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Anutin outlines anti-graft priorities
Anutin outlines anti-graft priorities
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led a declaration of intent on International Anti-Corruption Day on Tuesday (Dec 9), urging all sectors of society to uphold justice, honesty and integrity.
House fire in Thalang
House fire in Thalang
PHUKET: A house fire at a rented property in Thalang caused significant damage to personal belongings, but no injuries were reported, police have confirmed.
Cambodia pulls out of SEA Games over border conflict
Cambodia pulls out of SEA Games over border conflict
SEA GAMES: Cambodia withdrew from the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) yesterday (Dec 10), an Olympic official said, as a border conflict with hosts Thailand escalated and forced a mass exodus of civilians from both sides of the disputed frontier.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Indian Bar Fire Co-Owners Flee To Phuket, Bang Tao Condo Developer’s Denial || Dec 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Indian Bar Fire Co-Owners Flee To Phuket, Bang Tao Condo Developer’s Denial || Dec 10
PHUKET XTRA - December 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Border clashes send half a million into shelters
Border clashes send half a million into shelters
SAMRAONG: Half a million evacuees in Cambodia and Thailand were sheltering in pagodas, schools and other safe havens today (Dec 10) after fleeing renewed fighting in a century-old border dispute in which US President Donald Trump has vowed to again intercede.
Indian tour groups cancel trips after flight chaos at home
Indian tour groups cancel trips after flight chaos at home
BANGKOK: Travel agents say 20% of Indian tour groups to Thailand have cancelled following massive flight cancellations by IndiGo, India's largest airline, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) views the impact as short term, expecting the market to still reach 2.4 million arrivals this year.
Phuket rated ‘Excellent’ in national anti-corruption assessment
Phuket rated ‘Excellent’ in national anti-corruption assessment
PHUKET: Phuket Province has been rated ‘Excellent’ in the national Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) for the 2025 fiscal year.
Phuket Governor goes to Patong
Phuket Governor goes to Patong
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn visited Patong yesterday (Dec 9) to be brought up to speed on the critical development issues plaguing Phuket’s busiest tourism town.
Owners of Goa 'Birch' bar flee to Phuket after deadly fire
Owners of Goa 'Birch' bar flee to Phuket after deadly fire
BANGKOK: The owners of an Indian nightclub fled to Phuket hours after a fire ripped through a nightclub in the western state of Goa, killing 25, authorities in India say.
Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown
Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown
SYDNEY: Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown today (Dec 10), declaring it was time to “take back control” from formidable tech giants.
SEA Games officially begin
SEA Games officially begin
SEA GAMES: Their Majesties The King and Queen opened the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Bangkok last night (Dec 9).
Thailand insists it was not aggressor in conflict
Thailand insists it was not aggressor in conflict
BANGKOK: Thailand has sought to convince the international community that it was not the aggressor in recent clashes with Cambodia, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said yesterday (Dec 9), stressing Phnom Penh has consistently attempted to portray itself as a victim despite evidence to the contrary.
Volkswagen van destroyed in early-morning blaze
Volkswagen van destroyed in early-morning blaze
PHUKET: A Volkswagen van was completely destroyed by fire in Thalang early this morning (Dec 10), with the driver narrowly escaping without injury.
Woman found dead in pond at Chalong garden
Woman found dead in pond at Chalong garden
PHUKET: A woman was found dead in a garden pond in Chalong yesterday (Dec 9) after being missing since Monday afternoon.
Fire breaks out at Phuket Town hotel
Fire breaks out at Phuket Town hotel
PHUKET: A fire broke out at the Sinthavee Hotel in Phuket Town late yesterday afternoon (Dec 9), damaging a standing fan and a mattress but causing no injuries.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Marine Life Research Centre, Miss Universe ‘Dumbhead’ Suit, Truck Disaster || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Marine Life Research Centre, Miss Universe ‘Dumbhead’ Suit, Truck Disaster || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA - December 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Mexican tourist dies in fall from Patong Tower
Mexican tourist dies in fall from Patong Tower
PHUKET: A Mexican woman died after falling from a ninth-floor balcony of the Patong Tower high-rise condominium this afternoon (Dec 9).
British tourist dies after motorbike collision in Karon
British tourist dies after motorbike collision in Karon
PHUKET: A British man has died following a motorbike collision in the Karon area last night (Dec 8). Police are now reviewing CCTV footage to determine the cause of the crash, which also left a Chinese man seriously injured.
Bang Tao condo developer denies corruption allegations
Bang Tao condo developer denies corruption allegations
PHUKET: One World One Home Condominium BangTao has vehemently denied any wrongdoing following news that the project will be investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Commission Phuket office (NACC Phuket).
Endangered leopard sharks released in Phuket waters
Endangered leopard sharks released in Phuket waters
PHUKET: Four juvenile Indo-Pacific leopard sharks fitted with acoustic tracking devices were released into the wild off Koh Maiton yesterday (Dec 8), marking the latest milestone in Thailand’s first endangered shark rewilding programme.