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Flights added to address high airfares during New Year 2025 travel boom
Flights added to address high airfares during New Year 2025 travel boom
BANGKOK: The Thai government, in collaboration with airlines and private sector stakeholders, is ramping up efforts to manage travel demand and address rising airfares ahead of the 2025 New Year holidays. 
World reaches US$300bn climate finance deal at COP29
World reaches US$300bn climate finance deal at COP29
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN: The world approved a bitterly negotiated climate deal Sunday (Nov 24) but poorer nations most at the mercy of worsening disasters dismissed a US$300 billion a year pledge from wealthy historic polluters as insultingly low.
Alarm over end of free meds policy
Alarm over end of free meds policy
BANGKOK: A civil society group is unhappy with the Medical Council of Thailand’s legal action against the National Health Security Office (NHSO) policy over free medicine for 16 ailments under the universal healthcare scheme.
Spurs condemn Man City to fifth straight defeat as Arsenal cruise
Spurs condemn Man City to fifth straight defeat as Arsenal cruise
FOOTBALL: Manchester City collapsed to their fifth straight defeat yesterday (Nov 23), hammered 4-0 by Tottenham in another huge blow to their Premier League title hopes as Arsenal got their challenge back on track.
Phuket strengthens ties with sister city Zhanjiang
Phuket strengthens ties with sister city Zhanjiang
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat hosted Li Duomin, Chairman of the Chinese Political Consultative Conference of Zhanjiang City, on Friday (Nov 22) to bolster relations between the two sister cities. 
Thai court dismisses activist’s Pegasus spyware suit
Thai court dismisses activist’s Pegasus spyware suit
BANGKOK: The Bangkok Civil Court has dismissed a lawsuit by activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa against NSO Group Technologies for allegedly failing to prevent him from being targeted with its Pegasus spyware, according to Amnesty International.
PAFC seeking points ahead of mid-season break
PAFC seeking points ahead of mid-season break
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC) head to Surat Thani for a game against Suratthani FC today (Nov 24) looking for a favourable result ahead of the mid-season break.
Major water supply outage across Wichit
Major water supply outage across Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) is urging residents and business owners to hold water in reserve ahead of a major water supply outage that will affect a large area stretching all the way from the Thep Anusorn Intersection on Chao Fa West Rd to Soi Palai in Chalong and Baan Borrae off Sakdidet Rd in Wichit.
Russell takes pole as Hamilton flops in Vegas
Russell takes pole as Hamilton flops in Vegas
FORMULA ONE: George Russell has taken his third pole position of the season in a tight fight with Carlos Sainz in qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Law reforms for small hotels hit Senate SME committee agenda
Law reforms for small hotels hit Senate SME committee agenda
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Economics, Commerce and Industry is reviewing proposals to simplify the legal recognition of small hotels under the Hotel Act, aiming to empower SME entrepreneurs and promote sustainable tourism development.
Phi Phi national park drawing 6,000 visitors a day
Phi Phi national park drawing 6,000 visitors a day
PHUKET: Phi Phi Island National Park is witnessing a tourism boom, with over 6,000 visitors flocking daily to its pristine beaches and iconic attractions, contributing more than B2.4 million a day revenue.  
‘Wicked’ not woeful, but still not spellbinding
‘Wicked’ not woeful, but still not spellbinding
The classic ‘The Wizard of Oz’ has always held a special place in my heart. Alongside ‘The Sound Of Music’ it is one of the earliest films that I can remember my mother letting me watch as a child when it used to screen on TV.
The Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure
The Million Baht Phang Nga Bay Adventure
ADVENTURE: A six-day, 350-kilometre human-powered journey of running, cycling and kayaking is set to take place from Nov 26 to Dec 1 to raise funds for the St. Euthrasia Banya Literacy Center. Organised by a dedicated team of 21 individuals led by Grant Rawlinson and Stephanie Rawlinson, the event aims to purchase a new school bus and fund school meals for Burmese students.
Australians join effort to resolve Phuket’s flood, landslide challenges
Australians join effort to resolve Phuket’s flood, landslide challenges
PHUKET: Australian and Thai officials convened at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Nov 22) for a meeting to discuss strategies to mitigate floods and mudslides, which have increasingly affected the island.
Venezuela opens treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado
Venezuela opens treason inquiry against opposition leader Machado
VENEZUELA: Venezuela prosecutors opened a treason investigation Friday (Nov 22) into opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, a statement said, accusing her of supporting US sanctions targeting President Nicolas Maduro after his contested July reelection.
Amorim set for Man Utd bow, Man City aim to end slump
Amorim set for Man Utd bow, Man City aim to end slump
FOOTBALL: Ruben Amorim takes charge of Manchester United for the first time in tomorrow’s (Nov 24) trip to Ipswich, while Manchester City are aiming to snap a historic losing streak for Pep Guardiola against Tottenham.
Red Cross lottery prizes announced for Phuket annual fair
Red Cross lottery prizes announced for Phuket annual fair
PHUKET: Officials are gearing up for annual fair at Saphan Hin to be held over the New Year, with tickets for the popular Red Cross lottery pizes already on sale.
Meth-using stepfather arrested for assaulting children
Meth-using stepfather arrested for assaulting children
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested a 26-year-old man accused of assaulting his stepchildren, a 1-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy.
Court rejects petition over Thaksin’s political influence
Court rejects petition over Thaksin’s political influence
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court on Friday (Nov 22) rejected a petition seeking to bar billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the ruling Pheu Thai Party and colluding with it to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
Build: Bali construction ban not on the cards for Phuket
Build: Bali construction ban not on the cards for Phuket
PHUKET: Not one of Phuket’s leading figures are willing to propose a temporary ban on any new construction, similar to what local residents in Bali are calling for, to help preserve Phuket’s fast-disappearing green areas.