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Phuket Town launches free open-top EV bus tours
Phuket Town launches free open-top EV bus tours
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality today (Dec 30) launched free sightseeing tours aboard two new 17-seater open-top electric buses, providing residents and visitors with a fresh way to experience Phuket Old Town while supporting environmentally friendly urban tourism.
BoT tightens scrutiny of foreign cash
BoT tightens scrutiny of foreign cash
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has stepped up regulatory oversight of inbound foreign exchange transactions to ease baht appreciation pressure and prevent misreported or undesirable capital inflows, a senior official said.
Fire breaks out at Moulin Rouge
Fire breaks out at Moulin Rouge
PHUKET: Firefighters were called to Bangla Rd early this morning (Dec 30) after a blaze erupted at the well-known ‘Moulin Rouge’ club, officials have confirmed.
Thai snooker stars take a pot at national politics
Thai snooker stars take a pot at national politics
SNOOKER: Wattana Pu-Ob-Orm, the former world No.3 who once carried Thailand’s hopes on the international snooker circuit, has announced his entry into politics.
China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan
China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan
BEIJING: China kicked off a second day of live-fire drills around Taiwan today (Dec 30), aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports and assaults on maritime targets.
Phuket tests boat taxi service
Phuket tests boat taxi service
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have accelerated testing of the proposed ‘boat taxi’ service linking Phuket International Airport with Patong, in a bid to offer travellers an alternative to the island’s heavily congested roads.
Thailand's Nominee Crackdown: Why Phuket Businesses Must Act Now
Thailand's Nominee Crackdown: Why Phuket Businesses Must Act Now
If your business involves foreign partners whether in hospitality, property, wellness, F&B or investment, this is important. Thailand’s nationwide investigation into nominee structures has reached a critical phase, and Phuket businesses are squarely in the spotlight.
Ceasefire allows some evacuees to return home
Ceasefire allows some evacuees to return home
BANGKOK: The situation along the Thai–Cambodian border has eased following the start of a ceasefire, allowing residents in Buriram, Surin, Sa Kaeo, and Trat to begin returning home after weeks of displacement.
Pickup truck driver lambasted for tailgating ambulance
Pickup truck driver lambasted for tailgating ambulance
PHUKET: Rescue workers from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation have called for greater awareness and responsibility on the roads after a pickup truck was caught dangerously tailgating an ambulance transporting an emergency patient in Thalang.
Chalong Police arrest police impersonators
Chalong Police arrest police impersonators
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested two men accused of impersonating police officers to extort money from foreigners in the Rawai area, following complaints filed with local authorities.
Patong announces road closures, fireworks ban for New Year
Patong announces road closures, fireworks ban for New Year
PHUKET: Patong Police and Patong Municipality have announced temporary road closures and strict safety measures for the New Year countdown celebrations at Patong Beach, including a complete ban on fireworks and sky lanterns.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Police Nab Wife For Stabbing Her Husband, Fatal Karon Motorbike Crash on Christmas || Dec 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Police Nab Wife For Stabbing Her Husband, Fatal Karon Motorbike Crash on Christmas || Dec 29
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Prasit sentenced to 1,210 years in jail for fraudulent loan schemes
Prasit sentenced to 1,210 years in jail for fraudulent loan schemes
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has handed down a historic sentence against businessman Prasit Jeawkok, ordering 1,210 years in prison for defrauding the public through illegal loan schemes.
Tourism still a stalled engine
Tourism still a stalled engine
BANGKOK: In 2025, the Thai tourism industry faced its first contraction since the pandemic, with several setbacks consistently hampering tourist confidence.
Phuket’s Srimant Ganapati Temple marks first anniversary
Phuket’s Srimant Ganapati Temple marks first anniversary
PHUKET: The Srimant Ganapati Temple at Rawai Beach has celebrated the first anniversary of its founding with an elaborate ceremony featuring sacred rituals, traditional performances and the presentation of precious jewellery specially brought from India.
Wife arrested after knife attack on husband
Wife arrested after knife attack on husband
PHUKET: A domestic dispute in Mai Khao turned violent last night (Dec 28) when a woman slashed her husband in the head with a knife after the couple had been drinking together, leaving him seriously injured.
Man accidentally shoots self after row with nephew
Man accidentally shoots self after row with nephew
PHUKET: A 33-year-old man died after accidentally shooting himself in the chest following an argument with a relative in Chalong yesterday evening (Dec 28).
Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war
Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war
YANGON: Voters trickled to Myanmar’s heavily restricted polls yesterday (Dec 28), with the ruling junta touting the exercise as a return to democracy five years after it ousted the last elected government and triggered a civil war.
Phuket’s People’s Party trio seek re-election
Phuket’s People’s Party trio seek re-election
PHUKET: Phuket’s three incumbent People’s Party representatives ‒ Somchart Techathaworncharoen, Thitikan Thitiphrutikul and Chalermpong Saengdee ‒ have officially entered the race to retain their seats in the national election to be held on Feb 8 next year.
Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Villa as Wirtz ends drought
Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Villa as Wirtz ends drought
FOOTBALL: Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the Premier League after Rayan Cherki inspired Pep Guardiola’s side to victory at Nottingham Forest on Saturday (Dec 27).