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Beach clean-ups underway to remove oil and tar pollution
Beach clean-ups underway to remove oil and tar pollution
PHUKET: Clean-up efforts were underway on the northwest beaches of the island late yesterday afternoon (Aug 5) to clear several oil and tar balls and traces of oil slick that had washed ashore earlier in the day.
Saudi dives into Ukraine peace push with Jeddah talks
Saudi dives into Ukraine peace push with Jeddah talks
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia was set to host talks on the Ukraine war today (Aug 5) in the latest flexing of its diplomatic muscle, though expectations are mild for what the gathering might achieve.
Man arrested in Phuket for opening mule accounts for scam gang
Man arrested in Phuket for opening mule accounts for scam gang
PHUKET: A Thai man was arrested in Phuket earlier this week for providing mule accounts for online scammers, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Royal Thai Police has announced.
Pita slams ’backward democracy’
Pita slams ’backward democracy’
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat alluded to the retrograde state of Thai democracy yesterday (Aug 4) as he urged young university students to help redefine the future of their country.
Aussies arrive to provide hotel staff lifeguard training
Aussies arrive to provide hotel staff lifeguard training
A team from Life Saving Victoria in Australia are on the island to provide essential training to hotel staff at the tourist-popular beaches along Phuket’s west coast in the hope of preventing more drowning deaths during the island’s notorious southwest monsoon.
No lofty targets for Thai team, says FAT chief
No lofty targets for Thai team, says FAT chief
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang has refused to set any lofty targets for the men’s national team in the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, saying it would put the players under unnecessary pressure.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 5th Phuket drowning confirmed, Body parts found on party island, Phuket police chase || August 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 5th Phuket drowning confirmed, Body parts found on party island, Phuket police chase || August 4
PHUKET XTRA - August 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Oil and tar contamination discovered on Phuket beaches
Oil and tar contamination discovered on Phuket beaches
PHUKET: Several beaches in the northen part of Phuket have been found to be contaminated with oil and tar balls today (Aug 4) as the ongoing southwestern monsoon continues to wash up a variety of debris and pollutants onto Phuket’s shores.
Chinese arrivals to Phuket spike in July
Chinese arrivals to Phuket spike in July
PHUKET: Direct arrivals to Phuket from Mainland China have reached 74,766 visitors in July, showing an impressive 70% growth compared to June, according to the most recent report by the Phuket office of the Immigration Bureau. The overall volume of Chinese tourists is even higher, as the report only includes tourists passing passport clearance at Phuket International Airport and doesn’t include those making a stop in Bangkok before proceeding to the island.
NFL great Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City
NFL great Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City
FOOTBALL: NFL great Tom Brady said he “couldn’t be more excited” after becoming a minority owner in English second-tier football club Birmingham City.
Two detained over Patong shooting
Two detained over Patong shooting
PHUKET: Two people have been detained in connection with the street shooting in Patong early yesterday morning (Aug 3) that left two people in hospital with gunshot wounds.
Niger junta threatens immediate response to any ‘aggression’
Niger junta threatens immediate response to any ‘aggression’
NIAMEY: Niger’s newly installed junta has threatened an immediate response to any “aggression or attempted aggression”, as the clock ticks down on a deadline given by its neighbours to reverse last week’s coup.
Nigerian arrested after police chase ends dangerous driving spree
Nigerian arrested after police chase ends dangerous driving spree
PHUKET: A police chase through Kathu brought to an end a dangerous driving spree across central Phuket yesterday (Aug 3) that began in Cherng Talay and resulted in many cars being damaged, and ended with a Nigerian man arrested for possession of cocaine.
Germany exit in World Cup ‘disaster’ as debutants Morocco advance
Germany exit in World Cup ‘disaster’ as debutants Morocco advance
FOOTBALL: A Women’s World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out in the group phase yesterday (Aug 3) following a stalemate with South Korea, with debutants Morocco progressing instead.
‘Fireworks couple’ hiding in Malaysia
‘Fireworks couple’ hiding in Malaysia
BANGKOK: The two owners of a fireworks warehouse that exploded recently in Narathiwat have been hiding out in Malaysia, police confirmed yesterday (Aug 3). Their business is allegedly connected to influential figures in the southern Thai province, reports said.
Russian man drowns at Surin Beach
Russian man drowns at Surin Beach
PHUKET: A 41-year-old Russian was pronounced dead after being pulled from the surf at Surin Beach late yesterday afternoon (Aug 3).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Another delay in PM vote, Two shot in Patong, Phuket seas claims 4 lives within week || August 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Another delay in PM vote, Two shot in Patong, Phuket seas claims 4 lives within week || August 3
PHUKET XTRA - August 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Prime Minister vote postponed
Prime Minister vote postponed
BANGKOK: The parliament president has put off the next parliamentary vote for a new prime minister from tomorrow (Aug 4), it was confirmed today.
Officials to correct ‘wandering’ tsunami warning buoy
Officials to correct ‘wandering’ tsunami warning buoy
PHUKET: Disaster officials are looking to have a tsunami warning buoy reinstalled at its proper location, some 340 kilometres northwest of Phuket, after it was found to have drifted dozens of kilometres from where it was anchored.
Lese-majeste refugee wins stock fraud case
Lese-majeste refugee wins stock fraud case
BANGKOK: A British court has ruled in favour of Thai businessman Nopporn Suppipat, who fled the country after facing a lese-majeste charge in 2014, in a case in which he said he was cheated out of billions of baht in the sale of shares in his company.