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Water transport touted to ease traffic
Water transport touted to ease traffic
PHUKET: Local officials in Phuket are exploring water transportation solutions as a way of alleviating the island’s growing traffic congestion.
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 22
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 22
FOOTBALL: A Saturday evening kickoff played host to a tense and absorbing encounter between Chiang Rai United and Uthai Thani FC. Despite the narrow scoreline of 1-0 to the home side, settled by Seung-Won Lee's 63rd-minute strike, the match was a vibrant affair, replete with attacking endeavour and missed opportunities.
Gauging an elusive growth target
Gauging an elusive growth target
BANGKOK: With the first month of 2025 passed, the economy still faces uncertainty and unclear growth drivers.
Patong Police continue crackdown on reckless foreign riders
Patong Police continue crackdown on reckless foreign riders
PHUKET: More than 10 motorbike rental operators whose motorbikes were seized by Patong Police in a crack on foreign tourists’ reckless driving last Saturday (Feb 15) have been fined for renting motorbikes to tourists without the correct licence.
Lobster Men’s poor run continues
Lobster Men’s poor run continues
FOOTBALL: Following yesterday’s (Feb 16) 3-1 home loss to Muang Trang United FC, next Saturday's (Feb 22) away game in the deep south has taken on an almost unbearable significance for Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC).
Bumrungrad International Hospital Phuket Marks Groundbreaking Ceremony
Bumrungrad International Hospital Phuket Marks Groundbreaking Ceremony
A Significant Milestone for Health Tourism in Thailand & A Catalyst for Mai Khao Community Development Phuket, Thailand – February, 2025 – Bumrungrad International Hospital Phuket has officially marked a major milestone with its groundbreaking ceremony, signaling the beginning of construction for its state-of-the-art healthcare facility. This development is set to further elevate Thailand’s status as a global destination for medical excellence and health tourism.
Man dies after car overturns in Wichit
Man dies after car overturns in Wichit
PHUKET: A 30-year-old man from Nakhon Sri Thammarat died after his car overturned in an accident in Wichit early this morning (Feb 17).
UK ready to send troops to Ukraine as European leaders to hold war talks
UK ready to send troops to Ukraine as European leaders to hold war talks
PARIS: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine if needed, hours before European leaders meet in Paris today (Feb 17) to address Washington’s shock policy shift on the war.
Myanmar man arrested for attempted rape
Myanmar man arrested for attempted rape
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 40-year-old Myanmar national for the attempted rape of a 57-year-old woman in Wichit. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities.
TDRI sounds alarm on excess stimulus
TDRI sounds alarm on excess stimulus
BANGKOK: The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) has warned that excessive government stimulus beyond the GDP potential could trigger a wage-price spiral, which may lead to a future economic crisis.
Filipina woman arrested in Phuket on Bangkok fraud charges
Filipina woman arrested in Phuket on Bangkok fraud charges
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration officers have arrested a 45-year-old Filipina woman wanted on an outstanding fraud warrant issued by the Criminal Court in Bangkok in 2020.
Thai corruption body indicts 44 former MPs over lese majeste
Thai corruption body indicts 44 former MPs over lese majeste
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will indict 44 former MPs of the now-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) for breaching ethical standards over their sponsorship of a bill to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the lese-majeste law.
‘This one is big’: Slot salutes Liverpool spirit in win over Wolves
‘This one is big’: Slot salutes Liverpool spirit in win over Wolves
FOOTBALL: Arne Slot hailed Liverpool’s fighting spirit as the “fatigued” Premier League leaders survived a tense 2-1 win against Wolves yesterday (Feb 16).
Protecting Phuket’s most valuable natural resource
Protecting Phuket’s most valuable natural resource
“It’s hard, dirty work. And sometimes shocking,” Michelle Mouillé says of cleaning up around the island. With over 95 kilometres of coastline, Phuket boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. These beaches are a major draw for visitors and play a crucial role in the local economy through tourism.
Norris vows to ‘get elbows out’ in fight with Verstappen for F1 crown
Norris vows to ‘get elbows out’ in fight with Verstappen for F1 crown
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris has warned Max Verstappen he will get his “elbows out” as the McLaren driver fights to dethrone the Formula One world champion.
The JOYA of Cherng Talay
The JOYA of Cherng Talay
Nestled in the central stretch of Boat Avenue, Cherng Talay, JOYA offers an enticing dining experience in its newly refurbished space. The ambience is intimate, with soft, dim lighting accentuating on-trend crystal lights, distressed mirrors and a bottle-green tiled bar area.
No more language restrictions on advertising signs
No more language restrictions on advertising signs
PHUKET: Chalong Mayor Thanaporn Ongsantiphap has confirmed that advertisements can now be displayed in foreign languages without requiring Thai text.
Patong Police crack down on dangerous motorbike riding by foreign tourists
Patong Police crack down on dangerous motorbike riding by foreign tourists
PHUKET: Patong Police seized 20 motorbikes and took action against foreign tourists driving recklessly during a late-night operation aimed at improving road safety.  
Nai Harn makeover drags on without deadline
Nai Harn makeover drags on without deadline
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, the recently re-elected President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), has promised to resolve the long-delayed Nai Harn park renovation project as soon as he is re-installed to office.
Sri Soonthorn Half Marathon sees healthy turnout
Sri Soonthorn Half Marathon sees healthy turnout
MARATHON: The second annual Sri Soonthorn Half Marathon has been declared an overwhelming success as an enthusiastic crowd of over 1,200 runners laced up their running shoes and entered the event last Sunday (Feb 9).