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SEA Games officially begin
SEA Games officially begin
SEA GAMES: Their Majesties The King and Queen opened the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Bangkok last night (Dec 9).
Thailand insists it was not aggressor in conflict
Thailand insists it was not aggressor in conflict
BANGKOK: Thailand has sought to convince the international community that it was not the aggressor in recent clashes with Cambodia, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said yesterday (Dec 9), stressing Phnom Penh has consistently attempted to portray itself as a victim despite evidence to the contrary.
Volkswagen van destroyed in early-morning blaze
Volkswagen van destroyed in early-morning blaze
PHUKET: A Volkswagen van was completely destroyed by fire in Thalang early this morning (Dec 10), with the driver narrowly escaping without injury.
Woman found dead in pond at Chalong garden
Woman found dead in pond at Chalong garden
PHUKET: A woman was found dead in a garden pond in Chalong yesterday (Dec 9) after being missing since Monday afternoon.
Fire breaks out at Phuket Town hotel
Fire breaks out at Phuket Town hotel
PHUKET: A fire broke out at the Sinthavee Hotel in Phuket Town late yesterday afternoon (Dec 9), damaging a standing fan and a mattress but causing no injuries.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Marine Life Research Centre, Miss Universe ‘Dumbhead’ Suit, Truck Disaster || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Marine Life Research Centre, Miss Universe ‘Dumbhead’ Suit, Truck Disaster || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA - December 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Mexican tourist dies in fall from Patong Tower
Mexican tourist dies in fall from Patong Tower
PHUKET: A Mexican woman died after falling from a ninth-floor balcony of the Patong Tower high-rise condominium this afternoon (Dec 9).
British tourist dies after motorbike collision in Karon
British tourist dies after motorbike collision in Karon
PHUKET: A British man has died following a motorbike collision in the Karon area last night (Dec 8). Police are now reviewing CCTV footage to determine the cause of the crash, which also left a Chinese man seriously injured.
Bang Tao condo developer denies corruption allegations
Bang Tao condo developer denies corruption allegations
PHUKET: One World One Home Condominium BangTao has vehemently denied any wrongdoing following news that the project will be investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Commission Phuket office (NACC Phuket).
Endangered leopard sharks released in Phuket waters
Endangered leopard sharks released in Phuket waters
PHUKET: Four juvenile Indo-Pacific leopard sharks fitted with acoustic tracking devices were released into the wild off Koh Maiton yesterday (Dec 8), marking the latest milestone in Thailand’s first endangered shark rewilding programme.
Economic Cabinet gives green light to retirement savings scheme
Economic Cabinet gives green light to retirement savings scheme
BANGKOK: The economic Cabinet on Monday (Dec 8) approved guidelines for a retirement savings scheme aimed at enabling people to support themselves in retirement while reducing the government welfare budget burden.
European allies back Zelensky after Trump criticism
European allies back Zelensky after Trump criticism
LONDON: Ukraine’s European allies put on a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday (Dec 8) as they expressed scepticism about parts of the US proposal to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion.
Wichit Police defend arrest of Myanmar salon worker
Wichit Police defend arrest of Myanmar salon worker
PHUKET: Wichit Police have defended the arrest of a Myanmar national working at a beauty salon, saying a strict crackdown is underway against foreigners employed in occupations legally reserved for Thai nationals.
Thailand launches all-out SEA Games gold rush
Thailand launches all-out SEA Games gold rush
SEA GAMES: The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games - Thailand’s biggest sporting event of the year - will officially begin today (Dec 9) with an opening ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.
Thai F-16 razes border casino
Thai F-16 razes border casino
BANGKOK: A Thai F-16 has destroyed a casino used as a Cambodian drone control station, and the air force is now targeting rocket bases that threaten Thai communities, according to the Royal Thai Army.
Australian Ambassador visits Phuket
Australian Ambassador visits Phuket
PHUKET: Australian Ambassador to Thailand Angela Macdonald paid a courtesy visit to Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn yesterday (Dec 8) to discuss strengthening cooperation on tourist safety, social issues and long-standing relations between Thailand and Australia.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Corruption Investigation Into Phuket Condo Project, Island Waste Surges || Dec 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Corruption Investigation Into Phuket Condo Project, Island Waste Surges || Dec 8
PHUKET XTRA - December 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Koh Panyi woman killed, crushed by Phuket–Takua Pa delivery truck
Koh Panyi woman killed, crushed by Phuket–Takua Pa delivery truck
PHANG NGA: A 38-year-old woman from Koh Panyi died after her motorcycle was struck by a refrigerated delivery truck on the bypass road in Kok Kloi, Takua Thung District, Phang Nga, police have confirmed.
Race tightens for OrBorTor elections
Race tightens for OrBorTor elections
PHUKET: Candidate registration for the Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) elections in Phuket closed on Friday (Dec 5), with six subdistricts confirmed to hold polls and several areas seeing highly competitive races.
Narrow win for Team Hollywood at Phuket King’s Cup
Narrow win for Team Hollywood at Phuket King’s Cup
SAILING: It all came down to the last race on the last day on Saturday (Dec 6) to decide the winner in four of the classes competing in the 37th Phuket King’s Cup.