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Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host
Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host
COMMONWEALTH GAMES: The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games today (July 18) citing major cost blow-outs, leaving organisers fuming as they scrambled to keep the multi-sport event afloat.
Man arrested over Patong Beach fireworks
Man arrested over Patong Beach fireworks
PHUKET: Patong Police have made another arrest for illegally selling fireworks on Patong Beach.
HOMA raises B1.2bn to accelerate rental housing expansion
HOMA raises B1.2bn to accelerate rental housing expansion
BANGKOK: In partnership with KBank Private Banking (KBank) and UOB Asset Management Thailand (UOBAM), HOMA has announced the successful closing of United Private Equity Fund 1 (not for retail investors), raising B1.2 billion (US$34.2 million).
Running for a good cause at the Rawai Mini Marathon
Running for a good cause at the Rawai Mini Marathon
MARATHON: The 6th Rawai Mini Marathon took place on Sunday (July 16) with organisers confirming that funds raised from the race will go towards the purchase of an ambulance for Chalong Hospital.
Ukraine grain deal expires after Russia refuses extension
Ukraine grain deal expires after Russia refuses extension
MOSCOW: The deal allowing Ukraine to safely export grain to global markets via the Black Sea expired at midnight in Istanbul (3am Phuket time) today (July 18) after Russia refused an extension.
Senators fight back against post-vote threats
Senators fight back against post-vote threats
BANGKOK: The Senate speaker has sought police protection for senators and their families who said they were threatened after the prime ministerial vote last Thursday (July 13), and senators are filing complaints against those they believe responsible.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Personal data arrest in Phuket, Russian Consulate opens, Calls for Phang Nga Airport || July 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Personal data arrest in Phuket, Russian Consulate opens, Calls for Phang Nga Airport || July 17
PHUKET XTRA - July 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Nakhon Si United win Phuket pre-season football competition
Nakhon Si United win Phuket pre-season football competition
FOOTBALL: Nakhon Si United Football Club were celebrating yesterday (July 16) after winning the Phuket-hosted four-team pre-season football tournament, which included one of the country’s major professional sides.
Patong motorbike taxi driver apologises for losing temper
Patong motorbike taxi driver apologises for losing temper
PHUKET: A motorbike taxi driver in Patong has apologised for losing his temper at a foreign tourist after the motorbike taxi driver refused to uphold the fare as presented by Grab when the ride was booked.
Power outages to affect Bang Tao, Pa Khlok
Power outages to affect Bang Tao, Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced two separate power outages that will affect homes and businesses in Bang Tao and in Pa Khlok tomorrow (July 18).
More than 900 turn out for ‘Tsunami Walk & Run’
More than 900 turn out for ‘Tsunami Walk & Run’
PHUKET: More than 900 people of all ages and walks of life joined the Tsunami Walk & Run event held in Mai Khao yesterday (July 16) to promote awareness of tsunami evacuation routes.
Phang Nga airport ‘needed’
Phang Nga airport ‘needed’
BANGKOK: The Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee (JPPSCC) in the Andaman provinces has urged Airports of Thailand (AoT) to continue its feasibility study on Phang Nga Airport.
Coalition bloc to meet ahead of 2nd vote
Coalition bloc to meet ahead of 2nd vote
BANGKOK: The leaders of eight prospective coalition parties seeking to form the next government will meet to discuss their next move today (July 17), ahead of the second round of voting to select a prime minister on Wednesday, a source close to the matter said.
Alcaraz beats Djokovic in five sets to win first Wimbledon title
Alcaraz beats Djokovic in five sets to win first Wimbledon title
TENNIS: Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title yesterday (July 16), shattering the Serb’s dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown.
Class Act Media bestowed two APAC Insider awards
Class Act Media bestowed two APAC Insider awards
PHUKET: The Phuket News has been awarded ‘Most Comprehensive Media Outlet 2023 - Southern Thailand’ and IMAGE asia / Class Act Media has been awarded ‘Most Comprehensive News & Media Company 2023 - Southern Thailand’ in the ‘2023 South East Asia Business Awards’ of United Kingdom- based APAC Insider Magazine.
More palms for your garden
More palms for your garden
In our last foray into the subject of palms, I referred to the coconut and its more elegant cousin, the foxtail palm or wodyetia. Like other species such as royal, Bismarck, date and oil palms, they all possess a single trunk crowned with massive fronds. It’s how the layman thinks of palms.
Korean woman found dead in bathroom in Rawai
Korean woman found dead in bathroom in Rawai
PHUKET: A 43-year-old South Korean woman was found dead in her bathroom in Rawai early this morning (July 16) in what is being investigated as a suicide.
Sergey Lavrov opens Russian consulate in Phuket
Sergey Lavrov opens Russian consulate in Phuket
PHUKET: Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, officially opened the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Phuket at Royal Phuket Marina yesterday (July 15).
The price is Rice as England star completes record transfer to Arsenal
The price is Rice as England star completes record transfer to Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Declan Rice became the most expensive British player in history yesterday (July 15) as Arsenal signed the England midfielder from West Ham for a reported £105 million (B4.7 billion).
Beyond the Green: is ESG failing?
Beyond the Green: is ESG failing?
The ESG movement of ‘environmental, social and corporate governance’, originally driven by good intentions, has been co-opted by lobbyists, special interest groups and various NGOs, and recent reviews have revealed its lacklustre performance in creating meaningful environmental change and have highlighted chronic abuse of flawed methodologies.