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Two injured as shots fired in Patong
Two injured as shots fired in Patong
PHUKET: Police are investigating what led to the two young men being injured after gunshots were fired in a dark street in the hills at the southern end of Patong early this morning (Aug 3).
Speedboat driver probed for endangering tourists’ safety
Speedboat driver probed for endangering tourists’ safety
PHUKET: The driver of a speedboat is under investigation for ignoring a safety notice issued by the Phuket Marine Office by operating a speedboat dangerously amid large waves and strong winds while returning from Phi Phi Island on Tuesday (Aug 1).
Phuket fireworks checks find no infringements
Phuket fireworks checks find no infringements
PHUKET: Phuket officials continuing their checks on all stores of fireworks in Muang District have yet to find any business operators operating illegally or in breach of safety regulations.
Jamaica, South Africa roar into Women’s World Cup last 16
Jamaica, South Africa roar into Women’s World Cup last 16
FOOTBALL: Jamaica dumped out Brazil and South Africa sent Italy home yesterday (Aug 2) as the supposed minnows roared into the last 16 of an increasingly open Women’s World Cup.
Beijing rains ‘heaviest in 140 years’
Beijing rains ‘heaviest in 140 years’
BEIJING: Deadly rains that pummelled China’s capital in recent days were the heaviest since records began 140 years ago, Beijing’s weather service said yesterday (Aug 2), as a massive cleanup operation began.
MFP’s lese majeste stance reason for breakup says Pheu Thai
MFP’s lese majeste stance reason for breakup says Pheu Thai
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party did not ask the Move Forward Party (MFP) to back down on its intention to amend Section 112 of the Criminal Code, or the lese majeste law, at their meeting yesterday (Aug 2), the MFP says.
Police to help counter tourists ignoring red flags
Police to help counter tourists ignoring red flags
PHUKET: Following four people drowning at Phuket beaches over the past five days, Phuket officials today (Aug 2) issued an order all government agencies to support lifeguards in order to prevent more drownings.
Phuket ‘City Pillar’ tour underway
Phuket ‘City Pillar’ tour underway
PHUKET: The three-day parade of replica city pillars, satellite pillars and the tops of Phuket City Pillars across Phuket began today, starting from the old Phuket Phuket Provincial Hall this morning (Aug 2).
Phuket surf claims four lives in five days
Phuket surf claims four lives in five days
PHUKET: Dangerous surf conditions along Phuket’s west coast have claimed four lives over the past five days after two Indian tourists drowned at Karon Beach yesterday (Aug 1).
Trump indicted for trying to overturn 2020 US election
Trump indicted for trying to overturn 2020 US election
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump was indicted yesterday (Aug 1) over his efforts to upend the results of the 2020 US election - the most serious legal threat yet to the former president as he campaigns to return to the White House.
Phuket restaurant owner denies intimidating customer over poor online review
Phuket restaurant owner denies intimidating customer over poor online review
PHUKET: The owner of a Phuket ‘khao gaeng’ curry restaurant has denied turning up at the home of a customer last Sunday (July 30) and intimidating her over a negative review posted on a popular consumer group on Facebook.
Briefing on Phuket Marine Industry hosted by AustCham
Briefing on Phuket Marine Industry hosted by AustCham
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with partner Chambers, invite you to an insightful Member Briefing on "Phuket Marine Industry – Charting New Waters" from 17:00 to 18:00 hrs. The event will be hosted at nH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort. The briefing will feature insightful presentations and dynamic panel discussion, bringing together prominent industry leaders to shed light on key facets of the marine sector. Our distinguished speakers will delve into critical topics that have a profound impact on the marine industry in Phuket including: Marine supply chain, outlook of the charter tourism and local initiatives, outlook of the regattas / sailing events in Thailand & Phuket. Speakers: Ian Lok; East Marine Asia, Shaun Stenning; 5-Star Marine, Simon James; IRC International Race Officer. Moderator: Matthew Cutt; BDO in Thailand and Treasurer at AustCham Thailand. Email office@austchamthailand.com
Limited preparation for Thais ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Limited preparation for Thais ahead of World Cup qualifiers
FOOTBALL: Thailand will have only four matches to gear up for their bid to excel in the FIFA World Cup 2026 second qualification round for the Asian zone, it was confirmed yesterday (July 31).
Maya Bay closing for natural rehabilitation
Maya Bay closing for natural rehabilitation
KRABI: Maya Bay, made world famous by the Hollywood blockbuster ‘The Beach’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio 23 years ago, will be closed for two months during the monsoon season for the purposes of natural rehabilitation.
Body of Thai drowning victim found at Surin
Body of Thai drowning victim found at Surin
PHUKET: The body of a 44-year-old man from Phitsanulok who disappeared amid large waves at Surin Beach on Sunday was found washed ashore yesterday afternoon (Aug 1).
AI could halve time reading breast cancer scans, study suggests
AI could halve time reading breast cancer scans, study suggests
PARIS: Artificial intelligence (AI) could help almost halve the workload of radiologists when it comes to searching routine scans for signs of breast cancer, the results of a large Swedish study suggested today (Aug 2).
Coalition unity seen hanging in the balance
Coalition unity seen hanging in the balance
BANGKOK: Apprehension is growing about a planned meeting of the eight prospective coalition partners amid growing doubts over the unity of the bloc despite Pheu Thai’s insistence that all is well.
Phuket weather warning extended
Phuket weather warning extended
PHUKET: The weather warning for heavy to very heavy rain and strong wind waves in the Andaman Sea has been extended through to at least tomorrow, the Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) announced this morning (Aug 1).
New Phuket City Pillar ceremonies begin
New Phuket City Pillar ceremonies begin
PHUKET: The series of ceremonies to install the new Phuket City Pillar have begun, with Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (July 31) joining a ceremony to install a ‘Phum Khao Bin’ at the existing Phuket City Pillar Shrine in Muang Mai, in Tambon Thepkrasattri, Thalang.
Power outage to affect Sri Supalak, Srisoonthorn
Power outage to affect Sri Supalak, Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a power outage that will affect homes in Srisoonthorn on Thursday (Aug 3).