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Police probe death of man found with neck and facial wounds
Police probe death of man found with neck and facial wounds
PHUKET: Patong Police are investigating the death of a 66-year-old man who was found with injuries to his neck and face beside a small shed in Patong last night (Nov 3).
Government ‘committed’ to 4-point Thai-Cambodia peace plan
Government ‘committed’ to 4-point Thai-Cambodia peace plan
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to a four-point peace framework amid concerns over delays in landmine clearance along the Cambodian border.
Boon Rawd-Ekapoj Vanich Foundation steps up scholarships
Boon Rawd-Ekapoj Vanich Foundation steps up scholarships
PHUKET: The Boon Rawd-Ekapoj Vanich Foundation has continued its long-standing mission to support local youth, awarding scholarships to students in Phuket for the 29th consecutive year.
Senate Foreign Affairs committee inspects Phuket
Senate Foreign Affairs committee inspects Phuket
PHUKET: The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee has visited Phuket to promote the province’s Smart City initiative and strengthen cooperation on projects aimed at sustainable international development and regional competitiveness.
Phuket hosts stroke awareness fitness event
Phuket hosts stroke awareness fitness event
FITNESS: The 11th annual “Light of the Nation” Walk, Run and Bike to Prevent Paralysis event took place at Saphan Hin Public Park last Sunday (Nov 2).
Postal voting plan needs court clarification: EC
Postal voting plan needs court clarification: EC
BANGKOK: Postal voting could render the planned referendum on the constitution invalid, as it could be interpreted as early voting, which is not permitted under current regulations, according to the Election Commission (EC).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Cabbie Knife-Fight Ends In Tragedy, Phuket Governor: ‘Happy To Stay’ || Nov 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Cabbie Knife-Fight Ends In Tragedy, Phuket Governor: ‘Happy To Stay’ || Nov 3
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Gold card health care scheme ‘on the brink’, experts warn
Gold card health care scheme ‘on the brink’, experts warn
BANGKOK: The controversy over funding the B30 universal healthcare scheme has exposed a stark reality: Thailand’s healthcare system may be teetering on the brink of financial collapse.
Russian tourist missing, feared drowned, at Nai Thon Beach
Russian tourist missing, feared drowned, at Nai Thon Beach
PHUKET: A 31-year-old Russian man remains missing after being pulled under by strong waves while swimming at Nai Thon Beach this morning (Nov 3).
Pollock shines as England beat Wallabies
Pollock shines as England beat Wallabies
RUGBY: The start of the Autumn internationals can be seen as the first sign of preparation for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Shippers push for balanced trade deal
Shippers push for balanced trade deal
BANGKOK: The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) supports deeper cooperation between Thailand and the US under a reciprocal trade framework and urges the government to prioritise the country's interests during the negotiations process.
Ex-minister sentenced to 3 years in B30mn kickback case
Ex-minister sentenced to 3 years in B30mn kickback case
BANGKOK: Former Cabinet minister Witoon Nambutr has been sentenced to three years in prison for demanding a B30 million bribe in exchange for securing a state construction project more than a decade ago.
Tuk-tuk driver stabbed to death in Patong fight
Tuk-tuk driver stabbed to death in Patong fight
PHUKET: A violent clash between two tuk-tuk drivers in Patong late last night (Nov 2) ended in tragedy when one driver was stabbed to death and the other injured during a knife fight.
Landmark Salah goal ends Liverpool losing streak
Landmark Salah goal ends Liverpool losing streak
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah’s 250th Liverpool goal ended the Premier League champions’ losing streak in a 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday (Nov 2).
Man, 42, and nephew, 13, drown at Bang Tao
Man, 42, and nephew, 13, drown at Bang Tao
PHUKET: The bodies of a man and his teenage nephew who were swept away by strong surf at Bang Tao Beach on Saturday (Nov 1) were recovered late last night (Nov 2), Thalang District officials have confirmed.
No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Chinese President Xi Jinping was pleased with Thailand’s stance against legalising casinos, and the Chinese government will encourage more Chinese tourists to visit the country.
Governor Saransak ‘happy to stay’
Governor Saransak ‘happy to stay’
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra says he is content to continue his work in Phuket while waiting for royal approval of his transfer to Nong Khai ‒ a transfer that is currently waiting in limbo.
Phuket U-turn safety barriers get high praise
Phuket U-turn safety barriers get high praise
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has hailed the success of the now-famous ‘Khong Hua To’ (Big Head Curve) U-turn safety project, reporting that no serious accidents have occurred at the locations where the U-turn safety barriers have been installed ‒ a dramatic improvement for what was once among the island’s most dangerous stretches of road.
Two Thai cities added in UNESCO creative city list
Two Thai cities added in UNESCO creative city list
BANGKOK: Two Thai provinces – Nan in the North and Songkhla in the South - have been recognised as new members of UNESCO Creative Cities network (UCCN) of 2025.
New digital era to boost Thai sports
New digital era to boost Thai sports
ALL SPORTS: The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has rolled out a new digital platform aimed at streamlining how national sports associations apply for and manage government funding.