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Speedboat operators demand answers a month after Chalong blaze
Speedboat operators demand answers a month after Chalong blaze
PHUKET: Speedboat operators whose vessels were destroyed in the inferno beside Chalong Pier early last month have expressed growing frustration over delays in the investigation and the lack of compensation or meaningful assistance, as burnt wreckage continues to litter Chalong Bay beach more than a month after the blaze.
Mass shooting at Canadian school leaves at least nine dead
Mass shooting at Canadian school leaves at least nine dead
TORONTO: A mass shooting in a remote part of western Canada killed nine people yesterday (Feb 10), including seven who were shot at a secondary school, before the suspect took their own life.
Digital tech central to national upgrade
Digital tech central to national upgrade
BANGKOK: The government has pledged to leverage digital technology to upgrade agricultural supply chains.
Wales, Scotland underwhelm as Six Nations kicks off
Wales, Scotland underwhelm as Six Nations kicks off
RUGBY: Last year’s Lions’ tour of Australia was underwhelming at best, while The Ashes cricket tour was, at times, pathetic. Now we have the start of the Six Nations rugby tournament, and the contribution by Wales and Scotland can rightly be described as uninspiring, unimaginative, unintelligent and at times downright useless.
Yacht takes on water off Phuket, crew rescued
Yacht takes on water off Phuket, crew rescued
PHUKET: Three people were rescued after a motoryacht began taking on water off the coast of Phuket yesterday afternoon (Feb 10).
Anutin expects new government to serve full term
Anutin expects new government to serve full term
BANGKOK: Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul expects his new government to serve its full four-year term, while a key party figure says the coalition being formed should have about 300 MPs.
Phuket officials warn of fire risks during Chinese New Year celebrations
Phuket officials warn of fire risks during Chinese New Year celebrations
PHUKET: Phuket officials have issued a public warning urging residents and visitors to take extra precautions against fires during Chinese New Year celebrations later this month, a period authorities say carries a higher-than-usual risk of residential and shrine-related blazes.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: CHARGED: Smart Bus Driver in Karon Death; Navy Locates Sunken Cargo Ship || Feb 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: CHARGED: Smart Bus Driver in Karon Death; Navy Locates Sunken Cargo Ship || Feb 10
PHUKET XTRA - February 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
TAT targets Chinese New Year surge
TAT targets Chinese New Year surge
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has ramped up promotions to capture a Chinese New Year travel surge while deepening its push into India, aiming to generate more than B93 billion in tourism revenue in 2026.
Phuket Smart Bus driver charged after Russian pedestrian killed in Karon
Phuket Smart Bus driver charged after Russian pedestrian killed in Karon
PHUKET: Police have charged a Phuket Smart Bus driver with reckless driving causing death after a Russian tourist was fatally struck in Karon yesterday afternoon (Feb 9).
Man City eye Premier League title twist
Man City eye Premier League title twist
FOOTBALL: Manchester City can ramp up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by cutting the gap at the top to just three points when they face Fulham tomorrow (Feb 11), a day before the Gunners travel to in-form Brentford.
Myanmar crewman missing after falling overboard
Myanmar crewman missing after falling overboard
PHUKET: A 32-year-old Myanmar national is missing after falling overboard from a fishing vessel off the coast of Phuket early yesterday morning (Feb 9).
Foreign man killed in Cherng Talay motorbike crash
Foreign man killed in Cherng Talay motorbike crash
PHUKET: A foreign male tourist was killed after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a power pole in Cherng Talay, Thalang, yesterday evening (Feb 9).
Phuket MPs-elect set out reform agenda
Phuket MPs-elect set out reform agenda
PHUKET: Newly elected Members of Parliament in Phuket have pledged to push forward self-governance reforms, major infrastructure projects and local revenue control after the People’s Party retained two seats in the national election on Sunday (Feb 8), while the Kla Tham Party captured Phuket Constituency 3.
Jury told that Meta, Google ‘engineered addiction’ at landmark US trial
Jury told that Meta, Google ‘engineered addiction’ at landmark US trial
LOS ANGELES: Meta and Google-owned YouTube were accused yesterday (Feb 9) of pushing highly addictive apps on children as a landmark social media trial began in earnest in a California court.
People’s Party presses for recounts in disputed races
People’s Party presses for recounts in disputed races
BANGKOK: The People’s Party yesterday (Feb 9) vowed to pursue recounts in constituencies where voting irregularities were suspected, particularly in Lampang and Khon Kaen, where narrow margins and unusually high numbers of invalid ballots were recorded.
Cargo wreck located on seabed as cleanup continues
Cargo wreck located on seabed as cleanup continues
PHUKET: Thai authorities have located the sunken cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC on the seabed off Phuket and are continuing multi-agency operations to contain a minor oil leak and recover floating containers that pose risks to navigation.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Murder Suspect Caught Hours After Shooting, Thailand Election 2026 || Feb 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Murder Suspect Caught Hours After Shooting, Thailand Election 2026 || Feb 9
PHUKET XTRA - February 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Officials assure Patong beach safe to swim
Officials assure Patong beach safe to swim
PHUKET: The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has tested the water off Patong Beach and assured that it is safe for people to swim in, despite an algae bloom in the bay late last week.
Thai stocks skyrocket after clear Bhumjaithai victory
Thai stocks skyrocket after clear Bhumjaithai victory
BANGKOK: The Stock Exchange of Thailand Index jumped more than 3% on Monday (Feb 9) after  election results showed the Bhumjaithai Party was in command in forming a new coalition government.