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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.
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.