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Northern Hemisphere rugby shows its strength
Northern Hemisphere rugby shows its strength
RUGBY: The Northern Hemisphere continues to demonstrate a wealth of talent across a range of top-level club rugby competition.
Phuket readies island-wide celebrations for Children’s Day
Phuket readies island-wide celebrations for Children’s Day
PHUKET: Phuket is preparing for a full slate of activities to mark National Children’s Day, celebrated nationwide tomorrow (Jan 10), with events taking place across the island aimed at promoting youth development, creativity and community participation.
‘Big Day’ event held to promote OrBorTor elections
‘Big Day’ event held to promote OrBorTor elections
PHUKET: Local officials have launched their ‘Big Day’ campaign to encourage eligible voters to take part in upcoming local elections for Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) mayors and council members, to be held in select areas across Phuket on Sunday (Jan 11).
‘Hectic’ bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heatwave
‘Hectic’ bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heatwave
SYDNEY: Bushfires threatened dozens of rural towns in southeast Australia today (Jan 9), firefighters said as hot winds fanned “hectic” conditions in the tinder-dry countryside.
THAI prepares to formulate new strategy
THAI prepares to formulate new strategy
BANGKOK: The board of Thai Airways International (THAI) Plc has appointed four subcommittees to drive the organisation forward and is preparing to hold a meeting to formulate the company's strategy next month.
Hosts launch countdown to MotoGP
Hosts launch countdown to MotoGP
MOTO GP: The countdown for the PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2026 has begun as the Kingdom is set to host the opening race of the 2026 MotoGP season next month.
Police break silence on death of Jimmy Semaan
Police break silence on death of Jimmy Semaan
PHUKET: Phuket police have finally recognised the death of well-known, and well-liked, Phuket businessman Jimmy Semaan in Cherng Talay earlier this week.
People’s Party ‘won’t support Anutin’
People’s Party ‘won’t support Anutin’
BANGKOK: Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Progressive Movement and a campaign assistant to the People’s Party (PP), gave assurances the party would not vote in favour of returning Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister for a second time after the Feb 8 general election.
Phuket officials promote ‘saviour role’ in Chalong boat fire response
Phuket officials promote ‘saviour role’ in Chalong boat fire response
PHUKET: Phuket officials are highly promoting their action in response to the blaze on the Chalong beachfront earlier this week, which saw 24 tour speedboats destroyed by fire.
Thais abroad register in record numbers for overseas voting
Thais abroad register in record numbers for overseas voting
BANGKOK: The number of Thais living abroad who have registered to vote in the Feb 8 general election and referendum has surged to 139,535, an increase of 21.1% from 2023, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Phuket nightspot operators want crackdown on illegal operations
Phuket nightspot operators want crackdown on illegal operations
BANGKOK: With the recent bribery case regarding entertainment operators in Phuket resurfacing, the private sector urged a crackdown on illegal operations such as staying open late for nightlife venues as well as unlicensed accommodations, which tarnish the tourist island’s reputation and deprive the government of tax revenue.
Phiphat denies rumours Phuket mass transit project ‘scrapped’
Phiphat denies rumours Phuket mass transit project ‘scrapped’
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has moved to clarify widespread speculation that the long-discussed Phuket light rail or tram project has been cancelled, insisting the project remains government policy ‒ but will only proceed after major road and traffic bottlenecks across the island are resolved.
Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreading
Virologist warns mutating influenza is spreading
BANGKOK: Well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan has warned that a mutating influenza strain A H3N2 is spreading in Thailand. It is more resistant to vaccines but does not increase in severity.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Millions Up In Smoke In Chalong Pier, Scam Probe Over Phuket Beauty Clinic || Jan 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Millions Up In Smoke In Chalong Pier, Scam Probe Over Phuket Beauty Clinic || Jan 8
PHUKET XTRA - January 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Myanmar man stabbed in drunken fight on luxury yacht
Myanmar man stabbed in drunken fight on luxury yacht
PHUKET: A Myanmar national was seriously injured in a knife stabbing aboard a yacht at Yacht Haven Marina in Mai Khao this morning (Jan 8), with police taking another Myanmar national into custody at the scene.
Two arrested in Sakhu on attempted murder warrants
Two arrested in Sakhu on attempted murder warrants
PHUKET: Two men wanted on attempted murder charges were arrested in Sakhu subdistrict on Tuesday night (Jan 6) following a joint operation by the Thalang District Office and Sakhu Police.
Woman killed after motorbike slams into pole
Woman killed after motorbike slams into pole
PHUKET: A 30-year-old woman has died after her motorcycle crashed into a utility pole on Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew early this morning (Jan 8).
‘Recession’ a concern, says Thai business group
‘Recession’ a concern, says Thai business group
BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is bracing for its weakest expansion in 30 years, with GDP growth projected at less than 2% in 2026, attributed to sluggish exports, high household debt and declining competitiveness in global markets, warns the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB).
NACC probes B265mn Thalang Victory Park project
NACC probes B265mn Thalang Victory Park project
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC Phuket) has conducted an on-site inspection of the long-delayed Thalang Victory Monument project amid concerns it may fall under the category of abandoned or neglected state developments, commonly known as “plan, do, abandon”.
Australia win final Test to complete 4-1 Ashes triumph over England
Australia win final Test to complete 4-1 Ashes triumph over England
CRICKET: Australia clinched the final Ashes Test against England today (Jan 8) by five wickets to complete a dominant 4-1 victory after a gruelling series, sending the retiring Usman Khawaja out on a high.