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Phuket Yunnan Association celebrates 30th anniversary
Phuket Yunnan Association celebrates 30th anniversary
PHUKET: The Phuket Yunnan Association hosted a vibrant celebration marking its 30th anniversary on Saturday (Jan 18), and celebrated the coming of Chinese New Year, this year to be observed on Jan 29.
TAT banking on same-sex marriages to boost figures
TAT banking on same-sex marriages to boost figures
BANGKOK: With same-sex marriages available in Thailand starting this week as the Marriage Equality Act comes into effect, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is banking on the trend, holding trade meetings with businesses targeting couples who seek wedding ceremonies in Thailand.
Same old story for Phuket Andaman FC
Same old story for Phuket Andaman FC
FOOTBALL: New year, new stadium, same owners, same coach, sadly same problems. Welcome back to the soap opera that is Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC).
Thaksin promises a million homes for low-income Thais
Thaksin promises a million homes for low-income Thais
BANGKOK: Former prime minister and de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party Thaksin Shinawatra pledged to build up to one million housing units for low-income people during a speech at a rally in Bueng Kan province yesterday (Jan 19).
Canadian leads police on high-speed chase
Canadian leads police on high-speed chase
PHUKET: A Canadian man driving a pickup truck sparked a high-speed police chase that started in Patong and damaged several vehicles before the man was apprehended in Karon yesterday (Jan 19).
Phuket van driver caught with meth
Phuket van driver caught with meth
PHUKET: A routine patrol by officers from the Crime Suppression Division at Phuket City Police Station took a dramatic turn yesterday (Jan19), resulting in the arrest of a Phuket van driver in possession of methamphetamine pills (ya bah).  
Two tourists die at EDC in Phuket
Two tourists die at EDC in Phuket
PHUKET: An American tourist has died at the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Thailand 2025 after seemingly going into shock at the music festival late last night (Jan 18).
Thoughts on water gardens
Thoughts on water gardens
All Asians prize water in their gardens – from the humble pot in the front yard, with its mandatory water lily and darting  swordtails, to the  fibreglass fish pond, usually painted blue and with a row of pebbles embedded in its rim. If you are lucky, you may have a natural pond or ‘klong’ within the bounds of your property. Unarguably, water adds another dimension, both as an eye-catching feature, and because it allows the cultivation of plants that would otherwise be off-bounds.
Devastating LA fires prompt 2028 Olympics debate
Devastating LA fires prompt 2028 Olympics debate
OLYMPICS: The Los Angeles wildfire disaster has cast a shadow over preparations for the 2028 Olympics, raising questions over whether the city can deliver a safe and successful Games.
Phuket Town readies for Chinese New Year
Phuket Town readies for Chinese New Year
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has kicked off its annual community cleaning initiative, ‘Sweep the House to Welcome Chinese New Year’.
LGBTQIA+: Education, Awareness and Acceptance
LGBTQIA+: Education, Awareness and Acceptance
Education is one of the most powerful tools for shaping a society. It not only equips individuals with knowledge but also moulds their attitudes, beliefs and values. In Thailand, where the new Marriage Equality Law is set to take effect on Wednesday (Jan 22), education has the potential to be a cornerstone for fostering understanding and acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Power tariff faces trim of 17 satang
Power tariff faces trim of 17 satang
BANGKOK: The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) expects to reduce the power tariff by 0.17 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit), leading to cheaper electricity bills, if the government agrees to reduce its spending on a policy to promote investment in renewable energy.
Colonials rule in Kamala
Colonials rule in Kamala
BOWLS: The 11th edition of the “Pryder Cup” was held at Kamala Lawn Bowls Club on Jan 6, pitting defending champions The Colonials against a Rest of the World (ROW) collective.
Fire ravages workers’ camp in Chalong
Fire ravages workers’ camp in Chalong
PHUKET: A fire broke out at a workers' camp in Soi Ruamjai Uthit, in Moo 10, Chalong, early yesterday morning (Jan 18), causing extensive damage worth hundreds of thousands of baht.  
Phuket strengthens dugong conservation efforts
Phuket strengthens dugong conservation efforts
PHUKET: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) this week convened a special meeting at Tha La Beach in Pa Khlok to discuss measures to protect dugongs and seagrass habitats in Phuket.
Notice of Meeting
Re: Invitation of Ordinary Meeting No.1/2025 To: All shareholders of Lactastic Milk Co., Ltd. Whereas the Board of Directors of Lactastic Milk Co., Ltd ("the Company") have resolved to convene its annual Ordinary Meeting No.1/2025 on 27 January 2025 at 11:00am at Ban Suan Khun Chan, Soy Yod Sanae2, 17/18, M.10, Chalong Muang Phuket 83130, and the shareholders of the Company are hereby invited to attend this Meeting to deliberate on the matters outlined in the agenda which has been sent by certified mail to all shareholders.
Spaniard’s death hits elephant camps
Spaniard’s death hits elephant camps
BANGKOK: Elephant camps are one of the most popular destinations among tourists and have played a significant role in the country’s tourism industry.
Whannell finds the humanity in the ‘Wolf Man’
Whannell finds the humanity in the ‘Wolf Man’
The modern-day cinematic journey into the Universal Monsterverse has been a rocky one. The Tom Cruise-led ‘The Mummy’ became one of the most unfairly maligned films in Hollywood history while films like ‘Dracula Untold’ barely raised a blip on the radar.
Koh Kaew bar shooter still behind bars, say police
Koh Kaew bar shooter still behind bars, say police
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum has confirmed to The Phuket News that the man who shot a 44-year-woman point blank in the face, killing her instantly, at a popular bar in Koh Kaew last month remains behind bars.
TAT to adjust target for Asian visitors
TAT to adjust target for Asian visitors
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to adjust the target for Asian visitors this year, seeking potential markets to offset weaker Chinese arrivals.