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Spikers face uphill task as third week battles start
Spikers face uphill task as third week battles start
VOLLEYBALL: The Thai women’s team need a good start in the third week of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on home soil against the Netherlands at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium tomorrow (June 28) to stand any chance of reaching the finals.
Coalition bloc eyes backup plan
Coalition bloc eyes backup plan
BANGKOK: The eight prospective coalition parties are expected to discuss a contingency plan at a meeting on Thursday (June 29) if they cannot proceed with the formation of a government, according to Pheu Thai secretary-general Prasert Chantararuangthong.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuketian unifies Heavyweight title! Fire guts suspected Phuket crypto mining op || June 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuketian unifies Heavyweight title! Fire guts suspected Phuket crypto mining op || June 26
PHUKET XTRA - June 26 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Soi Dog supports Phuket’s target of becoming the first rabies-free province in Thailand
Soi Dog supports Phuket’s target of becoming the first rabies-free province in Thailand
Phuket-based Soi Dog Foundation, whose stray animal CNVR programme (Catch, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return) is the largest of its kind in the world, has endorsed the recent announcement by Department of Disease Control Director General Dr Tares Kassanairawiwong of the intention to work together with the Department of Livestock Development and the Department of Local Administration towards making Phuket the first rabies-free province in Thailand.
Myanmar junta says failing to halt surge in drug trafficking
Myanmar junta says failing to halt surge in drug trafficking
YANGON: Myanmar junta authorities said they torched almost half a billion dollars’ worth of illegal drugs today (June 26), but warned they were failing to stop a surge in production and trafficking of narcotics.
Annissa makes a splash at local competition
Annissa makes a splash at local competition
SURFING: Annissa Flynn had reason to celebrate on home turf yesterday (June 25) as she won the Women’s Shortboard and finished in second place in the Women’s Longboard competitions at the Phuket Surf Contest 2023.
Peranakan Festival puts local culture on show
Peranakan Festival puts local culture on show
PHUKET; More than 1,000 people turned out to take part in the Phuket Peranakan Festival ‘Extravaganza Carnival’ grand parade held in the heart of Phuket Old Town on Saturday evening (June 24).
Suspected crypto mining operation gutted by fire in Phuket Town
Suspected crypto mining operation gutted by fire in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Faulty wiring is believed to have started a fire that destroyed a suspected crypto mining operation in Phuket Town.
Grow Boating Evening
Grow Boating Evening
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Isola restaurant at the Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm on Friday the 7th of July. Sponsorship for drinks is available and includes a generous promotional package from our media sponsors The Phuket News, Live 89.5 FM and Phuket News TV. Send us a message or email growboatingphuket@gmail.com for more details. There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by Isola Restaurant for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. To join our mailing list click this link https://facebook.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/growboatingphuket Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV. See www.thephuketnews.com
Anderson promises ‘more aggression’ in second Test
Anderson promises ‘more aggression’ in second Test
CRICKET: Veteran fast bowler James Anderson has vowed England would be “more positive, more aggressive, more entertaining” when they look to level the Ashes series at Lord’s this week.
Phuket airport stages ‘active shooter’ response drill
Phuket airport stages ‘active shooter’ response drill
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport held an emergency security drill on Friday (June 23) simulating the response to ‘active shooter’ in the Domestic Terminal.
Pride ‘hypocrisy’ sparks backlash
Pride ‘hypocrisy’ sparks backlash
BANGKOK: LGBTQ+ rights campaigners have criticised businesses for cashing in on products promoted during Pride Month while failing to support the call for equal rights.
Chinese tourists charged for handling starfish, climbing on corals
Chinese tourists charged for handling starfish, climbing on corals
PHUKET: Two Chinese tourists have been charged for handling starfish and climbing over corals during a dive trip to Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket, the caretaker Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Varawut Silpa-archa has confirmed.
A taste of Eden
A taste of Eden
Comprising a smart air-conditioned dining area, a large outside space overlooking the lake and a tented beer garden, Eden Grill in Cherng Talay’s Boat Avenue offers an attractive option for every taste.
Foreign man killed in motorbike accident in Karon
Foreign man killed in motorbike accident in Karon
PHUKET: A foreign man died in a motorcycle accident in Karon yesterday (June 24) after the man’s Honda motorbike collided with a pickup truck at a bend on the coastal road between Karon and Patong.
Navy conducts cruise liner medivac drill off Phuket
Navy conducts cruise liner medivac drill off Phuket
PHUKET: Adm Choengchai Chomchoengphaet, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, was in Phuket yesterday (June 24) as Navy personnel conducted a medivac exercise with the ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ cruise liner off Phuket.
Navy faces 15% kickback claim over B440m armoured vehicle deal
Navy faces 15% kickback claim over B440m armoured vehicle deal
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Navy is investigating a claim about irregularities in the purchase of armoured vehicles (AVs) worth more than B440 million.
Rivals seek to profit from Chelsea’s fire sale
Rivals seek to profit from Chelsea’s fire sale
FOOTBALL: Chelsea have embarked on a fire sale following their stunning spending spree, trimming their bloated squad in an effort to comply with financial regulations as they prepare for a new era under Mauricio Pochettino.
Wagner chief to leave Russia for Belarus in deal to ease crisis
Wagner chief to leave Russia for Belarus in deal to ease crisis
MOSCOW: The chief of the rebel Wagner mercenary force will leave Russia and will not face charges after calling off his troops’ advance on Saturday (Jun 24), Moscow said, easing Russia’s most serious security crisis in decades.
Power outage to affect Route 4027, Pa Khlok
Power outage to affect Route 4027, Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a power outage that will affect homes and businesses along the southern side of a section of Route 2027 in Pa Khlok on Tuesday (June 27).