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Phuket to hold flood, mudslide disaster response exercise
Phuket to hold flood, mudslide disaster response exercise
PHUKET: Phuket officials will hold an integrated disaster prevention and mitigation exercise (CPX) Jan 16 to boost the island’s readiness for potential flood and mudslide emergencies. 
War Elephants maul Lions
War Elephants maul Lions
FOOTBALL: Thailand have assured themselves of a place in the ASEAN championship semi-finals as Group A winners after beating Singapore 4-2 on Tuesday (Dec 17).
E-visas from all Thai embassies, consulates from Jan 1
E-visas from all Thai embassies, consulates from Jan 1
BANGKOK: Visitors heading to Thailand will be able to apply online for an e-visa at Thai embassies and consulates worldwide from Jan 1.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Early morning wipeout on road to Patong, Ex-National Police Chief investigated || Dec 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Early morning wipeout on road to Patong, Ex-National Police Chief investigated || Dec 18
PHUKET XTRA - December 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Dutch test awaits Thai spikers in pool stage
Dutch test awaits Thai spikers in pool stage
VOLLEYBALL: Hosts Thailand were drawn to face the Netherlands in the pool phase of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 at the official ceremony yesterday (Dec 17).
Old man struck, dragged 10km underneath car
Old man struck, dragged 10km underneath car
RATCHABURI: An 84-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck that then dragged his body for about 10 kilometres along the road.
Russian military’s chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast
Russian military’s chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow blast
MOSCOW: The head of the Russian army’s chemical weapons division died yesterday (Dec 17) when an explosive device attached to a scooter went off outside an apartment building in Moscow, officials said.
Student, 10, dies in school playground accident
Student, 10, dies in school playground accident
PHUKET: A tragic accident at Ban Ao Nam Bo School in Wichit claimed the life of a Grade 4 student, just 10 years old, yesterday (Dec 17).
Phuket Airport defends use of Singapore buildings to highlight Sino-Portuguese architecture
Phuket Airport defends use of Singapore buildings to highlight Sino-Portuguese architecture
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand management at Phuket International Airport (AoT Phuket) has issued a clarification regarding the use of architectural images displayed inside the airport’s domestic passenger terminal, following public concern over photos shared online.  
Cabinet refuses to abolish capital punishment
Cabinet refuses to abolish capital punishment
BANGKOK: The Cabinet rejected a proposal by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking to abolish the death penalty in Thailand yesterday (Dec 17), according to deputy government spokesman Kharom Polpornklang.
SOS launch ‘Food Bank’ initiative in Phuket
SOS launch ‘Food Bank’ initiative in Phuket
PHUKET: Chatuphon Rojanaphanich, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, was in Phuket yesterday (Dec 17) to officially launch the ‘Food Conservation Project: Developing Food Banks’ project, organised by the Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS Thailand).
Kunlavat and Panipak rule SAT awards
Kunlavat and Panipak rule SAT awards
SPORTS: Badminton player Kunlavut Vitidsarn and taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit were named the best male and female amateur athletes of the year by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) on Monday (Dec 16).
Police launch anti-crime blitz for Christmas, New Year
Police launch anti-crime blitz for Christmas, New Year
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum led an event yesterday (Dec 17) to launch a crime suppression campaign in the run-up to Christmas and New Year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Expressway project moves ahead, Hit-and-run driver surrenders to police || Dec 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Expressway project moves ahead, Hit-and-run driver surrenders to police || Dec 17
PHUKET XTRA - December 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Five injured as pickup wipes out, slams into tuk-tuk
Five injured as pickup wipes out, slams into tuk-tuk
PHUKET: A pickup truck with faulty brakes collided with a tuk-tuk in Kamala early this morning (Dec 17), leaving five people, including one Russian man, injured.
Judge rules against Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction
Judge rules against Trump bid to throw out hush money conviction
NEW YORK: A New York judge ruled yesterday (Dec 16) against a bid by US President-elect Donald Trump to have his conviction for covering up hush money payments to a porn star thrown out on immunity grounds.
Thailand Yachting Conference & Gala Dinner
Thailand Yachting Conference & Gala Dinner
The Thailand Yachting Conference including panel discussions followed by the kickoff party of the year The Show Gala Dinner including Pre-Dinner Drinks, 4 Courses Meal with free-flow for 3 hours with top class entertainment, live music and party until 1 AM. More Information please contact us by email: info@thailandinternationalboatshow.com
BoT under pressure to slash rates
BoT under pressure to slash rates
BANGKOK: Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavachira has reaffirmed his call for a reduction in the policy interest rate to stimulate Thai inflation.
In-form Thailand, Singapore face off in ASEAN Cup
In-form Thailand, Singapore face off in ASEAN Cup
FOOTBALL: Thailand are expecting a tough tussle in a high-stakes Group A game of the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup against Singapore today (Dec 17).
Phuket officials spotlight motorcycle safety
Phuket officials spotlight motorcycle safety
PHUKET: Provincial officials are ramping up efforts to reduce motorcycle-related accidents across the island through a ‘Safe Motorcycle Driving District’ project.