Phuket generated nearly 400 billion baht in tourism revenue in the first nine months of 2026 despite a slight decline in visitor numbers, as four international airlines prepare to launch direct routes ahead of the high season.

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday ruled out off-season surgery for Shohei Ohtani following the Japanese superstar's injury-hit end to the season.

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Elon Musk, President Donald Trump's multi-billionaire ally, on Wednesday threatened Democrats who want to investigate alleged corruption and his role in the US government if they win control of Congress next month.

MONTREAL (CANADA) - Quebec's new separatist leader took office Wednesday after being sworn in without pledging an oath to King Charles III, while the monarch's official representative in the Canadian province stayed away from the ceremony.

PARIS (FRANCE) - Manchester United were hammered 4-1 by Como in the Champions League on Wednesday as the pressure increased on beleaguered manager Michael Carrick, while a late Declan Rice equaliser earned Arsenal a 2-2 draw away to Bayern Munich.