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Hungarian tourist dies after suffering seizure in Kamala
Hungarian tourist dies after suffering seizure in Kamala
PHUKET: A 48-year-old Hungarian tourist has died after suffering a seizure while drinking at a venue in Kamala on Saturday night (Dec 20).
Phuket launches Red Cross 2026 fundraising drive
Phuket launches Red Cross 2026 fundraising drive
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office, headed by Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthavorn, has launched its annual Red Cross fundraising campaign to support disaster relief, welfare assistance and social support programmes, with almost B2.94 million in donations pledged on the opening day.
Is AI still going to take over the world, or what?
Is AI still going to take over the world, or what?
A shock recent finding from the Census Bureau showed that the number of Americans daily using AI at work ticked down to a meagre-sounding 11% and has fallen most sharply among the biggest firms.
Tourism festival livens up Patong
Tourism festival livens up Patong
PHUKET: Patong is alive with colour, music and packed beachfront crowds as the 39th Phuket Tourism Season Opening Festival continues today (Dec 21), rounding off a three-day celebration aimed at boosting confidence, strengthening community ties and showcasing the island as a world-class destination for visitors during the high season.
Australia beat England by 82 runs to win third Test and retain Ashes
Australia beat England by 82 runs to win third Test and retain Ashes
CRICKET: Dominant Australia collected the last four wickets they needed today (Dec 20) to win the third Test and retain the Ashes in just 11 days of cricket, crushing the dreams of a “hurting” England side who finally showed some fight.
James Cameron goes emotional with latest Avatar
James Cameron goes emotional with latest Avatar
With Avatar: Fire And Ash now released in cinemas the one thing that movie goers are probably not expecting is a film that not only looks visually spectacular but concentrates so much on characterisation that it genuinely has the ability to affect its audience emotionally.
Infrastructure-focused development shapes Layan Verde project
Infrastructure-focused development shapes Layan Verde project
PHUKET: As development continues across the Bang Tao and Layan areas, infrastructure capacity and environmental management remain central concerns for residents, authorities and developers alike.
Canadian mother held after violent domestic incident
Canadian mother held after violent domestic incident
PHUKET: Chalong Police are investigating a violent assault at a house in Rawai early yesterday morning (Dec 20) in which two Canadian children were injured, reportedly by their mother, before the woman was later found with self-inflicted wounds.
Thai F-16s bombard another Cambodian casino
Thai F-16s bombard another Cambodian casino
BANGKOK: Thai F-16 fighter jets on Saturday (Dec 20) bombed a casino building that was reportedly being used by the Cambodian military near Thmor Da in Pursat province, across from Trat in Thailand.
Arsenal stay top despite Man City win, Liverpool beat nine-man Spurs
Arsenal stay top despite Man City win, Liverpool beat nine-man Spurs
FOOTBALL: Arsenal ensured they will top the Premier League at Christmas with a 1-0 over Everton, while Liverpool survived a nervy finale to beat nine-man Tottenham 2-1 yesterday (Dec 20).
Phuket moves to launch ‘One District, One Creative Space’
Phuket moves to launch ‘One District, One Creative Space’
PHUKET: Phuket officials have selected three districts as pilot locations for the ‘One District, One Creative Space’ initiative, a cultural development project aimed at creating new community spaces that generate income and strengthen local identity.
Traffic woes to worsen as Phuket enters high season
Traffic woes to worsen as Phuket enters high season
PHUKET: Motorists should brace for delays and long traffic tailbacks as Phuket officials have confirmed they have no specific strategy to combat over-congested main roads this tourism high season.
Have Iran’s authorities given up on the mandatory hijab?
Have Iran’s authorities given up on the mandatory hijab?
PARIS: Women swaying to dance music at a disc jockey (DJ) set, strolling without headscarves through cutting-edge art exhibitions and in coffee shops showing off trendy styles that could have come from the streets of Europe.
Thailand sets SEA Games gold record
Thailand sets SEA Games gold record
SEA GAMES: Thai athletes more than compensated for the football heartbreak of the previous night by setting a new benchmark for total gold medals at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games yesterday (Dec 19).
Tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan targeted for growth
Tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan targeted for growth
BANGKOK: Despite a slowdown in visits by tourists from Kazakhstan, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) still targets at least 5% growth next year, coinciding with strong long-haul arrivals that already set a record high of 10 million this year.
Arsenal battle to stay top of Christmas charts
Arsenal battle to stay top of Christmas charts
FOOTBALL: Could fast-charging Manchester City top the Premier League at Christmas or will Arsenal cling on to the festive number one spot?
NACC inspects long-idle Mai Khao ‘disaster centre’ site
NACC inspects long-idle Mai Khao ‘disaster centre’ site
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC Phuket) has conducted a site visit to the long-idle government buildings in Mai Khao, Thalang, confirming that repairs are nearing completion and the complex is now expected to open as a Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Centre by February 2026 – nearly a decade after the project was first initiated.
US, China try to ease tensions as Thai forces press on
US, China try to ease tensions as Thai forces press on
BANGKOK: China and the United States have made near-simultaneous diplomatic moves to help ease tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, as clashes continue along the border and Thai military operations extend beyond the immediate frontier.
Phuket select see off Hertfordshire Seniors at sunny ACG
Phuket select see off Hertfordshire Seniors at sunny ACG
CRICKET: Last month saw the return of cricket to the island as first-time visitors Hertfordshire Seniors took on Phuket’s finest in a pair of 30-over matches held at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang.
Surin Beach vendor enforcement continues as resident voices frustration
Surin Beach vendor enforcement continues as resident voices frustration
PHUKET: Thalang District officials are continuing their stepped-up monitoring and enforcement at Surin Beach, conducting a full-day operation on Thursday (Dec 18) to control encroachment by beach umbrella operators, sunbed services, vendors and stalls deemed to cause nuisance or obstruct public use of the area.