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Parliament to hold next PM vote on July 19
Parliament to hold next PM vote on July 19
BANGKOK: Thailand’s parliament confirmed today (July 14) it would vote again on a new prime minister next week, after pro-royalist lawmakers foiled liberal frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid for the top job.
Seized boat adds twist to German’s killing
Seized boat adds twist to German’s killing
PATTAYA: Police have seized a speedboat belonging to a prime suspect in the murder of a German property broker, as they believe he might have intended to use it to dump the victim’s dismembered body at sea.
Delivery pickup slams into Heroines Monument barrier
Delivery pickup slams into Heroines Monument barrier
PHUKET: The driver of a delivery pickup truck that slammed into the steel barricade protecting the Heroines Monument early this morning (July 14) has been charged with reckless driving causing damage to government property.
11th Anniversary - Phuket Drum Circle
11th Anniversary - Phuket Drum Circle
Officials present B226mn floodworks plan for Phuket Town
Officials present B226mn floodworks plan for Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas presided over a public hearing yesterday (July 13) to present a drainage system construction project costing B226 million to help protect the Phuket Old Town area from repeated flooding.
Hollywood shuts down as actors go on strike
Hollywood shuts down as actors go on strike
LOS ANGELES: Tens of thousands of Hollywood actors were set to go on strike at midnight yesterday (July 13), effectively bringing the giant movie and television business to a halt as they join writers in the first industry-wide walkout for 63 years.
PGA Tour, LIV backers drop no-poaching clause from deal
PGA Tour, LIV backers drop no-poaching clause from deal
GOLF: The PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund have dropped a provision from their framework agreement that barred LIV Golf and the Tour from recruiting each other’s players, the PGA Tour confirmed yesterday (July 13).
Move Forward in Phuket calls for peace, hope for the future
Move Forward in Phuket calls for peace, hope for the future
PHUKET: A group of about 30 people turned out at the Mingmongkol Statue (Dragon Statue) at Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Town yesterday evening to call for peace and maintain their support for Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party prime ministerial candidate who was declined the position of prime minister by a House of Representatives and Senate combined vote yesterday (July 13).
Pita: ‘I’m not giving up’
Pita: ‘I’m not giving up’
BANGKOK: “I accept it but I’m not giving up,” was Pita Limjaroenrat’s first reaction after he failed to win a majority vote from parliament for his premiership yesterday evening (July 13).
 
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pita falls short of becoming Premier, Phuket’s ‘City Pillar’, Murder suspects caught || July 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pita falls short of becoming Premier, Phuket’s ‘City Pillar’, Murder suspects caught || July 13
PHUKET XTRA - July 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Durian farming expansion continues in Chalong
Durian farming expansion continues in Chalong
PHUKET: Vice Governor of Phuket Amnuay Phinsuwan led a durian planting project in Chalong today (July 13) as part of ongoing efforts to balance the eco-system by creating more green spaces across the island while incentivising farmers to reduce their carbon footprint.
‘Zero carbon’ tourist app launched
‘Zero carbon’ tourist app launched
BANGKOK: A “Zero Carbon” mobile application has been launched to help tourists and tourism operators achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2027.
Phuket’s use of Big Data used as blueprint for future leaders
Phuket’s use of Big Data used as blueprint for future leaders
PHUKET: Members of the 80th High Administrative Program from selected government ministries convened in Phuket today (July 13) to undergo an educational session on the development of modern organisational management.
Challenge run confirmed at Ban Bang Niew Dam
Challenge run confirmed at Ban Bang Niew Dam
RUNNING: A challenge run oragnised to raise awareness of healthy living has been confirmed to take place on Saturday, July 22, officials confirmed today (July 13).
Companies on edge regarding delay
Companies on edge regarding delay
BANGKOK: The private sector has grown increasingly concerned about the delay in the new government’s formation, which could affect new investments and the tourism sector.
Phuket to splash B849k on another ‘City Pillar’
Phuket to splash B849k on another ‘City Pillar’
PHUKET: A three-day ceremony to commemorate the installation of a ‘City Pillar’ (‘Lak Mueang’) at the grounds of the new Phuket Provincial Hall will be held on Aug 5-7, officials have confirmed.
Two boys in hospital after near-drowning near Nai Harn
Two boys in hospital after near-drowning near Nai Harn
PHUKET: Two children were rushed to Chalong Hospital after a near-drowning incident in Soi Naya, Nai Harn, yesterday evening (July 12).
ASEAN-plus-three to meet on South China Sea, economic ties
ASEAN-plus-three to meet on South China Sea, economic ties
JAKARTA: Economic cooperation and the disputed South China Sea will be on the agenda when Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet their Chinese, Japanese and South Korean counterparts for ASEAN-plus-three talks today (July 13).
FAT invites top 16 clubs to help run T1
FAT invites top 16 clubs to help run T1
FOOTBALL: Football Association of Thailand (FAT) president Pol Gen Somyot Poompunmuang has opened the door for the 16 top-flight clubs to join the management board of Thai League 1 and help the FAT in running the competition in a better way.