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Phuket honours King Bhumibol with reminders of his legacy
Phuket honours King Bhumibol with reminders of his legacy
PHUKET: People across Thailand are today (Dec 5) paying respects to the memory of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on his birthday, which is also observed nationwide as Father’s Day and National Day. Government offices are closed as the country marks the occasion with merit-making and remembrance ceremonies.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Underpass Truck Crunch, Domestic Airfares In a Downward Trend || Dec 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Underpass Truck Crunch, Domestic Airfares In a Downward Trend || Dec 4
PHUKET XTRA - December 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Bang Tao condo project faces corruption investigation
Bang Tao condo project faces corruption investigation
PHUKET: Suwat Saowaran, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Phuket office (NACC Phuket), has confirmed to The Phuket News that his office has been formally requested to investigate the construction of a condo project* in Cherng Talay.
Poll shows majority in EU see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia
Poll shows majority in EU see ‘high risk’ of war with Russia
PARIS: A majority of citizens across nine European Union countries see a high risk of war breaking out between the bloc’s members and Russia, according to a survey by the polling group Cluster 17 published today (Dec 4) in the French international affairs journal Le Grand Continent.
Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding
FOOTBALL: The draw for the 2026 World Cup - the biggest edition of football’s global showpiece ever held - takes place in Washington tomorrow (Dec 5) with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings.
Domestic airfares continue to decrease
Domestic airfares continue to decrease
BANGKOK: Despite a dispute over expensive airfares to flood-stricken Hat Yai, average domestic ticket prices this year continued to decline, as low-cost carriers fled from underperforming Chinese routes to add domestic flights and avoid competition with state-backed Chinese airlines.
Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor elections
Phuket candidates register for OrBorTor elections
PHUKET: Candidate registration for the Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) elections to be held next month entered its third day of registration yesterday (Dec 3).
Truck crunch in Darasamut Underpass
Truck crunch in Darasamut Underpass
PHUKET: Traffic through the Darasamut Underpass was disrupted yesterday afternoon (Dec 3) after a collision involving a trailer truck, a six-wheel truck and a Toyota Fortuner left two people injured.
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
BANGKOK: Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bang Tao Stabbing, Afternoon Alcohol Ban Lifted For 180-Day Trial Period || Dec 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bang Tao Stabbing, Afternoon Alcohol Ban Lifted For 180-Day Trial Period || Dec 3
PHUKET XTRA - December 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police hunt foreigner for Bang Tao stabbing
Police hunt foreigner for Bang Tao stabbing
PHUKET: Police are searching for a foreign man who stabbed a British tourist during a late-night altercation outside a Bang Tao beach club in Cherng Talay in the early hours of today (Dec 3).
Rugby’s ugly side sees season end on sour note
Rugby’s ugly side sees season end on sour note
RUGBY: Last Saturday’s (Nov 29) match between Wales and South Africa at the Principality Stadium, in Cardiff was a game that never should have been played and saw an ugly incident that leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
Phuket buyers allege B100mn pool-villa fraud
Phuket buyers allege B100mn pool-villa fraud
PHUKET: A group of Phuket residents has sought legal intervention from the Campaigning to Reclaim Social Justice Foundation (CRSJ Foundation) after collectively losing more than B100 million in what they say is a major pool-villa development scam involving a network of Phuket property companies.
Airlines ‘keen to expand direct flights’
Airlines ‘keen to expand direct flights’
BANGKOK: Several international airlines, including carriers from the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Japan, have shown interest in expanding direct flight routes to Thailand, says the Airports of Thailand (AoT).
Phuket mobilises more support for the South
Phuket mobilises more support for the South
PHUKET: Phuket authorities, community groups and volunteers are continuing their wide-ranging relief effort to support residents affected by severe flooding in Hat Yai and other southern districts, with more than 60 personnel and over 1,000 relief bags now on their way to the devastated areas.
Cabinet rejects extra-holiday plan for 2026
Cabinet rejects extra-holiday plan for 2026
BANGKOK: The Cabinet scrapped a plan to create additional holidays next year to promote tourism in Thailand yesterday (Dec 2), as ministers fretted about disruption of economic activity.
US, Russia find ‘no compromise’ on key territory issue after Ukraine talks
US, Russia find ‘no compromise’ on key territory issue after Ukraine talks
MOSCOW: High-stakes US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine failed to yield a breakthrough yesterday (Dec 2), as the Kremlin said “no compromise” had been found yet on the key question of territory.
Thais begin bid to end title drought
Thais begin bid to end title drought
FOOTBALL: Putting a troubled build-up behind, Thailand go into their opening 2025 SEA Games game against Timor-Leste tonight (Dec 3) with a single-minded resolve to end the country’s gold medal drought at the biennial tournament.
Afternoon alcohol ban to be lifted in time for New Year
Afternoon alcohol ban to be lifted in time for New Year
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum has reassured Thai business operators that the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm will be lifted in time for the New Year holiday.
Security checks continue under ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ campaign
Security checks continue under ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ campaign
PHUKET: Officers from Thalang District Office carried out coordinated security inspections and roadside checks in Pa Klok last night (Dec 2) as part of the ongoing provincial ‘Phuket 120 Days Nonstop’ campaign aimed at suppressing crime, drugs, illegal activities and other social-order offences.