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Phuket rallies for expat boy recovering after brain surgery
Phuket rallies for expat boy recovering after brain surgery
PHUKET: Members of the BCIS parent community have appealed to fellow Phuket residents for support for the Butenko family, whose son is now recovering from critical brain surgery. While the surgery and initial treatment had been covered by insurance, the post-surgery recovery is solely on the family and the support group, who are doing their best to continue the medical miracle by Thai doctors.
Phuket Globetrotter: Does travel really make a difference?
Phuket Globetrotter: Does travel really make a difference?
Aki Ra, a Cambodian child soldier in the Khmer Rouge who was taken from his family at age 5, explained: “It was normal to me… It’s what I knew.”
Fitness events confirmed to honour His Majesty the King’s birthday
Fitness events confirmed to honour His Majesty the King’s birthday
FITNESS: Phuket officials have confirmed a series of fitness-themed events incorporating walking, running and cycling as part of nationwide celebrations to mark His Majesty the King’s upcoming birthday.
Muay Thai set to demo at Paris Olympics
Muay Thai set to demo at Paris Olympics
MUAY THAI: A Muay Thai fight demonstration has been confirmed to feature during the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, touted as the first step towards the sport’s inclusion in the international event.
Phuket expects B400bn bonanza in 2024
Phuket expects B400bn bonanza in 2024
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is confident that tourism revenue in Phuket this year will reach at least B400 billion, reporting that more than 3.6 million tourists visited the resort island in the first quarter.
Kata Rocks really does rock!
Kata Rocks really does rock!
Kata Rocks has long had a reputation among locals and tourists alike as a top-class venue in Phuket for sipping cool cocktails while enjoying stunning panoramic views of the Andaman at sunset. While this is undoubtedly true, it is also about time the place started receiving fair recognition for its culinary capabilities too.
Leclerc beats Piastri to Monaco pole
Leclerc beats Piastri to Monaco pole
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc has claimed the most important pole position of the year, beating Oscar Piastri to first on the grid at his home Monaco Grand Prix yesterday (May 25) after Max Verstappen slumped to sixth.
Belgian busted in Rawai operating illegal pawn shop
Belgian busted in Rawai operating illegal pawn shop
PHUKET: Police have confirmed they have arrested an elderly Belgian man who was operating an illegal pawn shop business in Rawai.
Biden ‘determined’ not to send US soldiers to Ukraine
Biden ‘determined’ not to send US soldiers to Ukraine
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden reiterated yesterday (May 25) that he does not intend to send American soldiers to Ukraine, while praising US leadership in the world - implicitly responding to accusations of weakness made by Republican rival Donald Trump.
Bleaching forces diving site closures
Bleaching forces diving site closures
PHUKET: Snorkelling and diving sites at several marine national parks in five provinces have been closed due to the worsening coral bleaching situation.
Man United stun Man City in FA Cup final to throw Ten Hag a lifeline
Man United stun Man City in FA Cup final to throw Ten Hag a lifeline
FOOTBALL: Erik ten Hag made a convincing case to be spared the sack as Manchester United upset Manchester City to win the FA Cup with a shock 2-1 victory in yesterday’s (May 25) final.
Step by Step: The ‘Dine and Dash’ debacle
Step by Step: The ‘Dine and Dash’ debacle
OPINION: Phuket, a haven for beach club nightlife and a culinary adventure ground, now faces a concerning trend: the rise of ‘dine and dash’ incidents.
US college sport set for seismic shift to paying student athletes
US college sport set for seismic shift to paying student athletes
ALL SPORTS: College sport in the United States is set for a seismic shift towards professionalism after a settlement Thursday (May 23) that will pave the way for schools to pay student athletes.
Judgement day for Ten Hag as Man City eye history in FA Cup final
Judgement day for Ten Hag as Man City eye history in FA Cup final
FOOTBALL: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hopes to bolster his chances of avoiding the sack by ruining Manchester City’s history bid in the FA Cup final today (May 25).
Bangku underpass to close for repairs
Bangku underpass to close for repairs
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office has confirmed that the underpass at the Bang Ku intersection will be closed this evening (May 25) into early tomorrow.
‘Furiosa’ uses emotion as a driving force for action
‘Furiosa’ uses emotion as a driving force for action
When making a franchise of films how do you top what has come previously when the last film was universally loved by critics and fans alike while also lazily picking up six Oscars along the way?
Massive landslide hits Papua New Guinea
Massive landslide hits Papua New Guinea
PORT MORSEBY: Rescue teams arrived at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands this morning (May 25), helping villagers search for hundreds of people feared dead under towering mounds of rubble and mud.
Prawit report ‘redacted’ by graft body
Prawit report ‘redacted’ by graft body
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) handed a report on the infamous watch case of former deputy premier Gen Prawit Wongsuwon to activist Veera Somkwamkid on Thursday (May 23), as ordered by the Administrative Court.
French duo killed in motorbike crash
French duo killed in motorbike crash
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that two French nationals were killed when the motorbike they were travelling on hit a road divider near the Heroines’ Monument early yesterday (May 24).
Cricket action returns to the ACG
Cricket action returns to the ACG
CRICKET: The Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang welcomed competitive cricket back to Phuket as an exhilarating three-match series between a Rest of Phuket side and the Patong Penguins took place on Sunday, May 12.