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What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window
What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window
FOOTBALL: The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure a place in next season’s Champions League or just survive in the lucrative English top flight.
Phuket luxury property market surges
Phuket luxury property market surges
PHUKET: Phuket’s luxury residential property market has entered a period of exceptional performance, underpinned by record tourism revenue, sustained international buyer demand and strong absorption across high-end segments, according to new research released by AYANA Phuket and Colliers Thailand.
Trump says US to 'run' Venezuela after toppling Maduro in military raid
Trump says US to 'run' Venezuela after toppling Maduro in military raid
UNITED STATES: President Donald Trump said Saturday (jan 3) that the United States will “run” Venezuela and tap its huge oil reserves after seizing leftist leader Nicolas Maduro during a bombing raid on Caracas.
Tourists watch as turtle lays eggs on Karon Beach
Tourists watch as turtle lays eggs on Karon Beach
PHUKET: A rare and exciting sight greeted beachgoers at Karon Beach yesterday morning (Jan 3) after a green sea turtle came ashore to lay eggs, drawing the attention of both Thai and foreign tourists.
The ever-expanding Phuket darts scene
The ever-expanding Phuket darts scene
DARTS: The popularity of darts continues to grow globally and Phuket is no exception. The longstanding Phuket darts league is set to expand with venues in the south of the island looking to get into the action.
Inbound: Phuket tourism finally puts pre-COVID levels in the past
Inbound: Phuket tourism finally puts pre-COVID levels in the past
PHUKET: As Phuket enters the New Year with soaring arrivals, strong spending and renewed confidence from long-haul markets, Phuket Tourist Association President Thaneth Tantipiriyakit told The Phuket News: “This is the best high season Phuket has seen in the past five years.”
Four deaths recorded in Phuket New Year road accidents
Four deaths recorded in Phuket New Year road accidents
PHUKET: A total of 39 road accidents, resulting in 43 injuries and four deaths, were recorded in Phuket during the first four days of the New Year road safety campaign, provincial officials have confirmed.
MNRE ramps up fight against Eva
MNRE ramps up fight against Eva
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE Phuket) is preparing to fight a recent lower Administrative Court ruling in Nakhon Sri Thammarat that contradicts an earlier Supreme Administrative Court judgment ordering the demolition of parts of the Eva Beach project in Rawai.
Phuket candidate in national election expelled by own party
Phuket candidate in national election expelled by own party
PHUKET: The Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (‘United Thai Nation Party’) has confirmed the expulsion of lawyer Anandrak Petchhin from party membership, even as the Phuket Provincial Election Commission (PEC Phuket) continues to list him as a candidate contesting Phuket Constituency 1 in the Feb 8 national election.
AI advances highlighted as crucial for industry in 2026
AI advances highlighted as crucial for industry in 2026
BANGKOK: The rise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI), multi-agent systems, and the evolving demands for security and privacy are the keys to success for Thailand's AI startups, according to local industry pioneers.
Fright for Penguins at the ACG
Fright for Penguins at the ACG
CRICKET: The run-rate at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang on Dec 15 matched the ever-increasing temperture in Phuket as a combined 463-runs were scored in a 25-over clash between the Patong Penguins and newcomers Cherngtalay Cricket Club.
Top court ruling shields cardholders from fraud
Top court ruling shields cardholders from fraud
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court has established a new legal precedent strengthening consumer protection by ruling that credit card holders are not liable for fraudulent transactions carried out using their card details by criminals.
Blood donation drive continues into the New Year
Blood donation drive continues into the New Year
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC), in collaboration with Vachira Phuket Hospital, will continue organising blood donation drives across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout January.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Welcomes 2026! Island Records Most Crashes In Thailand So Far || Jan 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Welcomes 2026! Island Records Most Crashes In Thailand So Far || Jan 2
PHUKET XTRA - January 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Skål Phuket – First Dinner of the New Year
Skål Phuket – First Dinner of the New Year
We are delighted to invite you to the first Skål Phuket dinner of the new year, kindly hosted by Pamela Ong and her team at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town. After the great success of last year, we are pleased to enjoy the Japanese Buffet once again, a favorite among our members and guests—an excellent way to start the year with great food, networking, and Skål friendship. The evening begins with networking drinks at the Talung Lounge at 6pm followed by a Japanese Dinner Buffet at Krua Talad Yai from 7:30pm. Members B1300 - Non-Members B1700. Bookings - contact@skalphuket.org
From Football To The Moon: Five Things To Keep An Eye On In 2026
From Football To The Moon: Five Things To Keep An Eye On In 2026
It’s a year set to hold lunar trips, footballing spectacles and a battle for control of the US Congress, among others. Here are five big events to watch out for in 2026.
A landmark year for Thai sports stars
A landmark year for Thai sports stars
ALL SPORTS: Jeeno Thitikul becoming the first Thai golfer to finish an LPGA Tour season as world No.1, sprinter Puripol Boonson breaking the 10-second barrier, and Thailand successfully reclaiming their Southeast Asian (SEA) Games supremacy were among the highlights of an extraordinary year for Thai sport.
Anutin promises a border wall with Cambodia
Anutin promises a border wall with Cambodia
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has promised to pursue a border wall project, contingent on his Bhumjaithai Party retaining administrative power after the general election next year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Fireworks Ban For New Year Celebrations, Phuket Tests Boat Taxi || Dec 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Fireworks Ban For New Year Celebrations, Phuket Tests Boat Taxi || Dec 30
PHUKET XTRA - December 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Red Cross Fair gets underway
Phuket Red Cross Fair gets underway
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Red Cross Fair opened last night (Dec 29) with Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn highlighting the event’s role in promoting Phuket-made goods through the OTOP market set up there.