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Newcastle face Chelsea in top five showdown, Alexander-Arnold in spotlight
Newcastle face Chelsea in top five showdown, Alexander-Arnold in spotlight
FOOTBALL: Newcastle and Chelsea meet in a crucial clash in the race to qualify for the Champions League tomorrow (May 11) while Trent Alexander-Arnold’s reception from Liverpool fans will be closely watched after his decision to quit the Premier League champions.
Phuket Hosts the Inaugural Phuket Business Awards 2025, Celebrating Entrepreneurial Achievements
Phuket Hosts the Inaugural Phuket Business Awards 2025, Celebrating Entrepreneurial Achievements
PHUKET, Thailand — The inaugural Phuket Business Awards 2025 ceremony took place on April 26, bringing together over 150 entrepreneurs and investors in Phuket.
Legal stakes rise for Thaksin in PGH case
Legal stakes rise for Thaksin in PGH case
BANGKOK: The Medical Council of Thailand's (MCT) decision to discipline three doctors involved in former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s stay at the Police General Hospital (PGH) is likely to negatively impact an upcoming hearing on the controversy, according to political pundits.
Panipak, Kunlavut win top SWAT awards
Panipak, Kunlavut win top SWAT awards
ALL SPORTS: Panipak Wongpattanakit and Kunlavut Vitidsarn were named the best male and female amateur athletes of 2024 respectively by the Sport Writers Association of Thailand (SWAT) at an official ceremony on Thursday (May 8).
Phuket gears up for municipal elections
Phuket gears up for municipal elections
PHUKET: Voters across Phuket, and elsewhere throughout Thailand, are being called to the polls tomorrow (May 11) for municipal elections that will determine mayors and council members in local administrative areas. 
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thaksin’s prison dodge gets docs suspended, Phuket companies guilty, Tourists caught || May 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thaksin’s prison dodge gets docs suspended, Phuket companies guilty, Tourists caught || May 8
PHUKET XTRA - May 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
England’s Itoje to captain British and Irish Lions rugby team in Australia
England’s Itoje to captain British and Irish Lions rugby team in Australia
RUGBY: England’s Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions rugby union team on their upcoming tour of Australia, it was announced yesterday (May 8).
Cardinals elect first American pope as Robert Francis Prevost becomes Leo XIV
Cardinals elect first American pope as Robert Francis Prevost becomes Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY: Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV yesterday (May 8) after cardinals from around the globe chose him as the first American leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
Charity Dinner at Bucha Gallery & Restaurant
Charity Dinner at Bucha Gallery & Restaurant
An unforgettable Charity Dinner at the stunning Bucha Gallery & Restaurant in Chalong. Savour the intense flavours of Pak Pha Nang, Southern Thai Cuisine. Enjoy a sumptuous four-course dinner, live entertainment and the chance to win fantastic raffle prizes throughout the night. Seats are limited for this intimate soirée - reserve yours today with a donation of 2,200 Baht by contacting Tina@phukethasbeengoodtous.org
DBD confirms 23 found guilty in Phuket nominee charges
DBD confirms 23 found guilty in Phuket nominee charges
PHUKET: The Department of Business Development (DBD) has confirmed that 23 individuals and over 60 companies involved in illegal nominee business arrangements in Phuket have been found guilty by the Criminal Court.
Pushback on VAT scheme for Thai SMEs
Pushback on VAT scheme for Thai SMEs
BANGKOK: Even though Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira has decided not to impose the value-added tax (VAT) on businesses earning less than B1.8 million annually to increase state revenue and reduce the budget deficit, the business community and especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are concerned that any expansion of VAT would exacerbate their struggles.
Two doctors face suspension in Thaksin hospital case
Two doctors face suspension in Thaksin hospital case
BANGKOK: The Medical Council of Thailand has resolved to suspend two doctors and issue a warning to a third after concluding that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was not critically ill, which had been cited as the reason for him to serve out his prison sentence in a hospital.
Tunisian tourists caught trying to dodge wheel clamp in Phuket Town
Tunisian tourists caught trying to dodge wheel clamp in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Two Tunisian tourists were caught red-handed in Phuket Town after attempting to outsmart traffic enforcement by removing a police-installed wheel lock and changing their car's tyre in a no-parking zone.
Kunlavut, Supanida lead Thai charge in Bangkok
Kunlavut, Supanida lead Thai charge in Bangkok
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn has been drawn to face Chinas Lei Lanxi in the first round, while Supanida Katethong will begin her title defence with an all-Thai clash at the BWF Toyota Thailand Open 2025 next week.
Polish man found dead at Kamala Beach
Polish man found dead at Kamala Beach
PHUKET: A 36-year-old Polish man found floating face down in the water at Kamala Beach yesterday (May 8) has been pronounced dead by drowning.
Putin gears up for ‘grandest’ Victory Day amid Ukraine conflict
Putin gears up for ‘grandest’ Victory Day amid Ukraine conflict
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the “grandest” ever annual Victory Day parade in Moscow today (May 9), evoking the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II to rally support for his troops fighting in Ukraine.
Samkong Underpass to close for lighting repairs
Samkong Underpass to close for lighting repairs
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has announced that the Samkong Underpass will be closed overnight tonight (May 9) so that repairs can be carried out to the lighting system in the tunnel.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thief leaves Phuket villas in darkness, Senators face collusion/vote-fixing charges || May 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thief leaves Phuket villas in darkness, Senators face collusion/vote-fixing charges || May 8
PHUKET XTRA - May 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Random’ drug tests hit 160 at Nai Yang
‘Random’ drug tests hit 160 at Nai Yang
PHUKET: A drug checkpoint set up in the Sakhu area near Nai Yang Beach resulted in 15 individuals testing positive for illegal substances during a two-hour operation on Tuesday night (May 6).
Volunteers unite for coastal cleanup at Sirinat National Park
Volunteers unite for coastal cleanup at Sirinat National Park
PHUKET: A large-scale coastal and underwater cleanup was held at Sirinat National Park yesterday (May 7) in a joint effort to protect Phuket’s marine environment.