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Wellthwise: The magic of good health
Wellthwise: The magic of good health
There will never be a magic pill. Sorry to dash your hopes, but there is good news: We all have the power to improve our wellbeing in measurable ways.  
Flooding continues in four provinces
Flooding continues in four provinces
BANGKOK: Flooding continued to afflict three northern provinces and a northeastern province in Thailand on Sunday (Sept 1).
After Telegram founder arrest, Russians fear loss of 'main information source'
After Telegram founder arrest, Russians fear loss of 'main information source'
RUSSIA: France’s arrest of Telegram chief Pavel Durov has raised fears in Russia that the popular messaging app ‒ used both by the Kremlin and its opponents ‒ could be blocked, depriving them of one of the last sources of critical, uncensored news.
Khwansuda wins first Paralympics medal
Khwansuda wins first Paralympics medal
PARALYMPICS: Para-taekwondo star Khwansuda “Khwan” Phuangkitcha won Thailand’s first bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics on Thursday (Aug 29) by defeating Iran’s Maryam Abdollahpour Deroei in the women’s 47-kilogramme K44 category, which features athletes with limitations in one arm or leg.
Water outages continue to plague residents
Water outages continue to plague residents
PHUKET: Residents throughout all of Chalong will be without mains water supply tomorrow (Sept 2) as water outages from broken mains and repairs continue to plague island residents.
Norris leads McLaren front-row lockout as Verstappen struggles
Norris leads McLaren front-row lockout as Verstappen struggles
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris has secured a second consecutive pole position for the first time in his career to lead Oscar Piastri in a McLaren front-row lockout ahead of today’s (Sept 1) Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Locals vent frustration over bad driving by foreigners on motorbikes
Locals vent frustration over bad driving by foreigners on motorbikes
PHUKET: Local Thais have unloaded their frustration with foreigners dangerously riding motorbikes after dashcam footage of an incident on Saiyuan Rd in Rawai was posted yesterday (Aug 31).
Phuket officials hold human trafficking awareness event
Phuket officials hold human trafficking awareness event
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office, in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Public Relations Office, hosted an event on Friday (Aug 30) aimed at bolstering efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking in the region. 
Investigators to probe tunnel collapse that killed three
Investigators to probe tunnel collapse that killed three
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A team of investigators has been appointed to look into the collapse of a rail tunnel that resulted in the deaths of three workers, says the superintendent of Pak Chong police station.
Haaland treble fires Man City, Arsenal pay price for Rice red card
Haaland treble fires Man City, Arsenal pay price for Rice red card
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League with a hat-trick in the champions’ 3-1 win at West Ham, while Declan Rice was controversially sent off as Arsenal were held to a damaging 1-1 draw by Brighton on Saturday (Aug 31).
Step by Step: A call for construction compliance
Step by Step: A call for construction compliance
OPINION: Phuket's real estate boom has cast a harsh light on a troubling reality: a construction industry plagued by a disregard for worker welfare and safety. The recent landslide in Karon, which tragically claimed lives in a buried workers' camp, underscores the devastating consequences of this negligence. It's time for a change, and we can find a model for this transformation in an industry that has long prioritised compliance and ethical practices: the textile industry.
‘The Crow’ fails to fly
‘The Crow’ fails to fly
A lot of different filmmakers have tried to recapture the magic of the 1994 film ‘The Crow’. Many film lovers concur that director Alex Proyas’s original film, based on the popular comic book series, is the perfect melancholic Gothic film.
Hospital late with CCTV of Thaksin stay
Hospital late with CCTV of Thaksin stay
BANGKOK: CCTV footage from the Police General Hospital has not yet been given to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which is looking into whether former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra received special treatment while being hospitalised.
Teqball gains traction in Phuket
Teqball gains traction in Phuket
TEQBALL: The development of the Hungarian-born sport teqball gained a major boost in Phuket this week as Hungarian Ambassador to Thailand Sandor Sipos donated 15 teqball tables at the opening ceremony of a two-day basic teqball coach training course.
Liverpool’s Slot faces first test at Manchester United
Liverpool’s Slot faces first test at Manchester United
FOOTBALL: Liverpool boss Arne Slot faces his first major test with a trip to Manchester United, while Newcastle and Tottenham also face off on tomorrow (Sept 1) hoping to dispel early season doubts over their credentials for a top-four finish.
Funerals held for Myanmar worker landslide victims
Funerals held for Myanmar worker landslide victims
PHUKET: Phuket officials have attended the funerals of three of the nine Myanmar workers killed in the landslide on Aug 23 to assure the public that the Phuket Provincial Social Security Office is expediting efforts to provide compensation under various social security measures to those affected by the landslide.
Dearth of aircraft stalls launch for Really Cool Airlines
Dearth of aircraft stalls launch for Really Cool Airlines
BANGKOK: The worldwide aircraft shortage has delayed the launch of Really Cool Airlines in Thailand.
Musk slams Brazil judge after order to suspend X
Musk slams Brazil judge after order to suspend X
BRAZIL: A Brazilian Supreme Court judge on Friday (Aug 30) ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s X social media network in the country, after a months-long standoff over disinformation in South America’s largest nation.
Phuket ready to host Thailand Biennale 2025
Phuket ready to host Thailand Biennale 2025
PHUKET: Ministry of Culture Permanent Secretary Yupha Thaweewatthanakitbaworn was in Phuket yesterday (Aug 30) to officially announce the island’s readiness to host the international contemporary art festival Thailand Biennale 2025.
Kata road repairs underway
Kata road repairs underway
PHUKET: Repairs to Pak Bang Road along the Kata beachfront are underway, and are expected to take a month to complete, Kaorn Mayor Jadet Wicharasorn has told The Phuket News.