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BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the EU must deepen trust in a turbulent world but the bloc’s chiefs called for “real solutions” to move past an inflection point as they met in Beijing today (July 24).

Thursday 24 July 2025 01:19 PM

Phuket shrine marks Guan Yu’s birthday with rice donations

PHUKET: The Kuan Yu Shrine in Ban Nabon, Chalong, marked the birthday of the revered Chinese deity Guan Yu with a series of merit-making activities and traditional ceremonies from July 15-19, culminating in the distribution of 1,800 bags of rice to the local community.

Monday 21 July 2025 10:22 AM

Chinese tourist killed by falling tree at Koh Hey

PHUKET: A Chinese tourist was killed and her husband injured when a large tree collapsed onto a beach chair during a sudden storm on Koh Hey (Coral Island) yesterday afternoon (July 20).

Monday 21 July 2025 09:24 AM

‘Las Vegas in Laos’: the riverside city awash with crime

VAN PAK LEN: Rising from the muddy fields on the Mekong riverbank in Laos, a lotus tops a casino in a sprawling city which analysts decry as a centre for cybercrime.

Sunday 20 July 2025 03:00 PM

Phuket enjoys surprise off-season arrivals hike

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Thursday 17 July 2025 12:59 PM

BANGKOK: Phuket is seeing a big shift in tourism patterns as European travellers embrace off-season travel, with tourism revenue expected to grow by over B40 billion, or around 10%, this year, says the Phuket Tourist Association.

Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students’ families at Thai airports

BANGKOK: Immigration police have set up fast lanes for Chinese students’ families at major airports to welcome them to Thailand during their school holidays.

Monday 14 July 2025 10:19 AM

Thailand’s biggest call-scam gang sentenced to prison

BANGKOK: Seventy criminal accomplices rounded up in Thailand’s biggest scam-gang bust have been sentenced to up to 24 years in prison.

Thursday 10 July 2025 09:04 AM

‘Simple Buddhist monk’ Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday

MCLEOD GANJ, INDIA: Calling himself a “simple Buddhist monk” who usually didn’t celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th yesterday (July 6) by praying for peace after China insisted it would have the final say on who succeeded the Tibetan spiritual leader.

Monday 7 July 2025 09:54 AM

Hong Kong opposition party disbands citing ‘immense’ pressure

HONG KONG: One of Hong Kong’s last remaining opposition parties has officially disbanded, its leader announced Sunday (June 29), citing “immense political pressure” as Beijing’s years-long crackdown on dissent transforms the semi-autonomous Chinese city.

Tuesday 1 July 2025 09:40 AM

China’s top diplomat visits Europe pitching closer ties in ‘volatile’ world

BEIJING: China’s top diplomat heads to Europe today (June 30) for a visit which Beijing said will highlight ties as an “anchor of stability” in a world in turmoil.

Monday 30 June 2025 01:00 PM

China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of ‘momentous change’

QINGDAO: China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao today (June 26) against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending.

Thursday 26 June 2025 10:58 AM

Phuket Governor goes to China

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwanarat recently led a delegation to Guangdong Province, China, on a study visit focused on advanced cancer treatment, modern urban development and green technology, with the aim of improving public health services and supporting Phuket’s vision as a smart, low-carbon city.

Tuesday 24 June 2025 09:22 AM

Taiwan pursues homegrown Chinese spies as Beijing’s influence grows

TAIPEI: Taiwan is vetting hundreds of thousands of military service members, public school teachers and civil servants in a bid to root out potential homegrown Chinese sympathisers, as Beijing intensifies espionage on the island.

Saturday 21 June 2025 03:00 PM

Chinese visitor’s video claims ‘special connection’ in Immigration

BANGKOK: Immigration police were hunting down a Chinese visitor who posted a video online claiming a “special connection” that allowed foreigners to work in Thailand without a visa.

Wednesday 11 June 2025 09:58 AM

70 officials named in Bangkok tower collapse scandal

BANGKOK: About 70 state officials have been implicated in bidding collusion linked to the doomed State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) said yesterday (June 4).

Thursday 5 June 2025 09:17 AM

16 Chinese arrested in Patong for working without permits

PHUKET: Sixteen Chinese nationals were arrested in Patong yesterday (May 20) for working illegally at a construction site without valid work permits.

Wednesday 21 May 2025 08:59 AM

Architects deny changing plans at doomed tower

BANGKOK: An architectural firm involved in the construction of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) headquarters has denied making any revisions to the original design, amid an ongoing parliamentary investigation into the tragedy.

Thursday 15 May 2025 11:06 AM

Cambodia, China begin largest-ever military drills

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia and China began their largest-ever joint military exercises today (May 14), involving advanced Chinese military hardware including artillery, warships and robot battle dogs.

Wednesday 14 May 2025 01:29 PM

Search for bodies ends at Bangkok collapse site