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Tourist drives pickup onto Mai Khao Beach, gets stuck in the sand
Tourist drives pickup onto Mai Khao Beach, gets stuck in the sand
PHUKET: A video clip showing a yellow four-door pickup truck stranded on Mai Khao Beach has sparked widespread reactions on social media. 
Patong Police arrest ladyboy, accomplice for robbing tourists
Patong Police arrest ladyboy, accomplice for robbing tourists
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested two individuals, including a transgender woman, for robbing tourists of hundreds of euros on the street near Bangla Rd.
Liverpool host Foxes, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka
Liverpool host Foxes, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka
FOOTBALL: Christmas Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day today (Dec 26) as both crisis-hit Manchester clubs will seek a festive fillip, with faltering champions City at home to Everton and United away to Wolves.
Remembering the tsunami
Remembering the tsunami
PHUKET: People along the Andaman coast, including Phuket, marked 20 years since the devastating Indian Ocean Tsunami, also often called the ‘Boxing Day Tsunami’, today (Dec 26) with remembrance events to honour those lost to the waves that fateful day.
Healthcare plan in final roll out
Healthcare plan in final roll out
BANGKOK: The fourth and final phase of the so-called “treatment anywhere” B30 universal healthcare scheme will kick off in the last 31 provinces of the country on Jan 1, as the nation adopts more digitalised medical services to cut back on waiting times at hospitals.
Region 8 Police launch crime prevention, traffic campaign for holidays
Region 8 Police launch crime prevention, traffic campaign for holidays
PHUKET: Region 8 Police have mobilised a campaign to boost safety, suppress crimes and manage traffic during the New Year holidays
Man, 26, dies in motorcycle accident
Man, 26, dies in motorcycle accident
PHUKET: A 26-year-old man died after the motorbike he was riding struck the central reservation on Thepkrasattri Rd then a palm tree on Tuesday afternoon (Dec 24).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brutal husband beats, strangles wife to death || Dec 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brutal husband beats, strangles wife to death || Dec 25
PHUKET XTRA - December 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #thailand
Thailand on the precipice of a major AI boom
Thailand on the precipice of a major AI boom
BANGKOK: The availability of small-language models (SLMs) and open-source AI models, as well as a greater number of skilled workers, are expected to make generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) more accessible to organisations.
Brutal husband beats, strangles wife to death
Brutal husband beats, strangles wife to death
PHUKET: A man has been arrested for murdering his wife, by strangling her and beating her head against the floor, after an argument at their home in Pa Khlok.
Chiang Rai retain golf title against Phuket select side
Chiang Rai retain golf title against Phuket select side
GOLF: The fifth annual edition of the “Rider Cup Golf Tournament Singha Nuea – Suea Tai” took place on Saturday (Dec 21) at the Santiburi Country Club Golf Course in Chiang Rai, with the host team retaining their trophy.
Hong Kong tourist in safe custody after fight with airport taxi drivers
Hong Kong tourist in safe custody after fight with airport taxi drivers
PHUKET: Sakhu Police have issued a statement clarifying events involving a Hong Kong tourist, in which the tourist was engaged in a fight with local taxi drivers at Phuket International Airport.
Merry Christmas, Phuket
Merry Christmas, Phuket
PHUKET: While many expats across the island are celebrating Christmas today, government offices and many businesses on Phuket will remain open.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nai Harn Lake makeover ready by February || Dec 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nai Harn Lake makeover ready by February || Dec 24
PHUKET XTRA - December 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #thailand
Patong, Mai Khao confirm tsunami remembrance services
Patong, Mai Khao confirm tsunami remembrance services
PHUKET: Patong Municipality and the Mai Khao Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) have now both confirmed that they will be holding remembrance services to honour those killed in the tsunami that struck Phuket’s shores 20 years ago.
B400 daily minimum wage in 3 Thai provinces, Samui
B400 daily minimum wage in 3 Thai provinces, Samui
BANGKOK: Thailand's tripartite wage committee unanimously resolved on Monday (Dec 23) to raise the daily minimum wage next year to B400 in Chachoengsao, Phuket and Rayong provinces as well as Koh Samui district of Surat Thani.
Trump vows to ‘stop transgender lunacy’ as a top priority
Trump vows to ‘stop transgender lunacy’ as a top priority
PHOENIX: President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to “stop the transgender lunacy” on day one of his presidency, as Republicans - set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House - continue their push against LGBTQ rights.
Phuket lawyers reminded: ‘Pay your taxes’
Phuket lawyers reminded: ‘Pay your taxes’
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Bar Association held a seminar at the Pearl Hotel in Phuket Town yesterday (Dec 23) focussing on income management techniques and ethical practices for lawyers. 
Officials ramp up efforts to help homeless
Officials ramp up efforts to help homeless
PHUKET: Provincial officials have launched a new initiative to address homelessness and begging in Phuket Town, aiming to improve the quality of life for vulnerable groups in the area.
Chanathip confident of Thai title success
Chanathip confident of Thai title success
FOOTBALL: Veteran midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin has expressed his confidence that Thailand can defend their ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup title ahead of the semi-final clash with the Philippines.