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Opposition renews call to axe Thamanat
Opposition renews call to axe Thamanat
BANGKOK: The opposition People’s Party has renewed its demand for the removal of Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow, warning that his continued Cabinet presence could compromise investigations into a major transnational crime and money-laundering network.
Phuket orders traffic plan for EDC Thailand
Phuket orders traffic plan for EDC Thailand
PHUKET: Officials have instructed police to begin preparing traffic-control measures ahead of next month’s Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC Thailand), with daily crowds expected to reach up to 200,000 people at the new Rhythm Park venue in Cherng Talay.
Aquatic animals released in tribute to King Bhumibol
Aquatic animals released in tribute to King Bhumibol
PHUKET: Provincial officials, local leaders and volunteers gathered at the Phuket Coastal Aquaculture Research and Development Center in Thepkrasattri, Thalang, yesterday (Dec 5) to take part in a coastal restoration activity honouring the birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which is also marked as Father’s Day, Thailand National Day and World Soil Day.
Phuket officials pay homage to King Bhumibol
Phuket officials pay homage to King Bhumibol
PHUKET: Provincial officials, local leaders and members of the public gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Dec 5) to honour the birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which is also observed nationwide as Thailand National Day and Father’s Day.
Norris faces nerve-shredding three-way scrap to claim maiden title
Norris faces nerve-shredding three-way scrap to claim maiden title
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris will battle his own nerves as much as his rivals’ speed as he bids to end Max Verstappen’s four-year reign as F1 world champion in Sunday’s (Dec 7) season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Top events to watch during the SEA Games
Top events to watch during the SEA Games
SEA GAMES: The upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will no doubt provide a great range of sporting action for enthusiasts to gorge on during its 12-day duration.
Phuket year-end waste surges
Phuket year-end waste surges
PHUKET: Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn has called an urgent meeting of all 19 local administrative organisations as Phuket faces a sharp rise in waste volumes that is expected to overwhelm the island’s central disposal facilities by the end of the year.
Officials seize US$300mn in assets linked to cyberscam networks
Officials seize US$300mn in assets linked to cyberscam networks
BANGKOK: Thailand has seized more than US$300 million (B9.6 billion) in assets tied to criminal networks running multibillion-dollar scam centres in Southeast Asia, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday (Dec 4).
‘Moon Calendar’ takes shape at Laem Phromthep
‘Moon Calendar’ takes shape at Laem Phromthep
PHUKET: Installation of a major international artwork at Promthep Cape is now well underway, with officials yesterday (Dec 4) inspecting progress on ‘Moon Calendar’, a contemporary sculpture by South African artist Nolan Oswald Dennis.
Thailand thrash Timor-Leste in SEA Games opener
Thailand thrash Timor-Leste in SEA Games opener
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s U23 men’s football team hammered Timor-Leste 6-1 to get their SEA Games campaign off to the perfect start on Wednesday (Dec 3).
Phuket honours King Bhumibol with reminders of his legacy
Phuket honours King Bhumibol with reminders of his legacy
PHUKET: People across Thailand are today (Dec 5) paying respects to the memory of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on his birthday, which is also observed nationwide as Father’s Day and National Day. Government offices are closed as the country marks the occasion with merit-making and remembrance ceremonies.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Underpass Truck Crunch, Domestic Airfares In a Downward Trend || Dec 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Underpass Truck Crunch, Domestic Airfares In a Downward Trend || Dec 4
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Bang Tao condo project faces corruption investigation
Bang Tao condo project faces corruption investigation
PHUKET: Suwat Saowaran, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Phuket office (NACC Phuket), has confirmed to The Phuket News that his office has been formally requested to investigate the construction of a condo project* in Cherng Talay.
Poll shows majority in EU see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia
Poll shows majority in EU see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia
PARIS: A majority of citizens across nine European Union countries see a high risk of war breaking out between the bloc’s members and Russia, according to a survey by the polling group Cluster 17 published today (Dec 4) in the French international affairs journal Le Grand Continent.
Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
FOOTBALL: The draw for the 2026 World Cup - the biggest edition of football’s global showpiece ever held - takes place in Washington tomorrow (Dec 5) with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings.
Domestic airfares continue to decrease
Domestic airfares continue to decrease
BANGKOK: Despite a dispute over expensive airfares to flood-stricken Hat Yai, average domestic ticket prices this year continued to decline, as low-cost carriers fled from underperforming Chinese routes to add domestic flights and avoid competition with state-backed Chinese airlines.
Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor elections
Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor elections
PHUKET: Candidate registration for the Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) elections to be held next month entered its third day of registration yesterday (Dec 3).
Truck crunch in Darasamut Underpass
Truck crunch in Darasamut Underpass
PHUKET: Traffic through the Darasamut Underpass was disrupted yesterday afternoon (Dec 3) after a collision involving a trailer truck, a six-wheel truck and a Toyota Fortuner left two people injured.
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
BANGKOK: Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bang Tao Stabbing, Afternoon Alcohol Ban Lifted For 180-Day Trial Period || Dec 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bang Tao Stabbing, Afternoon Alcohol Ban Lifted For 180-Day Trial Period || Dec 3
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