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Hamas gives ‘initial’ approval to Gaza truce plan as fighting drags on
Hamas gives ‘initial’ approval to Gaza truce plan as fighting drags on
GAZA: Fighting in Gaza continued into today (Feb 2) with scores reported killed overnight, after mediator Qatar said Hamas had given its “initial” approval to a hostage-prisoner exchange deal that would pause its war with Israel.
Schoolboy detained for stabbing two students in Trang
Schoolboy detained for stabbing two students in Trang
TRANG: A 14-year-old schoolboy was held for stabbing two fellow students during a brawl near their school in Yan Ta Khao district of Trang yesterday evening (Feb 1).
British teacher arrested for indecent acts on Phuket international student
British teacher arrested for indecent acts on Phuket international student
PHUKET: Thai Immigration officials have arrested a 38-year-old British man in Chiang Mai who was wanted for indecent acts with students in Phuket, where he worked at an international school.
Economy decelerates, outlook faces potential downward revision
Economy decelerates, outlook faces potential downward revision
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has disclosed the economic and financial conditions for December and the fourth quarter of 2023, reporting a slowdown in the overall expansion of the Thai economy. 
Urgent call for Type O blood as blood bank runs out of stock
Urgent call for Type O blood as blood bank runs out of stock
PHUKET: The Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town is calling for donations of Type O blood, after issuing a notice late yesterday (Feb 1) marked “Most Urgent”, saying that the blood bank is out of stock of the common blood type.
‘Monkey Hill’ measures begin
‘Monkey Hill’ measures begin
PHUKET: In response to the escalating issues of macaque-related incidents at Khao Toh Sae in Phuket Town, officials yesterday (Feb 1) began their measures to clear the area of illegal vendors selling food for tourists to give macaques on the hill, and preventing tourists themselves from feeding the monkeys.
Police ready for Chinese New Year
Police ready for Chinese New Year
PHUKET: At the behest of the Phuket Governor, Phuket’s top-ranking police met yesterday (Feb 1) to discuss tourist security and safety measures ahead the Chinese New Year festival, this year from Feb 10-15.
Ishii turns focus to World Cup qualifiers
Ishii turns focus to World Cup qualifiers
FOOTBALL: The War Elephants, who had an impressive run at the on-going Asian Cup in Qatar, returned home yesterday (Feb 1) after their exit from the tournament following a 2-1 loss to Uzbekistan in the last 16 round on Tuesday.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Crypto abduction in Phuket Town, Petition filed to ban Thailand’s progressive party || Feb 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Crypto abduction in Phuket Town, Petition filed to ban Thailand’s progressive party || Feb 1
PHUKET XTRA - Feb 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Russian tourists abducted in Phuket Town, released after paying B30mn in cryptocurrency
Russian tourists abducted in Phuket Town, released after paying B30mn in cryptocurrency
PHUKET: Police have detained four suspects wanted for abducting two Russian tourists from the streets of Phuket Town last night (Jan 31). The two tourists were released only after they transferred B30 million in cryptocurrency.
Tourist declines to press charges over bus terminal restroom incident
Tourist declines to press charges over bus terminal restroom incident
PHUKET: The female tourist involved in the claim of sexual assault at a restroom at Phuket Bus Terminal 2 has declined to press charges, Phuket City Polcie have confirmed.
Myanmar enters fourth year of post-coup crisis
Myanmar enters fourth year of post-coup crisis
YANGON: Myanmar today (Feb 1) entered its fourth year since a coup snuffed out a short-lived dance with democracy, with the embattled junta warning it will do “whatever it takes” to crush opposition to its rule.
Patong to honour LGBTQ+ marriage on Valentine’s Day
Patong to honour LGBTQ+ marriage on Valentine’s Day
PHUKET: Patong Municipality is leading the way with the official events for Valentine’s Day this year, honouring 14 LGBTQ+ couples registering their marriage on the ‘Day of Love’.
Experts assess fallout from MFP ruling
Experts assess fallout from MFP ruling
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court ruling on the Move Forward Party’s attempt to amend the lese-majeste law should not affect government stability or the tourism industry, according to Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) president Chamnan Srisawat.
Phuket Governor highlights safety at meeting with island consuls
Phuket Governor highlights safety at meeting with island consuls
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat highlighted tourists’ safety as a key issue at a meeting with the island’s honorary consuls and diplomatic corps yesterday (Jan 31).
Man killed in motorbike accident
Man killed in motorbike accident
PHUKET: A 33-year-old man from Trang died after he missed a curve and struck his head on the road in front of Wat Kathu early this morning (Feb 1).
Bi-2 band members deported to Israel
Bi-2 band members deported to Israel
PHUKET: The seven band members of exiled Russian-Belarusian rock band Bi-2 who were arrested in Phuket for working illegally have been deported to Israel.
Monk intervenes in sex assault at bus terminal
Monk intervenes in sex assault at bus terminal
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have released CCTV footage from Phuket Bus Terminal 2, where a female foreign tourist was sexually assaulted at a public restroom yesterday (Jan 31).
Tourists fined for hanging out of car windows
Tourists fined for hanging out of car windows
PHUKET: Karon Police have confirmed that tourists caught on video hanging out of the windows of a car while travelling along the road have been fined for their unsafe behaviour.
Welsh tourist dies of heart failure on first day in Phuket
Welsh tourist dies of heart failure on first day in Phuket
PHUKET: A Welsh tourist on holiday in Thailand with fmaily has died of heart failure on his first day in Phuket, Patong Police have reported.