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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.
Austrian man collapses, dies in Kata
Austrian man collapses, dies in Kata
PHUKET: An Austrian man collapsed in his hotel room in Kata and later died early yesterday morning (Dec 2), with police confirming there were no signs of foul play.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Layan EIA breaches investigated, Her Majesty Arrives For Phuket King’s Cup Regatta || Dec 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Layan EIA breaches investigated, Her Majesty Arrives For Phuket King’s Cup Regatta || Dec 2
PHUKET XTRA - December 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
AYANA Officially Launches with Grand Celebration in Phuket
AYANA Officially Launches with Grand Celebration in Phuket
PHUKET, THAILAND (November 29, 2025) - AYANA officially launched its brand with an exclusive celebration at the AYANA Sales Gallery, introducing AYANA Circle – a lifestyle community and membership platform – and showcasing AYANA Soluna Villas, recently recognized in the Luxury Lifestyle Awards TOP 100 Luxury Residences of the World 2025.
Cherng Talay OrBorTor chief runs for re-election
Cherng Talay OrBorTor chief runs for re-election
PHUKET: Manoch Panchalard, who has served as Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) for the past four years, has registered to contest the upcoming election, saying he aims to continue the work initiated during his previous term.
Image asia / Class Act Media score another APAC Insider award
Image asia / Class Act Media score another APAC Insider award
PHUKET: Image asia / Class Act Media has been voted ‘Best Radio & Online News Media Company 2025 ‒ Thailand’ in the UK-based APAC Insider South East Asia Business Awards, marking another milestone for one of Phuket’s leading media groups.
ROYAL CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET
ROYAL CHRISTMAS EVE BUFFET
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‘Amazing’ breakthrough for Poosit
‘Amazing’ breakthrough for Poosit
GOLF: Thailand’s Poosit Supupramai made a brilliant birdie on the par-four 18th to win the inaugural Bharath Classic 2025 Gujarat on Sunday (Nov 30), breathing a huge sigh of relief after recording his maiden victory on the Asian Tour.
Her Majesty the Queen arrives for Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Her Majesty the Queen arrives for Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
PHUKET: Her Majesty the Queen arrived in Phuket early this morning (Dec 2) to take part in the prestigious 37th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, joining the ‘Vayu’ team in the IRC Zero class as both helmsman and navigator during the long-distance race.
Phuket upbeat on high season outlook
Phuket upbeat on high season outlook
BANGKOK: Phuket tourism operators anticipate this high season running through the first quarter of 2026 will deliver the strongest performance in five years, driven by increased tourist spending, longer stays and the introduction of new long-haul flights to southern Thailand.
Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150
Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150
HONG KONG: Police in Hong Kong have arrested 14 suspects in a probe into the city’s deadliest fire in decades, finding “substandard” netting on building exteriors that failed to halt flames from spreading, authorities said yesterday (Dec 1).