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Charlie Hebdo is uncowed and still provoking, 10 years after attack
Charlie Hebdo is uncowed and still provoking, 10 years after attack
PARIS: French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo is set to publish a special God-mocking edition next week to mark 10 years since an attack on its offices by jihadist gunmen that left eight staff members dead.
National road deaths reach 272 after 6 ‘dangerous days’
National road deaths reach 272 after 6 ‘dangerous days’
BANGKOK: Fifty people were killed and 346 injured in road accidents across Thailand on the first day of 2025 on Wednesday, bringing the total in the first six days of the so-called 10 dangerous days of the New Year holidays to 272.
Thai political temperature seen likely to heat up
Thai political temperature seen likely to heat up
BANGKOK: The political temperature will likely heat up this year as dwindling public trust in the government’s ability to handle the economic situation will become a key factor that may exacerbate the stronger political intensity expected this year, according to Parliament President Wan Muhammad Noor Matha.
Ao Po Pier inspection to boost marine safety
Ao Po Pier inspection to boost marine safety
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Tipsiri led an inspection at Ao Po Pier in Pa Khlok yesterday (Jan 2) as part of the ongoing campaign to boost marine safety and bolster tourist confidence during the bustling New Year period. 
Plenty in store for sports fans in 2025
Plenty in store for sports fans in 2025
ALL SPORTS: There may be no Olympics or Paralympics in 2025 but the sporting calendar is still steeped in high quality tournaments. Here we look at five major events that are taking place in the year ahead:
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bloggers booked in Kamala for creating social media content || Jan 02
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bloggers booked in Kamala for creating social media content || Jan 02
PHUKET XTRA - January 02 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket   Hosted by: Chris Howson ||   #phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Brics welcomes Thailand as newest partner nation
Brics welcomes Thailand as newest partner nation
BANGKOK: Thailand has become a partner country of Brics starting on Jan 1, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Phuket spared road deaths for New Year’s Day
Phuket spared road deaths for New Year’s Day
PHUKET: Phuket suffered 10 road accidents with 11 people admitted to hospital on New Year’s Day yesterday (Jan 1), but no deaths, according to Phuket officials.
Fake lottery ticket vendor arrested at 'Good Things' fair
Fake lottery ticket vendor arrested at 'Good Things' fair
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested a woman for selling fake lottery tickets at the ‘Good Things’ fair underway at Saphan Hin.
Man found hanged at Rawai Beach
Man found hanged at Rawai Beach
PHUKET: The body of a 22-year-old man originally from Ubon Ratchathani Province was discovered hanged from a tree on the Rawai beachfront early this morning (Jan 2).
Thailand’s cleanest and most polluted beaches unveiled
Thailand’s cleanest and most polluted beaches unveiled
BANGKOK: The Pollution Control Department has unveiled a list showing the location of the cleanest beaches for swimming, and the most polluted, in Thailand.
2018 Ford Everest Platinum
2018 Ford Everest Platinum
Platinum Edition Ford Everest Silver 3.2 L AWD about 45K km in excellent condition
Searching for Rugby Union superstars
Searching for Rugby Union superstars
RUGBY: There is so much negativity surrounding English Rugby Union that Steve Diamond the Newcastle Falcons coach says the game needs more superstars, players that are on both the front and back pages, players who can reinvigorate pub talk.
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one
LAS VEGAS: At least one person was killed and seven wounded when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside a hotel belonging to US President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas, police said yesterday (Jan 1).
Thais ready for ASEAN ‘El Clasico’
Thais ready for ASEAN ‘El Clasico’
FOOTBALL: Thailand and Vietnam will be battling to gain some sort of advantage over each other when the arch-rivals face off in the first leg of the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 final this evening (Jan 2).
Marriage Equality Bill ready to be implemented
Marriage Equality Bill ready to be implemented
BANGKOK: The state and civil sectors are gearing up to implement the Marriage Equality Bill, which is set to become law later this month.
National road safety campaign sees 215 perish in 5 days
National road safety campaign sees 215 perish in 5 days
BANGKOK: New Year holiday traffic accidents have so far claimed 215 lives and injured 1,354 people across Thailand from Dec 27 to 31.
Phuket starts New Year with blessings
Phuket starts New Year with blessings
PHUKET: Leading Phuket officials ushered in the New Year with a traditional alms-giving ceremony yesterday morning (Jan 1). Held in front of the Phuket branch of the Government Savings Bank on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town, the event drew senior officials, local government leaders and residents from across the province.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
PHUKET: For the first time in Class Act Media’s history, The Phuket News will be shutting down for two days to ring in the New Year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boat operators at Chalong Pier test positive for meth || Dec 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boat operators at Chalong Pier test positive for meth || Dec 30
PHUKET XTRA - December 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #thailand