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Phuket selects six role models for ‘Good Citizen Honours’
Phuket selects six role models for ‘Good Citizen Honours’
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Good Citizen Promotion and Welfare Fund Committee has selected six individuals as role models for their outstanding acts of kindness and public service.
Phuket Vagabonds triumph in thrilling charity match
Phuket Vagabonds triumph in thrilling charity match
RUGBY: Phuket Vagabonds players and supporters turned out in force at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang last Saturday (Jan 25) to witness the first competitive match of the 2025 season and to raise both funds and awareness for the Asia Center Foundation (ACF).
Lersak puts budget transparency on campaign agenda
Lersak puts budget transparency on campaign agenda
PHUKET: Lersak Leenanithikul, the People's Party candidate in the election today (Feb 1) for the post of President of Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), has pledged budget transparency as one of his key mandates.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket to cast their ballots amid alcohol ban, Thai hostages released! || Jan 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket to cast their ballots amid alcohol ban, Thai hostages released! || Jan 31
PHUKET XTRA - January 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Woman hospitalised in house fire north of Phuket Town
Woman hospitalised in house fire north of Phuket Town
PHUKET: A fire broke out at a two-story house in Samkong Park Village, to the north of Phuket Town, early this morning (Jan 31), leaving a 53-year-old woman in shock and causing significant property damage.
Tears of joy for Thai hostages freed in Gaza
Tears of joy for Thai hostages freed in Gaza
UDON THANI: The families of Thai farm workers held for over a year in Gaza cheered and wept with relief yesterday (Jan 30) as they were freed in a hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas.
Sydney to host 2027 Rugby World Cup final
Sydney to host 2027 Rugby World Cup final
RUGBY: The 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup final will be played in Sydney, World Rugby said yesterday (Jan 30) as it released the official draw for the Australia-hosted tournament.
Foreign tourist caught urinating at Phuket Airport
Foreign tourist caught urinating at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: A video clip of a foreign tourist urinating inside Phuket International Airport has sparked outrage on social media, with many netizens criticising the apparent lack of consequences for his actions.
Uzbekistan man charged for six days’ overstay
Uzbekistan man charged for six days’ overstay
PHUKET: A 21-year-old man from Uzbekistan was arrested at Phuket International Airport for overstaying his visa by six days, authorities have confirmed.
Six Nations set for kick-off
Six Nations set for kick-off
RUGBY: Today (Jan 31) sees the start of the 2025 Six Nations as France take on Wales in the tournament curtain raiser.
Thaksin dedicates himself to fixing the economy
Thaksin dedicates himself to fixing the economy
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has pledged to dedicate himself over the next three years to reviving the economy, which he claims has been seriously mismanaged.
Bright start for New Year arrivals from China
Bright start for New Year arrivals from China
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working towards increasing charter flights from secondary cities in China, while preparing to launch the first phase of the domestic ‘We Travel Together’ subsidy, offering 1 million privileges in June.
Poll Time: Phuket to vote for new PPAO President
Poll Time: Phuket to vote for new PPAO President
PHUKET: A nationwide ban on the sale of alcohol will go into effect from 6pm tonight (Jan 31) as the country goes to the polls for the Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) elections tomorrow (Feb 1).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Over 99% employment rate in Phuket, Tourists caught for checkpoint jumping || Jan 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Over 99% employment rate in Phuket, Tourists caught for checkpoint jumping || Jan 30
PHUKET XTRA - January 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Body of tour boat crewman found floating off Pa Khlok
Body of tour boat crewman found floating off Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 31-year-old Thai crewman who was last seen staying overnight on the local tour boat on which he worked. The man’s body was discovered floating in the sea near Ao Por, Pa Khlok, yesterday (Jan 29).
Scam centre kidnap fears keep Chinese tourists on edge in Thailand
Scam centre kidnap fears keep Chinese tourists on edge in Thailand
BANGKOK: Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in hellish scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them.
Phuket resident employment rate hits 99.15%
Phuket resident employment rate hits 99.15%
PHUKET: The employment rate among registered Phuket residents stands at 99.15%, the Phuket Subcommittee on Labour Development and Provincial Vocational Training Coordination (SVTC) have revealed.
Thai senator’s ‘live executions’ proposal panned
Thai senator’s ‘live executions’ proposal panned
BANGKOK: Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit yesterday (Jan 29) condemned a suggestion by a colleague to broadcast live the executions of convicts as a way to combat the drug problem.
Phuket Governor honours students for ‘heroic’ life-saving actions
Phuket Governor honours students for ‘heroic’ life-saving actions
PHUKET: Two high school students from Cherng Talay Wittayakhom School have been honoured by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat for their courageous efforts in saving a man’s life earlier this month.
McIlroy eyes majors, Ryder Cup in ‘pivotal’ 2025
McIlroy eyes majors, Ryder Cup in ‘pivotal’ 2025
GOLF: Rory McIlroy is sharpening his focus for a “pivotal” 2025 campaign amid continuing uncertainty over “what the landscape of golf looks like going forward.”