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Boom time in women’s rugby
Boom time in women’s rugby
RUGBY: While New Zealand retaining the women’s 7s gold medal at the Paris Olympics might not raise too many eyebrows, Canada and the USA finishing second and third respectively might.
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Major power outage to affect Koh Kaew
Major power outage to affect Koh Kaew
PHUKET: The main branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority for Phuket (PEA Phuket) has announced a major power outage that will affect a large area along Thepkrasattri Rd tomorrow (Aug 9) that will affect many businesses and large housing estates in Koh Kaew.
Dissolution is not the end, says Phuket MP
Dissolution is not the end, says Phuket MP
PHUKET: Chalermpong Saengdee, one of three MPs for Phuket, all from the recently banned Move Forward Party, assures The Phuket News that the party's dissolution will not affect his commitment to serving the people of Phuket. 
PM Srettha urges immediate action on landslide prevention in Phuket
PM Srettha urges immediate action on landslide prevention in Phuket
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Phuket today (Aug 8) convened a meeting to address landslide prevention and mitigation measures on the island.
PM launches ‘Phuket Sandbox’ royal beach conservation project
PM launches ‘Phuket Sandbox’ royal beach conservation project
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin at an event in Patong today (Aug 8) officially declared the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ royal beach conservation project underway.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Top opposition party dissolved, Phuket Vegetarian Festival dates, Thailand’s 1st gold! || Aug 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Top opposition party dissolved, Phuket Vegetarian Festival dates, Thailand’s 1st gold! || Aug 8
PHUKET XTRA - August 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Jungle Trail Marathon confirmed
Phuket Jungle Trail Marathon confirmed
MARATHON: The hugely popular Jungle Trail Phuket marathon has been confirmed to take place early next month, organisers confirmed yesterday (Aug 7).
UK anti-racism protesters take to streets after days of far-right unrest
UK anti-racism protesters take to streets after days of far-right unrest
LONDON: Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in several English cities yesterday (Aug 7) to oppose days of far-right violence that have had UK police on high alert.
Governor readies for Srettha visit
Governor readies for Srettha visit
PHUKET: With Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to arrive on the island today (Aug 8), Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat held a meeting yesterday to prepare for the visit, where he said he would explain the details of the impact of the June 30 floods to the PM.
PM ‘unaware’ of bid to poach Move Forward MPs
PM ‘unaware’ of bid to poach Move Forward MPs
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin insisted yesterday (Aug 7) that he wasn’t aware of any Cabinet ministers attempting to persuade MPs from the opposition Move Forward Party to switch sides by offering them B20-30 million.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival dates confirmed
Phuket Vegetarian Festival dates confirmed
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival is set to take place from Oct 3-11, Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat confirmed yesterday (Aug 7).
Golden Girl Panipak’s Olympic triumph
Golden Girl Panipak’s Olympic triumph
OLYMPICS: Panipak Wongpattanakit confirmed her position as the golden girl of Thai sport when she claimed an historic gold medal in the taekwondo women’s flyweight division at Paris 2024 yesterday (Aug 7).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Flooded cave claims 1 life, Thailand secures first two medals in Paris 2024 Olympic || Aug 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Flooded cave claims 1 life, Thailand secures first two medals in Paris 2024 Olympic || Aug 7
PHUKET XTRA - August 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Court dissolves Move Forward Party
Court dissolves Move Forward Party
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court on Wednesday (Aug 7) disbanded the Move Forward Party (MFP), saying it was guilty of jeopardising the constitutional monarchy and national security, and banned its executives for 10 years.
Tourists rescued from flooded cave, guide drowned
Tourists rescued from flooded cave, guide drowned
SURAT THANI - A tour guide drowned when a flash flood swept into Nam Talu cave in Khao Sok National Park as a group of tourists was leaving it last night (Aug 6).
Phuket student sports contest underway
Phuket student sports contest underway
ALL SPORTS: The 2024 edition of the Phuket Student Sports Competition kicked off yesterday (Aug 6).
Hotels to seek damages from FTI collapse
Hotels to seek damages from FTI collapse
BANGKOK: With hotels reporting over B111 million in losses from the collapse of German tour company FTI Group, operators will seek assistance from the German Embassy in Thailand via coordination with the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Samkong road closed as flood drains installed
Samkong road closed as flood drains installed
PHUKET: The section of Yaowarat Rd from the bypass road into Samkong will see one side of the road closed until October while larger drains are installed to help prevent flooding the area.
Body of foreign woman washes ashore at Kata
Body of foreign woman washes ashore at Kata
PHUKET: Police are trying to identify the body of a foreign woman found washed ashore at Kata Beach this morning (Aug 7).