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Phuket officials face nightlife corruption probe
Phuket officials face nightlife corruption probe
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Damrongtham Office has confirmed it will investigate allegations circulating on social media that entertainment venue operators in the province are being asked to pay bribes to officials, following a special press conference convened by Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong.
Household debt to limit bank growth
Household debt to limit bank growth
BANGKOK: Thailand's elevated household debt is set to remain a key constraint on banking sector expansion in 2026, even as major domestic banks continue to target positive loan growth to support economic momentum.
Prize money at Australian Open hits new high
Prize money at Australian Open hits new high
TENNIS: Players at this month’s Australian Open will be competing for a record prize pool with organisers yesterday (Jan 6) announcing a 16% increase in the total purse to AUS$ 111.5 million (B2.3 billion).
Red Cross charity lottery draw draws crowds at Saphan Hin
Red Cross charity lottery draw draws crowds at Saphan Hin
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Thai Red Cross Society held its annual charity lottery draw at Saphan Hin last night (Jan 6), marking one of the final and most anticipated events of the 2026 Phuket Red Cross Fair.
Western allies agree Ukraine guarantees after Paris ‘progress’
Western allies agree Ukraine guarantees after Paris ‘progress’
PARIS: Ukraine's Western allies yesterday (Jan 6) agreed key security guarantees for Kyiv including a US-led monitoring mechanism and a European multinational force that would be deployed after a ceasefire in Russia’s war against its neighbour.
National New Year road fatalities up 8% from a year ago
National New Year road fatalities up 8% from a year ago
BANGKOK: The seven-day road safety campaign over the New Year holiday in Thailand ended with 272 fatalities, an increase of 8.3% from 251 in the same period a year ago.
Fire damages more than 20 speedboats at Chalong Pier
Fire damages more than 20 speedboats at Chalong Pier
PHUKET: A pre-dawn fire tore through speedboats moored at Chalong Pier early this morning (Jan 7), damaging more than 20 vessels and prompting a major emergency response from provincial authorities.
Phuket Big Buddha site remains closed after New Year opening
Phuket Big Buddha site remains closed after New Year opening
PHUKET: The Abbot of Wat Kittisangkharam (Wat Kata) has confirmed that the Big Buddha viewpoint now remains closed to the public, following a brief reopening over the New Year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Gut-Check Time For Cannabis Shops In Phuket, Elections To Bring Alcohol Ban || Jan 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Gut-Check Time For Cannabis Shops In Phuket, Elections To Bring Alcohol Ban || Jan 6
PHUKET XTRA - January 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Early-morning violence leaves two injured in Patong
Early-morning violence leaves two injured in Patong
PHUKET: A woman was injured after being struck on the head with a bottle during an early-morning dispute on Bangla Rd in Patong early this morning (Jan 6).
AustCham Joint Chambers Australia Day Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Joint Chambers Australia Day Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, AMCHAM, BCCT, CanCham Thailand, GTCC, NTCC, Phuket Chamber of Commerce, and SATCC, Joint Chambers Australia Day Phuket Sundowners. This event is scheduled to take place 18.00 - 21.00 hrs., at Bangkok Bob’s Restaurant Phuket. We invite you to join us for an enjoyable evening of networking with members of the Australian–Thai business community at the newly opened Bangkok Bob’s Restaurant Phuket. And supported by our corporate sponsor, The Australian Consulate-General Phuket. THB 650 for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members, THB 1,200 for non-members. To book contact - office@austchamthailand.com
Fencing star Saysunee targets double on home stage
Fencing star Saysunee targets double on home stage
ASEAN PARA GAMES: Wheelchair fencer Saysunee Jana is targeting two gold medals at the upcoming ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Phuket records five deaths during New Year ‘Seven Days of Danger’
Phuket records five deaths during New Year ‘Seven Days of Danger’
PHUKET: Phuket recorded 55 road accidents, 58 injuries and five fatalities during the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ New Year road safety campaign, provincial officials confirmed today (Jan 6) as the province formally closed its New Year 2026 accident prevention operations centre.
Saudi tourist fined for public oral sex act
Saudi tourist fined for public oral sex act
PHUKET: Police have fined a Saudi Arabian tourist B5,000 after an incident of public indecency in Patong sparked widespread criticism on social media and renewed concerns about inappropriate behaviour in tourist areas.
Eyeing its own security, Europe muted as Trump ousts Maduro
Eyeing its own security, Europe muted as Trump ousts Maduro
BRUSSELS: European leaders have given a low-key response to US President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela as they seek to avoid riling him on other critical issues - from Ukraine to Greenland.
Amorim sacked by Manchester Utd
Amorim sacked by Manchester Utd
FOOTBALL: Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United yesterday (Jan 5), bringing a dramatic end to his turbulent 14-month spell as manager of the struggling Premier League giants.
Cannabis shops face clampdown
Cannabis shops face clampdown
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Public Health is pushing to enact a new ministerial regulation on cannabis before the next government takes office, with the draft now under review by the Office of the Council of State.
Event organisers still buoyant
Event organisers still buoyant
BANGKOK: Despite Vietnam's massive investment in new venue infrastructure, event organisers in Thailand remain confident the country can still compete for event and festival tourism, banking on a variety of venues and its ability to attract both high-spending attendees and repeat visitors.
Phuket governor calls for ‘fair’ campaigning in national election
Phuket governor calls for ‘fair’ campaigning in national election
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has called on election candidates and their supporters to campaign honestly and within the law, warning that political competition must not lead to conflict as Thailand heads toward the Feb 8 general election.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket’s Tourism Rebound, New Year Surge Forces Urgent Landfill Operation || Jan 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket’s Tourism Rebound, New Year Surge Forces Urgent Landfill Operation || Jan 5
PHUKET XTRA - January 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand