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PAFC embarks on second leg with major changes but uncertainty remains
PAFC embarks on second leg with major changes but uncertainty remains
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC), affectionately known as ‘The Lobsters’, are set to begin the second leg of their Thai League 3 campaign this weekend, hosting Satun FC. However, the island’s sole professional football club is still grappling with the fallout from a tumultuous first leg marred by unpaid wages and player discontent.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand liquor bill, Tourist crashes into Phuket restaurant, Uproar in Patong || Jan 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand liquor bill, Tourist crashes into Phuket restaurant, Uproar in Patong || Jan 16
PHUKET XTRA - January 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Tourist slams into dim sum restaurant
Tourist slams into dim sum restaurant
PHUKET: A foreign tourist made an unexpected entrance into a dim sum restaurant in Chalong yesterday (Jan 15), creating a scene that quickly went viral on social media.
Woman arrested in Rawai for role in B36mn investment scam
Woman arrested in Rawai for role in B36mn investment scam
PHUKET: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), working with the Highway Police Division, has apprehended a 36-year-old woman in Rawai accused of facilitating a large-scale investment scam that defrauded victims of over B36 million.
Israeli Cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal
Israeli Cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal
JERUSALEM: Israel’s Cabinet was expected to meet today to approve a ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas, Israeli media reported, a day after mediators announced an agreement they hope will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.
Tourists cause uproar in Patong after blocking alley with motorbikes
Tourists cause uproar in Patong after blocking alley with motorbikes
PHUKET: A video clip shared on the ‘Hod Jang Phuket ’ Facebook page has sparked outrage among locals and online communities. The 1-minute-and-20-second video, accompanied by a scathing caption, criticised a group of foreign tourists for parking their motorcycles in a way that blocked a public alley, causing significant inconvenience to residents. 
Bank of Thailand told to keep policy rate at maximum of 2%
Bank of Thailand told to keep policy rate at maximum of 2%
BANGKOK: The central bank’s policy rate should not exceed 2%, aligning with the inflation target and Thailand's GDP growth, says the head of the government's planning unit.
Phuket Property: A Remarkable Journey of Growth and Stability
Phuket Property: A Remarkable Journey of Growth and Stability
Anyone keeping a finger on the pulse of the Phuket property market over the last two decades will have understood certain factors that make Phuket a unique and dynamic market for real estate. They will have also identified certain trends forming before the direction of the market was perhaps more broadly apparent.
Dates for Phuket Heroines Festival announced
Dates for Phuket Heroines Festival announced
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Heroines Festival, honouring Thao Thepkrasattri and Thao Srisoonthorn, who led Phuket’s defense against Burmese invaders in 1785, this year will be held from Mar 8-22.
Isak on song as the Toon roll into top four
Isak on song as the Toon roll into top four
FOOTBALL: Alexander Isak fired Newcastle into the Premier League’s top four yesterday (Jan 15), scoring twice in a 3-0 cruise against Wolves as David Moyes endured a miserable return to the Everton dugout.
Israel offers 13,000 more jobs to Thais
Israel offers 13,000 more jobs to Thais
BANGKOK: An additional 13,000 jobs in Israel’s agriculture sector will be available to Thai workers this year, says Avi Dichter, the Israeli Agriculture and Rural Development Minister.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surrogacy overhaul in Thailand, Fatal jet-ski collision in Patong || Jan 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surrogacy overhaul in Thailand, Fatal jet-ski collision in Patong || Jan 15
PHUKET XTRA - January 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Karon authorities step up safety measures after fatal parasailing accident
Karon authorities step up safety measures after fatal parasailing accident
PHUKET: Authorities in Karon are ramping up safety measures for water sports operators following a parasailing staff member falling to his death earlier this month.
Thailand (Bangkok) Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo
Thailand (Bangkok) Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo
Thailand (Bangkok) Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo (TAAPE 2025) will make its appearance in IMPACT Exhibition Centre，Bangkok, Thailand on October 15-17, 2025! The exhibition aims to bring together global amusement equipment manufacturers, theme park operators, amusement service providers and industry experts to discuss the development trend of the amusement industry, display the latest amusement equipment and creative design. The exhibition jointly build a platform for exchange and cooperation, brand promotion and market expansion. Look forward to meeting you in Thailand and start a wonderful amusement trip together!
Thaksin outlines keys to reviving Thai stock market
Thaksin outlines keys to reviving Thai stock market
BANGKOK: Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has outlined measures to revitalise the Thai stock market, suggesting the relevant agencies urgently restore investor confidence and emphasising that any crimes must be punished immediately.
Darasamut Underpass to close to install safety sign
Darasamut Underpass to close to install safety sign
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass, in front of the Central shopping malls on the bypass road, will be closed temporarily tonight (Jan 15) while workers install a ‘Beware Rear-End Collision’ sign in the tunnel.
Liverpool frustrated by Forest, Man City blow late lead at Brentford
Liverpool frustrated by Forest, Man City blow late lead at Brentford
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s charge towards the Premier League title was halted by stubborn Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw between the top two yesterday (Jan 14) as Manchester City’s resurgence came undone in a 2-2 draw at Brentford.
Campaign against counterfeit products targets Patong
Campaign against counterfeit products targets Patong
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office has launched a campaign in Patong using slogans including ‘Stop Piracy!’ and ‘Buy Original Now!’ to combat counterfeit products and violations of intellectual property rights.
South Korean President arrested over failed martial law bid
South Korean President arrested over failed martial law bid
SEOUL: Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested today (Jan 15) over his failed martial law bid, after hundreds of anti-graft investigators and police raided his residence to end a weeks-long standoff.
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Study in Switzerland
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