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Medals to millions as stars hit jackpot
Medals to millions as stars hit jackpot
SEA GAMES: The 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games medallists, along with coaches, and sports associations received a B487,365,000 cash bonus from the government with the rowing team receiving the largest share.
Ceasefire agreement ‘not a retreat’
Ceasefire agreement ‘not a retreat’
BANGKOK: Thailand’s acceptance of a ceasefire deal with Cambodia is a strategic move to test its commitment to ending the violence, not a form of retreat or surrender, said Defence Minister Natthaphon Narkphanit yesterday (Dec 28).
Kamala park toilets upgrade stalled by local headman
Kamala park toilets upgrade stalled by local headman
PHUKET: Provincial officials have stepped in after the long-awaited improvement of public toilets at the Kamala Tsunami Memorial Park stalled when a village headman and committee members refused to vacate the building earmarked for renovation.
Phuket orders tougher anti-drug action as arrests surge nearly 30%
Phuket orders tougher anti-drug action as arrests surge nearly 30%
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have ordered intensified anti-drug operations and stricter enforcement across Phuket after surveillance reports showed drug-related arrests have surged by almost 30% in the first two months of fiscal 2026.
Upstart gangsters shake Japan’s yakuza
Upstart gangsters shake Japan’s yakuza
TOKYO: When Takanori Kuzuoka began climbing the criminal career ladder, he didn’t fancy joining Japan’s old-school yakuza, with their tattoos, rigid hierarchy and codes of honour.
Thai Olympic Committee President to haul Muay Thai bosses
Thai Olympic Committee President to haul Muay Thai bosses
MUAY THAI: The President of the Thai Olympic Committee has pledged to summon the Amateur Muay Thai Association of Thailand for clarification in early January, following mounting complaints that results at the recent SEA Games were manipulated to favour foreign competitors.
Getting into good habits
Getting into good habits
A New Year, a new you, right? January has a way of bringing out the idealist in all of us. We make resolutions and declare that this is the year we will finally “get it together.” There is a certain thrill in imagining a future self with impeccable habits and steady discipline. But as the weeks unfold, enthusiasm wanes, routines disintegrate and those shiny intentions start to feel less like a plan and more like a passing mood. The issue is not a lack of resolve – it is misunderstanding how habits are built in the first place.
Office hints at export dip in 2026
Office hints at export dip in 2026
BANGKOK: The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) projects a broad range for exports next year, from a contraction of 3.1% to growth of 1.1%.
England snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
England snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
CRICKET: A fighting England won their first Test on Australian soil in 15 years yesterday (Dec 27), restoring their battered pride with a gutsy four-wicket victory to clinch a chaotic fourth Ashes clash that was all over inside two days.
Workshop targets greenhouse gas reduction efforts
Workshop targets greenhouse gas reduction efforts
PHUKET: Government agencies, community groups and education institutions in Phuket joined a full-day workshop this week aimed at strengthening local knowledge and participation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions under Thailand’s Low Emission Support Scheme (LESS).
Governor leads lecture on rabies
Governor leads lecture on rabies
PHUKET: Phuket has moved forward in its goal of becoming a rabies-free province with the launch of a training programme to strengthen the capacity of livestock volunteers to support rabies surveillance, prevention, and control in communities.
Patong Mayor moves to allay concerns over footpath works
Patong Mayor moves to allay concerns over footpath works
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Lalita Maneesri has moved to reassure residents and visitors that ongoing works to improve sidewalks along the Patong beachfront and on key roads in the busy tourism town are progressing as planned, and that authorities are working as quickly as possible to ensure safe pedestrian access.
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate’ ceasefire
Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate’ ceasefire
BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire yesterday (Dec 27), the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes.
How to Gear Up in World of Warcraft
How to Gear Up in World of Warcraft
In this guide, we’ll cover the main ways to gear your World of Warcraft character and how to quickly get equipped both before and after the endgame. We tried to keep all the info general and universal, without tying it to any specific season or expansion, so you can use the guide at any time, no matter the current state of the game.
North Korean POWs in Ukraine seeking ‘new life’ in South
North Korean POWs in Ukraine seeking ‘new life’ in South
SEOUL: Two North Korean prisoners of war held by Ukraine have said they hope to start a “new life” in South Korea, according to a letter seen by AFP on Wednesday (Dec 24).
TAT expects drop in New Year revenue
TAT expects drop in New Year revenue
BANGKOK: Tourism receipts during the New Year holiday are expected to plunge by 2-9% year-on-year due to the border conflict and flooding in the South, while outbound travel remains strong, supported by the strength of the local currency.
Phuket readies for New Year ‘Seven Days of Danger’
Phuket readies for New Year ‘Seven Days of Danger’
PHUKET: Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn yesterday (Dec 26) officially opened the Road and Maritime Accident Prevention and Reduction Operations Centre for Phuket for New Year 2026, ahead of the nationwide ‘Seven Days of Danger’ campaign.
Prawit prepares to retire from politics after withdrawing as PM candidate
Prawit prepares to retire from politics after withdrawing as PM candidate
BANGKOK: Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwon has signalled his intention to step away from politics after withdrawing as the party’s prime ministerial candidate.
Phuket White Collar Boxing: A Transformational Challenge
Phuket White Collar Boxing: A Transformational Challenge
BOXING: Phuket has long been the home of combat sports, fitness and transformational training. But now a new opportunity is emerging for everyday residents to experience the thrill, discipline and empowerment of stepping into the ring – all while raising money for a truly meaningful cause.
Officials raid illegal venues in Patong, Phuket Town
Officials raid illegal venues in Patong, Phuket Town
PHUKET: Provincial officials launched coordinated late-night raids on illegal entertainment venues in Patong and Phuket Town early yesterday (Dec 26), shutting down businesses operating without permits, seizing ketamine and detaining suspects for prosecution.