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Strong 5.9-magnitude aftershock jolts Lombok
Strong 5.9-magnitude aftershock jolts Lombok
INDONESIA: A strong aftershock struck Indonesia’s Lombok today (Aug 9), causing panic among evacuees sheltering after a devastating earthquake killed more than 160 on the holiday island four days earlier.
Phuket police probe death of baby, struck with broom by stepfather
Phuket police probe death of baby, struck with broom by stepfather
PHUKET: Police are questioning a stepfather who struck a 21-month-old* baby with a broom for playing with his poo. The baby, covered in bruises, died at Thalang Hospital early this morning (Aug 9).
Phuket surf danger, call to close beaches to swimmers remains
Phuket surf danger, call to close beaches to swimmers remains
PHUKET: Despite the break in the wind and rain today (Aug 9), the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) has repeated its call to close Phuket’s exposed west coast beaches to swimmers until current dangerous conditions subside - as the surf remains just as dangerous as it has been throughout this week.
Weather warning remains in effect for Phuket, small boats banned from leaving shore
Weather warning remains in effect for Phuket, small boats banned from leaving shore
PHUKET: Despite patches of blue sky breaking through the clouds this morning, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued its 20th consecutive ‘Strong Wind Wave in South and Heavy Rain in upper Thailand’ weather warning.
Navy rescues 161 tourists stranded on island off Phuket
Navy rescues 161 tourists stranded on island off Phuket
PHUKET: A Navy vessel from the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command was sent to Koh Racha yesterday after it was reported that almost 200 tourists were stranded on the island due to poor weather conditions.
Kroenke on the brink of full Arsenal takeover
Kroenke on the brink of full Arsenal takeover
FOOTBALL: Stan Kroenke moved to the brink of a full takeover of Arsenal on Tuesday(Aug 7) after minority shareholder Alisher Usmanov accepted an offer worth £550 million (B23.749 billion) for his stake.
Stateless footballers rescued from Thai cave granted citizenship
Stateless footballers rescued from Thai cave granted citizenship
CHIANG RAI: Thailand yesterday (Aug 8) granted citizenship to stateless members of the football team rescued from a cave last month in a saga which gripped the world.
Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous
Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous
December marks the commencement of another spectacular season of yachting in Phuket, starting with the King’s Cup Regatta and culminating with the third annual Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous 2018 (KRSR). From 6 to 9 December, the KRSR draws on the glitziest guest list, an impressive social programme, along with some of the most remarkable superyachts on display in Asia.
Latest NLA push ‘could delay poll’
Latest NLA push ‘could delay poll’
BANGKOK: The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is considering asking the outgoing Election Commission (EC) to delay appointing poll inspectors and let the new commissioners who are pending royal endorsement take over the selection process.
Dusit Zoo to close for good at the end of this month
Dusit Zoo to close for good at the end of this month
BANGKOK: The end is nigh for Bangkok’s famous Dusit Zoo, which will close its gates for good at the end of this month and begin the slow move to its new home in Pathum Thani.
Phuket raids net eight drugs suspects, guns and meth in one day
Phuket raids net eight drugs suspects, guns and meth in one day
PHUKET: A series of raids led by agents of the Narcotics Control Board yesterday (Aug 7) netted eight suspects and six handguns.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket expat to the rescue! Trees as collateral? Unnamed paedos granted bail! || August 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket expat to the rescue! Trees as collateral? Unnamed paedos granted bail! || August 8
PHUKET XTRA - August 8 Wife acquitted, mother sentenced to death |:| Trees as collateral? |:| Phuket expat rescues boy from sea |:| Bail granted for alleged paedos |:| Five face charges in Phoenix sinking Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Gunman implicates Phuket bar owner in Sattahip murders
Gunman implicates Phuket bar owner in Sattahip murders
PHUKET: The accused gunman in the murder of a two young people at Buddha Mountain has told police that the owner of Pum Pui bar on Patong’s famed Bangla Rd opened fire first, using two pistols, then he followed suit by firing seven shots at the pair.
The Phuket News EPL Prediction comp is back
The Phuket News EPL Prediction comp is back
FOOTBALL: With just over 48 hours to go until kick-off, The Phuket News is proud to announce the return of the EPL Prediction Competition for the 2018/19 season.
More than 70,000 homeless after deadly Lombok quake
More than 70,000 homeless after deadly Lombok quake
INDONESIA: More than 70,000 people have been left homeless in the deadly earthquake that hit Lombok island, forced to sleep in makeshift shelters and lacking food, medicine and clean water, authorities said today (Aug 8).
Phuket expat rescues boy, 7, as storm surf prompts call to close beaches
Phuket expat rescues boy, 7, as storm surf prompts call to close beaches
PHUKET: An expat teacher at a Phuket school rescued a 7-year-old boy from surf at Nai Harn Beach on Monday (Aug 6), while the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) issued a notice today (Aug 8) recommending that Phuket’s exposed west coast beaches be closed to swimmers until current dangerous conditions subside.
Thai footballers face herculean task in Asian Games
Thai footballers face herculean task in Asian Games
ASIAN GAMES: The Thai U23 football team will face an uphill battle in the upcoming Asian Games, officials said yesterday (Aug 7).
Kata Rocks welcomes new General Manager Somjai Tungkoo
Kata Rocks welcomes new General Manager Somjai Tungkoo
PHUKET: Infinite Luxury has appointed Somjai Tungkoo as General Manager of Kata Rocks, its award-winning resort in Phuket, Thailand.
Arid and ablaze, Europe battles deadly heat
Arid and ablaze, Europe battles deadly heat
PORTUGAL: Europe’s scorching heatwave has killed nine people in a week in Spain, health authorities said yesterday (Aug 7), as stifling temperatures kindled wildfires in the country and neighbouring Portugal where a ferocious blaze encircled a resort town.
Flood fears subside but risk remains
Flood fears subside but risk remains
PHETCHABURI: Excess water in Phetchaburi’s Kaeng Krachan dam had crossed the spillway as of press time last night but the central municipality was not expected to be flooded due to the province’s comprehensive flood-drainage and management plan.