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Police beef up presence on Bangla for New Year
Police beef up presence on Bangla for New Year
PHUKET: Police have bolstered their presence on Patong’s popular Soi Bangla following Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police Pol Gen Prachuap Wongsuk arriving to announce ramp-up efforts by police to ensure tourists’ safety during the New Year.
Woman killed in motorbike accident
Woman killed in motorbike accident
PHUKET: A 35-year-old woman died in a motorbike accident in Ratsada on Saturday (Dec 28), police have confirmed.
Thaksin and Malaysian PM hold talks aboard yacht
Thaksin and Malaysian PM hold talks aboard yacht
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on a luxury yacht where they discussed a range of issues, including strengthening bilateral ties, addressing the Myanmar conflict and restoring peace in the deep South.
Russians charged for reckless driving in Kamala, for the sake of creating social media content
Russians charged for reckless driving in Kamala, for the sake of creating social media content
PHUKET: Two Russian tourists have been fined for reckless driving after engaging in a high-profile stunt on a public road in Kamala to create social media content.
Phuket sees tourist influx for New Year break
Phuket sees tourist influx for New Year break
BANGKOK: A huge influx of tourists is expected in many Thai destinations during the New Year holiday, with Phuket anticipating 230,000 visitors from Dec 28-Jan 1.
No deaths on Day 3 of Phuket safety campaign for New Year
No deaths on Day 3 of Phuket safety campaign for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket suffered no deaths on Day 3 of the marine and road safety campaign for the New Year, officials have reported.
Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility in plane crash
Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility in plane crash
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised on Saturday (Dec 28) over the crash of an Azerbaijani Airlines plane, though he stopped short of accepting that it might have been hit by Russian fire.
Phuket ‘Good Things’ fair underway
Phuket ‘Good Things’ fair underway
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat last night (Dec 29) officially declared the ‘Phuket Good Things 2025’ annual festival underway at Saphan Hin.
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Liverpool destroy West Ham to go eight points clear
Liverpool destroy West Ham to go eight points clear
FOOTBALL: Rampant Liverpool smashed West Ham 5-0 yesterday (Dec 29) to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points as Manchester City returned to winning ways at troubled Leicester.
Airports ease booze rules
Airports ease booze rules
BANGKOK: The Prime Minister’s Office has announced a new regulation allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages every day at major international airports.
Boat operators at Chalong Pier test positive for meth
Boat operators at Chalong Pier test positive for meth
PHUKET: Two boat operators at Chalong Pier have tested positive for meth use during a screening conducted as part of the New Year safety campaign.
Man arrested for stabbing Danish tourist in Patong
Man arrested for stabbing Danish tourist in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 27-year-old Thai man for stabbing a Danish tourist in the early hours of Saturday (Dec 28). The arrest was made following a swift investigation led by senior officers at Patong Police Station.  
Violent attack on two women sparks outrage
Violent attack on two women sparks outrage
PHUKET: A man has gone to social media to appeal for justice after a brutal assault on his girlfriend and his mother in Srisoonthorn. CCTV footage of the incident, which occurred around 3am on Dec 26, was released to the media by a family member seeking accountability.
National road accidents exceed 500 with 77 dead in 2 days
National road accidents exceed 500 with 77 dead in 2 days
BANGKOK: There were 514 traffic accidents on the first two days of the New Year holiday travel week and 77 people died in the incidents, according to the Transport Ministry.
Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100
Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100
WASHINGTON: Jimmy Carter, the 100-year-old former US president and Nobel peace laureate who rose from humble beginnings in rural Georgia to lead the nation from 1977 to 1981, has died, his nonprofit foundation said yesterday (Dec 29).
It’s now or never for War Elephants
It’s now or never for War Elephants
FOOTBALL: Thailand go into the second leg of their ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 semi-final against the Philippines at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium this evening (Dec 30) knowing that only a victory can earn them a shot at defending their title.
Eight accidents, no fatalities on day two of Phuket’s road safety campaign
Eight accidents, no fatalities on day two of Phuket’s road safety campaign
PHUKET: Officials confirmed that there were a total of eight accidents in Phuket yesterday (Dec 28), in what was the second day of the annual Christmas and New Year road safety campaign, although no fatalities were reported.
Phuket Airport inspected ahead of New Year rush
Phuket Airport inspected ahead of New Year rush
PHUKET: A thorough inspection of Phuket Airport was conducted by Dr Keerati Kitimanawat, Director-General of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AoT) yesterday (Dec 28).