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House to vote for new Thai PM on Friday
House to vote for new Thai PM on Friday
BANGKOK: The House of Representatives will hold a vote for a new prime minister tomorrow (Sept 5), House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha announced last night.
Thailand, Malaysia reaffirm border cooperation at Phuket meeting
Thailand, Malaysia reaffirm border cooperation at Phuket meeting
PHUKET: Thailand and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on border security and regional stability at the 117th Thai-Malaysian Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, held yesterday (Sept 3) at the Angsana Laguna Phuket Hotel.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Decoding Thailand’s Political Chessboard, Patong Tunnel Financing Model Approved || Sept 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Decoding Thailand’s Political Chessboard, Patong Tunnel Financing Model Approved || Sept 3
PHUKET XTRA - September 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Anutin signs PM nomination agreement
Anutin signs PM nomination agreement
BANGKOK: Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul signed a written agreement with the People’s Party to support his bid for prime minister and stated he would form a minority coalition government as soon as possible.
Push for Phuket tuk-tuks to go electric under pilot scheme
Push for Phuket tuk-tuks to go electric under pilot scheme
PHUKET: Phuket has been chosen as the pilot province for a national project to convert small passenger vehicles, including the island’s iconic tuk-tuks, from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles (EVs), in a move aimed at cutting pollution and easing fuel costs for operators.
Cabinet approves new financing model for Patong Tunnel
Cabinet approves new financing model for Patong Tunnel
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved changes to the investment model for the long-delayed Phuket Expressway Project, giving the green light for the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) to directly undertake construction of the Kathu–Patong section, better known as the Patong Tunnel, at a cost of nearly B11 billion.
Phuket property remains bright amid national real estate slowdown
Phuket property remains bright amid national real estate slowdown
PHUKET: Despite a nationwide property market slowdown in 2025, Phuket remains a standout destination for real estate investment, driven by foreign demand and long-term development potential, industry figures say.
Cambodian troops warned they risk death planting mines in Thai soil
Cambodian troops warned they risk death planting mines in Thai soil
BANGKOK: Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit has warned Cambodian troops laying anti-personnel landmines in Thai soil they are risking death.
2nd Army chief rules out coup, stays neutral on PM’s race
2nd Army chief rules out coup, stays neutral on PM’s race
BANGKOK: Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, the commander of Thailand’s 2nd Army Region, firmly rejected speculation yesterday (Sept 2) that yet another military coup is brewing.
Suteepat wins Mandiri Indonesia Open
Suteepat wins Mandiri Indonesia Open
GOLF: Suteepat Prateeptienchai won his fourth Asian Tour title – and the first outside Taiwan – with a sensational round that contained two eagles on Sunday (Aug 31) at the US$500,000 (B16 million) Mandiri Indonesia Open in Jakarta.
Police hunt husband for stabbing wife with scissors
Police hunt husband for stabbing wife with scissors
PHUKET: Police are searching for a man who stabbed his wife with a pair of scissors during a domestic dispute in Thalang yesterday evening (Sept 2).
Man arrested for torching ex-wife’s car
Man arrested for torching ex-wife’s car
PHUKET: Wichit Police have arrested a 49-year-old man for setting fire to his ex-wife’s car outside her home in the early hours of Monday morning (Sept 1).
Phuket Airport to hold emergency drill on Friday
Phuket Airport to hold emergency drill on Friday
PHUKET: Passengers travelling through Phuket International Airport this Friday (Sept 5) are advised that the airport will be conducting an emergency drill as part of its Airport Contingency Plan.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Medical Cannabis Conditions Announced, Violent Phuket Teen Gang Spree || Sept 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand Medical Cannabis Conditions Announced, Violent Phuket Teen Gang Spree || Sept 2
PHUKET XTRA - September 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Town night market shut down
Phuket Town night market shut down
PHUKET: After just two months, the B30 million ‘Plern Pao Night Market’ in Phuket Town has been shut down.
Myanmar worker killed in concrete elevator accident
Myanmar worker killed in concrete elevator accident
PHUKET: A Myanmar construction worker was killed this morning (Sept 2) after being struck on the head in a concrete elevator accident at a work site near the main SuperCheap branch north of Phuket Town.
Political instability, border issues threaten tourism outlook
Political instability, border issues threaten tourism outlook
BANGKOK: Political instability and persistent border issues continue to impact investor sentiment, making Thailand lose its competitiveness due to delayed infrastructure development and tourism stimulus, according to Phuket tourism operators.
Wat Koh Siray landslip declared disaster risk area
Wat Koh Siray landslip declared disaster risk area
PHUKET: Authorities have declared a landslip near Wat Koh Siray in Ratsada a disaster risk area after heavy rains triggered a landslide that damaged a pavilion housing a Buddha image.
Vietnam marks 80 years of independence in record celebrations
Vietnam marks 80 years of independence in record celebrations
HANOI: Vietnam held its largest-ever public celebrations today (Sept 2) to mark 80 years since the declaration of independence, with legions of lock-stepped patriots marching under fluttering flags.
Thai flag ‘rolled up’ during filming sparks backlash
Thai flag ‘rolled up’ during filming sparks backlash
PHUKET: A photography team has come under fire after a video showing them rolling up the Thai national flag at Pha Hin Dam Viewpoint in Rawai went viral on social media, prompting a wave of criticism from netizens.