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Thailand’s Thidapa sprints into lead at Marathon Classic
Thailand’s Thidapa sprints into lead at Marathon Classic
GOLF: Thailand’s Thidapa Suwannapura crowned a roller coaster round with a final-hole birdie to take a one-shot lead after the opening round of the LPGA Tour’s Marathon Classic in Ohio yesterday (July 12).
Welfare embezzlement probe complicated, Amlo admits
Welfare embezzlement probe complicated, Amlo admits
BANGKOK: The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) claimed yesterday (July 12) that the ongoing probe into assets linked to alleged embezzlement of state funds by Puttipat Lertchaowasit, the late former permanent secretary for social development and human security, was complicated.
Navy Seals vow to add cave diving to their list of skills
Navy Seals vow to add cave diving to their list of skills
BANGKOK: Skills unfamiliar to Thai Navy Seals but key to the successful rescue of the 13 ‘Wild Boars’ extracted from Tham Luang cave will be added to the training regimen of the Navy’s elite unit to better prepare them for unexpected situations.
 
Boat For Sale
Boat For Sale
72'(22m) Thai Trawler partially-converted as Tour Boat Business. Rebuilt from top to bottom 3 years ago (spent just over 1MB) including engine as was planned to use for a tour business, owner had to return to the UK unable to return (very ill son).  Some weather damage and need some repairs. Engine has only done only 6 hours, has new 12 kua generator. Currently in Hua Hin. Viewing can be arrange. Must sell within the next few months. Offers over THB 500,000. Contact Shayne on 0934 189 529 or shayne.inbox@gmail.com
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hammer falls in Phuket boat disaster |:| Phoenix tragedy to affect tourism numbers |:| Hollywood scouts Tham Luang cave |:| Museum coming to Chiang Rai cave Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket XTRA JULU 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hammer falls in Phuket boat disaster |:| Phoenix tragedy to affect tourism numbers |:| Hollywood scouts Tham Luang cave |:| Museum coming to Chiang Rai cave Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket XTRA JULU 12
PHUKET XTRA - July 12|:| Museum coming to Chiang Rai cave Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket XTRA
Navy tasked with ensuring marine tour boat safety in Phuket
Navy tasked with ensuring marine tour boat safety in Phuket
PHUKET: Following the Phoenix tour boat disaster, Vice Admiral Somnuk Preampramot, Commander of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command based at Cape Panwa on Phuket’s east coast, has been ordered to set guidelines for “controlling and supervising” tour boats operating in the Phuket area.
Navy search continues for Phuket fishermen missing since ‘disaster storm’
Navy search continues for Phuket fishermen missing since ‘disaster storm’
PHUKET: Officials at the Disaster Command Centre confirmed to The Phuket News today that Navy vessels and other boats are still searching for two fishermen who disappeared in the same storm that sank the Phoenix and Serenata tour boats last Thursday (July 5).
Picking up with Phuket’s Pickleball scene
Picking up with Phuket’s Pickleball scene
PICKLEBALL: About three month’s ago, via the new-formed Phuket Pickleball Association (PPA), The Phuket News introduced readers to what is quickly becoming the fastest growing racquet/paddle sport in the world.
Thai man, 29, goes Facebook Live for Phuket suicide
Thai man, 29, goes Facebook Live for Phuket suicide
PHUKET: A 29-year-old Thai man shot himself dead in the early hours of this morning while showing a Live video stream via his Facebook page.
Collective Series Session 13 - Miami Vice
Collective Series Session 13 - Miami Vice
Kata Rocks Collective Series 13 returns on 14 July with a ‘Miami Vice’ themed event, featuring four handcrafted 80’s themed signature beverages, pan-Latin American cuisine, pastel colors and the retro-chic sounds. Musical entertainment will be provided by DJ Shane OB, one of Phuket's top DJs, who will spin an eclectic mix of Latin salsa, new releases, 80s hits and special re-mixed dance tracks. Priced at THB 2,100 net per guest and include free flow of food and beverages from 6 to 8pm. The party continues till late, additional beverages are available at the special price of THB 250 net after 8pm. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. For booking enquiries, please contact the hotel directly at +66 (0) 76 370 777 or email dining@katarocks.com today. Visit http://bit.ly/KRCS_13 for more information.
Trauma fears cloud upbeat picture of Thai boys rescued from cave
Trauma fears cloud upbeat picture of Thai boys rescued from cave
CHIANG RAI: The dramatic rescue of a dozen boys from a flooded Thai cave ended a harrowing two-week ordeal that most seem to have weathered with astonishing mental and physical resilience – at least for the moment.
Phuket driver stumped as Mercedes goes up in flames
Phuket driver stumped as Mercedes goes up in flames
PHUKET: The driver of a Mercedes-Benz car is lost for a reason why his car went up in flames last night (July 11) while driving along Thepkrasattri Rd in Tha Chatchai, at the northern end of the island.
Kidnappers claim woman owes them B350k for drugs
Kidnappers claim woman owes them B350k for drugs
KALASIN: Three men arrested for the kidnapping of a woman in the Muang district of Kalasin province on Tuesday night (July 10) told police said she owed them B350,000 for drugs.
Mission underway to recover last body from Phuket boat disaster
Mission underway to recover last body from Phuket boat disaster
PHUKET: At 5.45am today Royal Thai Navy vessels HTMS Thong Lang, HTMS Hua Hin and HTMS Panyi departed from the pier at the Cape Panwa to continue with the mission to recover the body of a presumed Chinese tourist stuck under the Phoenix tour boat that sunk off the coast of Phuket last Thursday (July 5).
MoTS Permanent Secretary joins funeral ceremony of Phuket boat victims
MoTS Permanent Secretary joins funeral ceremony of Phuket boat victims
PHUKET: The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Governor of Phuket yesterday joined a funeral ceremony for victims of the Phoenix boat disaster at Wat Kosit Wihan in Sapam.
Croatia reach first World Cup final as England pain goes on
Croatia reach first World Cup final as England pain goes on
WORLD CUP: Croatia reached the World Cup final for the first time in their history this morning (July 12), after Mario Mandzukic’s extra-time winner prolonged England’s suffering in major tournaments and set up a decider against France.
Thai boys sedated, stretchered from cave in dramatic rescue
Thai boys sedated, stretchered from cave in dramatic rescue
CHIANG RAI: The 12 boys rescued from a Thai cave were sedated and passed on stretchers along the twisting, narrow passageways of the Tham Luang complex, a rescuer said yesterday (July 11) as the first footage emerged of an astonishing mission that has captivated the world.
Search for Phoenix dead is over: last body found near Phi Phi Island
Search for Phoenix dead is over: last body found near Phi Phi Island
PHUKET: Officials have reported that the last body sought as still missing from the Phoenix tour boat disaster last Thursday was found today (July 11).
The hammer falls: Raids unveil money laundering, safety lapses
The hammer falls: Raids unveil money laundering, safety lapses
PHUKET: In the hunt to bring to justice the people responsible for the dozens of tourists killed in the Phoenix tour boat disaster, Tourist Police and other officers yesterday (July 10) raided 11 sites related to two tour operators whose boats capsized and sank in storm conditions off Phuket last Thursday (July 5).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mission accomplished! Funerals begin in Phuket! Investigation reveal more! || July 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Mission accomplished! Funerals begin in Phuket! Investigation reveal more! || July 11
PHUKET XTRA - July 11 MISSION ACCOMPLISHED |:| Cave ordeal, through & through |:| Funerals begin for boat victims |:| Phuket boat disaster investigations reveal more irregularities Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket