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Morikawa takes first major at PGA Championship
Morikawa takes first major at PGA Championship
GOLF: Collin Morikawa claimed his first major championship yesterday (Aug 9), delivering a magical eagle on the 16th hole in a bogey-free round of 64 at the 2020 PGA Championship.
Patama wins another term as BAT chief
Patama wins another term as BAT chief
BADMINTON: Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul was re-elected as president of the Badminton Association of Thailand for a third term yesterday (Aug 9).
Deputy AG who dropped ‘Boss’ charge a no-show at hearing
Deputy AG who dropped ‘Boss’ charge a no-show at hearing
THAILAND: Deputy Attorney-General Nate Naksuk, who approved the dropping of the reckless driving charge against Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, was a no-show yesterday (Aug 9) at a hearing of a sub-panel examining the prosecutor’s handling of the case.
Skål Phuket elects new board
Skål Phuket elects new board
PHUKET: Skål International Phuket, the local chapter of the international hospitality organisation Skål International, has elected a new board at its annual general meeting held in Phuket.
Verstappen breaks Mercedes streak in F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Verstappen breaks Mercedes streak in F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen has broken Mercedes hearts with a perfectly judged strategy at a sizzling Silverstone yesterday (Aug 9) to snatch his first win of the season.
Offices to close for Queen Sirikit’s birthday holiday
Offices to close for Queen Sirikit’s birthday holiday
PHUKET: Many Thais will have a one-day holiday as the nation celebrates Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s 88th birthday on Wednesday, August 12, which is also celebrated throughout the nation as Mother’s Day.
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
AustCham Thailand is delighted to invite members and guests from AustCham and partner chambers to join our Phuket Sundowners to be held on Friday 18th September, 2020, at the Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort. Baht 500 for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members. Baht 900 for non-members. For registration code for Australian Alumni members, please contact AustCham team at 02 109 9616 or email to office@austchamthailand.com
FTI: B1trn loan needed for recovery
FTI: B1trn loan needed for recovery
BANGKOK: The government may need to borrow an additional B1 trillion to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Rally rivals set to face off
Rally rivals set to face off
BANGKOK: Confrontation between anti-government protesters and opponents who constantly warn them to stop dragging the high institution into their activism is feared as both sides plan rallies outside parliament this morning.
Cliff fisherman rescued and brought back to life at Nai Harn
Cliff fisherman rescued and brought back to life at Nai Harn
PHUKET: A Thai man who was swept into the sea by a wave this morning (Aug 9) whilst fishing on the rocks at Krathing Cape has been rescued and saved by lifeguards.
Johnson and Koepka set for another PGA final showdown
Johnson and Koepka set for another PGA final showdown
GOLF: Dustin Johnson shot a 65 yesterday (Aug 8) to put himself on course for another mouth-watering final round showdown at a PGA Championship with two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka.
Search continues for 2 missing men from Samui ferry
Search continues for 2 missing men from Samui ferry
THAILAND: Rescuers are using every means, including combing beaches, to search for two missing men eight days after the ferry they were on capsized off this resort island.
Another turtle nest found at Khao Lampi - Hat Thai Mueang National Park
Another turtle nest found at Khao Lampi - Hat Thai Mueang National Park
PHUKET: Officers at the Khao Lampi - Hat Thai Mueang National Park have reported finding another nest of leatherback turtle eggs, the fourth such nest found in the area in recent weeks.
The Hunt worth avoiding
The Hunt worth avoiding
In a year where people have learnt to embrace films in ways that they haven’t previously, the one genre that seems to have topped all others has been horror. While The Wretched topped the US Box Office just before the lockdown, Leigh Whannell’s The Invisible Man found itself scoring five-star reviews from some of the world’s top film journalists.
Selby ends Noppon’s run in cliffhanger
Selby ends Noppon’s run in cliffhanger
SNOOKER: Mark Selby kept his cool under pressure as he made a century in the deciding frame to edge Thai star Noppon Saengkham 13-12 in a pulsating second round battle of the 2020 World Championship on Friday (Aug 7).
OAG targets Boss manslaughter charge
OAG targets Boss manslaughter charge
THAILAND: A committee is likely to be formed to review a public prosecutor’s decision to drop Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya’s manslaughter charge in his 2012 hit-and-run case.
Bottas beats Hamilton as Hulk takes third
Bottas beats Hamilton as Hulk takes third
FORMULA ONE: Valtteri Bottas will start the F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix from pole position after pipping teammate Lewis Hamilton at the death during qualifying yesterday (Aug 8).
An angry banana like no other!
An angry banana like no other!
One of BISP’s talented teachers, Neil Griffith has just published his first children’s book. Neil, who has worked as an Early Years teacher for six years wrote and illustrated his story, “The Angry Banana” during the recent lockdown.
Phuket more liveable than before COVID-19
Phuket more liveable than before COVID-19
For most people, the COVID-19 global pandemic has been spirit-crushing. Its crippling effects on our day-to-day lives coupled with fears over the potential worsening of public health, largely due to the lack of a promising vaccine, are enough to make anyone feel skeptical about the future. However, the CEO of Blue Horizon Developments Andres Pira is among the few people who see the silver lining in all this. 
Phuket Opinion: The accidental racists
Phuket Opinion: The accidental racists
PHUKET: Much-welcomed news is that the organisers of the Bangkok Midnight Marathon (BMM) 2020 have apologised for their initial decision to ban all foreigners from taking part in the event and will open the race to expat runners.