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Rich nations met US$1bn climate finance goal two years late: OECD
Rich nations met US$1bn climate finance goal two years late: OECD
PARIS: Wealthy countries met their target of providing US$100 billion in annual climate aid to poorer nations for the first time in 2022, two years later than promised, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said yesterday (May 29).
Marine Police launch Operation ‘Andaman Dawn’
Marine Police launch Operation ‘Andaman Dawn’
PHUKET: Phuket Marine Police, working with multiple agencies, has launched its ‘Andaman Dawn’ campaign to target illegal fishing, drug trafficking and other criminal offenses while also aiming to ensure the safety of marine tourists.
UNDP leads MoU signing to promote human rights among Phuket SMEs
UNDP leads MoU signing to promote human rights among Phuket SMEs
PHUKET: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has led the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote responsible business practices and human rights among Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Phuket. 
Tai first Singaporean golfer to qualify for Masters
Tai first Singaporean golfer to qualify for Masters
GOLF: Young amateur golfer Hiroshi Tai will be the first Singaporean to play in the US Masters after he won the prestigious national college championship in the United States.
Thaksin to be indicted on lese majeste charge
Thaksin to be indicted on lese majeste charge
BANGKOK: The Attorney-General has confirmed he will indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on lese majeste and computer crime charges arising from an interview he gave in South Korea in 2015.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Peace after mass Muay Thai brawl at Patong’s Bangla Stadium, Nui Beach mediation? || May 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Peace after mass Muay Thai brawl at Patong’s Bangla Stadium, Nui Beach mediation? || May 29
PHUKET XTRA - May 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket tour boat crews arrested for drugs, safety breaches
Phuket tour boat crews arrested for drugs, safety breaches
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested three Phuket tour speedboat crewmen for drug possession and a further five crewmen and captains for violating the Navigation Act in Thai Waters Act.
American man found hanged at Bang Tao hotel
American man found hanged at Bang Tao hotel
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have confirmed the death of a 63-year-old American man* who was found hanged in a room at a hotel in Bang Tao this morning (May 29).
Patong boxers make peace after fight decision sparks mass brawl
Patong boxers make peace after fight decision sparks mass brawl
PHUKET: Boxers whose fight decision sparked a mass brawl in the ring at Bangla Boxing Stadium have settled their differences through a meeting held at the Sports Authority of Thailand Phuket office yesterday (May 28).
Bang Yai Canal clearing set to begin
Bang Yai Canal clearing set to begin
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality will carry out dredging of a section of the Bang Yai Canal to help prevent flooding in the area as part of a project being conducted to commemorate His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary on July 28.
Exxon plays hardball against climate NGOs but will investors care?
Exxon plays hardball against climate NGOs but will investors care?
NEW YORK: ExxonMobil investors will have a chance to weigh in at today’s (May 29) annual meeting on the company’s hardball approach to the latest shareholder challenge from environmentalists over climate change.
New visa promotions, retiree insurance reduced
New visa promotions, retiree insurance reduced
BANGKOK: The Cabinet approved a raft of new visa promotions to attract more tourists on Tuesday, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes and longer stays for students, and a reduced level of compulsory health insurance for retirees.
Thais snap VNL losing streak
Thais snap VNL losing streak
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand claimed their first win of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League (VNL) 2024 in Macau yesterday (May 28).
Attorney-general to decide on Thaksin lese majeste case
Attorney-general to decide on Thaksin lese majeste case
BANGKOK: All eyes will be on whether the attorney-general will decide today (May 29) whether to indict former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for lese majeste.
ISOC steps in at Nui Beach
ISOC steps in at Nui Beach
PHUKET: Rear Admiral Tinnakorn Kanjantamee, Deputy Director of the Phuket branch of Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), which serves as the political arm of the Thai military, the led an inspection visit to Nui Beach yesterday (May 28) to address a land dispute after the vicious assault at the beach last week.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket teenager fatally stabs uncle, Reckless Phuket driving, TAT expects B400bn || May 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket teenager fatally stabs uncle, Reckless Phuket driving, TAT expects B400bn || May 28
PHUKET XTRA - May 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Restaurant staffer warns of ‘e-dine and dash’
Restaurant staffer warns of ‘e-dine and dash’
PHUKET: A staffer at a popular dim sum restaurant in Phuket Town has gone online to warn other service staff to double check payments made by customers by phone to ensure the payment has been made before the customers leave the store.
15-year-old with ADHD stabs uncle to death
15-year-old with ADHD stabs uncle to death
PHUKET: Police have detained a 15-year-old suffering from ADHD (attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder) after he fatally stabbed his uncle at a housing estate in Srisoonthorn last night (May 27).
Phuket tourism roadshow targets Vietnamese market
Phuket tourism roadshow targets Vietnamese market
PHUKET: The Phuket Tourist Association, in collaboration with the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), has held its ‘Phuket Roadshow to Vietnam 2024’ aiming to boost tourism from Vietnam to Phuket. 
1st Asian Kettlebell Pentathlon Championship
1st Asian Kettlebell Pentathlon Championship
The 1st Asian Kettlebell Pentathlon Championship Is Coming To Bangtao! REGISTRATION NOW OPEN HERE This is a multi-day event that includes several workshops, certification seminars, an after-party, and the opportunity to compete in Asia’s first kettlebell pentathlon. The competition is a 5-exercises (with timed rests) and will be held at the Bang Tao Muay Thai & MMA gym on the island’s west coast. Winners and top finishers will be handed cash prizes. All competitors will also receive a welcome package upon arrival. Event breakdown: Thursday, June 27 & Friday, June 28: - IKFF x KCA Pentathlon Certification - IKFF Level 1 Certification - KCA Level 1 Certification Saturday, June 29 (COMPETITION DAY): - 1st Asian Kettlebell Pentathlon Championship & After-Show Party PRIZES:  All Inclusive Training at Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA Special gift package provided by Kaito Sports Cash prizes! Sunday, June 30: - IKFF x FHM loaded & unloaded Mobility Certification