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Cambodia says Thailand launches air strikes after ASEAN meet on border clashes
Cambodia says Thailand launches air strikes after ASEAN meet on border clashes
KUALA LUMPUR: Cambodia said Thailand launched air strikes on its territory yesterday (Dec 22), shortly after Bangkok announced the two nations had agreed to hold talks this week aimed at halting deadly border clashes.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Wife Shot By Drunk Husband, Minors Hurt In Violent Domestic Incident In Rawai || Dec 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Wife Shot By Drunk Husband, Minors Hurt In Violent Domestic Incident In Rawai || Dec 22
PHUKET XTRA - December 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
New Phuket ‘Palad’ takes office
New Phuket ‘Palad’ takes office
PHUKET: Rungrueng Thimabut formally assumed his duties at the new Phuket Provincial ‘Palad’ (Chief Administrative Officer) today (Dec 22) following an order by the Ministry of Interior issued on Dec 15.
Ex-minister launches New Opportunity Party
Ex-minister launches New Opportunity Party
BANGKOK: Former commerce minister Jatuporn Buruspat launched a new political outfit called the New Opportunity Party yesterday (Dec 21), which he said will focus on tackling the nation's debt problem and economic inequality.
BoT nudges banks to enlarge lending efforts
BoT nudges banks to enlarge lending efforts
BANGKOK: As it adopts monetary policy easing, the Bank of Thailand is urging banks to expand lending to support the economy. According to Vitai Ratanakorn, the central bank's governor, following the latest policy rate cut the regulator expects monetary policy transmission in the near term.
US, Ukraine hail ‘productive’ Miami talks but no breakthrough
US, Ukraine hail ‘productive’ Miami talks but no breakthrough
MIAMI: US and Ukrainian envoys issued a joint statement yesterday (Dec 21) that hailed “productive and constructive” talks in Miami, but did not announce any apparent breakthrough in efforts to end the war with Russia.
Man charged for attempted murder by drunkenly shooting wife
Man charged for attempted murder by drunkenly shooting wife
PHUKET: Thalang Police have charged a 41-year-old man with attempted murder after he fired gunshots while intoxicated, with one bullet striking his wife in the shoulder at their house near Ton Sai Waterfall yesterday afternoon (Dec 21).
Ceasefire hopes rest on ASEAN meeting
Ceasefire hopes rest on ASEAN meeting
BANGKOK: All eyes are on the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting taking place in Kuala Lumpur today (Dec 22) as to whether it will lead to a formal ceasefire as regional leaders seek to calm escalating tensions along the Thai–Cambodian border.
Kathu Police rein in teen gang violence
Kathu Police rein in teen gang violence
PHUKET: Teen rivalries that escalated into violence in Kathu have prompted police to take firm action after reports of clashes involving knives, firecrackers and threats with what appeared to be a firearm surfaced on social media.
Thais reign supreme as SEA Games ends
Thais reign supreme as SEA Games ends
SEA GAMES: The curtain fell on the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games with a colourful closing ceremony on Saturday night (Dec 20) at Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium, attended by athletes and officials from ASEAN nations - minus Cambodia.
Phuket pushes ‘Zero E-Cig’ drive
Phuket pushes ‘Zero E-Cig’ drive
PHUKET: Phuket is moving ahead with its ‘Zero E-Cig’ policy as provincial authorities intensify efforts to curb the spread of e-cigarettes, strengthen law enforcement, and expand smoke-free public areas to protect both residents and tourists.
Hungarian tourist dies after suffering seizure in Kamala
Hungarian tourist dies after suffering seizure in Kamala
PHUKET: A 48-year-old Hungarian tourist has died after suffering a seizure while drinking at a venue in Kamala on Saturday night (Dec 20).
Phuket launches Red Cross 2026 fundraising drive
Phuket launches Red Cross 2026 fundraising drive
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office, headed by Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthavorn, has launched its annual Red Cross fundraising campaign to support disaster relief, welfare assistance and social support programmes, with almost B2.94 million in donations pledged on the opening day.
Is AI still going to take over the world, or what?
Is AI still going to take over the world, or what?
A shock recent finding from the Census Bureau showed that the number of Americans daily using AI at work ticked down to a meagre-sounding 11% and has fallen most sharply among the biggest firms.
Tourism festival livens up Patong
Tourism festival livens up Patong
PHUKET: Patong is alive with colour, music and packed beachfront crowds as the 39th Phuket Tourism Season Opening Festival continues today (Dec 21), rounding off a three-day celebration aimed at boosting confidence, strengthening community ties and showcasing the island as a world-class destination for visitors during the high season.
Australia beat England by 82 runs to win third Test and retain Ashes
Australia beat England by 82 runs to win third Test and retain Ashes
CRICKET: Dominant Australia collected the last four wickets they needed today (Dec 20) to win the third Test and retain the Ashes in just 11 days of cricket, crushing the dreams of a “hurting” England side who finally showed some fight.
James Cameron goes emotional with latest Avatar
James Cameron goes emotional with latest Avatar
With Avatar: Fire And Ash now released in cinemas the one thing that movie goers are probably not expecting is a film that not only looks visually spectacular but concentrates so much on characterisation that it genuinely has the ability to affect its audience emotionally.
Infrastructure-focused development shapes Layan Verde project
Infrastructure-focused development shapes Layan Verde project
PHUKET: As development continues across the Bang Tao and Layan areas, infrastructure capacity and environmental management remain central concerns for residents, authorities and developers alike.
Canadian mother held after violent domestic incident
Canadian mother held after violent domestic incident
PHUKET: Chalong Police are investigating a violent assault at a house in Rawai early yesterday morning (Dec 20) in which two Canadian children were injured, reportedly by their mother, before the woman was later found with self-inflicted wounds.
Thai F-16s bombard another Cambodian casino
Thai F-16s bombard another Cambodian casino
BANGKOK: Thai F-16 fighter jets on Saturday (Dec 20) bombed a casino building that was reportedly being used by the Cambodian military near Thmor Da in Pursat province, across from Trat in Thailand.