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Myanmar junta, armed alliance announce ceasefire
Myanmar junta, armed alliance announce ceasefire
YANGON: Myanmar’s military and an alliance of armed ethnic minority groups announced a China-mediated ceasefire yesterday (Jan 12) following months of conflict that has posed the biggest threat to the junta since it seized power in 2021.
Hong Kong Sevens plays out for final time at iconic stadium
Hong Kong Sevens plays out for final time at iconic stadium
RUGBY SEVENS: In its final staging at the iconic Hong Kong Stadium before a move to the new Kai Tak Sports Park stadium in 2025, the renowned Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens returns to its roots in welcoming teams from across Asia to the world’s biggest rugby party from Apr 5-7.
Phang Nga sites confirmed to contain high lithium content
Phang Nga sites confirmed to contain high lithium content
PHANG NGA: Two major lithium deposits in Phang Nga are confirmed by a Thai geochemistry expert to have a higher content of lithium than many other key deposits in the world, it was confirmed yesterday (Jan 12).
Patong hotel maid arrested for stealing B140k from tourists
Patong hotel maid arrested for stealing B140k from tourists
PHUKET: Patong Police officers have arrested a hotel maid for stealing B140,000 in cash from foreign guests. Known victims include a man from Sweden and two brothers from Cyprus. The suspect is a Myanmar national.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong taxi driver fight ends in fatality, Omura whales off Phuket, Night mini-marathon || Jan 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong taxi driver fight ends in fatality, Omura whales off Phuket, Night mini-marathon || Jan 12
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Officials target migrant worker employers on ’awareness’
Officials target migrant worker employers on ’awareness’
PHUKET: The Phuket Employment Office yesterday (Jan 11) launched a series of events to inform employers of foreign workers of the new minimum wage rate in Phuket of B370 a day and to raise awareness of the law regarding the hiring of migrant workers in a bid to stem human trafficking.
Refreshed Man City ready to pounce, Spurs target top four
Refreshed Man City ready to pounce, Spurs target top four
FOOTBALL: Manchester City appear ominously poised to strike in the Premier League title race as Pep Guardiola welcomes back key players for tomorrow’s (Jan 13) trip to Newcastle, while Manchester United can ill-afford another damaging defeat when Tottenham visit Old Trafford.
Governor orders creation of Phuket marine safety centre
Governor orders creation of Phuket marine safety centre
PHUKET: In response to the recent ’Apirak 89’ tour speedboat accident that killed a 5-year-old Russian girl, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has ordered the establishment of a dedicated ’marine safety center’.
US, UK air strikes pound Yemen after weeks of Red Sea attacks
US, UK air strikes pound Yemen after weeks of Red Sea attacks
SANAA, YEMEN: Heavy US and British air strikes pounded targets in rebel-held Yemen early today (Jan 12) after weeks of disruptive attacks on Red Sea shipping by Iran-backed Huthi forces.
American long-term expat killed in truck hit-and-run
American long-term expat killed in truck hit-and-run
PHUKET: A 59-year-old American man who worked for a well-known local hotel at the north end of the island was killed when he was crushed by a truck on Thepkrasattri Rd last night (Jan 11).
Suvichaya secures spot at Honda LPGA Thailand
Suvichaya secures spot at Honda LPGA Thailand
GOLF: Amateur star Suvichaya Vinijchaitham has earned the privilege to participate in the Honda LPGA Thailand 2024 and compete alongside 72 of the world’s top women golfers at Siam Country Club Old Course in Pattaya next month.
Highly transmissible but mild COVID strain now dominant
Highly transmissible but mild COVID strain now dominant
BANGKOK: The JN.1 strain of COVID-19, which is highly transmissible but with mild symptoms, is now dominant in the country, says the well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan.
Patong motorbike taxi driver stabbed to death in fight
Patong motorbike taxi driver stabbed to death in fight
PHUKET: A fight between two motorbike taxi drivers in Patong has left one dead and the other taking himself to hospital for a stab wound to his leg.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town apartments set ablaze by transformer, Outpouring after tourist crash || Jan 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town apartments set ablaze by transformer, Outpouring after tourist crash || Jan 11
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
The Thailand International Boat Show gets underway
The Thailand International Boat Show gets underway
PHUKET: The Thailand International Boat Show kicked off in style today (Jan 11) at the Royal Phuket Marina in Koh Kaew, with over 6,000 visitors expected to attend throughout the four day event.
ONE Championship fighter Aminipour dies in Phuket crash
ONE Championship fighter Aminipour dies in Phuket crash
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that ONE Championship Muay Thai fighter Fariyar Aminipour has passed away following a motorcycle accident in Phuket this morning (Jan 11).
Night mini marathon and fun run confirmed
Night mini marathon and fun run confirmed
MARATHON: Organisers have confirmed a night fun run and mini marathon will take place in Talat Yai next month to encourage increased exercise among local residents.
PM: Govt cannot intervene in BoT affairs
PM: Govt cannot intervene in BoT affairs
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has met with the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to discuss an overview of the economic situation.