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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.
Somkiat to become first Thai rider in MotoGP
Somkiat to become first Thai rider in MotoGP
MOTO GP: Somkiat Chantra will become the first Thai rider in the MotoGP championship next season.
Accused prosecutor admits to helping Red Bull scion
Accused prosecutor admits to helping Red Bull scion
BANGKOK: A former senior prosecutor has admitted that he helped Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya in a notorious 2012 hit-and-run case as a compassionate gesture because the driver was a friend of his niece.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Demolition of Big Buddha on the table after fatal landslide, Life in jail for Spanish chef || Aug 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Demolition of Big Buddha on the table after fatal landslide, Life in jail for Spanish chef || Aug 30
PHUKET XTRA - August 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Land seized at Phuket's Big Buddha
Land seized at Phuket's Big Buddha
PHUKET: Local forestry officials posted signs at the Big Buddha complex today (Aug 30) indicating which area had been seized as part of the investigation into the foundation that operates the iconic tourist attraction.
Capital readies for Chao Phraya to overflow
Capital readies for Chao Phraya to overflow
BANGKOK: Water from heavy flooding in upstream northern provinces has reached Bangkok as the capital prepares for the Chao Phraya River to overflow, according to the Royal Irrigation Department (RID).
Four injured in U-turn wipeout
Four injured in U-turn wipeout
PHUKET: Four people were injured, one seriously, when a Mitsubishi Pajero swerved to avoid hitting a motorbike but instead ploughed into another motorbike and a car waiting to make a U-turn on Thepkrasattri Rd early this morning (Aug 30).
Disabled mother commits suicide over financial worries
Disabled mother commits suicide over financial worries
PHUKET: A 39-year-old woman who had lost her right arm in an accident involving a 10-wheeled truck was found hanged outside her home in Srisoonthorn early this morning (Aug 30).
Australian census to ask about sexuality after LGBTQ backlash
Australian census to ask about sexuality after LGBTQ backlash
SYDNEY: Australia’s census will ask citizens about their sexuality for the first time, the government said today (Aug 30), a policy U-turn aimed at quelling anger from LGBTQ groups.
The fundamentals of developing young rugby players
The fundamentals of developing young rugby players
RUGBY: A break in the Rugby Championship affords me the opportunity to focus my attention on the development of young rugby players.
‘Big Buddha’ may be demolished as foundation blamed for landslide
‘Big Buddha’ may be demolished as foundation blamed for landslide
PHUKET: The 45-metre-tall seated ‘Big Buddha’ statue on the top of the Nakkerd hills separating Kata and Chalong may be demolished, pending court action against the foundation that built the iconic image.
Tourism losses from floods close to B500mn
Tourism losses from floods close to B500mn
BANGKOK: Severe floods in many Thai provinces have resulted in tourism losses worth B491 million, while tourism expenditure is expected to contract by B200mn.
Landslide relief centre to close
Landslide relief centre to close
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sopon Suwannarat has announced that the landslide relief centre at Wat Kittisangkaram (Wat Kata) will be closed as the situation in the area is starting to normalise. 
Governor marks Pattaya Airways’ launch flight to Phuket
Governor marks Pattaya Airways’ launch flight to Phuket
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket, Sophon Suwannarat, welcomed and met with officials from Pattaya Airways yesterday (Aug 29) to mark the cargo airline’s launch and inaugural flight.
Eight arraigned in Red Bull heir hit-and-run case
Eight arraigned in Red Bull heir hit-and-run case
BANGKOK: Former national police chief Pol Gen Somyot Poompanmoung, former deputy attorney-general Nate Naksuk and six other people were arraigned by public prosecutors yesterday (Aug 29) in the Red Bull heir hit-and-run case.
Ratsada landslip cleanup underway
Ratsada landslip cleanup underway
PHUKET: The cleanup started at a housing estate in Baan Kuku, Ratsada yesterday (Aug 29) after heavy rain and a subsequent landslip impacted eight houses there early Wednesday (Aug 28).
Puripol makes history at world youth race
Puripol makes history at world youth race
ATHLETICS: Puripol Boonson has made history as the first Thai sprinter to win a medal at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships, capturing silver in the 100-metre final in Lima, Peru, yesterday (Aug 29).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourists and taxi drivers brawl, Affair leads to fatal stabbing in Phuket || Aug 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourists and taxi drivers brawl, Affair leads to fatal stabbing in Phuket || Aug 29
PHUKET XTRA - August 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Her Majesty The Queen joins sailing action in Mallorca
Her Majesty The Queen joins sailing action in Mallorca
SAILING: Her Majesty Queen Suthida joined the crew of sailing boat Vayu on day one of the Puerto Portals 52 Super Series Sailing Week in the bay of Palma, Mallorca, Spain, yesterday (Aug 28).