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War Elephants show grit in defeat
War Elephants show grit in defeat
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s U23 side endured a difficult start to their AFC Asian Cup campaign in Saudi Arabia, succumbing 2-1 to Australia in Group D on Thursday night (Jan 8) despite a spirited display with 10 men.
Lukewarm response to allowing brewers' IPOs
Lukewarm response to allowing brewers' IPOs
BANGKOK: Analysts are lukewarm on the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) plan to open the door to alcoholic beverage listings, arguing the Thai market has limited growth to attract large-scale brewers.
Phuket eyes stricter rules for ride-hailing taxis
Phuket eyes stricter rules for ride-hailing taxis
PHUKET: Phuket officials have moved to tighten controls on illegal app-based taxi services, amid growing pressure from licensed operators and concerns over congestion, enforcement and the island’s tourism image.
Major meth haul leads to Thai-Australian arrest in Phuket
Major meth haul leads to Thai-Australian arrest in Phuket
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested a 22-year-old Thai-Australian man and his girlfriend in connection with a major drug trafficking network after officers seized a total of 120,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills and six kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) in a coordinated multi-agency operation.
Government looks at bringing a Disneyland to Thailand
Government looks at bringing a Disneyland to Thailand
BANGKOK: The government is exploring the possibility of attracting a Disneyland theme park to Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as a flagship project to boost tourism and strengthen transport infrastructure.
Phuket steps up slaughterhouse inspections
Phuket steps up slaughterhouse inspections
PHUKET: Provincial officials have begun inspections of slaughterhouses and animal holding facilities across Phuket as part of a strict licence renewal process aimed at safeguarding public health, consumer confidence and animal welfare.
Thailand International Boat Show to highlight marine tourism’s role in high-value travel
Thailand International Boat Show to highlight marine tourism’s role in high-value travel
PHUKET: Phuket is set to host the Thailand International Boat Show 2026 later this month, with organisers and tourism officials positioning marine and coastal tourism as a growing driver of Thailand’s high-value visitor economy.
Thai Baht Strength Grows As Capital Inflow Raises Confidence
Thai Baht Strength Grows As Capital Inflow Raises Confidence
Thailand's baht hit a 4-year high in 2025 thanks to strong exports and capital inflows. Discover the reasons behind this impressive growth.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Minister Addresses Phuket Traffic Rumours, Nightlife Operators Want Crackdown || Jan 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Minister Addresses Phuket Traffic Rumours, Nightlife Operators Want Crackdown || Jan 9
PHUKET XTRA - January 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Northern Hemisphere rugby shows its strength
Northern Hemisphere rugby shows its strength
RUGBY: The Northern Hemisphere continues to demonstrate a wealth of talent across a range of top-level club rugby competition.
Phuket readies island-wide celebrations for Children’s Day
Phuket readies island-wide celebrations for Children’s Day
PHUKET: Phuket is preparing for a full slate of activities to mark National Children’s Day, celebrated nationwide tomorrow (Jan 10), with events taking place across the island aimed at promoting youth development, creativity and community participation.
‘Big Day’ event held to promote OrBorTor elections
‘Big Day’ event held to promote OrBorTor elections
PHUKET: Local officials have launched their ‘Big Day’ campaign to encourage eligible voters to take part in upcoming local elections for Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) mayors and council members, to be held in select areas across Phuket on Sunday (Jan 11).
‘Hectic’ bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heatwave
‘Hectic’ bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heatwave
SYDNEY: Bushfires threatened dozens of rural towns in southeast Australia today (Jan 9), firefighters said as hot winds fanned “hectic” conditions in the tinder-dry countryside.
THAI prepares to formulate new strategy
THAI prepares to formulate new strategy
BANGKOK: The board of Thai Airways International (THAI) Plc has appointed four subcommittees to drive the organisation forward and is preparing to hold a meeting to formulate the company's strategy next month.
Hosts launch countdown to MotoGP
Hosts launch countdown to MotoGP
MOTO GP: The countdown for the PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2026 has begun as the Kingdom is set to host the opening race of the 2026 MotoGP season next month.
Police break silence on death of Jimmy Semaan
Police break silence on death of Jimmy Semaan
PHUKET: Phuket police have finally recognised the death of well-known, and well-liked, Phuket businessman Jimmy Semaan in Cherng Talay earlier this week.
People’s Party ‘won’t support Anutin’
People’s Party ‘won’t support Anutin’
BANGKOK: Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement and a campaign assistant to the People’s Party (PP), gave assurances the party would not vote in favour of returning Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister for a second time after the Feb 8 general election.
Phuket officials promote ‘saviour role’ in Chalong boat fire response
Phuket officials promote ‘saviour role’ in Chalong boat fire response
PHUKET: Phuket officials are highly promoting their action in response to the blaze on the Chalong beachfront earlier this week, which saw 24 tour speedboats destroyed by fire.
Thais abroad register in record numbers for overseas voting
Thais abroad register in record numbers for overseas voting
BANGKOK: The number of Thais living abroad who have registered to vote in the Feb 8 general election and referendum has surged to 139,535, an increase of 21.1% from 2023, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Phuket nightspot operators want crackdown on illegal operations
Phuket nightspot operators want crackdown on illegal operations
BANGKOK: With the recent bribery case regarding entertainment operators in Phuket resurfacing, the private sector urged a crackdown on illegal operations such as staying open late for nightlife venues as well as unlicensed accommodations, which tarnish the tourist island’s reputation and deprive the government of tax revenue.