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Bunjong eyes Olympic boxing semi-final
Bunjong eyes Olympic boxing semi-final
OLYMPICS: Thai boxer Bunjong Sinsiri secured his place in the Paris Olympics quarter-finals after he defeated Jesus Nazaret Cova Romero of Venezuela 5-0 in the men’s 63.5kg division on Monday (July 29).
Urgent call for blood donors: French man in need of Rh-negative
Urgent call for blood donors: French man in need of Rh-negative
PHUKET: An urgent plea has been issued by the From RH- Emergency Donation group, calling for blood donors to help a French man in desperate need of O Negative blood.
Government can use 2025 budget to finance handout plan
Government can use 2025 budget to finance handout plan
BANGKOK: Budget Bureau director Chaloempol Pensut confirmed yesterday (July 30) for the first time that the government can spend the budget from fiscal year 2025 on its flagship B10,000 digital wallet handout scheme.
Motorbike taxi driver assaults tourists in Patong
Motorbike taxi driver assaults tourists in Patong
PHUKET: Patong Police have yet to confirm action taken against a motorbike taxi driver who assaulted two tourists from the United Arab Emirates in an incident in Soi Saen Sabai on Monday night (July 29).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Gruesome discoveries wash up on Phuket shores, Fake US banknotes investigation || July 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Gruesome discoveries wash up on Phuket shores, Fake US banknotes investigation || July 30
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Patong meth user arrested after threatening with guns, homemade grenades
Patong meth user arrested after threatening with guns, homemade grenades
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a 25-year-old man who tested positive for methamphetamine use after a standoff with officers while the man was in possession of firearms and an improvised explosive device.
Dubai man arrested for dangerous driving in Phuket
Dubai man arrested for dangerous driving in Phuket
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have been praised for taking action against a foreign man for riding a motorbike recklessly through the heart of Cherng Talay, starting with a wheelie while taking off from traffic lights right in front of Cherng Talay Police Station.
Man faints, dies en route to hospital for medicine
Man faints, dies en route to hospital for medicine
PHUKET: A 60-year-old man passed away early this morning (July 30) after fainting and falling off his bicycle while on his way to get medicine at Thalang Hospital.
TAT targets 2.2m Russian arrivals next year
TAT targets 2.2m Russian arrivals next year
BANGKOK: The Russian inbound market should reach a new high of 2.2 million arrivals next year, thanks to the 60-day visa-free scheme, while the shortage of aircraft among Russian airlines would continue to hamper the market, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Blackchin haul destroyed in Phuket
Blackchin haul destroyed in Phuket
PHUKET: Concerned about blackchin tilapia fish becoming an invasive species in Phuket waters, some 20kg of the fish being sold at markets on the island have been destroyed amid fears that their eggs and spry might make it into the local ecosystem.
Lebanon on alert as Israel vows ‘severe’ response to rocket deaths
Lebanon on alert as Israel vows ‘severe’ response to rocket deaths
MAJDAL SHAMS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday (July 29) vowed a “severe” response to a deadly strike that killed 12 youths in the annexed Golan Heights, as diplomats raced to contain escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Monkey mischief in Phuket: Tourist’s belongings recovered by police
Monkey mischief in Phuket: Tourist’s belongings recovered by police
PHUKET: A local police officer has been praised for his skills in recovering a Russian woman’s stolen bag from a monkey at Khao Toh Sae in Phuket Town.
Thai shuttlers continue brilliant run
Thai shuttlers continue brilliant run
OLYMPICS: Thai badminton stars continued their impressive start at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, with the men’s doubles and mixed doubles pairs winning their second group matches on Sunday (July 28) to guarantee their places in the quarter-finals.
‘Fake’ prosecutor arrested and charged
‘Fake’ prosecutor arrested and charged
BANGKOK: The investigation into a bogus prosecutor charged with fraud and making money from his impersonation is being widened, according to a prosecution source.
Body of missing Chinese tourist washes ashore
Body of missing Chinese tourist washes ashore
PHUKET: The body of a 27-year-old Chinese tourist who disappeared in dangerous surf at Karon Beach on Friday was discovered on the rocks near Freedom Beach this morning (July 29).
Traffic warning as Heroines Underpass power pole project gains speed
Traffic warning as Heroines Underpass power pole project gains speed
PHUKET: Srisoonthorn Municipality has urged motorists to avoid using the southbound lanes along Thepkrasattri Rd from Thai Watsadu to the Tha Reua Shrine when the power poles beside the road are moved before construction of the Heroines Underpass begins.
Human remains found washed ashore in Wichit
Human remains found washed ashore in Wichit
PHUKET: Police are hoping to identify a portion of a human skeleton found washed ashore beside the Bo Rae - Khao Khat Road in Wichit yesterday (July 28).
Baby turtle rescued from pile of trash on Rawai Beach
Baby turtle rescued from pile of trash on Rawai Beach
PHUKET: A baby Hawksbill turtle has been taken into care after it was rescued from being tangled in a pile of marine trash washed ashore at Rawai Beach yesterday (July 28).
Hamilton takes Spa win after Russell disqualified
Hamilton takes Spa win after Russell disqualified
FORMULA ONE: George Russell was sensationally disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix yesterday (July 28) after leading home a shock Mercedes one-two finish, gifting victory to teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Russian woman arrested over fake US$50 banknotes
Russian woman arrested over fake US$50 banknotes
PHUKET: Kamala Police are investigating claims by a Russian woman that she had no idea US$50 banknotes that she says were given to her by her father were fake.