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Phuket Property: A Remarkable Journey of Growth and Stability
Phuket Property: A Remarkable Journey of Growth and Stability
Anyone keeping a finger on the pulse of the Phuket property market over the last two decades will have understood certain factors that make Phuket a unique and dynamic market for real estate. They will have also identified certain trends forming before the direction of the market was perhaps more broadly apparent.
Dates for Phuket Heroines Festival announced
Dates for Phuket Heroines Festival announced
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Heroines Festival, honouring Thao Thepkrasattri and Thao Srisoonthorn, who led Phuket’s defense against Burmese invaders in 1785, this year will be held from Mar 8-22.
Isak on song as the Toon roll into top four
Isak on song as the Toon roll into top four
FOOTBALL: Alexander Isak fired Newcastle into the Premier League’s top four yesterday (Jan 15), scoring twice in a 3-0 cruise against Wolves as David Moyes endured a miserable return to the Everton dugout.
Israel offers 13,000 more jobs to Thais
Israel offers 13,000 more jobs to Thais
BANGKOK: An additional 13,000 jobs in Israel’s agriculture sector will be available to Thai workers this year, says Avi Dichter, the Israeli Agriculture and Rural Development Minister.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surrogacy overhaul in Thailand, Fatal jet-ski collision in Patong || Jan 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Surrogacy overhaul in Thailand, Fatal jet-ski collision in Patong || Jan 15
PHUKET XTRA - January 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Karon authorities step up safety measures after fatal parasailing accident
Karon authorities step up safety measures after fatal parasailing accident
PHUKET: Authorities in Karon are ramping up safety measures for water sports operators following a parasailing staff member falling to his death earlier this month.
Thailand (Bangkok) Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo
Thailand (Bangkok) Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo
Thailand (Bangkok) Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo (TAAPE 2025) will make its appearance in IMPACT Exhibition Centre，Bangkok, Thailand on October 15-17, 2025! The exhibition aims to bring together global amusement equipment manufacturers, theme park operators, amusement service providers and industry experts to discuss the development trend of the amusement industry, display the latest amusement equipment and creative design. The exhibition jointly build a platform for exchange and cooperation, brand promotion and market expansion. Look forward to meeting you in Thailand and start a wonderful amusement trip together!
Thaksin outlines keys to reviving Thai stock market
Thaksin outlines keys to reviving Thai stock market
BANGKOK: Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has outlined measures to revitalise the Thai stock market, suggesting the relevant agencies urgently restore investor confidence and emphasising that any crimes must be punished immediately.
Darasamut Underpass to close to install safety sign
Darasamut Underpass to close to install safety sign
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass, in front of the Central shopping malls on the bypass road, will be closed temporarily tonight (Jan 15) while workers install a ‘Beware Rear-End Collision’ sign in the tunnel.
Liverpool frustrated by Forest, Man City blow late lead at Brentford
Liverpool frustrated by Forest, Man City blow late lead at Brentford
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s charge towards the Premier League title was halted by stubborn Nottingham Forest in a 1-1 draw between the top two yesterday (Jan 14) as Manchester City’s resurgence came undone in a 2-2 draw at Brentford.
Campaign against counterfeit products targets Patong
Campaign against counterfeit products targets Patong
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office has launched a campaign in Patong using slogans including ‘Stop Piracy!’ and ‘Buy Original Now!’ to combat counterfeit products and violations of intellectual property rights.
South Korean President arrested over failed martial law bid
South Korean President arrested over failed martial law bid
SEOUL: Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested today (Jan 15) over his failed martial law bid, after hundreds of anti-graft investigators and police raided his residence to end a weeks-long standoff.
Study in Switzerland
Study in Switzerland
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Mixed bag for English clubs in Champions Cup
Mixed bag for English clubs in Champions Cup
RUGBY: Five Gallagher Premiership teams contested the 3rd round of the Champions Cup last Saturday (Jan 11), while the Newcastle Falcons played the Ospreys in the Challenge Cup.
Kasidit rattles Medvedev in 5-set thriller
Kasidit rattles Medvedev in 5-set thriller
TENNIS: Thai wild card Kasidit Samrej pushed Russian world No.5 Daniil Medvedev to five sets before bowing out in the first round of the Australian Open in Melbourne yesterday (Jan 14).
BISP to expand Primary School capacity for 2025-2026 academic year
BISP to expand Primary School capacity for 2025-2026 academic year
Phuket, Thailand, January 6, 2025 – British International School, Phuket (BISP) is delighted to announce a significant expansion in its Primary School programme, beginning with the 2025–2026 academic year. To meet the growing demand for places, BISP will add an additional class to years 3-6 in Primary. (Year 4 addition commenced in January 2025).
Ministry to overhaul law on surrogacy
Ministry to overhaul law on surrogacy
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is revising the surrogacy law in response to the enforcement of the equal marriage law and welcoming overseas couples to have surrogate babies in Thailand.
Chinese tourist killed in Patong jet-ski collision
Chinese tourist killed in Patong jet-ski collision
PHUKET: One Chinese tourist was killed and another remains in hospital after the rented jet-skis they were riding collided with each other off Patong Beach today (Jan 14).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Charges over fatal Phuket parasail fall, One step closer to Thailand casino complex || Jan 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Charges over fatal Phuket parasail fall, One step closer to Thailand casino complex || Jan 14
PHUKET XTRA - January 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Patong tourist breaks police lock, sparks backlash online
Patong tourist breaks police lock, sparks backlash online
PHUKET: A video clip of a foreign tourist in Phuket breaking a police lock with a rock has gone viral on local social media channels, igniting criticism and discussions about law enforcement and respect for local laws.