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Podium sweep for Filipino runners at Laguna Marathon
Podium sweep for Filipino runners at Laguna Marathon
MARATHON: Runners from the Philippines dominated the Laguna Phuket Marathon 2024 yesterday (June 9), sweeping the honours across the full and half marathon categories.
More than 3,000 join Patong Pride Parade
More than 3,000 join Patong Pride Parade
PHUKET: Patong closed out a week of activities to celebrate Pride Month with a vibrant parade along the Patong beachfront yesterday evening (June 9).
Technology, gambling brands gain in football sponsorship in Asia
Technology, gambling brands gain in football sponsorship in Asia
Football in Asia, the continent’s most popular sport sponsorship vehicle by far, accounted for only 2.4% of the global football sponsorship pie, worth US$58 billion (B2.116 trillion) according to ASN’s recently-released report ‘Brands In Football Asia 2024’.
‘Mad cow’ foreigners can now donate blood
‘Mad cow’ foreigners can now donate blood
PHUKET: Foreigners from the United Kingdom, Ireland and France who were previously excluded from being allowed to make blood donations, are now allowed to do so, the Phuket Red Cross Regional Blood Center (PRBC) has confirmed.
Phuket peak-hour ban on trucks to start July 1
Phuket peak-hour ban on trucks to start July 1
PHUKET: All trucks will be banned from travelling on any major roads in Phuket during peak traffic hours starting July 1, following an order issued by Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum.
Phuket passes ‘Flag of Royal Celebration’ to Phang Nga
Phuket passes ‘Flag of Royal Celebration’ to Phang Nga
PHUKET: The ‘Royal Flag of Celebration’ was carried northwards from Phuket Town to the Sarasin Bridge yesterday (June 7), where it was handed to Phang Nga Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai.
Russian arrested at airport for money laundering charge
Russian arrested at airport for money laundering charge
PHUKET: Immigration officers at Phuket International Airport have arrested a Russian man wanted on money laundering charges.
Phuket hosts inaugural Asia Pride Alliance event
Phuket hosts inaugural Asia Pride Alliance event
PHUKET: The inaugural meeting of the Asia Pride Alliance was held in Phuket on Wednesday as a number of representatives from various countries across the region met to discuss gender diversity and equality.
Phuket receives the ‘Flag of Royal Celebration’
Phuket receives the ‘Flag of Royal Celebration’
PHUKET: The official ‘Flag of Royal Celebration’ being carried throughout the country in honour of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday on July 28 arrived in Phuket from Krabi yesterday (June 6).
PLTO to finally request Phuket airport-to-Rawai bus service
PLTO to finally request Phuket airport-to-Rawai bus service
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Land Transport Control Committee has finally agreed to request permission to operate a new bus route operating from Phuket airport to Rawai.
ALRO checks Nui Beach land boundaries
ALRO checks Nui Beach land boundaries
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO) Office conducted a survey of a disputed land area totaling some 68 rai at Nui Beach yesterday (June 5) in the hope of finally resolving the ongoing dispute over land plot boundaries in the area.
Phuket marks World Environment Day
Phuket marks World Environment Day
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), along with Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas led an event at Saphan Hin yesterday (June 5) to mark World Environment Day.
Phuket readies to hold Walk, Run, Cycle events in honour of HM The King’s 6th Cycle Birthday
Phuket readies to hold Walk, Run, Cycle events in honour of HM The King’s 6th Cycle Birthday
PHUKET: The official ‘Flag of Royal Celebration’ being carried throughout the country in honour of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday on July 28 will arrive in Phuket from Krabi today (June 6).
Phuket readies for sacred waters ceremonies
Phuket readies for sacred waters ceremonies
PHUKET: Officials are drawing up preparations for the sacred Buddhist water ceremonies to be held in Phuket in honour of His Majesty The King’s 6th Cycle Birthday (72 years) on July 28.
Dead green turtle found at Nai Harn Beach
Dead green turtle found at Nai Harn Beach
PHUKET: Officers from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) have buried the remains of a heavily decomposed adult green turtle that was found washed ashore at Nai Harn Beach.
DMCR confirms coral bleaching off Racha islands
DMCR confirms coral bleaching off Racha islands
PHUKET: A survey by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has confirmed coral bleaching at reefs off the Racha islands, south of Phuket.
Phuket ramps up ‘Pride Month’ celebrations
Phuket ramps up ‘Pride Month’ celebrations
PHUKET: Phuket Pride activities began in Patong on Saturday (June 1), marking the start of a month of celebrating the LGBTQI+ community in Phuket and all over the world.
Phuket honours Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday
Phuket honours Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led a merit-making ceremony at the Phuket Auditorium this morning (June 3) to honour the 46th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida.
Fugitive arrested for Kathu stabbing
Fugitive arrested for Kathu stabbing
PHUKET: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested a man wanted for attempted murder following a stabbing at a venue in Kathu District in 2008. The man was arrested after he taunted police in a post on Facebook, saying “Who dares to arrest me?”
Hungarian Honorary Consulate opens in Phuket
Hungarian Honorary Consulate opens in Phuket
PHUKET: Hungarian Ambassador to Thailand Sandor Sipos and Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat together co-chaired the grand opening of the new Hungarian Honorary Consulate in Phuket on Friday (May 31).