The Phuket News

17/12/2024

Yesterday’s ruling raises the prospect that US President-elect Donald Trump could become the first president to enter the White House with a felony conviction, pending his appeal against the jury’s verdict...

NEW YORK: A New York judge ruled yesterday (Dec 16) against a bid by US President-elect Donald Trump to have his conviction for covering up hush money payments to a p**n star thrown out on immunity gr

17/12/2024

Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavachira said he would like to see the Monetary Policy Committee announce another policy rate cut tomorrow to help increase the rate of inflation, as the current rate remains low…

BANGKOK: Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavachira has reaffirmed his call for a reduction in the policy interest rate to stimulate Thai inflation.

17/12/2024

The winner of this evening's clash in the Lion City is guaranteed a spot in the semi-final stage of this year's competition...

FOOTBALL: Thailand are expecting a tough tussle in a high-stakes Group A game of the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup against Singapore today (Dec 17).

17/12/2024

Already 139 people have been killed in road accidents in Phuket this year, with further 24,626 people injured...

PHUKET: Provincial officials are ramping up efforts to reduce motorcycle-related accidents across the island through a ‘Safe Motorcycle Driving District’ project.

17/12/2024

The Uzbek man, who presented his passport when attempting to pass the fake banknotes, became agitated when the currency exchange staffer pointed out that the notes were fake. The Uzbek man and his companions then fled...

PHUKET: Police are searching for an Uzbek man wanted for allegedly attempting to exchange counterfeit US dollars at a currency exchange shop in Cherng Talay.

17/12/2024

Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit and American Jake Knapp birdied two of the last three holes to grab a one-stroke victory at the Grant Thornton Invitational, a PGA and LPGA pairs tournament...

GOLF: Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit and American Jake Knapp birdied two of the last three holes on Sunday (Dec 15) to grab a one-stroke victory at the Grant Thornton Invitational, a PGA and LPGA pair

17/12/2024

Former PM to advise Malaysia as it takes on ASEAN chairmanship next year...

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an informal advisor when Malaysia takes up the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian N

17/12/2024

Horrific... From inspecting the scene, police believe the car dragged the motorcyclist for 800 metres...

PHUKET: The driver responsible for the fatal hit-and-run early Saturday morning (Dec 14) has surrendered to police and will face charges, Thalang Police have confirmed.

16/12/2024

PHUKET XTRA - December 16 || Brought to you by Phuket Windows & Doors
1- Police hunt for Cherng Talay hit-and-run driver
https://www.thephuketnews.com/police-hunt-for-cherng-talay-hit-and-run-driver-94733.php

2- Fleeing Chinese murder suspect caught in Phuket
https://www.thephuketnews.com/fleeing-chinese-murder-suspect-caught-in-phuket-94741.php

3- Officials stumped over illegal beach chair sprawl
https://www.thephuketnews.com/officials-stumped-over-illegal-beach-chair-sprawl-94711.php

4- At least 3 killed, scores injured in gr***de attack at Tak fair
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2919722/at-least-3-killed-scores-injured-in-gr***de-attack-at-tak-fair

5- Almost 33m tourist arrivals in Thailand so far
https://www.thephuketnews.com/almost-33mn-tourist-arrivals-in-thailand-so-far-94742.php

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16/12/2024

They're in the process of acquiring the land needed for the project, with 110 plots including160 buildings, to be appropriated.

Some B150 million is to be paid to landowners in installments, which started last month and are expected to conclude by the end of the year...

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat hosted a meeting today (Dec 16) with representatives from the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) to discuss progress on the ‘Phuket Expressway Project

16/12/2024

Thais edge Malaysia for 2nd Group A win in ASEAN Cup...

FOOTBALL: Patrik Gustavsson grabbed a second-half winner as defending champions Thailand edged Malaysia 1-0 at Rajamangala National Stadium on Saturday (Dec 14) for their second straight ASEAN Mitsubi

16/12/2024

No fairer way to select them...

PHUKET: Provincial officials hosted a selection event on Saturday (Dec 14) to identify eligible individuals for inclusion on a reserve list of government lottery agents.

16/12/2024

The top five nationalities so far have been Chinese (6.3 million), Malaysians (4.6mn), Indians (1.9mn), South Koreans (1.7mn) and Russian (1.5mn)...

BANGKOK: Thailand has welcomed 32.7 million foreign tourists as of Dec 8 this year and they have spent a total of about B1.5 trillion, the government said on Sunday (Dec 15).

16/12/2024

Registration opens next month...

BANGKOK: The government’s new housing programme will be open for registration in January, offering 1 million fully-furnished affordable units to the public.

16/12/2024

Arrested on landing on Friday night... He didn't even make it off the plane...

PHUKET: A Chinese national suspected of murder in his home country has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after arriving on a flight from Shanghai.

16/12/2024

Defending champions City now have just one win in 11 games in all competitions as Chelsea move just two points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool...

FOOTBALL: Manchester United scored two late goals yesterday (Dec 15) to deepen the pain for beleaguered Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as Chelsea moved just two points behind Premier League leader

15/12/2024

Yesterday's parade on the streets of Phuket Town celebrated the inclusion on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list of iconic Thai products Tom Yum Goong and Kebaya...

PHUKET: A grand parade was held on the streets of Phuket Town yesterday (Dec 14) to celebrate two Thai cultural heritage products being acknowledged by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and C

15/12/2024

If you think AI has nothing to do with you because you live in Phuket and choose to not actively engage with it, think again...

AI is coming for Phuket. It will transform the island’s industries and economy and affect every part of your life on the island. It will become the medium through which you interact with the world,