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Laguna Phuket: Where Phuket's Elite Call Home
Published on 07/02/2025
» As demand for luxury homes remains incredibly buoyant in Phuket, largely due to a continued influx of international buyers, a record number of new developments have entered the market in 2024 - with many more to come. According to real estate experts like CBRE Thailand, the value of real estate sales in Phuket reached a new record last year - and there is a new project launched almost every two weeks.
Deadline looms for US federal worker resignations under Musk plan
AFP, Published on 07/02/2025
» WASHINGTON - More than two million US federal workers were hours away from a deadline Thursday to quit with eight months' pay or risk being fired on the spot in a plan by billionaire Elon Musk to gut the civil service.
We will not be bullied, says S.Africa president after US barbs
AFP, Published on 07/02/2025
» CAPE TOWN - South Africa will not be bullied, President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a national address Thursday, after criticism this week of his government from senior US officials including President Donald Trump.
'Intolerable' US claim sparks new row over Panama Canal
AFP, Published on 07/02/2025
» PANAMA CITY - Panama on Thursday rejected the United States' claim of securing free passage for its government vessels through the Panama Canal, while bowing to US pressure to quit a key Chinese project.
Unicef sounds alarm for kids
News, Rosie Leishman, Published on 07/02/2025
» Unicef's latest data shows the devastating impact of toxic air on children, with pollution linked to 100 deaths of kids under five years of age every day across East Asia and the Pacific.
Gambling sites remain accessible despite curbs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/02/2025
» The ease of access to online gambling has made young people more vulnerable to gambling as well as other criminal activities, a seminar was told on Thursday.
NACC new president 'fit for post'
News, Published on 07/02/2025
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday insisted that its new president, Suchart Trakulkasemsuk, is qualified to take the post despite being subject to a legal complaint.
Police aim to stop gangs relocating
News, Piyarach Chongcharoen and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/02/2025
» Police are working with several agencies to prevent call centre scam gangs from relocating their operations from Myanmar to Cambodia, following government steps to cut power and internet connections on Wednesday.
Chinese scam 'bosses' held in Bangkok
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/02/2025
» Police in Bangkok have arrested two Chinese nationals who are believed to be senior members of a call centre gang that operated a new and sophisticated "add insult to injury" scam.
London properties still luring Thai investors
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/02/2025
» London properties will continue to attract Thai investors because of the weak pound and attractive rental yields, with sales this year expected to grow by 30% for the third consecutive year, according to Thai property agent LDN Lux Livings.