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At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides
At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides
RIO DE JANEIRO: Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said yesterday (Jan 12).
Moyes back in the Everton hot seat
Moyes back in the Everton hot seat
FOOTBALL: David Moyes has returned for a second spell as Everton manager following Sean Dyche’s sacking by the struggling Premier League club.
Uyghurs held in Thailand ‘fear new bid to return them to China’
Uyghurs held in Thailand ‘fear new bid to return them to China’
BANGKOK: A group of Uyghur men who have been detained in Thailand for more than a decade allege that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, where they would be at risk of abuse and torture, say activists.
17 gamblers arrested in Phuket Town raid
17 gamblers arrested in Phuket Town raid
PHUKET: Phuket City Police arrested 17 gamblers at an illegal gambling venue in Phuket Town last night (Jan 12).
Skal January Dinner - Japanese Delight
Skal January Dinner - Japanese Delight
Our host of the month of January, Pamela Ong, extends a warm invitation (again) to all Skalleagues for our January monthly networking dinner at the Courtyard Phuket Town by Marriott. Welcome drinks at the Ko Lae Pool Bar from 6pm. Members B1,200 - Non-Members B1,600. Bookings - contact@skalphuket.org
MotoGP fans snap up 10,000 tickets in minutes
MotoGP fans snap up 10,000 tickets in minutes
MOTO GP: Grandstand tickets for the season-opening PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2025 were sold out within minutes after the sale opened on Thursday (Jan 9) while organisers announced their readiness to host the prestigious MotoGP event in Buriram next month.
Cyber Police arrest scam gang mule in Koh Kaew
Cyber Police arrest scam gang mule in Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man in Phuket accused of creating mule accounts for a scam gang that defrauded victims out of B22 million by one of the gang members claiming to be a well-known politician.
New beginnings in Rawai
New beginnings in Rawai
As people across Phuket were readying for the New Year, Hindus on the island celebrated the grand opening of the Lord Shrimant Ganpati Bappa Davalai in Rawai, a small temple dedicated to Ganesha, one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon.
Thai household debt climbs to 104% of GDP
Thai household debt climbs to 104% of GDP
BANGKOK: Thailand’s household debt including informal loans has reached 104% of gross domestic product (GDP), which is expected to pressure economic growth, according to a report released by a private sector panel.
Phuket airport defends ‘Subway’ prices
Phuket airport defends ‘Subway’ prices
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket), which operates  Phuket International Airport, has defended prices charged by the Subway out at the International Terminal in response to posts and comments online.
Limit Lift: Phuket’s 80-metre building restriction repealed
Limit Lift: Phuket’s 80-metre building restriction repealed
A Cabinet resolution now allows construction above the 80-metre limit in Phuket, which is likely to see a surge in single-building development in the hills across Phuket, with a windfall for owners of land on high ground on the island.
‘Memoir of a Snail’, the tragic beauty and comedy of life in stop-motion animation
‘Memoir of a Snail’, the tragic beauty and comedy of life in stop-motion animation
Adam Elliot is one of the most talented filmmakers to ever walk this Earth. Yet outside of his home country of Australia he is a relative unknown – despite the fact that he is an Oscar winner.
Myanmar No.2 for Thai condo sales
Myanmar No.2 for Thai condo sales
BANGKOK: Thai condo transfers to Myanmar buyers ranked second after Chinese purchasers for the first nine months of 2024, overtaking Russian buyers as the neighbouring government’s crackdown on Thai condo purchases subsided.
DSI to review decision on two celebrities
DSI to review decision on two celebrities
BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) says it will review the state prosecutors’ decision to drop fraud charges against two celebrities allegedly involved in The iCon Group pyramid scheme.
Governor honours Phuket’s ‘Outstanding Youth’
Governor honours Phuket’s ‘Outstanding Youth’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat held a special ceremony at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Jan 10) to present certificates to the ‘Outstanding Youth of 2024’ and ‘Outstanding Children of Phuket Province for 2025’.
Phuket celebrates Children’s Day with island-wide festivities
Phuket celebrates Children’s Day with island-wide festivities
PHUKET: Children across Phuket are embracing the excitement of National Children’s Day today (Jan 11), with a range of activities and events held under the national theme: “Every opportunity is learning, ready to adapt to the future that you choose.”  
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prime Minister talks up Phuket and eyes island’s potential as premium destination || Jan 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prime Minister talks up Phuket and eyes island’s potential as premium destination || Jan 10
PHUKET XTRA - January 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Minister of Labour conducts migrant worker site inspection in Phuket
Minister of Labour conducts migrant worker site inspection in Phuket
PHUKET: Minister of Labour Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn conducted an inspection of migrant worker management practices at a condo construction site in Sakhu, south of Phuket International Airport, during his visit to the island yesterday (Jan 9).
Man found dead in suspected suicide in Patong
Man found dead in suspected suicide in Patong
PHUKET: Police in Patong are investigating the death of a 29-year-old man found in his home on Pisit Gorani Rd early this morning (Jan 10).
Police hunt for white Fortuner after gunshots fired at Saphan Hin
Police hunt for white Fortuner after gunshots fired at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are searching for the driver of a white Toyota Fortuner after gunshots were fired at Saphan Hin late last night (Jan 9).