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New minister lays out foreign policy
New minister lays out foreign policy
BANGKOK: Maris Sangiampongsa, the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, has emphasised Thailand’s role in ensuring peaceful dialogue to help solve the conflict in Myanmar.
Step by Step: Why are we still building apartments in Phuket?
Step by Step: Why are we still building apartments in Phuket?
OPINION: Phuket’s skyline is rapidly transforming. Cranes pierce the azure sky, and billboards plastered with nonsensical promises of luxury living sprout like weeds. But beneath the veneer of a booming development market, a disquieting question lingers: why are we still building apartments in Phuket?
Italy begin Euro 2024 title defence with win as Spain start in style
Italy begin Euro 2024 title defence with win as Spain start in style
FOOTBALL: Italy recovered from conceding the fastest goal in European Championship history to begin their title defence with a 2-1 win over Albania yesterday (June 15), after Spain made a dream start to their campaign by beating Croatia 3-0.
Budget approved for public park development at old Phuket Prison
Budget approved for public park development at old Phuket Prison
PHUKET: A budget of B169.5 million has been given the green light to allow design and development of a public park on the grounds of the former Phuket Prison in Phuket Town.
TAT bullish on casino investment
TAT bullish on casino investment
BANGKOK: Thailand stands a good chance of attracting investments in entertainment complexes as MGM China Holdings is looking for new overseas investments, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Ombudsman orders Phuket officials to step up action on nominees
Ombudsman orders Phuket officials to step up action on nominees
PHUKET: Phuket officials have been ordered by national Ombudsman, Songsak Saicheua to resolve the issue of ownership or possession of land or real estate by disguised agents of foreigners.
World Blood Donor Day honoured in Phuket
World Blood Donor Day honoured in Phuket
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Red Cross Society of Thailand together with the Phuket branch of the National Blood Center marked ‘World Blood Donor Day 2024’ with an event in Phuket yesterday (June 14).
Germany hammer 10-man Scotland to launch Euro 2024
Germany hammer 10-man Scotland to launch Euro 2024
FOOTBALL: Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 as the Euro 2024 hosts kicked off the tournament in style in Munich yesterday (June 15), the start of a journey they hope culminates in a record fourth continental title.
Pixar brilliance shines again with ‘Inside Out 2’
Pixar brilliance shines again with ‘Inside Out 2’
As a studio, Pixar have had an interesting journey into Hollywood. In the early days they couldn’t put a foot wrong – films like ‘Toy Story’, ‘Cars’, ‘Finding Nemo’ and ‘Monsters Inc’ became instant fan favourites while ‘Wall-E’ and ‘Up’ were described by critics as the kind of movies that would change animation forever.
China’s new rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea
China’s new rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea
SHANGHAI: New China Coast Guard rules taking effect today (June 15) will allow officers to detain foreigners in disputed areas of the South China Sea for up to 60 days without trial.
PM shoots down quit rumours
PM shoots down quit rumours
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin denied a rumour that he would resign or dissolve the House of Representatives before the Constitutional Court hands down a ruling in a case that could lead to him being removed from office for appointing controversial politician Pichit Chuenban as a PM’s Office minister.
Phuket readies to pass Senator selection to Bangkok
Phuket readies to pass Senator selection to Bangkok
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannrat will tomorrow (June 16) lead the Provincial Selection Committee in deciding which candidates will be presented to the national selection committee in Bangkok in order to determine who will serve as the next Senator for Phuket.
PT Grand Prix ticket prices announced
PT Grand Prix ticket prices announced
MOTO GP: Tickets for this year’s PT Grand Prix of Thailand 2024 will go on sale next Tuesday (June 18) from 2pm onwards.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Attack before crash, Pet market raids on the way, Phuket MMA & Muay Thai strong || June 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Attack before crash, Pet market raids on the way, Phuket MMA & Muay Thai strong || June 14
PHUKET XTRA - June 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Myanmar men slashed at in knife attack crash into food delivery driver
Myanmar men slashed at in knife attack crash into food delivery driver
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down an assailant who attacked and chased two Myanmar men on a motorbike, slashing at them with a knife, leading to the Myanmar men crashing into a food delivery driver in Srisoonthorn last night (June 13).
TAT to assist tourists stranded by FTI
TAT to assist tourists stranded by FTI
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has pledged to help stranded tourists affected by the bankruptcy of major German tour operator FTI Group, while continuing to work with government officials to ensure hotels receive payments from the company.
China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics
China football fans send money to Singapore goalkeeper for heroics
FOOTBALL: Singapore’s veteran goalkeeper Hassan Sunny says Chinese football fans have been sending him money to say thank you for his unlikely role in keeping their World Cup dreams alive.
Road safety push to target motorbike riders
Road safety push to target motorbike riders
PHUKET: The rising number of people killed and injured in road accidents in Phuket has spurred provincial officials to launch a series of workshops targeting local district and community leaders to take action, with specific focus on motorbike riders 
Thai spikers beat Bulgaria in thriller
Thai spikers beat Bulgaria in thriller
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand edged Bulgaria 3-2 in the second match of the final week of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League 2024 preliminary phase at Hong Kong Coliseum yesterday (June 13).
Biden, Zelensky hail US$50bn G7 loan for Ukraine
Biden, Zelensky hail US$50bn G7 loan for Ukraine
BARI: G7 leaders agreed yesterday (June 13) on a new US$50 billion loan for Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets, a move Joe Biden said showed Moscow “we’re not backing down”.