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Man City eye Premier League title twist
Man City eye Premier League title twist
FOOTBALL: Manchester City can ramp up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal by cutting the gap at the top to just three points when they face Fulham tomorrow (Feb 11), a day before the Gunners travel to in-form Brentford.
Myanmar crewman missing after falling overboard
Myanmar crewman missing after falling overboard
PHUKET: A 32-year-old Myanmar national is missing after falling overboard from a fishing vessel off the coast of Phuket early yesterday morning (Feb 9).
Foreign man killed in Cherng Talay motorbike crash
Foreign man killed in Cherng Talay motorbike crash
PHUKET: A foreign male tourist was killed after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a power pole in Cherng Talay, Thalang, yesterday evening (Feb 9).
Phuket MPs-elect set out reform agenda
Phuket MPs-elect set out reform agenda
PHUKET: Newly elected Members of Parliament in Phuket have pledged to push forward self-governance reforms, major infrastructure projects and local revenue control after the People’s Party retained two seats in the national election on Sunday (Feb 8), while the Kla Tham Party captured Phuket Constituency 3.
Jury told that Meta, Google ‘engineered addiction’ at landmark US trial
Jury told that Meta, Google ‘engineered addiction’ at landmark US trial
LOS ANGELES: Meta and Google-owned YouTube were accused yesterday (Feb 9) of pushing highly addictive apps on children as a landmark social media trial began in earnest in a California court.
People’s Party presses for recounts in disputed races
People’s Party presses for recounts in disputed races
BANGKOK: The People’s Party yesterday (Feb 9) vowed to pursue recounts in constituencies where voting irregularities were suspected, particularly in Lampang and Khon Kaen, where narrow margins and unusually high numbers of invalid ballots were recorded.
Cargo wreck located on seabed as cleanup continues
Cargo wreck located on seabed as cleanup continues
PHUKET: Thai authorities have located the sunken cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC on the seabed off Phuket and are continuing multi-agency operations to contain a minor oil leak and recover floating containers that pose risks to navigation.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Murder Suspect Caught Hours After Shooting, Thailand Election 2026 || Feb 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Murder Suspect Caught Hours After Shooting, Thailand Election 2026 || Feb 9
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Officials assure Patong beach safe to swim
Officials assure Patong beach safe to swim
PHUKET: The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has tested the water off Patong Beach and assured that it is safe for people to swim in, despite an algae bloom in the bay late last week.
Thai stocks skyrocket after clear Bhumjaithai victory
Thai stocks skyrocket after clear Bhumjaithai victory
BANGKOK: The Stock Exchange of Thailand Index jumped more than 3% on Monday (Feb 9) after  election results showed the Bhumjaithai Party was in command in forming a new coalition government.
Seahawks beat Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl
Seahawks beat Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl
NFL: The Seattle Seahawks produced a dominant defensive display to outmuscle the New England Patriots 29-13 and clinch a comprehensive Super Bowl victory yesterday (Feb 8).
People’s Party retains two Phuket seats as Kla Tham claims third
People’s Party retains two Phuket seats as Kla Tham claims third
PHUKET: The Prachachon Party (People’s Party) has retained two of Phuket’s three seats in the House of Representatives following yesterday’s national election. Chalermpong Saengdee and Somchart Techathaworncharoen both won re-election, while the Kla Tham Party’s Orathai Kerdsap captured Phuket Constituency 3, unseating People’s Party incumbent Thitikan Thitiphrutikul.
Japan PM Takaichi basks in election triumph
Japan PM Takaichi basks in election triumph
TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was savouring an election triumph this morning (Feb 9), with her ruling coalition projected to have won a two-thirds majority in the powerful lower house.
Bhumjaithai in landslide victory with counting nearly complete
Bhumjaithai in landslide victory with counting nearly complete
BANGKOK: The Bhumjaithai Party of caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has won 174 House constituency seats, followed by the People’s Party with 87 and 58 for the Pheu Thai Party, according to the Election Commission.
Arsenal maintain lead as Man Utd pile pressure on Frank
Arsenal maintain lead as Man Utd pile pressure on Frank
FOOTBALL: Arsenal maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory against Sunderland on Saturday (Feb 7), while Tottenham boss Thomas Frank faced renewed calls for his sacking after a 2-0 defeat at Manchester United.
The votes are in
The votes are in
BANGKOK: Thais voted yesterday (Feb 8) in an election where progressive reformists were the clear opinion poll leaders but the incumbent conservative was expected to remain prime minister, extending the country’s political impasse.
Cargo ship sinks, oil slick detected, recovery of hazardous containers underway
Cargo ship sinks, oil slick detected, recovery of hazardous containers underway
PHUKET: An oil slick stretching more than eight kilometres long and over a kilometre wide has been detected in the Andaman Sea off Phuket after a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship sank south of Laem Phromthep over the weekend.
Phuket suicide rate ‘below target’, say officials
Phuket suicide rate ‘below target’, say officials
PHUKET: Phuket’s suicide rate remains below the national target threshold, with access to services for people who have attempted suicide and for at-risk psychiatric patients assessed as satisfactory, provincial officials have explained.
Colombian gunman arrested over fatal shooting of Iraqi tourist
Colombian gunman arrested over fatal shooting of Iraqi tourist
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Colombian national accused of fatally shooting an Iraqi tourist in a brazen daylight attack in Patong, ending an overnight manhunt that stretched from Patong to the area near Phuket International Airport.
Japan eyes Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe
Japan eyes Premier League parity by aligning calendar with Europe
FOOTBALL: Japan’s J. League can one day compete with England’s Premier League if a calendar switch helps clubs bring in bigger transfer fees, its chairman told AFP ahead of the new season.