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New Year traffic deaths at 241, Phuket and Bangkok worst
Online Reporters, Published on 05/01/2026
» Traffic accidents killed 241 people during the six days of New Year travel, with Phuket reporting the most accidents and most injured, and Bangkok the most fatalities.
145 killed in first three ‘dangerous days’
Online Reporters, Published on 02/01/2026
» A total of 145 people were killed and 769 injured in road accidents during the first three days of the New Year holiday travel period, with Bangkok recording the highest number of deaths and Phuket topping the list for the number of accidents, authorities said on Friday.
Tropical storm Kajiki kills five, leaves seven missing in northern Thailand
Panumet Tanraksa and Reuters, Published on 28/08/2025
» At least five people have been killed and seven remain missing after heavy rains and landslides brought on by tropical storm Kajiki swept across northern Thailand, the Thai disaster agency said Thursday.
Heavy rain causing flooding, landslides, death in the North
Online Reporters, Published on 27/08/2025
» Heavy rain caused flooding, landslides, death and misery across eight provinces in the North and the Northeast on Wednesday.
Marriott to Debut Sheraton Hotels in Phuket
Published on 27/02/2025
» Bangkok: Feb 26, 2025 – Marriott International recently signed an agreement with Jee Teng Hospitality to open Sheraton Nai Harn Beach, an impressive new-build resort that will mark the debut of the iconic Sheraton Hotels & Resorts brand in Phuket, Thailand’s leading resort destination. Expected to feature 600 keys, this property is set to become one of Phuket’s most exciting new hotel openings.
Holiday traffic accidents claim 363 in eight days
Online Reporters, Published on 04/01/2025
» New Year holiday traffic accidents have claimed 363 lives and injured 2,090 people across Thailand in the eight days from Dec 27 to Jan 3.
Warning system still robust, 20 years after tsunami
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 23/12/2024
» Phuket is gearing up for a major event this Thursday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the devastating tsunami that claimed more than 5,000 lives and injured 8,000 others in Thailand.
MedPark Celebrates 4th Anniversary with Rock Concert in the Park
Published on 01/11/2024
» MedPark Hospital has announced the return of its popular “MedMusic in the Park” event for the third year, a key community initiative celebrating its 4th anniversary with festive cheer. At a recent press conference, Dr Pongpat Patanavanich, Managing Director of MedPark Hospital, expressed gratitude for the public’s trust and confidence, particularly from the communities of Sukhumvit, Silom, Sathorn, the expatriate community in Thailand, and its patients. "MedMusic in the Park" aims to give back by promoting physical and mental well-being through the uplifting power of music, the universal language of humanity, while also marking the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. Dr Patanavanich extended special thanks to supporting organisations, particularly the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), which has generously provided space for the event over the past three years. MedPark is excited to step into its fifth year as a leading hospital in Thailand and Southeast Asia, with plans to enhance its services for complex diseases, invest in advanced medical innovations, and launch the Genotech Lab Centre in the coming year.
EC petitioned over Senate vote
News, CHAIRITH YONPIAMA & EKARACH SATTABURUTH, Published on 29/06/2024
» Some groups of losing candidates in Wednesday's final vote of the Senate election formally submitted a petition to the Election Commission (EC) yesterday seeking an investigation into what they believe to be electoral fraud.
Senate vote fraud complaints mount
Chairith Yonpiam and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/06/2024
» Some groups of losing candidates in Wednesday’s final vote of the Senate election have asked the Election Commission to investigate what they believe to be electoral fraud.