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Anutin upbeat on US talks
Anutin upbeat on US talks
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence that trade negotiations between Thailand and the United States are progressing positively, citing his personal discussion with US President Donald Trump as a key turning point.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Tunnel Overhaul Sparks Outrage, Road Rage Scythe Attack || Oct 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Tunnel Overhaul Sparks Outrage, Road Rage Scythe Attack || Oct 30
PHUKET XTRA - October 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Patong Tunnel overhaul sparks outrage as decades of planning scrapped
Patong Tunnel overhaul sparks outrage as decades of planning scrapped
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has ordered a complete overhaul of the long-delayed Patong Tunnel project ‒ slashing the tunnel width, axing tolls, and transferring control away from the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT).
Thailand has not manipulated currency, says minister
Thailand has not manipulated currency, says minister
BANGKOK: Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Wednesday (Oct 29) that Thailand has not engaged in currency manipulation, and that the central bank has the tools to manage the currency without resorting to intervention.
Mouthwatering action ahead for rugby union fans
Mouthwatering action ahead for rugby union fans
RUGBY: There are some huge games on the horizon in the rugby union world and the quality of the upcoming international program cannot be understated.
Morbidly obese man dies in Soi Ta-iad
Morbidly obese man dies in Soi Ta-iad
PHUKET: A Lithuanian-born American national has been found dead in his hotel room at a Muay Thai training camp hotel in Chalong, after reportedly enrolling in fitness classes to lose weight.
Phuket erupts in firecrackers as 200th Vegetarian Festival concludes
Phuket erupts in firecrackers as 200th Vegetarian Festival concludes
PHUKET: The sound of firecrackers echoed across Phuket Town last night (Oct 29) as tens of thousands of devotees and tourists joined the grand finale of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 – marking the 200th anniversary of the island’s iconic spiritual celebration.
Pornpawee back in fold after Thamanat meeting
Pornpawee back in fold after Thamanat meeting
BADMINTON: Thai badminton ace Pornpawee Chochuwong has reversed her decision to withdraw from the upcoming 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, which are set to be hosted in Thailand later this year.
Cops digitise war against cybercrime
Cops digitise war against cybercrime
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police is stepping up efforts against call centre gangs and online scammers after the government declared cybercrime suppression a national priority.
Vietnamese man arrested over Patong villa theft
Vietnamese man arrested over Patong villa theft
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a Vietnamese national and seized a large amount of evidence in connection with the theft of cash from a private pool villa in Patong earlier this week.
Tuk-tuk driver, 74, attacks Phuket prosecutor’s car with scythe
Tuk-tuk driver, 74, attacks Phuket prosecutor’s car with scythe
PHUKET: A 74-year-old tuk-tuk driver was taken into custody after he attacked a government vehicle with a scythe following a collision at the Saphan Hin traffic light intersection in Phuket Town yesterday morning (Oct 29).
Anutin calls for even closer ASEAN-China relations
Anutin calls for even closer ASEAN-China relations
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for comprehensive cooperation between ASEAN and China to advance regional peace, strengthen supply chains, and promote the development of free trade, green growth and digital economies.
Wichit Police arrest wire thief
Wichit Police arrest wire thief
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested a 39-year-old man for attempting to steal electrical wires from an abandoned building on Chao Fa East Rd.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket On Alert For Flash Floods, Kathu Garbage Truck Death, Inhalers Contaminated || Oct 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket On Alert For Flash Floods, Kathu Garbage Truck Death, Inhalers Contaminated || Oct 29
PHUKET XTRA - October 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket on alert for heavy rain and flash floods through weekend
Phuket on alert for heavy rain and flash floods through weekend
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has issued an urgent weather warning for heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and strong winds and waves expected to affect the province from today (Oct 29) through Sunday (Nov 2).
People’s Party questions tax breaks in US pact
People’s Party questions tax breaks in US pact
BANGKOK: The People’s Party (PP) has questioned whether Thailand has offered excessive tax concessions to the United States to secure its recently announced strategic partnership, drawing comparisons with similar agreements signed by Vietnam and Malaysia.
Phuket enters final day of Vegetarian Festival
Phuket enters final day of Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: The ninth and final day of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 ‒ this year celebrating the festival’s 200th anniversary ‒ was marked this morning (Oct 29) by the sacred ‘Iw Keng’ procession, a centuries-old ceremony in which the sacred image is carried throughout the community to bless the people and return incense smoke from Saphan Hin Cape to the shrine.
Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law
Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law
BANGKOK: The Restaurant Association has raised concerns about the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (2025), which bans the consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments during prohibited hours, as this will potentially impact the tourism industry.
Phuket scales back Loy Krathong festivities
Phuket scales back Loy Krathong festivities
PHUKET: Municipalities across Phuket have announced the cancellation or scaling back of Loy Krathong festivities next Wednesday (Nov 5) to express condolences and honour the grace of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, who passed away last Friday (Oct 24).
Thai wonder kid clinches historic win
Thai wonder kid clinches historic win
GOLF: Rising star Fifa Laopakdee rewrote a slice of golf history when he became the first player from Thailand to sensationally win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship on Sunday (Oct 26), earning coveted invitations to the Masters Tournament and The Open next year.