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Report assesses initial flood damage across Phuket
Report assesses initial flood damage across Phuket
PHUKET: Officials released an updated report on the state of affairs across Phuket today (June 30) following the heavy rains and subsequent flooding that brought havoc to much of the island and its residents.
Tourism confidence low amid sluggish economy
Tourism confidence low amid sluggish economy
BANGKOK: The tourism confidence index remained below the benchmark in the second quarter, hampered by stagnant economic growth, though it improved from last year, according to the Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT).
Will Hungary hijack the EU during its presidency?
Will Hungary hijack the EU during its presidency?
BRUSSELS: Hungary takes over the European Union’s six-month rotating presidency tomorrow (July 1), in the face of fears perennial spoiler Prime Minister Viktor Orban could use it to take the bloc hostage at a critical time.
Phuket Pride Festival wraps up in style
Phuket Pride Festival wraps up in style
PHUKET: Tens of thousands of revelers flocked to Phuket Town last night (June 29) to enjoy spectacular celebrations marking the end of this year’s Pride month.
Kohli leads India to T20 World Cup triumph over South Africa
Kohli leads India to T20 World Cup triumph over South Africa
CRICKET: India won the T20 World Cup title in dramatic and emotional fashion with Virat Kohli starring in a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa at Kensington Oval yesterday (June 29).
Phuket hit by heavy floods
Phuket hit by heavy floods
PHUKET: Significant flooding has been experienced across much of Phuket following heavy overnight rains that lashed the island.
Public invited to join ‘lucky’ licence-plate auction
Public invited to join ‘lucky’ licence-plate auction
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) is inviting the public to taken part in the auction of 301 exclusive number plates in the letter category KhorChor (ขฉ).
Germany weather storm at Euro 2024, holders Italy knocked out
Germany weather storm at Euro 2024, holders Italy knocked out
FOOTBALL: Hosts Germany beat Denmark 2-0 in a storm-interrupted encounter to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 yesterday (June 29), after reigning champions Italy were knocked out of the competition by Switzerland.
Lifeguards call for better surf danger awareness among tourists
Lifeguards call for better surf danger awareness among tourists
PHUKET: Viroon Chuasaman, Head Lifeguard at Surin-Bang Tao Beach, has called for intensive campaigns to educate tourists of the dangers of rip currents and strong waves during the southwest monsoon to help reduce the number of people drowning at tourist-popular beaches.
Air force denies US F-16 rumours
Air force denies US F-16 rumours
BANGKOK: The air force has denied all knowledge of a US offer to sell its F-16 fighter jets at a competitive price attached to a long-term interest loan for the procurement.
Phuket Globetrotter: Got tribal instincts? Try Vanuatu
Phuket Globetrotter: Got tribal instincts? Try Vanuatu
We need to get off this volcano right now, Patrick declared as he grabbed my hand. Immersed in thick toxic volcanic smog on the narrow rim of Mount Yasur with near zero visibility, we slowly and deliberately descended out of the plume. Mount Yasur, perhaps the world’s most accessible active volcano, is known for its frequent explosions. We ventured to the rim in the hope of witnessing a natural fireworks show of agitated lava, but mother nature dished out a very different experience that evening.
Verstappen dominates Austria qualifying
Verstappen dominates Austria qualifying
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen dominated qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix yesterday (June 29) to take pole position by almost half a second ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris.
Artistic director and curator confirmed for Phuket Biennale festival
Artistic director and curator confirmed for Phuket Biennale festival
PHUKET: The appointment of an artistic director and curator for the Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 has been made, officials have confirmed.
Kathu students head off to national sports qualifiers
Kathu students head off to national sports qualifiers
ATHLETICS: Young students from Kathu Municipality were given a rousing send off by officials on Friday (June 28) before heading off to a national sports qualifying competition in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Step by Step: A farewell to Blue Tree and the future of Cherng Talay fun
Step by Step: A farewell to Blue Tree and the future of Cherng Talay fun
OPINION: The news will hit many Cherng Talay families like a rogue wave – Blue Tree Lagoon, the water park that had echoed with children’s laughter for years, is closing its doors. From Aug 1, 2024, the water park ‘Lagoon’ part of the business will close. This for many, myself included, wasn’t just isn’t the end of just a water park, it was the end of a safe haven for families in the area.
Russian tourist injured in speedboat collision
Russian tourist injured in speedboat collision
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed that a 17-year-old Russian tourist who was swimming outside a designated area at Patong Beach was involved in a collision with a speedboat and injured earlier today (June 29).
Prajanchai becomes two-sport ONE world champ
Prajanchai becomes two-sport ONE world champ
MMA: ONE strawweight Muay Thai world champion Prajanchai PK Saenchai completed his bid to become a two-sport champion after toppling former champ Jonathan Di Bella for the vacant ONE strawweight kickboxing world title yesterday (June 28).
Cops bust food delivery driver doubling as drug courier
Cops bust food delivery driver doubling as drug courier
PHUKET: Officers from the Narcotics Suppression Division of the Phuket Provincial Police have confirmed they have arrested a man who was delivering illegal drugs in Phuket while operating under the pretense of a food delivery driver.
Marine tourism skill development MoU inked in Phuket
Marine tourism skill development MoU inked in Phuket
PHUKET: Key government officials and leading local marine tourism companies in Phuket have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that is hoped to greatly improve the development of personnel in the marine tourism sector.
A Smorgasbord of Test Match Rugby
A Smorgasbord of Test Match Rugby
RUGBY: The international playing bar is about to be raised.