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Phuket surf claims two more lives at Mai Khao
Phuket surf claims two more lives at Mai Khao
PHUKET: Deadly surf claimed the lives of a 44-year-old American man* and a 48-year-old Thai woman*, who worked as a professional nurse in Surin Province, at Mai Khao Beach this morning (June 17).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket ordered to go after nominees, Park budget for old Phuket prison site approved || June 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket ordered to go after nominees, Park budget for old Phuket prison site approved || June 17
PHUKET XTRA - June 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket names 38 Senator candidates for Bangkok selection
Phuket names 38 Senator candidates for Bangkok selection
PHUKET: The Provincial Selection Committee led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannrat has confirmed the names of 38 candidates to be forwarded to Bangkok for consideration in the national selection process in determining the country’s next Senate.
PLTO to lift ban on registering new app taxis
PLTO to lift ban on registering new app taxis
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) will lift its ban on any new taxi drivers being registered in Phuket following a meeting in Phuket with Padipat Suntiphada, the First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand.
DeChambeau edges McIlroy by one stroke to win US Open
DeChambeau edges McIlroy by one stroke to win US Open
GOLF: Bryson DeChambeau captured his second US Open title yesterday (June 16), but it was an epic late collapse by a gutted Rory McIlroy that will be remembered from the thrilling showdown at Pinehurst.
Teens in knife attack ambush at Heroines Monument
Teens in knife attack ambush at Heroines Monument
PHUKET: Police have brought in at least four youths for their role in a knife attack on a rival teen that started at Saphan Hin and ended in an ambush at the Heroines Monument.
England begin Euro 2024 quest with win over Serbia, Dutch edge Poland
England begin Euro 2024 quest with win over Serbia, Dutch edge Poland
FOOTBALL: England got their quest for a first major tournament title in 58 years off to a winning start as Jude Bellingham’s header was enough to beat Serbia 1-0, while the Netherlands grabbed a late 2-1 win over Poland yesterday (June 16).
Red shirts to rally for Thaksin
Red shirts to rally for Thaksin
BANGKOK: Supporters of the red-shirt movement are expected to turn up at the Criminal Court on Tuesday morning (June 18) in a show of support for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is scheduled to hear the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) decision on a lese majeste case against him.
Woman accountant arrested on five warrants for scam gang ‘mule’ accounts
Woman accountant arrested on five warrants for scam gang ‘mule’ accounts
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested a woman accountant in Phuket who was wanted on five separate arrest warrants for opening bank accounts used by at least one call centre scam gang.
Russian man, 63, drowns at Surin Beach
Russian man, 63, drowns at Surin Beach
PHUKET: A 63-year-old Russian man* drowned after ignoring a red ‘no swimming’ flag at Surin Beach yesterday afternoon (June 16).
Chalong Cup underway
Chalong Cup underway
FOOTBALL: The 11th annual edition of the Chalong Cup kicked off on Saturday (June 15) with a record number of teams participating in the ever popular community event.
Government to chase pink baht after Pride nets B4.5bn
Government to chase pink baht after Pride nets B4.5bn
BANGKOK: The government expects June’s Pride Month will generate more than B4.5 billion in cash flow for the economy, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Nadal to skip Wimbledon to focus on Olympics
Nadal to skip Wimbledon to focus on Olympics
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will miss this year’s Wimbledon Championship in order to focus on the Paris Olympics, which will be played on the clay courts at Roland Garros.
Breathing easy at SOHO
Breathing easy at SOHO
Nothing beats a relaxing meal near the water, whether by the pool or the sea. SOHO Pool Club is a rare place where you can do both at the same time. Feeling famished, my wife and I wanted to have a nice meal in a beautiful new and fun setting. We hit the jackpot with this location in Phuket’s Boat Lagoon Marina.
Phuket International Rugby 11s a roaring success
Phuket International Rugby 11s a roaring success
RUGBY: The Amora Hotels & Resorts Phuket International Dimbulla Rugby 11s, which took place last weekend (June 7-9) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang, has been deemed a huge success according to organisers.
MoTS Phuket office hosts lifeguard training
MoTS Phuket office hosts lifeguard training
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Office (MoTS Phuket) is conducting a workshop aimed at enhancing the safety potential in water tourism within the ‘Andaman Tourism Development Zone’.
Russian man arrested for coral theft
Russian man arrested for coral theft
PHUKET: Police arrested a Russian man on Friday (June 15) who was found guilty of stealing more than 50 pieces of coral rock from the sea.
China waits anxiously for economic plan as gloom reigns
China waits anxiously for economic plan as gloom reigns
TIANJIN: Rows and rows of partially inhabited high-rises sprawl into the suburbs of the northern Chinese metropolis of Tianjin, their empty balconies emblematic of a slowing economy that has not kept pace with the country’s ambitions.
Andaman Hotelier 2024 kicks off
Andaman Hotelier 2024 kicks off
PHUKET: The Andaman Hotelier 2024 event kicked off at the Robinson Lifestyle shopping mall in Chalong yesterday (June 15).
CPN to expand luxury store space at Central Phuket
CPN to expand luxury store space at Central Phuket
PHUKET: Retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN), operator of Central malls, plans to nearly double the luxury store space at Central Phuket by year-end as the island is becoming a luxury tourism destination.