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ThaID to ease check-in for flights over busy Christmas period
ThaID to ease check-in for flights over busy Christmas period
BANGKOK: The government has said Thai nationals can use the ThaID app to present a valid digital identification card when checking in for flights to ease travel hassles during the busy Christmas and New Year season.
Phuket Town joins Christmas spirit
Phuket Town joins Christmas spirit
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is spreading holiday cheer with its festive decorations featuring ‘Uncle Santa’, and this year with ‘Nong Santi’, placed atop the Peranakan Museum in the heart of Phuket Old Town.
Liverpool hit Spurs for six, Man Utd embarrassed by Bournemouth
Liverpool hit Spurs for six, Man Utd embarrassed by Bournemouth
FOOTBALL: Liverpool swept four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah’s masterclass inspired a memorable 6-3 rout of Tottenham, while Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth yesterday (Dec 22).
Thais to face Philippines in ASEAN Cup semis
Thais to face Philippines in ASEAN Cup semis
FOOTBALL: Thailand will face the Phillippines in the semi-finals of the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 after the War Elephants topped the Group A standings following a rallying 3-2 victory over Cambodia at Rajamangala National Stadium on Friday night (Dec 20).
Life from loss: The Frenchwoman who saved a Thai school
Life from loss: The Frenchwoman who saved a Thai school
KRABI: After the deadliest tsunami in history claimed her only daughter, Elisabeth Zana considered taking her own life - until a nearby Thai school reignited her sense of purpose.
Wellthwise: Cheers to better health!
Wellthwise: Cheers to better health!
Behind the pop of a cork, or the glow of celebration is a sobering truth: alcohol, a frequent social staple, can be a dangerous companion.
Villa heap pain on slumping Man City
Villa heap pain on slumping Man City
FOOTBALL: Crisis-hit Manchester City slumped to an unthinkable ninth defeat in 12 matches at Aston Villa yesterday (Dec 21) as Nottingham Forest stormed Brentford’s fortress to climb to third in the Premier League table.
FlaminGO! – The Must-Have Mobile App That Will Transform Your Holiday in Phuket
FlaminGO! – The Must-Have Mobile App That Will Transform Your Holiday in Phuket
Imagine a travel guide that not only shows you where to go but ensures you have the most memorable experiences in Phuket.
LGBTQIA+: Phuket and the ‘Pink Dollar’
LGBTQIA+: Phuket and the ‘Pink Dollar’
Phuket has long been celebrated for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife and unique cultural blend. With the legalisation of gay marriage via Thailand’s Marriage Equality Law on Jan 22, 2025, Phuket is poised to strengthen its reputation as a safe and welcoming destination, particularly for the LGBTQIA+ community. Beyond its scenic beauty, Phuket is now ready to become a global leader in ‘inclusive tourism’, a move that not only celebrates diversity but also taps into the powerful economic influence of the ‘Pink Dollar’.
Phuket officials promote road projects to alleviate traffic
Phuket officials promote road projects to alleviate traffic
PHUKET: Phuket officials have touted the development of secondary roads as a move to help alleviate traffic congestion across the island.
Park to reopen after fatal elephant attack
Park to reopen after fatal elephant attack
BANGKOK: Phu Kradueng National Park in Loei will reopen on Monday (Dec 23) after being closed since Dec 12 following the killing of a female tourist by a wild elephant.
Usyk beats Fury in heavyweight championship rematch
Usyk beats Fury in heavyweight championship rematch
BOXING: Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision yesterday (Dec 21) to stay unbeaten across two divisions and cement his place among the greats.
Ukraine drone hits Russian high-rise 1,000km from frontline
Ukraine drone hits Russian high-rise 1,000km from frontline
MOSCOW: Kyiv on Saturday (Dec 21) staged a major drone attack on the Russian city of Kazan, 1,000 kilometres from the frontier, the latest in a series of escalating aerial attacks in the nearly three-year conflict.
Biker given death sentence for Pattaya murder
Biker given death sentence for Pattaya murder
BANGKOK: A member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club has been sentenced to death and two others given life imprisonment for the gruesome murder of a German property broker whose dismembered body was found in a freezer in Pattaya last year.
Three Phuket mayors fight corruption charges
Three Phuket mayors fight corruption charges
PHUKET: Three Phuket mayors ‒ Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos, Pa Khlok Mayor Panya Samphaorat and Juta Dumlak, Chief of the Kamala Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) ‒ are all currently fighting corruption charges in court, Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri has confirmed.
All silent on Phuket landslide deaths
All silent on Phuket landslide deaths
PHUKET: A major press conference called by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat yesterday (Dec 20) touted how much the government is doing to prevent future floods and landslides, but made no mention of any investigation into the deaths of the 13 people killed in the landslide in Kata on Aug 23.
Activist lawyer’s jail time reaches 18 years
Activist lawyer’s jail time reaches 18 years
BANGKOK: Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa has been sentenced to another two years and eight months in prison for lese-majeste and sedition in connection with a speech he gave at a protest in 2020 demanding reform of the monarchy.
‘Mufasa’ returns to Lion King’s roots
‘Mufasa’ returns to Lion King’s roots
The original ‘The Lion King’ animation is considered a film classic. Not only was it a film loved by families right around the world but it gave us all a spectacular soundtrack led by the classic tracks ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight?’ and ‘The Circle of Life’ so beautifully recorded by Elton John.
Police face verbal abuse while addressing noise complaint
Police face verbal abuse while addressing noise complaint
PHUKET: People have rallied in support of two police officers in Phuket who were subjected to a tirade of verbal abuse for simply responding to a noise complaint.
Campaigning for PPAO election underway
Campaigning for PPAO election underway
PHUKET: Campaigning for the upcoming Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) is underway, with the term of the most recent administration, led by Rewat Areerob, now concluded.