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Govt sets ambitious B3.5trn tourism target for ‘24
Govt sets ambitious B3.5trn tourism target for ‘24
BANGKOK: The government is aiming to generate B3.5 trillion for the economy through the tourism industry this year, as it plans to promote the country as a year-round tourism destination.
World rings in 2024 after turbulent last 12 months
World rings in 2024 after turbulent last 12 months
SYDNEY: Jubilant crowds began bidding farewell yesterday (Dec 31) to the hottest year on record, closing a turbulent 12 months marked by clever chatbots, climate crises and wrenching wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Arsenal falter once more at Fulham, Spurs close on top four
Arsenal falter once more at Fulham, Spurs close on top four
FOOTBALL: Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge suffered another blow in a 2-1 defeat at Fulham yesterday (Dec 31), as Tottenham beat Bournemouth 3-1 to close in on their north London rivals.
Phuket ushers in the New Year
Phuket ushers in the New Year
PHUKET: A large fireworks display over Phuket Town marked the beginning of New Year last night at the ‘Discover Phuket Countdown 2024’.
Crowds flock for last sunset of 2023
Crowds flock for last sunset of 2023
PHUKET: Crowds of Thais and foreigners gathered at the iconic Promthep Cape, the southernmost tip of Phuket, to enjoy the last sunset of 2023.
‘Unite as one to conquer obstacles’
‘Unite as one to conquer obstacles’
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has urged Thais to unite for the New Year, join forces to overcome obstacles and challenges lying ahead, and steer the country towards prosperity and stability.
Russian girl, 5, killed as Phuket speedboat slams into rocks
Russian girl, 5, killed as Phuket speedboat slams into rocks
PHUKET: A 5-year-old Russian girl has died after the speedboat she was returning from Phi Phi Island to Phuket on with her family late yesterday (Dec 31) slammed into rocks at Koh Maithon.
Phuket maintains zero deaths in ‘Seven Days’ for New Year
Phuket maintains zero deaths in ‘Seven Days’ for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket officials have reported no deaths in road accidents in Phuket yesterday (Dec 30), the second day of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year holidays.
Alarm sounded over syphilis infections
Alarm sounded over syphilis infections
BANGKOK: Health officials are looking to tighten preventive and control measures after finding higher rates of syphilis and gonorrhoea among young people, says Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.
Patong Police hunt man for attempted strangling in failed currency exchange robbery
Patong Police hunt man for attempted strangling in failed currency exchange robbery
PHUKET: Patong Police are hunting for a man who attacked a woman at a currency exchange in an attempted robbery on Phra Barami Rd early this morning (Dec 31).
Sustainably Yours: Learning to breathe
Sustainably Yours: Learning to breathe
As we continue through the high season, restaurants and hotels are enjoying the time of year when they earn most of their money. But for residents of the island, it can turn what would normally be a quick trip to the market into a 30-minute ordeal with soul crushing bumper-to-bumper traffic. Each year, the situation worsens because of more people settling on the island and developers constructing housing without proper infrastructure. 
Russian charged for slashing mother’s throat moved to court detention
Russian charged for slashing mother’s throat moved to court detention
PHUKET: The 18-year-old Russian man arrested for slashing his mother’s throat in Phuket on Friday (Dec 29) has been moved to Phuket Provincial Court for detention.
‘Big Mum’ leatherback lays eggs at Khao Lampi
‘Big Mum’ leatherback lays eggs at Khao Lampi
PHUKET: Officers at Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park in Phang NGa, north of Phuket, have discovered a nest of turtle eggs laid by what they believe to be the biggest turtle to come ashore to lay eggs so far this nesting season.
Aston Villa, Man City close on Premier League lead, Man Utd beaten again
Aston Villa, Man City close on Premier League lead, Man Utd beaten again
FOOTBALL: Douglas Luiz’s late penalty took Aston Villa joint top of the Premier League with a 3-2 win over 10-man Burnley yesterday (Dec 30) as Manchester City closed on the leaders by sweeping aside Sheffield United 2-0.
Air pollution persists in Bangkok amid New Year
Air pollution persists in Bangkok amid New Year
BANGKOK: Despite reduced traffic during the New Year holiday, Bangkok continues to struggle with air pollution, with 16 of its 50 districts falling into the red zone for serious health impacts on Friday (Dec 29).
Governor inspects New Year checkpoints
Governor inspects New Year checkpoints
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat joined Udomphon Kan, head of the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM-Phuket) in visiting major checkpoints across the island as a show of support for the officials on duty over the New Year holidays.
Day 1: 34 dead in New Year road accidents nationwide
Day 1: 34 dead in New Year road accidents nationwide
BANGKOK: Thirty-four people were killed and 335 injured in road accidents nationwide on Friday, the first day of the government’s road safety campaign.
Police officer held in expressway slaying
Police officer held in expressway slaying
BANGKOK: A police officer has been arrested after a businessman was shot to death on an expressway in Wang Thonglang district of Bangkok late Friday night (Dec 29).
Body found off Koh Maithon
Body found off Koh Maithon
PHUKET: A local tour boat found the body of a man floating in the water near Koh Maithon, just over eight kilometres southeast of the tip of Cape Panwa, late yesterday afternoon (Dec 29).
Zero deaths in Phuket on Day 1 of ‘Seven Days’ for New Year
Zero deaths in Phuket on Day 1 of ‘Seven Days’ for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket officials have confirmed there were no deaths in road accidents in Phuket yesterday (Dec 29), the first day of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year holidays.