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Winter Paralympics to start with icy blast as Ukraine lead ceremony boycott
Winter Paralympics to start with icy blast as Ukraine lead ceremony boycott
WINTER PARALYMPICS: The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics start tomorrow (Mar 6) but the atmosphere at the opening ceremony has been dampened by Ukraine leading a boycott against the presence of a handful of Russian competitors in the competition.
Mideast conflict a major roadblock for long-haul markets
Mideast conflict a major roadblock for long-haul markets
BANGKOK: As the conflict in the Middle East weighs on global travel prices and travellers’ pocketbooks, tourism operators project long-haul markets in 2026 will fall short of last year’s 10 million arrivals.
First Thai returnees expected to leave Mideast on Saturday
First Thai returnees expected to leave Mideast on Saturday
BANGKOK: The government will open registration today (Mar 5) for Thai nationals seeking to return from the war-torn Middle East, with the first group expected to depart on Saturday.
Fuel price rises start to bite
Fuel price rises start to bite
BANGKOK: Fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict disrupting global energy supplies are rippling across Thailand, triggering price anxieties, panic buying and warnings of logistical strain.
Petrol stations warned after rush causes fuel shortages
Petrol stations warned after rush causes fuel shortages
PHUKET: Officials continued their inspections of petrol stations in Phuket Town yesterday (Mar 4), with authorities warning operators not to take advantage of the recent public panic by raising prices.
Thai women bag historic ASEAN futsal title
Thai women bag historic ASEAN futsal title
FUTSAL: Thailand celebrated a historic breakthrough on Monday (Mar 2) as they clinched their first-ever ASEAN Women’s Futsal Championship title, edging Australia 5-4 in a thrilling final at Terminal21 Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Russian tourist seriously injured in Patong hotel fall
Russian tourist seriously injured in Patong hotel fall
PHUKET: A 53-year-old Russian tourist was seriously injured after falling from a fourth-floor hotel room balcony in Patong yesterday evening (Mar 4).
Phuket finalises preparations for 2026 Heroines Festival
Phuket finalises preparations for 2026 Heroines Festival
PHUKET: The final touches are being put in place for the annual Heroines Festival, with provincial officials confirming readiness for the 2026 commemoration of Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri Srisoonthorn Festival, with activities starting this Saturday (Mar 7).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Flight Disaster Explained, Fuel Panic? Van Driver Flees Scene || March 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Flight Disaster Explained, Fuel Panic? Van Driver Flees Scene || March 4
PHUKET XTRA - March 4 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket van driver runs over accident victim, then flees
Phuket van driver runs over accident victim, then flees
PHUKET: Police are still hunting a van driver who fled the scene after running over a fallen motorcyclist in a chain-reaction crash near Phuket International Airport early yesterday morning (Mar 3).
Russian Film Festival returns to Phuket
Russian Film Festival returns to Phuket
PHUKET: The 4th Russian Film Festival 2026 is being held in Phuket, offering free screenings of contemporary Russian films as part of efforts to strengthen cultural ties between Russia and Thailand.
Cambodia absence highlights fragile trust
Cambodia absence highlights fragile trust
BANGKOK: Cambodia’s absence from the Cobra Gold military drill this year signals a persistent lack of trust between Thailand and Cambodia, analysts say.
Thai massage industry set for overhaul
Thai massage industry set for overhaul
BANGKOK: The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) says it is working on a comprehensive upgrade of the country’s traditional Thai massage industry.
Middle East flight chaos prompts overstay amnesty
Middle East flight chaos prompts overstay amnesty
PHUKET: Middle East flight disruptions have prompted the Immigration Bureau to waive overstay fines for stranded foreign travellers, as authorities also roll out stricter screening measures at Thailand’s major airports amid heightened security concerns.
Thailand hunts for new fuel sources
Thailand hunts for new fuel sources
BANGKOK: Thailand is moving to secure alternative fuel supplies to offset the impact from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport.
National order against price gouging
National order against price gouging
PHUKET: The Department of Internal Trade has ordered strict nationwide price controls and warned businesses against exploiting global tensions to raise prices, stressing that Thailand’s major oil traders have not adjusted fuel prices and there is currently no justification for increases.
Phuket fuel rush amid fears of price hikes, shortages
Phuket fuel rush amid fears of price hikes, shortages
PHUKET: Residents across Phuket rushed to fill their tanks yesterday (Mar 3) after the Prime Minister revealed that Thailand’s oil reserves would last about 60 days if no new supplies were secured, sparking fears of potential shortages amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Phuket Airport issues advisory as flights cancelled
Phuket Airport issues advisory as flights cancelled
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has urged passengers travelling to the Middle East or nearby destinations to closely check their flight status with airlines, as ongoing unrest in the region continues to disrupt air travel.
World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval
World Cup marks 100-day countdown amid political upheaval
FOOTBALL: The 100-day countdown to the biggest World Cup in history got under way yesterday (Mar 3) against a chaotic backdrop of global unrest, from US-Israeli strikes on Iran to surging violence in Mexico and anxiety over Donald Trump’s domestic agenda.
Party-list MPs set to be announced
Party-list MPs set to be announced
BANGKOK: The number of list MPs allocated to each party in the wake of the Feb 8 general election will be officially announced today (Mar 4), Election Commission chairman Narong Klanwarin said yesterday.