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Developers’ profits set to plunge
Developers’ profits set to plunge
BANGKOK: The combined profits of listed housing developers are expected to decline by more than 10% this year compared with 2023, driven by intense market competition and aggressive discount campaigns to capture dwindling demand.
Ekanit returns as Thais aim for victory
Ekanit returns as Thais aim for victory
FOOTBALL: Talented midfielder Ekanit Panya joined the Thai national team training camp on Wednesday (Dec 11) for the ongoing ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024.
Major drug dealer arrested, rental properties seized in Kamala
Major drug dealer arrested, rental properties seized in Kamala
PHUKET: Kamala Police have arrested a  35-year-old woman suspected of being a central figure in a drug distribution network and seized over B3.3 million in assets.
PM touts economic plans
PM touts economic plans
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged a raft of new populist measures to boost the economy and improve people’s livelihoods next year.
Malaysian state’s border wall proposal rejected
Malaysian state’s border wall proposal rejected
KELANTAN: A plan pushed by Kelantan state to erect a wall on the border with Thailand’s Narathiwat province has hit a snag as the Malaysian home minister has shown no enthusiasm for it.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk and belligerent tourist fights Phuket police, Patong cabbie vs tourist || Dec 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk and belligerent tourist fights Phuket police, Patong cabbie vs tourist || Dec 12
PHUKET XTRA - December 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Pinealon Peptide: Potential Implications in Neurobiology and Cellular Research
Pinealon Peptide: Potential Implications in Neurobiology and Cellular Research
Peptides, short chains of amino acids, are believed to play a pivotal role in the complex interplay of biological processes. Among these intriguing molecules, Pinealon has emerged as a peptide of interest due to its hypothesized impact on cellular science and neurobiological functions. As a dipeptide consisting of glutamic acid and aspartic acid residues, Pinealon may have significant implications across various scientific domains.
Phuket marks Disabled People's Day
Phuket marks Disabled People's Day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat marked Disabled People's Day 2024 at a special event held at Phuket Rajabhat University yesterday (Dec 11).
More fines for renting illegal jet-skis to tourists
More fines for renting illegal jet-skis to tourists
PHUKET: As the crackdown on illegal jet-skis continues, Phuket Marine officials have found another 17 illegal jet-skis being used to make money by being rented out to tourists.
Cabinet approves debt-relief measures
Cabinet approves debt-relief measures
BANGKOK: The Cabinet yesterday (Dec 11) approved debt support measures, including interest suspensions and reduced principal payments, to help tackle household and small-business debt, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said.
Motorbike driver killed, struck by pickup
Motorbike driver killed, struck by pickup
PHUKET: A motorbike driver was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck on the ‘Kojan Bridge’, on Rattanakosin 200 Pi Rd in Phuket Town, just before midnight last night (Dec 11).
Myanmar man arrested for illegally operating tourist boat
Myanmar man arrested for illegally operating tourist boat
PHUKET: Marine Police have arrested a 21-year-old Myanmar man at Chalong Pier yesterday (Dec 11) for illegally operating a boat providing services to tourists. 
‘Son of King Taksin’ taken into safe custody
‘Son of King Taksin’ taken into safe custody
PHUKET: A viral TikTok video has captured the bizarre moment a young man, allegedly under the influence of drugs, claimed to be “the son of King Taksin” before being taken into custody by police in Thalang.
Four more Afghans caught using fake Kazakh passports
Four more Afghans caught using fake Kazakh passports
PHUKET: Four more Afghanistan nationals have been arrested for using forged Kazakh passports while attempting to enter the country at Phuket International Airport.
Patong taxi driver in fight with tourist
Patong taxi driver in fight with tourist
PHUKET: A video of a fight between a tourist and a Patong taxi driver on Bangla Rd, Patong, has gone viral on local social media channels, sparking widespread commentary and raising concerns about the behaviour of visitors in the popular nightlife area.
Man arrested at Phuket Checkpoint with over 6,000 meth pills, ice
Man arrested at Phuket Checkpoint with over 6,000 meth pills, ice
PHUKET: A 41-year-old man from Krabi was arrested at the main checkpoint heading onto the island after police discovered a large quantity of drugs hidden in his vehicle early yesterday morning (Dec 11).
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host
FOOTBALL: FIFA yesterday (Dec 11) confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country’s human rights record.
Drunk Belarusian charged for assaulting police
Drunk Belarusian charged for assaulting police
PHUKET: A 39-year-year Belarusian man faces charges for resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer and being drunk and disorderly after an incident at a hotel in Karon Early yesterday morning (Dec 11).
Government ‘won’t mess with military,’ says PM
Government ‘won’t mess with military,’ says PM
BANGKOK: The government has no intention of intervening in the military after a Pheu Thai MP proposed a bill to revise the Defence Ministry Administration Act, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said yesterday (Dec 11).
European Rugby Champions Cup resumes
European Rugby Champions Cup resumes
RUGBY: The Rugby Union Autumn International series is now over, and club rugby reverts to the European Rugby Champions Cup in the Northern Hemisphere.