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DOPA chief to become new Phuket Governor
DOPA chief to become new Phuket Governor
PHUKET: Nirat Phongsittithaworn, the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), will arrive in Phuket on Monday (Nov 17) to become the new Governor of Phuket
Carabao Group set to produce Tsingtao beer
Carabao Group set to produce Tsingtao beer
BANGKOK: SET-listed Carabao Group Plc is preparing to produce Tsingtao beer as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in Thailand.
Tigers roar to secure AFL Andaman Cup Final win
Tigers roar to secure AFL Andaman Cup Final win
AFL: The recent 2025 Pacific Cross Health Insurance AFL Andaman Cup delivered one of its most thrilling conclusions yet, with the Thailand Tigers clinching the title in a heart-stopping grand final against the Bali Geckos at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang on Oct 25.
Patong crematorium to close for repairs
Patong crematorium to close for repairs
PHUKET: The crematorium at Laem Phet Monastery in Patong will close on Tuesday (Nov 18) for a major renovation after serious structural damage was found, Patong Municipality has confirmed.
Order of Saint Stanislas delegation visits Phuket
Order of Saint Stanislas delegation visits Phuket
PHUKET: Representatives of the Order of Saint Stanislas, an international NGO focused on helping disadvantaged children, visited Phuket on Thursday (Nov 13) to discuss strengthening relations and exploring new avenues of community development cooperation.
SSP Christmas Party | SSP Weihnachtsfest | Fête de Noël
SSP Christmas Party | SSP Weihnachtsfest | Fête de Noël
Join us on Saturday, Dec 13, for our traditional SSP Christmas Celebration at Amari Patong Resort. Let’s close 2025 together in a warm festive atmosphere—with a delicious Swissness buffet, live music (Saxophone and the famous Christmas carols performed by the children’s choir of Kajonkietsuksa School), and joyful entertainment—as we look ahead with excitement to the new year 2026.
Co-pay boon for food delivery giants
Co-pay boon for food delivery giants
BANGKOK: Grab reports receiving more than 1 million orders under the ‘Khon La Khrueng Plus’ (‘Half-Half Plus’) co-payment scheme, while Line Man Wongnai has recorded 2mn orders.
Pickup driver arrested after brandishing gun at Patong intersection
Pickup driver arrested after brandishing gun at Patong intersection
PHUKET: A drunk driver was arrested in Patong last night (Nov 13) after allegedly using a blank gun to threaten two people at the Nam Sia Intersection on Phra Metta Rd.
Thailand defeats Singapore in friendly match
Thailand defeats Singapore in friendly match
FOOTBALL: Thailand secured a 3-2 win over Singapore in a friendly football match at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani province last night (Nov 13) in what was interim head coach Anthony Hudson’s first game in charge.
Kazakh tourist robbed by motorbike taxi driver in Kathu
Kazakh tourist robbed by motorbike taxi driver in Kathu
PHUKET: Police are searching for a motorcycle rider who allegedly robbed an 18-year-old Kazakh tourist outside a Kathu hotel in the early hours of today (Nov 14).
Drunk driver wipes out U-turn barriers in Thalang
Drunk driver wipes out U-turn barriers in Thalang
PHUKET: A pickup truck driver has been arrested after crashing into a line of government-owned highway barriers in Thalang while allegedly more than twice the legal alcohol limit.
Vietnamese refugees in Thailand at risk
Vietnamese refugees in Thailand at risk
BANGKOK: Increased cooperation between Thai and Vietnamese authorities is putting Vietnamese refugees and asylum seekers in Thailand at heightened risk of forcible return to Vietnam, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said today (Nov 14).
‘World-class’ hacker arrested in Phuket rumoured to be GRU officer Aleksey Lukashev
‘World-class’ hacker arrested in Phuket rumoured to be GRU officer Aleksey Lukashev
PHUKET: Multiple international outlets are reporting that the 35-year-old Russian man arrested in Phuket by Thai cyber police earlier this week is likely GRU military intelligence officer Aleksey Lukashev.
Phuket Mixed touch rugby a big hit
Phuket Mixed touch rugby a big hit
TOUCH RUGBY: Mixed gender touch rugby has found a new home in Phuket, as witnessed at the inaugural Phuket Mixed Touch Tournament 2025 recently.
Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales
Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales
BANGKOK: The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
Consultants selected for revised Patong Tunnel EIA
Consultants selected for revised Patong Tunnel EIA
PHUKET: Provincial officials have met to review the proposed Muang Mai–Koh Kaeo–Kathu Expressway, emphasising that any future development must comply with strict environmental protection rules.
How Early Economic Signals Can Help You Spot Forex Trends Before They Happen
How Early Economic Signals Can Help You Spot Forex Trends Before They Happen
Forex trading in Thailand is becoming increasingly popular as more individuals gain access to online platforms and international markets. One of the key differences between successful traders and those who struggle is the ability to anticipate where the market is heading. Instead of reacting to price moves after they occur, skilled traders look for early signals that suggest a trend is about to form.
Phang Nga woman reports sister’s suspected death in Cambodian scam gang
Phang Nga woman reports sister’s suspected death in Cambodian scam gang
PHANG NGA: Police in Takua Thung District are investigating a report filed by a local woman who claimed her sister had been killed by members of a scam gang in Poipet, Cambodia ‒ though investigators have so far found no evidence to confirm the alleged death.
France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
PARIS: France today (Nov 13) marks a decade since suffering its worst attack, with the only surviving assailant jailed for life and plans for a long-term memorial.
Opium seen as promising medicinal crop
Opium seen as promising medicinal crop
BANGKOK: Opium cultivation could become a viable option to enhance Thailand’s proficiency in plant-based medicine while also assisting local farmers, says Deputy Public Health Minister Worachot Sukhonkhachon.