to Bangkok
Songkhla SEA Games events moved to Bangkok
SEA GAMES: Events scheduled in Songkhla as part of the SEA Games next month will be relocated to Bangkok because of the flooding and concerns over the condition of the venues once the water recedes.
Communications war room set up in the South
Communications war room set up in the South
HAT YAI: Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has ordered a 24-hour war room be set up to monitor flooding in the South - particularly in the Hat Yai district of Songkhla - and ensure uninterrupted telecommunications services for people seeking assistance.
Economic losses from southern floods could reach B25bn
Economic losses from southern floods could reach B25bn
BANGKOK: Floods in southern Thailand have caused significant disruptions across several sectors, with projected losses reaching up to B25 billion if the situation continues for a month.
ONE Championship extends Lumpinee Stadium deal
ONE Championship extends Lumpinee Stadium deal
MMA: ONE Championship will continue staging weekly events at Lumpinee Stadium for at least two more years after extending its partnership with the Royal Thai Army.
Thailand urged to create independent tourism board
Thailand urged to create independent tourism board
BANGKOK: Thailand must adopt a bold approach to product development and establish a dedicated tourism board to attract investment and maintain its leadership in global tourism, says Kevin Clayton, chief brand officer for Thailand with Galaxy Entertainment Group.
Hat Yai zone submerged ‘for weeks’
Hat Yai zone submerged ‘for weeks’
HAT YAI: Hat Yai continues to face severe flooding, with experts warning that the city’s economic zone will remain submerged at least until mid-December.
Thailand open camp with 100% belief
Thailand open camp with 100% belief
SEA GAMES: Thailand’s U23 national football team officially reported for training yesterday (Nov 24) as preparations intensified ahead of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, set to take place in Thailand next month.