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India announces state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh
India announces state funeral for former PM Manmohan Singh
NEW DELHI: India announced seven days of state mourning today (Dec 27) after the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, one of the architects of the country’s economic liberalisation in the early 1990s.
Confabs on Phuket traffic continue
Confabs on Phuket traffic continue
PHUKET: Provincial officials have held yet another meeting to review escalating traffic and infrastructure “challenges” as the island’s tourism industry experiences unprecedented growth.
Hunt for tourists continues with visa-free travel for Chinese
Hunt for tourists continues with visa-free travel for Chinese
BANGKOK: The government is continuing to work to promote the tourism industry as an economic driver, as seen with the agreement of a permanent visa-free scheme between Thailand and China.
Drunken brawl between foreigners caught on camera in Soi Bangla
Drunken brawl between foreigners caught on camera in Soi Bangla
PHUKET: A video clip showing two foreigners engaged in a fistfight on the bustling Soi Bangla in Patong has gone viral on local social media channels, yet again sparking mixed reactions online.
Tsunami ‘Wall of Remembrance’ nearly forgotten
Tsunami ‘Wall of Remembrance’ nearly forgotten
PHUKET: A small ceremony was held at the ‘Wall of Remembrance’ in Mai Khao yesterday (Dec 26) to remember those lost to the devastating tsunami that struck on Dec 26, 2004.
New Year road safety centre launches ‘10 dangerous days’ campaign
New Year road safety centre launches ‘10 dangerous days’ campaign
BANGKOK: The road safety and accident reduction centre has been launched ahead of the New Year holiday travel, with the campaign’s period increased to 10 days from seven in previous years.
Liverpool power seven points clear, Man Utd crash at Wolves
Liverpool power seven points clear, Man Utd crash at Wolves
FOOTBALL: Liverpool powered seven points clear at the top of the Premier League as the title favourites survived a scare in their 3-1 win against Leicester, while Bruno Fernandes was sent off in Manchester United’s dismal 2-0 defeat at lowly Wolves.
Relatives of victims file police complaint over Kata landslide deaths
Relatives of victims file police complaint over Kata landslide deaths
PHUKET: Relatives of victims of the deadly landslide in Kata on Aug 23 this year have filed a formal complaint with police, seeking legal action against the Phra Phuttha Ming Mongkol Sattha Foundation 45 and its president Suporn Wanichkul.
Patong holds 20th anniversary tsunami memorial service
Patong holds 20th anniversary tsunami memorial service
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri led an event at Patong Beach yesterday (Dec 26) to  mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami.
War Elephants suffer major setback
War Elephants suffer major setback
FOOTBALL: As key players Supachok Sarachart and Benjamin Davis returned to training on Tuesday (Dec 24), Thailand suffered a major blow when influential midfielder Ekanit Panya was ruled out for the rest of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024.
Forex-3D scammers get nearly 50,000 years each
Forex-3D scammers get nearly 50,000 years each
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court handed down prison terms totalling 49,125 years each to three men in the multi-billion-baht Forex-3D Ponzi scheme yesterday (Dec 26), while acquitting four others, including Thai celebrities “DJ Man” and singer Baitoey.
Rare 1985 Jeep CJ7
Rare 1985 Jeep CJ7
Extremely rare genuine USA 1985 Jeep CJ7 rebuilt with Chevy 350 V8, restored, many new parts, in great working condition.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket remembers the tsunami - 20 years on || Dec 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket remembers the tsunami - 20 years on || Dec 26
PHUKET XTRA - December 26 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #thailand
Governor launches New Year road, marine safety campaign
Governor launches New Year road, marine safety campaign
PHUKET: After receiving the green light from the Minister of Interior, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat yesterday (Dec 25) officially opened the ‘Road and Marine Accident Prevention and Reduction Operations Center’ for the New Year with a celebratory ceremony at Phuket Provincial Hall.
Phuket New Year to bring B8bn tourism boost
Phuket New Year to bring B8bn tourism boost
PHUKET: Lertchai Wangtrakuldee, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office, said officials expect more than 230,000 tourists to visit Phuket over the New Year holidays, generating more than B8 billion for the economy.
Supoj returns to talk marine tourism safety, view deadly landslide site
Supoj returns to talk marine tourism safety, view deadly landslide site
PHUKET: Supoj Rodruang Na Nongkhai, a former Vice Governor of Phuket and now the Inspector-General of the Ministry of Interior, visited Phuket yesterday (Dec 25) to review key policies and projects, including Phuket marine tourism safety, illegal hotels, landslide prevention and tsunami preparedness.
‘Road Accident Prevention Center’ for New Year declared open
‘Road Accident Prevention Center’ for New Year declared open
PHUKET: The Phuket ‘Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Center for the New Year 2025’ was officially declared open yesterday (Dec 25).
Thailand wins four ‘Best in Asia’ awards at the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final
Thailand wins four ‘Best in Asia’ awards at the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final
Over 130 leading developers and design practices from across Asia gathered in Bangkok recently to celebrate the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, supported by V-ZUG Thailand. At the Awards, finalists from Thailand claimed four prestigious titles: Sansiri Public Company Limited won for BuGaan Pattanakarn and Narasiri Phahol-Watcharapol while AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited won for The City Rama5-Nakhon In and APAC Land won for APAC Tower.
Phuket Town motorbike collision leaves one dead, two injured
Phuket Town motorbike collision leaves one dead, two injured
PHUKET: A collision between two motorbikes resulted in the death of a 56-year-old woman and left two others injured in Phuket Town yesterday (Dec 25).
Tsunami memorials begin as Asia mourns disaster 20 years on
Tsunami memorials begin as Asia mourns disaster 20 years on
BANDA ACEH: Emotional ceremonies began across Asia today (Dec 26) to remember the 220,000 people who died two decades ago when a tsunami devastated coastal areas around the Indian Ocean, in one of the worst natural disasters in human history.