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Thousands join Phuket Walk-Run to end violence against women and children
Thousands join Phuket Walk-Run to end violence against women and children
PHUKET: Thousands of people gathered at Saphan Hin Public Park early yesterday morning (Nov 24) for a walk-run campaign aimed at raising awareness and ending violence against children, women and family members.
Thai nominees crackdown targets 27,000 juristic persons
Thai nominees crackdown targets 27,000 juristic persons
BANGKOK: The Department of Business Development (DBD) plans to probe 27,000 juristic persons next year as part of its crackdown on the use of Thai nominees by foreign businesses.
Man Utd draw in Amorim debut, Liverpool march on
Man Utd draw in Amorim debut, Liverpool march on
FOOTBALL: Ruben Amorim was given a stark illustration of the size of his task at Manchester United after his uninspiring team were held 1-1 by struggling Ipswich in his first match in charge yesterday (Nov 24).
Minister backs bill for Thailand’s 20 million informal workers
Minister backs bill for Thailand’s 20 million informal workers
BANGKOK: Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is pushing for a bill to promote better protection and welfare of some 20 million informal workers, the ministry spokesman says.
Patong Mayor stymied over Soi Saensabai traffic woes
Patong Mayor stymied over Soi Saensabai traffic woes
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri has expressed frustration over Patong Municipality’s inability to address the worsening traffic congestion and safety hazards on Soi Saensabai, a privately owned street where pedestrians, including foreigners, have been injured by passing vehicles.
Man accidentally shoots self while cleaning gun
Man accidentally shoots self while cleaning gun
PHUKET: A 24-year-old man was injured after his illegal ‘Thai Pradit’ handgun, made to fire shotgun cartridges, accidentally discharged while he was cleaning it at his apartment in Kathu yesterday (Nov 24).
Verstappen wins fourth title behind dominant Mercedes duo
Verstappen wins fourth title behind dominant Mercedes duo
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen has won his fourth Formula 1 world championship after finishing fifth behind a dominant Mercedes one-two led by George Russell at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday (Nov 23).
Natural Phuket: Flutterby with butterflies
Natural Phuket: Flutterby with butterflies
Once you get out of the concreted over towns, neon lights and traffic congestion and into the hills you get out of the humidity too and find quiet, and often nice cool breezes, not to mention good views. But best of all is the wildlife.
Starting a business as a foreigner in Phuket
Starting a business as a foreigner in Phuket
Phuket has emerged as a key destination for foreign investment, driven by a robust tourism industry, strategic location and a booming real estate market. Following a strong post-pandemic recovery with a 45% increase in international arrivals in 2023, Phuket’s hospitality sector continues to grow, with over 1,500 registered accommodations and recent expansions by global brands such as Pullman and Wyndham.
Traffic altercation among Myanmar men ends with knife, gun threats
Traffic altercation among Myanmar men ends with knife, gun threats
PHUKET: A tense confrontation involving knives and the sound of gunfire disrupted a quiet neighbourhood of Thepkasattri last night (Nov 23).
Flights added to address high airfares during New Year 2025 travel boom
Flights added to address high airfares during New Year 2025 travel boom
BANGKOK: The Thai government, in collaboration with airlines and private sector stakeholders, is ramping up efforts to manage travel demand and address rising airfares ahead of the 2025 New Year holidays. 
World reaches US$300bn climate finance deal at COP29
World reaches US$300bn climate finance deal at COP29
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN: The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday (Nov 24) but poorer nations most at the mercy of worsening disasters dismissed a US$300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low.
Alarm over end of free meds policy
Alarm over end of free meds policy
BANGKOK: A civil society group is unhappy with the Medical Council of Thailand’s legal action against the National Health Security Office (NHSO) policy over free medicine for 16 ailments under the universal healthcare scheme.
Spurs condemn Man City to fifth straight defeat as Arsenal cruise
Spurs condemn Man City to fifth straight defeat as Arsenal cruise
FOOTBALL: Manchester City collapsed to their fifth straight defeat yesterday (Nov 23), hammered 4-0 by Tottenham in another huge blow to their Premier League title hopes as Arsenal got their challenge back on track.
Phuket strengthens ties with sister city Zhanjiang
Phuket strengthens ties with sister city Zhanjiang
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat hosted Li Duomin, Chairman of the Chinese Political Consultative Conference of Zhanjiang City, on Friday (Nov 22) to bolster relations between the two sister cities. 
Thai court dismisses activist’s Pegasus spyware suit
Thai court dismisses activist’s Pegasus spyware suit
BANGKOK: The Bangkok Civil Court has dismissed a lawsuit by activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa against NSO Group Technologies for allegedly failing to prevent him from being targeted with its Pegasus spyware, according to Amnesty International.
PAFC seeking points ahead of mid-season break
PAFC seeking points ahead of mid-season break
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) head to Surat Thani for a game against Suratthani FC today (Nov 24) looking for a favourable result ahead of the mid-season break.
Major water supply outage across Wichit
Major water supply outage across Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) is urging residents and business owners to hold water in reserve ahead of a major water supply outage that will affect a large area stretching all the way from the Thep Anusorn Intersection on Chao Fa West Rd to Soi Palai in Chalong and Baan Borrae off Sakdidet Rd in Wichit.
Russell takes pole as Hamilton flops in Vegas
Russell takes pole as Hamilton flops in Vegas
FORMULA ONE: George Russell has taken his third pole position of the season in a tight fight with Carlos Sainz in qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Law reforms for small hotels hit Senate SME committee agenda
Law reforms for small hotels hit Senate SME committee agenda
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Economics, Commerce and Industry is reviewing proposals to simplify the legal recognition of small hotels under the Hotel Act, aiming to empower SME entrepreneurs and promote sustainable tourism development.