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Hey Jude, things are about to get Real!
Hey Jude, things are about to get Real!
FOOTBALL: Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year deal yesterday (June 14), with the English international costing over €100 million (B3.7 billion).
TST forms panel to push Andaman Special Economic Zone
TST forms panel to push Andaman Special Economic Zone
PHUKET: Thai Sang Thai (TST) Party leader Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has formed a working team to promote tourism in the Andaman provinces as part of a special economic zone, with the aim of generating B1 trillion in revenue each year.
School denies expelling lese majeste teen
School denies expelling lese majeste teen
BANGKOK: A 15-year-old girl, who was released on May 18 after being detained for 51 days on a charge of royal defamation, has not faced expulsion from school, Education Minister Trinuch Thienthong said yesterday (June 14).
Car thief busted after complaint from Phuket foreigner
Car thief busted after complaint from Phuket foreigner
PHUKET: Royal Thai Police officers have recovered a car stolen from a foreign man in Phuket last week and apprehended the culprit, who turned out to be a serial thief intending to sell the vehicle on the black market. The man was was caught following a thrilling pursuit on a highway and through rural areas in Prachuap-Khiri-Khan, halfway from Phuket to Bangkok.
Phuket governor visits Chinese envoy in Bangkok
Phuket governor visits Chinese envoy in Bangkok
PHUKET: Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Han Zhiqian warmly welcomed Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew during his visit to the Embassy of China today (June 14). The meeting aimed to strengthen ties between China and Phuket.
Phuket kicks off massive island-wide durian planting
Phuket kicks off massive island-wide durian planting
PHUKET: Officials in Phuket have launched an island-wide campaign to promote durian cultivation as a new source of income for the province and a strategy to combat climate change. The plan sets a target of planting no fewer than 100,000 durian trees within three months. The campaign was launched in Phuket on Monday (June 12) and continued today (June 14) with a symbolic durian planting ceremony, attended by Han Zhiqiang, the Ambassador of China to Thailand.
Woman injured in Tha Ruea accident
Woman injured in Tha Ruea accident
PHUKET: A female motorcyclist has been taken to Thalang Hospital for medical treatment after a road accident in front of Tha Ruea Shrine earlier today (June 14).
Phuket taximeters plead for protection against mobile apps
Phuket taximeters plead for protection against mobile apps
PHUKET: The ongoing ’taxi disputes’ in Phuket got new development yesterday (June 13) when local drivers of metered taxis pleaded for protection from both illegal and fully legal competitors working through mobile apps such as Bolt, Grab, and Hello Phuket. The petition was handed to Phuket officials just two days after a local tuk tuk driver was charged for damaging a Bolt taxi because its female driver picked up a foreign tourist on his turf. The shocked tourist witnessed the incident from inside the attacked vehicle.
Annual anti-drugs sports competition kicks off
Annual anti-drugs sports competition kicks off
FOOTBALL: The 22nd annual edition of the “Wichit Cup Subdistrict Municipality”, which campaigns an anti-drugs drive in the local community, kicked off on Saturday (June 10).
Expat from Belgium takes own life at Rawai shooting range
Expat from Belgium takes own life at Rawai shooting range
PHUKET: Police are investigating what could be the motive for the alleged suicide of a 52-year-old expat from Belgium who shot himself in the head at a shooting range in Rawai yesterday (June 13).
Thai spikers ready to face Germany
Thai spikers ready to face Germany
VOLLEYBALL: The Thai women begin their second week of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) against Germany in Brazil today (June 14).
NATO chief hopes Ukraine offensive will force Russia to negotiate
NATO chief hopes Ukraine offensive will force Russia to negotiate
WASHINGTON, DC: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told US President Joe Biden at the White House yesterday (June 13) that Western-backed Ukraine is “making progress” in its offensive to push Russia back from occupied territories.
Thai coconut milk producers call for Peta response
Thai coconut milk producers call for Peta response
BANGKOK: A group of Thai coconut milk producers has urged the government to act fast and hire a lobbyist to move against Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) after the animal rights group made fresh accusations concerning domestic farmers’ treatment of monkeys.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boat Ave. shooting suspect charged, ‘Wild Wolf’ walks from Pattaya to Phuket for charity || June 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boat Ave. shooting suspect charged, ‘Wild Wolf’ walks from Pattaya to Phuket for charity || June 13
PHUKET XTRA - June 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Five Premier League transfer moves to watch
Five Premier League transfer moves to watch
FOOTBALL: The English transfer window opens tomorrow (June 14) ahead of what is expected to be another heavy summer of spending by Premier League clubs.
Boat Avenue shooting suspect charged with attempted murder
Boat Avenue shooting suspect charged with attempted murder
PHUKET: The Kazakhstani national, arrested in connection with last week’s shooting at Boat Avenue, has been charged with attemted murder Phuket Police Chief Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong confirmed to The Phuket News today (June 13). The Russian businessman who was the target of the attack, keeps recovering from gunshot wounds though his condition is not lifethreatening.
Baby turtles hatch on Koh Tachai
Baby turtles hatch on Koh Tachai
PHUKET: Marine life officials from the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) were delighted to witness a heartwarming sight of baby turtles hatching and making their way to the sea on Saturday (June 10) on Koh Tachai, some 120 km northwest of Phuket.
TCEB aids Phuket expo
TCEB aids Phuket expo
PHUKET: The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is in the process of convincing more countries to vote for Phuket in its bid to host Specialised Expo 2028, with the final presentation scheduled to take place next week.
Belarusian man found hanged from tree in Karon
Belarusian man found hanged from tree in Karon
PHUKET: Authorities have confirmed that a dead body found hanging from a tree in Karon on Saturday (June 10) was that of Belarusian man.
Pita inches closer to PM post
Pita inches closer to PM post
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid to become prime minister moved a step closer to reality yesterday (June 12) after the chairman of a recent meeting of iTV shareholders said the media company is currently not operating pending a legal case.