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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.
Van driver charged for hitting tourist on head with water bottle
Van driver charged for hitting tourist on head with water bottle
PHUKET: A Phuket airport van driver has been charged with assault and had his driving licence suspended for 180 days after he was caught on video striking a foreign tourist on the head with a water bottle at Phuket International Airport.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fraud Allegations Tied To Phuket Beauty Clinic, Gambling Network Takedown || Dec 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fraud Allegations Tied To Phuket Beauty Clinic, Gambling Network Takedown || Dec 19
PHUKET XTRA - December 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
PBISS International School
PBISS International School
PBISS International School is a leading International School in Samui, offering the British Cambridge curriculum with a STEM+ approach for students aged 2–18. Located in Koh Samui, PBISS provides a nurturing, multicultural environment that supports academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth in a modern learning setting.
TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat
WASHINGTON: TikTok said yesterday (Dec 18) it had signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban threat over its Chinese ownership, US media reported.
Police bust B100mn Phuket, Khon Kaen online gambling network
Police bust B100mn Phuket, Khon Kaen online gambling network
PHUKET: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested five people in coordinated operations in Phuket and Khon Kaen over their alleged involvement in a large-scale illegal online gambling network and a related money-laundering operation that reportedly handled more than B100 million in just four days.
Officials seize more than 1,200 packs of untaxed cigarettes in Wichit raid
Officials seize more than 1,200 packs of untaxed cigarettes in Wichit raid
PHUKET: Officials from Mueang District Office have seized 1,251 packs of untaxed cigarettes and arrested two men following an inspection at an illegal cigarette shop in Wichit after receiving public complaints.
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Jan 2026
Grow Boating Phuket Evening - Jan 2026
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at Bluu Asian Kitchen & Bar at the Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm. We are delighted to announce that the drinks sponsor for the evening will be DCH Marine. Since 2013, DCH Marine has been the premier luxury yacht distributor in Asia Pacific, representing the world’s most prestigious brands including Sunseeker Yachts, Saxdor Yachts, and Williams Jet Tenders. They have recently opened an office in RPM. See www.dch-marine.com. There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by Bluu Asian Kitchen & Bar for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. Find out more - facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
‘Catastrophic mismatch’: Safety fears as Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua
‘Catastrophic mismatch’: Safety fears as Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua
BOXING: YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua later today (Dec 19) in a money-spinning made-for-streaming bout that has triggered alarm across the boxing world.
Phuket beauty clinic customers allege hidden debts of more than B3.7mn
Phuket beauty clinic customers allege hidden debts of more than B3.7mn
PHUKET: More than 20 people have come forward to complain that they were left with unexpectedly high financial debts – estimated at more than B3.7 million in total – after signing up for beauty treatment packages with a clinic in Phuket.
Phuket steps up road safety measures ahead of New Year 2026
Phuket steps up road safety measures ahead of New Year 2026
PHUKET: Provincial authorities have pledged stronger, better-coordinated action to reduce road accidents over the New Year holiday, after latest data confirmed fatalities in Phuket have declined this year but still remain above official targets.
Thai civilian areas endure more Cambodian strikes, says military
Thai civilian areas endure more Cambodian strikes, says military
BANGKOK: Cambodia is increasingly firing rockets and shells at Thai civilian areas along its border with Thailand and the Thai military has vowed to do its best to stop it.
TAT seeks 6.7mn Chinese arrivals in 2026
TAT seeks 6.7mn Chinese arrivals in 2026
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to restore the Chinese market to 6.7 million arrivals in 2026, rolling out more partnerships to offset a sharp plunge this year, including a letters of intent (LOIs) signed with a Chinese travel agent and the Haikou tourism authority.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk Phuket Husband Confesses To Fatal Beating, Kathu Construction Corruption? || Dec 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drunk Phuket Husband Confesses To Fatal Beating, Kathu Construction Corruption? || Dec 18
PHUKET XTRA - December 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Former Kathu municipal engineer arrested for forging building permits
Former Kathu municipal engineer arrested for forging building permits
PHUKET: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has arrested a former municipal engineer in Kathu, accused of forging official building permits and deceiving the public.
Call for reform as growth craters
Call for reform as growth craters
BANGKOK: Political parties are being urged to demonstrate their commitment to economic reform, as next year Thailand's GDP is expected to expand by only 1.5%.