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Liverpool extend lead as Man City lose again
Liverpool extend lead as Man City lose again
FOOTBALL: Manchester City slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat after blowing the lead to lose 2-1 at Brighton, allowing Liverpool to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Aston Villa yesterday (Nov 9).
Step by Step: Is it time to look beyond tourism?
Step by Step: Is it time to look beyond tourism?
OPINION: Bangkok is expected to clinch the title of most visited city in the world in 2024, a title it held in 2023 and has consistently featured in the top 10 list for the last few years. Despite these accolades, the government relentlessly pushes for increased tourism targets in an effort to boost the now flailing Thai economy. 
‘Red One’ delivers a very special Christmas treat
‘Red One’ delivers a very special Christmas treat
It hasn’t taken very long into this Christmas period to find a film that is guaranteed to become a Christmas classic. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, ‘Red One’ takes the action genre and mixes it with mythological and a splash of comedy and the result is very special.
Bodies of four Thai workers arrive home
Bodies of four Thai workers arrive home
BANGKOK: The bodies of four Thai workers killed by Hezbollah rocket fire in northern Israel on Oct 31 arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on Friday (Nov 8).
Man City seek to end mini-slump as Liverpool soar
Man City seek to end mini-slump as Liverpool soar
FOOTBALL: Injury-hit Manchester City are desperate to snap their losing streak in their final Premier League game before the international break as Chelsea aim to deepen Arsenal’s misery.
Manhunt ends with arrest for attacking ex-boss with axe
Manhunt ends with arrest for attacking ex-boss with axe
PHUKET: Police have arrested the 41-year-old man wanted for attacking his former employer with an axe, leaving him with serious injuries.
B400 minimum wage ‘a New Year present’
B400 minimum wage ‘a New Year present’
BANGKOK: Thailand plans to increase the daily minimum wage to B400 next year, Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Friday (Nov 8).
French tourist hospitalised after apparent suicide attempt
French tourist hospitalised after apparent suicide attempt
PHUKET: A 34-year-old French tourist was found in critical condition after an apparent suicide attempt in a hotel room in Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 8).
Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with ‘Preserve Freedom’ party
Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with ‘Preserve Freedom’ party
GERMANY: Germany marks 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell with festivities from Saturday (Nov 9) under the theme ‘Preserve Freedom!’ as Russia’s war rages in Ukraine and many fear democracy is under attack.
Armed drug dealer arrested driving Phuket taxi
Armed drug dealer arrested driving Phuket taxi
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 30-year-old man driving a registered taxi for illegal possession of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and crystal meth (ya ice), and a loaded firearm.
B800mn investment fraud suspect arrested in Wichit
B800mn investment fraud suspect arrested in Wichit
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested a suspect found hiding in Phuket who was involved in a large-scale investment scam that defrauded over B800 million from Thai and foreign investors.
PAFC head to Krabi eyeing a positive result
PAFC head to Krabi eyeing a positive result
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) head to a Krabi FC team today (Nov 9) that are in dire straits, languishing at the bottom of the table after relegation from T2 last season.
Celebrity lawyer and wife remanded in custody
Celebrity lawyer and wife remanded in custody
BANGKOK: Celebrity lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd and his wife Patthitta Biabungkerd have been remanded in custody on fraud and money laundering charges after the Criminal Court denied Ms Patthitta’s bail request. Mr Sittra did not apply for bail.
Officials spend B500mn on maintaining island’s one operating incinerator
Officials spend B500mn on maintaining island’s one operating incinerator
Phuket City Municipality has inked a deal to pay more than B511 million for the upkeep of the island’s only working public incinerator for the next 15 years. The half-billion-baht contract comes while a second incinerator is built at the Saphan Hin facility over the next two years, and while the volume of trash delivered to the island’s main landfill continues to outpace the ability to burn it.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal Mayor shooting, Phuket seaplane discussions, Boss attacked at Chalong home || Nov 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal Mayor shooting, Phuket seaplane discussions, Boss attacked at Chalong home || Nov 8
PHUKET XTRA - November 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Facial recognition system launches at Phuket airport
Facial recognition system launches at Phuket airport
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat arrived at Phuket International Airport today (Nov 8) to confirm the use of facial recognition to streamline passenger processing and reduce wait times.
The True Cost of Living in Paradise: Why Phuket is One of Southeast Asia’s Priciest Places
The True Cost of Living in Paradise: Why Phuket is One of Southeast Asia’s Priciest Places
For years, Phuket has been the paradise that tourists, retirees, and remote workers have dreamed of. This Thai island is considered home to wonderful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and relaxed living that lures more and more international residents who want comfort and adventure in their life. But Phuket's paradiagonal status does come at a price. According to recent data, Phuket now ranks 4th in Southeast Asia by the cost of living. Let's look at the numbers and find out how that compares to other Thai and Southeast Asian cities.
Ministry to legalise unregistered hotels
Ministry to legalise unregistered hotels
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has vowed to register unregistered hotels through a new draft within one year, aiming to maintain the long-haul tourist market as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is implemented in two years, which requires adhering to strict environmental standards.
Ishii names five newcomers in squad
Ishii names five newcomers in squad
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Masatada Ishii has called up 23 players for the two warm-up matches against Lebanon and Laos during the FIFA Day break next week.
Mayor shot dead in Narathiwat
Mayor shot dead in Narathiwat
NARATHIWAT: The mayor of a tambon in Rueso district of Narathiwat was shot dead by a group of men armed with war weapons at his garment factory in the southern border province yesterday (Nov 7).