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Cave rescue and Phuket tour boat disaster ‘equally important’, says PM
Cave rescue and Phuket tour boat disaster ‘equally important’, says PM
PHUKET: Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today rated the ongoing Tham Luang cave rescue operation and the sinking of the Phoenix Phuket tour boat disaster as “equally important”. But added, “The cave rescue is the main issue here today.”
‘Good news’ expected in Thai cave rescue mission
‘Good news’ expected in Thai cave rescue mission
CHIANG RAI: Rescue workers dived deep inside a flooded Thai cave for a second straight day today (July 9) in a treacherous bid to save a trapped group of young footballers, with the mission chief promising more “good news” after four of the 13 were saved yesterday (July 8).
Dead body bingo as Thai Police rejig numbers to mitigate Phuket tour boat disaster
Dead body bingo as Thai Police rejig numbers to mitigate Phuket tour boat disaster
PHUKET: On the day that Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha met with Chinese Ambassador Lyu Jian in person in Phuket over the deaths of 41 Chinese tourists killed in the ‘Phoenix’ tour boat disaster, Royal Thai Police Deputy Commander Gen Srivara Ransibrahmanakul today (July 9) presented a new tally of the dead, injured and missing – telling the public that only five persons remain unaccounted for.
2018 King of the Mountain Phuket Trail Run
2018 King of the Mountain Phuket Trail Run
The King of the Mountain Trial Run is hugely popular amongst both locals and visitors to the island. The route takes its runners along steep hilly terrain and past beautiful waterfalls within the Khao Phra National Park that surrounds Thanyapura. With a choice of 3 distances (4km fun run, 8km trail and 15km trail), there is something for everyone at this event. Please contact for more details.
How to gain stronger surfing shoulders
How to gain stronger surfing shoulders
SURFING: Strong healthy shoulders are a crucial element to your long term surfing success. They are also frequently injured… so lets cut to the chase and restore your surfing shoulders for good.
Prayut flies in as 41 bodies from Phuket boat catastrophe identified
Prayut flies in as 41 bodies from Phuket boat catastrophe identified
PHUKET: Officials have relocated 41 bodies of the victims of the ill-fated tour boat ‘Phoenix’ from Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town to Wat Kosit Wihan in Rassada, after all of them have been identified a report issued by the National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT) today has confirmed.
Phuket storm warning issued amid search for bodies from Phoenix tour boat disaster
Phuket storm warning issued amid search for bodies from Phoenix tour boat disaster
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued another weather alert for Phuket and surrounding region, a factor that may affect the ongoing search for survivors, or bodies, from the Phoenix tour boat disaster.
‘Better than expected’ rescue suspended for night; four out
‘Better than expected’ rescue suspended for night; four out
CHIANG RAI: The head of the rescue operation to evacuate 12 boys and their coach from Tham Luang cave yesterday (July 8) said the operation had been successful so far, but the task will not be completed until the last person arrives at the cave entrance.
Desperate rescue efforts as Japan rains toll hits 75
Desperate rescue efforts as Japan rains toll hits 75
JAPAN: Rescue workers, police and troops in Japan battled this morning (July 9) to reach people feared trapped by devastating flooding and landslides after days of record rainfall killed at least 75 people.
Vettel victorious in British belter
Vettel victorious in British belter
FORMULA ONE: Sebastian Vettel broke British hearts yesterday (July 8) with a memorable victory at Silverstone after dispatching pole-sitter and crowd favourite Lewis Hamilton, but the vanquished Briton implied foul play had had a hand in deciding the British Grand Prix.
First boys emerge from Tham Laung cave
First boys emerge from Tham Laung cave
CHIANG RAI: The first four boys made their way out through the flooded Tham Luang cave this evening (July 8), and were immediately airlifted to a hospital for medical treatment.
Phuket boat disaster: Search for bodies turns to beaches
Phuket boat disaster: Search for bodies turns to beaches
PHUKET: Officials have been ordered to start scouring the beaches at nearby islands and as far away as Koh Lanta and even Trang for bodies from the Phoenix boat disaster, which sunk off Koh Hei (Coral Island), south of Phuket, on Thursday.
Southern Thai charms: Phuket boom spurs European architectural influence in Thailand
Southern Thai charms: Phuket boom spurs European architectural influence in Thailand
If you could travel back in time, would you like to immerse yourself in the dawn of Peranakan culture? This fascinating marriage of Sino-Portuguese communities, that in the 19th century developed their cultural identity, lives on today in Southern Thailand and is also responsible for some of the region’s most remarkable architecture.
Sea change: First genetic adaptation to diving discovered in ‘Sea Nomads’
Sea change: First genetic adaptation to diving discovered in ‘Sea Nomads’
Researchers have discovered the first evidence that people can genetically adapt to deep diving, as shown by the unusually large spleens in indigenous people of Indonesia known as the “Sea Nomads”, a scientific study has revealed.
It’s all in the blood
It’s all in the blood
POLAND: Stanislaw Migdal sinks his long wooden pole into the water with a practised hand. For decades now, the mountain river guide has been propelling rafts full of tourists down southern Poland’s Dunajec River Gorge in keeping with a 200-year-old tradition.
Russia’s fairytale World Cup run ends in tears
Russia’s fairytale World Cup run ends in tears
FOOTBALL: The impassioned shouts of ’Ros-si-ya’ died away on the streets and tears filled the stadium as Russia bowed out of their home World Cup in the cruellest fashion: on penalties.
’Wednesday’s cancelled’ - English media revel in World Cup success
’Wednesday’s cancelled’ - English media revel in World Cup success
FOOTBALL: English media heaped praise on Gareth Southgate’s team for reaching the World Cup semi-finals and told the country to cancel plans for Wednesday evening when they face Croatia seeking a place in the final.
Keeping music alive: Ivan Sharapov’s amazing musical journey around Phuket and beyond
Keeping music alive: Ivan Sharapov’s amazing musical journey around Phuket and beyond
It was on an ordinary tropical night in early 2015 when a musician knocked on the door of The Phuket News’ office. Fresh off the boat to Phuket shores, he was desperate for guidance into the local musical scene, but had zero acquaintances on the island and not a single clue on where to start. A local newspaper looked as good a starting point as anything else. After all, journalists should know people around the place, shouldn’t they?
Big Fish, hooked on classics
Big Fish, hooked on classics
Finding the delicate balance of whether to introduce a new twist to a classic dish or to just leave the long-standing favourite alone takes a masterstroke of culinary discipline, yet that is exactly what Bastian Ballweg, the new Executive Chef at the Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach, has undertaken.
Rescue efforts for boys in Thai cave have begun: mission chief
Rescue efforts for boys in Thai cave have begun: mission chief
CHIANG RAI: A rescue operation began this morning (July 8) to extract 12 boys and their football coach who have been trapped for more than two weeks in a cave in northern Thailand, the head of the mission said.