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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal tragedy at Phuket school, Increase in Thailand's foreign staff quota? || Dec 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal tragedy at Phuket school, Increase in Thailand's foreign staff quota? || Dec 19
PHUKET XTRA - December 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Crackdown nets illegal jet-skis at Patong, Kamala
Crackdown nets illegal jet-skis at Patong, Kamala
PHUKET: The ongoing crackdown on jet-ski operators has resulted in officials identifying three unlicensed jet-skis being rented out to tourists at Patong Beach and Kamala Beach.
Officials extend New Year road-safety campaign to 10 days
Officials extend New Year road-safety campaign to 10 days
PHUKET: In an effort to help limit the number of accidents, injuries and deaths in Phuket over the New Year, officials have announced that the decades-old ‘Seven Days of Danger’ campaign this year will be extended to 10 days, from Dec 27 to Jan 5.
Russian in hospital after beating by Bangla security guards
Russian in hospital after beating by Bangla security guards
PHUKET: A Russian man remains in hospital after being heavily beaten by security guards for his drunken behaviour at a venue on Bangla Rd late last night (Dec 18).
Woman dies in presumed jump from Phuket Town hotel
Woman dies in presumed jump from Phuket Town hotel
PHUKET: A 57-year-old woman was found dead after reportedly jumping from the fourth floor of a hotel building in Phuket Town this morning (Dec 19).
Garbage truck caught ‘ghost driving’ on Thepkrasattri Rd
Garbage truck caught ‘ghost driving’ on Thepkrasattri Rd
PHUKET: A video of a Ratsada Municipality garbage truck driving against traffic on Thepkasattri Rd has gone viral on local social media channels, sparking outrage and concern among netizens. 
Thaksin case gets dismissed
Thaksin case gets dismissed
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court yesterday (Dec 18) dismissed a petition alleging that state officials facilitated former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra serving his prison sentence in a hospital rather than a prison.
Sarkozy must wear electronic tag after losing graft case appeal
Sarkozy must wear electronic tag after losing graft case appeal
PARIS: France’s highest appeals court ordered former president Nicolas Sarkozy to wear an electronic tag for a year yesterday (Dec 18) - a first for a former head of state - after confirming his convictions for corruption and influence peddling.
Illegal tour guide problem worsens
Illegal tour guide problem worsens
BANGKOK: The problem of illegal tour guides has worsened, attributed to longer visa-free stays and weak law enforcement, enabling foreigners to illegally operate both tour company and guide services in most major tourism cities, says the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Thailand.
TAT welcomes NEOS Air’s first Ostrava-Phuket flight
TAT welcomes NEOS Air’s first Ostrava-Phuket flight
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised an event to warmly welcome arrivals on NEOS Air’s first Ostrava-Phuket flight on Monday (Dec 16), marking the first-ever charter service to Phuket by the Czech Republic’s leading tour operator. Čedok.
Phuket to hold flood, mudslide disaster response exercise
Phuket to hold flood, mudslide disaster response exercise
PHUKET: Phuket officials will hold an integrated disaster prevention and mitigation exercise (CPX) Jan 16 to boost the island’s readiness for potential flood and mudslide emergencies. 
War Elephants maul Lions
War Elephants maul Lions
FOOTBALL: Thailand have assured themselves of a place in the ASEAN championship semi-finals as Group A winners after beating Singapore 4-2 on Tuesday (Dec 17).
E-visas from all Thai embassies, consulates from Jan 1
E-visas from all Thai embassies, consulates from Jan 1
BANGKOK: Visitors heading to Thailand will be able to apply online for an e-visa at Thai embassies and consulates worldwide from Jan 1.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Early morning wipeout on road to Patong, Ex-National Police Chief investigated || Dec 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Early morning wipeout on road to Patong, Ex-National Police Chief investigated || Dec 18
PHUKET XTRA - December 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Dutch test awaits Thai spikers in pool stage
Dutch test awaits Thai spikers in pool stage
VOLLEYBALL: Hosts Thailand were drawn to face the Netherlands in the pool phase of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 at the official ceremony yesterday (Dec 17).
Old man struck, dragged 10km underneath car
Old man struck, dragged 10km underneath car
RATCHABURI: An 84-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck that then dragged his body for about 10 kilometres along the road.
Russian military’s chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast
Russian military’s chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast
MOSCOW: The head of the Russian army’s chemical weapons division died yesterday (Dec 17) when an explosive device attached to a scooter went off outside an apartment building in Moscow, officials said.
Student, 10, dies in school playground accident
Student, 10, dies in school playground accident
PHUKET: A tragic accident at Ban Ao Nam Bo School in Wichit claimed the life of a Grade 4 student, just 10 years old, yesterday (Dec 17).
Phuket Airport defends use of Singapore buildings to highlight Sino-Portuguese architecture
Phuket Airport defends use of Singapore buildings to highlight Sino-Portuguese architecture
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand management at Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket) has issued a clarification regarding the use of architectural images displayed inside the airport’s domestic passenger terminal, following public concern over photos shared online.  
Cabinet refuses to abolish capital punishment
Cabinet refuses to abolish capital punishment
BANGKOK: The Cabinet rejected a proposal by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking to abolish the death penalty in Thailand yesterday (Dec 17), according to deputy government spokesman Kharom Polpornklang.