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Administrative Court rejects bid to halt Layan developments
Administrative Court rejects bid to halt Layan developments
PHUKET: The Phuket Administrative Court has dismissed an interim relief request by 13 petitioners seeking to halt or delay construction approvals and ongoing work at several major developments in the Layan area, ruling that it has no authority to suspend the issuance of construction permits by local administrative bodies.
Phuket sees 325,000 visitors, B1.14bn in revenue over New Year holiday
Phuket sees 325,000 visitors, B1.14bn in revenue over New Year holiday
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism sector showed strong signs of recovery over the New Year period, with rising long-haul arrivals helping push hotel occupancy above 80% and generating more than B1.14 billion in revenue for the island, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office.
Trump insists ‘we need Greenland’
Trump insists ‘we need Greenland’
COPENHAGEN: President Donald Trump doubled down yesterday (Jan 4) on his claim that Greenland should become part of the United States, despite calls by Denmark’s prime minister to stop “threatening” the territory.
Urgent landfill operations as New Year brings surge in waste
Urgent landfill operations as New Year brings surge in waste
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has intensified round-the-clock landfill operations in an effort to manage a sharp increase in daily waste volumes being delivered to the Phuket Provincial Integrated Waste Disposal Center at Saphan Hin, driven largely by end-of-year festivals and major events.
Phuket readies for OrBorTor elections
Phuket readies for OrBorTor elections
PHUKET: Phuket residents are being reminded to exercise their right to vote in the Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) elections to be held this Sunday (Jan 11).
Arsenal stretch Premier League lead
Arsenal stretch Premier League lead
FOOTBALL: Arsenal fought back from a goal down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday (Jan 3), stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League.
New Year traffic accidents claim 207 lives in five days
New Year traffic accidents claim 207 lives in five days
BANGKOK: There were 1,185 traffic accidents over the first five days of the New Year travel period, claiming 207 people's lives and injuring 1,141 others.
A tough festive programme in the Gallagher Premiership
A tough festive programme in the Gallagher Premiership
RUGBY: The Christmas period can be a tense time for many clubs, with three or more games often crammed into a seven or 10-day period. In physical contact sports, a strong and talented squad helps the coach rotate players.
One New Year’s Resolution That Can Transform Your Life
One New Year’s Resolution That Can Transform Your Life
Every year as the calendar resets, many engage in the same global ritual: the New Year’s resolution. We pledge to exercise more, drink less, eat better, sleep earlier, declutter and finally become who we want to be. And by February, most of these promises quietly disappear.
What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window
What to look out for in the Premier League transfer window
FOOTBALL: The transfer window for Premier League clubs is open with sides ready to splash out to win the title, secure a place in next season’s Champions League or just survive in the lucrative English top flight.
Phuket luxury property market surges
Phuket luxury property market surges
PHUKET: Phuket’s luxury residential property market has entered a period of exceptional performance, underpinned by record tourism revenue, sustained international buyer demand and strong absorption across high-end segments, according to new research released by AYANA Phuket and Colliers Thailand.
Trump says US to 'run' Venezuela after toppling Maduro in military raid
Trump says US to 'run' Venezuela after toppling Maduro in military raid
UNITED STATES: President Donald Trump said Saturday (jan 3) that the United States will “run” Venezuela and tap its huge oil reserves after seizing leftist leader Nicolas Maduro during a bombing raid on Caracas.
Tourists watch as turtle lays eggs on Karon Beach
Tourists watch as turtle lays eggs on Karon Beach
PHUKET: A rare and exciting sight greeted beachgoers at Karon Beach yesterday morning (Jan 3) after a green sea turtle came ashore to lay eggs, drawing the attention of both Thai and foreign tourists.
The ever-expanding Phuket darts scene
The ever-expanding Phuket darts scene
DARTS: The popularity of darts continues to grow globally and Phuket is no exception. The longstanding Phuket darts league is set to expand with venues in the south of the island looking to get into the action.
Inbound: Phuket tourism finally puts pre-COVID levels in the past
Inbound: Phuket tourism finally puts pre-COVID levels in the past
PHUKET: As Phuket enters the New Year with soaring arrivals, strong spending and renewed confidence from long-haul markets, Phuket Tourist Association President Thaneth Tantipiriyakit told The Phuket News: “This is the best high season Phuket has seen in the past five years.”
Four deaths recorded in Phuket New Year road accidents
Four deaths recorded in Phuket New Year road accidents
PHUKET: A total of 39 road accidents, resulting in 43 injuries and four deaths, were recorded in Phuket during the first four days of the New Year road safety campaign, provincial officials have confirmed.
MNRE ramps up fight against Eva
MNRE ramps up fight against Eva
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE Phuket) is preparing to fight a recent lower Administrative Court ruling in Nakhon Sri Thammarat that contradicts an earlier Supreme Administrative Court judgment ordering the demolition of parts of the Eva Beach project in Rawai.
Phuket candidate in national election expelled by own party
Phuket candidate in national election expelled by own party
PHUKET: The Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party (‘United Thai Nation Party’) has confirmed the expulsion of lawyer Anandrak Petchhin from party membership, even as the Phuket Provincial Election Commission (PEC Phuket) continues to list him as a candidate contesting Phuket Constituency 1 in the Feb 8 national election.
AI advances highlighted as crucial for industry in 2026
AI advances highlighted as crucial for industry in 2026
BANGKOK: The rise of agentic artificial intelligence (AI), multi-agent systems, and the evolving demands for security and privacy are the keys to success for Thailand's AI startups, according to local industry pioneers.
Fright for Penguins at the ACG
Fright for Penguins at the ACG
CRICKET: The run-rate at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang on Dec 15 matched the ever-increasing temperture in Phuket as a combined 463-runs were scored in a 25-over clash between the Patong Penguins and newcomers Cherngtalay Cricket Club.