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McLaren on course for title after qualifying lockout
McLaren on course for title after qualifying lockout
FORMULA ONE: McLaren has one hand on the constructors championship trophy after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri locked out the front row of the grid in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday (Dec 7).
Patong roads to close for annual parade
Patong roads to close for annual parade
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has called for all motorists to avoid Prachanukroh Rd and the Patong Beach road (Thaweewong Rd) from the Patong Hill Intersection to Soi Bangla late this afternoon (Dec 8) as the roads will be used for the grand parade marking the start of the annual Patong Festival.
Moroccan sought in Chiang Mai killing
Moroccan sought in Chiang Mai killing
BANGKOK: Thai police have sought help from Interpol to arrest a Moroccan man suspected of murdering his girlfriend in Chiang Mai and fleeing the country.
Too Much: Nebu resort in Cherng Talay faces stiff resistance
Too Much: Nebu resort in Cherng Talay faces stiff resistance
PHUKET: Local residents in the Pasak Soi 6 area of Cherng Talay have ramped up efforts to prevent a seven-storey hotel, the ‘Nebu Resort Bangtao’, from being built in the residential neighbourhood, a development highly criticised for bringing tourist traffic to small streets far too small to accommodate it, and threatening the quiet life in the area.
‘Moana 2’: Too much, too little
‘Moana 2’: Too much, too little
When ‘Moana’ hit cinemas in 2016 neither Disney or the world knew what was about to hit them. Disney had an instant hit on their hands while children around the globe suddenly had a fan favourite family film. A film that you would have to say competes rather well alongside ‘Frozen’ as perhaps the most popular family film of this generation.
Myanmar couple’s reunion in Phuket ends in tragedy due to electric shock
Myanmar couple’s reunion in Phuket ends in tragedy due to electric shock
PHUKET: A romantic reunion in Phuket turned tragic when a Myanmar man, 33, died from an electric shock near a restaurant in Thalang on Thursday night (Dec 5).
Phuket Immigration arrests seven on warrants in tourist areas
Phuket Immigration arrests seven on warrants in tourist areas
PHUKET; Officers from Phuket Immigration have arrested seven individuals with outstanding warrants as part of a targeted operation in tourist areas.
Paetongtarn dumps 15% VAT plan
Paetongtarn dumps 15% VAT plan
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has scrapped a plan to hike value-added tax (VAT) following public backlash after her finance minister floated the controversial idea.
TAT Governor opens Andaman Tourism Networking event in Phuket
TAT Governor opens Andaman Tourism Networking event in Phuket
PHUKET: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool was in Phuket last night (Dec 6) to officiate the opening of the Andaman Tourism Networking 2024 event, now underway at Saphan Hin.
Penguins at the double in final tour match of 2024
Penguins at the double in final tour match of 2024
CRICKET: Last weekend (Nov 30 – Dec 1) saw Singaporean side British High Commission return to Phuket for their third successive year, this time taking on local team Patong Penguins in a two-match series at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang.
Syria govt loses control of key city Daraa
Syria govt loses control of key city Daraa
SYRIA: Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city, a war monitor said, in another stunning blow for President Bashar al-Assad's rule after rebels wrested other key cities from his grip.
Phuket readies for ‘Seven Days of Danger’ for New Year
Phuket readies for ‘Seven Days of Danger’ for New Year
PHUKET: Sopon Thongsai, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM Phuket), has confirmed that a road-safety operations centre will open on Christmas Day (Dec 25), ahead of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and marine safety campaign to be held from Dec 27 to Jan 2.
‘No special treatment’ for Yingluck
‘No special treatment’ for Yingluck
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Justice has denied that a rule allowing prisoners to be released on parole and detained in their houses was made for the benefit of any individual, especially former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong knife fight, B1bn for Central mall expansion, ‘Local leaders’ forest incursion || Dec 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong knife fight, B1bn for Central mall expansion, ‘Local leaders’ forest incursion || Dec 6
PHUKET XTRA - December 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Liverpool face Merseyside derby cauldron
Liverpool face Merseyside derby cauldron
FOOTBALL: Premier League leaders Liverpool will expect more magic from Mohamed Salah when they meet Everton in an emotional Merseyside derby at Goodison Park tomorrow (Dec 7).
Their Majesties join 36th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Their Majesties join 36th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
PHUKET: His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen arrived in Phuket this morning (Dec 6) to join the 36th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.
CPN allots B1bn to enlarge Phuket mall
CPN allots B1bn to enlarge Phuket mall
BANGKOK: Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has earmarked B1 billion to expand Central Phuket's Floresta Zone with an additional 20,000 square metres for luxury brands catering to high-end customers, 70% of whom are foreigners.
World Bank announces record US$100bn support for world’s poorest countries
World Bank announces record US$100bn support for world’s poorest countries
WASHINGTON: The World Bank announced yesterday (Dec 5) that it has raised close to US$24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world’s poorest nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100bn in total spending power.
Tree planting held to honour King Bhumibol
Tree planting held to honour King Bhumibol
PHUKET: A Royal Volunteer tree-planting activity was held at the Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary yesterday (Dec 5) to commemorate the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which is also observed as National Day and Father’s Day in Thailand.  
Thais nationwide make merit on late King’s birthday
Thais nationwide make merit on late King’s birthday
THAILAND: Thai people across the country made merit and paid their respects yesterday (Dec 5) to the memory of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on his birthday, which is also National Father’s Day.