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Man City on brink of title after Brighton rock Arsenal
Man City on brink of title after Brighton rock Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Manchester City are on the brink of winning the Premier League title after Arsenal crashed to a shock 3-0 defeat against Brighton yesterday (May 14).
Body of missing Russian man found near Kalim
Body of missing Russian man found near Kalim
PHUKET: The body of the Russian man swept off rocks and into the water by a wave at Promthep Cape on Friday (May 12) has been found.
A handful of golds for Thai pugilists
A handful of golds for Thai pugilists
SEA GAMES: Thai boxers ran rings around their opponents as they captured five out of six gold medals at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia yesterday (May 13).
When the washing is still green
When the washing is still green
Trillions of dollars have been poured into funds touting their green credentials via various voluntary disclosures as the world economy seeks to accelerate its low-carbon transition. More than 90 nations, representing an estimated 80% of global emissions, have pledged to commit to reaching net zero, according to the think tank World Resources Institute (WRI).
Polling underway in Phuket
Polling underway in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew cast the first vote at the polling station at the Phuket Auditorium in Phuket Town, marking the start of polling across the island in the national election today (May 14).
Court speaks out on teen held for LM
Court speaks out on teen held for LM
BANGKOK: The Central Juvenile and Family Court has waded into the case of a 15-year-old girl who has spent over 40 days in a juvenile facility.
Phuket Opinion: The practice run
Phuket Opinion: The practice run
PHUKET: It’s a big day for Thai nationals throughout the country today (May 14) as they go to the polls to elect new Members of Parliament to represent them in the House of Representatives. However, the real effect of the election will be greatly diluted by those not vying for election.
MASH Charity Golf Day
MASH Charity Golf Day
In aid of Phuket Special Education Centre Kathu. Full proceeds go to the charity. Includes - Green Fees • Caddy Fees • Cart • Shirt • Cap • Lunch Snack Box • Prizes (Novelty & Grand Prizes) • Drinks & Snacks on Several hHoles • Hole in ONE prize • RaffleLucky Draw Silent Auction • Galla Buffet Dinner. https://form.jotform.com/231261630574451
Search for missing Russian man continues
Search for missing Russian man continues
PHUKET: The search continues for the Russian man swept off rocks and into the water by a wave at Promthep Cape yesterday (May 12), with search teams today hindered by strong wind and waves.
Phuket van driver charged for drunk driving causing death
Phuket van driver charged for drunk driving causing death
PHUKET: A Phuket passenger van driver has been charged with drunk driving causing death after his van collided with a motorbike in Samkong this morning (May 13), causing the 54-year-old motorbike rider to slam into a roadside power pole.
Joaquin Phoenix shines where ‘Beau Is Afraid’ fails
Joaquin Phoenix shines where ‘Beau Is Afraid’ fails
Ari Aster has to be one of the most interesting directors in modern day cinema. On one hand he makes a film nearly impossible to decipher in ‘Hereditary’ but on the other hand he can make a work of art like ‘Midsumma’. With that in mind many might find themselves approaching his latest film – ‘Beau Is Afraid’ – with nervous excitement.
Phuket water reserves holding ‘safe’
Phuket water reserves holding ‘safe’
PHUKET: Phuket officials keeping an eye on drought concerns have confirmed that the three main reservoirs on the island currently collectively contain  9.73 million cubic metres of water, some 45.2% of capacity, which is deemed sufficient to see island residents through to the annual rains returning later this month.
Registrations for tourism businesses grow
Registrations for tourism businesses grow
BANGKOK: The country’s tourism sector has experienced a robust recovery based on new registrations of tourism-related businesses in the first four months of this year.
Man City eye finish line as Liverpool chase top four spot
Man City eye finish line as Liverpool chase top four spot
FOOTBALL: Manchester City can take a giant stride towards a third consecutive Premier League title by beating Everton this weekend but rejuvenated Arsenal have not given up hope of springing a surprise.
PLTO riding clinic to provide training, licenses to Phuket students
PLTO riding clinic to provide training, licenses to Phuket students
PHUKET: Up to 350 students from five schools and colleges in Phuket will be able to obtain their first motorcycle driving licenses through a series of official riding clinics in May and June, the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has announced.
Soraoat the fastest man in SE Asia
Soraoat the fastest man in SE Asia
SEA GAMES: Thailand’s Soraoat Dapbang became the fastest man in Southeast Asia when he won the 100 metre title at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia yesterday (May 12).
Concerns rise over 300k ’unreadable’ ballots
Concerns rise over 300k ’unreadable’ ballots
BANGKOK: Concerns are being raised over whether around 300,000 advance voting ballots can be delivered for a vote count tomorrow (May 14) after Thailand Post said the envelopes containing these ballots are ’unreadable’ due to poor handwriting.
Phuket ready for national election
Phuket ready for national election
PHUKET: Phuket is ready for the national general election to be held on Sunday (May 14), Orapin Acheevasuk, Director of the Phuket Office of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT Phuket), has announced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Reaction to Phuket police’ call for public to report ‘people of color’, Russian man missing || May 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Reaction to Phuket police’ call for public to report ‘people of color’, Russian man missing || May 12
PHUKET XTRA - May 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Low season arrivals to Phuket forecast at 50% of pre-pandemic levels
Low season arrivals to Phuket forecast at 50% of pre-pandemic levels
PHUKET: Tourist arrivals to Phuket during this year’s low season are expected to be around 50% of the numbers recorded in 2019, the last pre-pandemic year. The key headwinds now are sluggish arrivals from China and the bankruptcy of Go First affecting arrivals from India, said Thaneth Tantipiriyakij, President of the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).