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American long-term expat killed in truck hit-and-run
American long-term expat killed in truck hit-and-run
PHUKET: A 59-year-old American man who worked for a well-known local hotel at the north end of the island was killed when he was crushed by a truck on Thepkrasattri Rd last night (Jan 11).
Suvichaya secures spot at Honda LPGA Thailand
Suvichaya secures spot at Honda LPGA Thailand
GOLF: Amateur star Suvichaya Vinijchaitham has earned the privilege to participate in the Honda LPGA Thailand 2024 and compete alongside 72 of the world’s top women golfers at Siam Country Club Old Course in Pattaya next month.
Highly transmissible but mild COVID strain now dominant
Highly transmissible but mild COVID strain now dominant
BANGKOK: The JN.1 strain of COVID-19, which is highly transmissible but with mild symptoms, is now dominant in the country, says the well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan.
Patong motorbike taxi driver stabbed to death in fight
Patong motorbike taxi driver stabbed to death in fight
PHUKET: A fight between two motorbike taxi drivers in Patong has left one dead and the other taking himself to hospital for a stab wound to his leg.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town apartments set ablaze by transformer, Outpouring after tourist crash || Jan 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town apartments set ablaze by transformer, Outpouring after tourist crash || Jan 11
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
The Thailand International Boat Show gets underway
The Thailand International Boat Show gets underway
PHUKET: The Thailand International Boat Show kicked off in style today (Jan 11) at the Royal Phuket Marina in Koh Kaew, with over 6,000 visitors expected to attend throughout the four day event.
ONE Championship fighter Aminipour dies in Phuket crash
ONE Championship fighter Aminipour dies in Phuket crash
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that ONE Championship Muay Thai fighter Fariyar Aminipour has passed away following a motorcycle accident in Phuket this morning (Jan 11).
Night mini marathon and fun run confirmed
Night mini marathon and fun run confirmed
MARATHON: Organisers have confirmed a night fun run and mini marathon will take place in Talat Yai next month to encourage increased exercise among local residents.
PM: Govt cannot intervene in BoT affairs
PM: Govt cannot intervene in BoT affairs
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has met with the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to discuss an overview of the economic situation. 
Pot law won’t blunt arrivals
Pot law won’t blunt arrivals
BANGKOK: Tourism operators say the new cannabis and hemp draft law prohibiting recreational use could lead to dispensaries closing down, but it would not affect the overall tourism industry as hemp is not a major draw for foreign tourists.
Rajabhat Fair set to return
Rajabhat Fair set to return
PHUKET: Phuket Rajabhat University’s ‘Rajabhat Fair’ will be held from Jan 19-28, with expectations of generating more than 30 million baht for the local grassroots economy and raise money for educational scholarships.
Public forum targets coastal erosion at Kalim
Public forum targets coastal erosion at Kalim
PHUKET: The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning (DPT) has held a second public meeting seeking feedback and suggestions from local residents regarding coastal erosion, this time concerning coastal erosion at Kalim Beach, north of Patong.
Man arrested for shot fired in neighbour dispute in Pa Khlok
Man arrested for shot fired in neighbour dispute in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man in Pa Khlok after he fired a gun after threatening to shoot his neighbour amid a dispute early this morning (Jan 11).
UK unveils plans for ‘biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years’
UK unveils plans for ‘biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years’
LONDON: The UK government announced plans today (Jan 11) for what it said was the country’s “biggest expansion of nuclear power for 70 years” to bolster its energy independence and meet carbon emission targets.
Stars to gather in Hua Hin for Thai Open
Stars to gather in Hua Hin for Thai Open
TENNIS: Organisers confirmed yesterday (Jan 10) that the WTA-sanctioned tournament will take place from Jan 29-Feb 4 at Arena Hua Hin.
Transformer sets Phuket Town apartment building on fire
Transformer sets Phuket Town apartment building on fire
PHUKET: No residents were harmed in a fire at an apartment building in Phuket Town caused by a transformer early this morning (Jan 11).
PM pledges new drive for ‘zero dropouts’
PM pledges new drive for ‘zero dropouts’
BANGKOK: The government is expected to announce an initiative on inclusivity in education and equitable access to a quality education, in a bid to reduce student drop-outs and mark this year’s Children’s Day, which falls on Saturday (Jan 13).
Traffic officer injured as police motorbike hits back of tourist’s car
Traffic officer injured as police motorbike hits back of tourist’s car
PHUKET: A Traffic Police officer escaped serious injury when the police motorbike he was riding struck a car driven by a Russian tourist just south of the Heroines monument earlier today (Jan 10).