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Phuket’s Suchata wins Miss Universe Thailand 2024
Phuket’s Suchata wins Miss Universe Thailand 2024
BANGKOK: Suchata Chuangsri has been crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2024 after a dazzling final event held at The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi in Bangkok on Sunday (July 14).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop-beating Kiwi brothers blacklisted, Missing teen’s body washes ashore, Karon fire || July 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop-beating Kiwi brothers blacklisted, Missing teen’s body washes ashore, Karon fire || July 15
PHUKET XTRA - July 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Kuwaiti tourist kicked to the ground by Patong motorbike taxi drivers
Kuwaiti tourist kicked to the ground by Patong motorbike taxi drivers
PHUKET: Three motorbike taxi drivers have been arrested for a vicious assault on a Kuwaiti tourist in Patong early this morning (July 15).
Energy Absolute restructures management amid fraud allegation
Energy Absolute restructures management amid fraud allegation
BANGKOK: The board of listed renewables firm Energy Absolute has elevated chairman Somchainuk Engtrakul to the positions of director and acting chief executive after the stock exchange regulator accused the former CEO of fraud.
Phuket Town special admin talks held
Phuket Town special admin talks held
PHUKET: Mongkolchai Somudorn, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, along with Anu Yaemsaeng, Director of the Office of the Decentralisation Commission for Local Administrative Organisations, under the Office of the Permanent Secretary, which operates under the Office of the Prime Minister, attended a meeting in Phuket on Friday (July 12), to discuss ​​Phuket City Municipality’s request to be granted status as  a special form of local government organisation.
Phuket sacred water arrives in Bangkok
Phuket sacred water arrives in Bangkok
PHUKET: The sacred water drawn from the blessed well at Wat Chalong has arrived in Bangkok for the ceremonies to be held for the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cylce (72 years) birthday on July 28.
Thai police rule out criminal syndicates in missing Chinese case
Thai police rule out criminal syndicates in missing Chinese case
BANGKOK: The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) said the case of a missing Chinese woman in Bangkok was not related to any international crime syndicates, limiting the motive to personal matters.
Trump rally shooting reshapes US election
Trump rally shooting reshapes US election
MILWAUKEE: A bloodied candidate, his fist raised in defiance after surviving an assassination attempt.
Alcaraz dominates Djokovic to retain Wimbledon crown
Alcaraz dominates Djokovic to retain Wimbledon crown
TENNIS: Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title yesterday (July 14) in a brutal statement that the new era of men’s tennis has arrived.
Boat capsizes off Phi Phi, Chinese tourists rescued
Boat capsizes off Phi Phi, Chinese tourists rescued
KRABI: Two Chinese tourists and a Thai were safely rescued after their boat driven by the Thai man capsized in a rainstorm and his waves in Ao Nang bay in Muang district on Sunday morning (July 14).
AustCham Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, AMCHAM, BCCT, Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber, CanCham Thailand, FTCC, GTCC, NTCC, Phuket Chamber of Commerce, TICC and Thai-Swedish Chamber, Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners. This event is scheduled to take place on Friday 23 August 2024, 18.00 - 21.00 hrs., at nH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort. Get to know and learn from our corporate sponsor BDO in Thailand, an accounting advisory firm that provides comprehensive audit and assurance, advisory, tax and legal, and business services and outsourcing to small and large companies in Thailand and beyond. THB 650 members, THB 1,200 non members. office@austchamthailand.com
Spain beat England to win Euro 2024 final
Spain beat England to win Euro 2024 final
FOOTBALL: Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored a dramatic late winner as Spain triumphed in yesterday’s (July 14) Euro 2024 final, beating England 2-1 to confirm their re-emergence as a force on the international stage.
Body of missing student found
Body of missing student found
PHUKET: The body of teenager Pramet Nonthabutr, who disappeared in strong surf at Surin Beach on Saturday, was found washed ashore at Surin Beach late last night (July 14).
Phuket Provincial office to request B338mn budget for ‘necessary’ projects
Phuket Provincial office to request B338mn budget for ‘necessary’ projects
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office, headed by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, is to request a budget of B338 million for projects deemed “necessary” for the development of the island as a sustainable tourism destination.
Dangerous conditions hamper search for student missing in Surin Beach surf
Dangerous conditions hamper search for student missing in Surin Beach surf
PHUKET: Lifeguards’ efforts in their search for a junior high school 15-year-old student missing in heavy surf at Surin Beach were suspended due to storm conditions today (July 14). Heavy rain and strong winds made the search conditions dangerous, leading to another suspension of efforts.
JARAS sustainable in style
JARAS sustainable in style
Recognised by the Michelin Guide in 2022 and 2023, JARAS Restaurant is a sophisticated contemporary restaurant with a focus on sustainable ingredients which combine authentic flavours and progressive presentation into an exceptional Thai fine dining experience. Nestled amongst the pine trees overlooking Kamala Beach, JARAS Restaurant integrates flavours of the locale with the long-standing European tradition of enjoying a pre-dinner drink and canapes. 
A new dawn for Phuket Andaman FC
A new dawn for Phuket Andaman FC
FOOTBALL: As a long term Phuket Andaman FC fan, I have witnessed the club’s tumultuous journey through the highs and lows of Thai football.
Spain and England go head to head in Euro 2024 final
Spain and England go head to head in Euro 2024 final
FOOTBALL: A brilliant Spain team featuring teenage sensation Lamine Yamal stands between England and a first major men’s international trophy in almost 60 years in today’s Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
Crafting a Cherng Talay community
Crafting a Cherng Talay community
As the building boom across Phuket continues, a lack of facilities to support this growth is starting to become apparent. Are there enough facilities on the island to accommodate the influx of new residents? An increase in young families means a need for  infrastructure to be built around them. This is where Flying Lizard comes in.
Illegal tour firms adopt new tactics
Illegal tour firms adopt new tactics
BANGKOK: More than a hundred tour operators are at risk of breaking the law for using nominees or a price-dumping strategy, while new fraudulent tactics offer cheap tours disguised as direct sales or multi-level marketing companies, according to the Tourism Department.