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New F1 motors and fuel for 2026
New F1 motors and fuel for 2026
FORMULA ONE: The World Motor Sport Council (FIA) said yesterday (Aug 16) new engines, or power units (PU), would be required in Formula 1 racing by 2026, aimed at greater sustainability.
HAVANA NIGHTS FLOATING DJ BOOTH
HAVANA NIGHTS FLOATING DJ BOOTH
China drills are ‘non-partisan’
China drills are ‘non-partisan’
BANGKOK: The current Thai-Chinese joint air force exercises have been two years in the making and have nothing to do with the ongoing tension between China and Taiwan, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) insisted on Tuesday (Aug 16).
Real owner of inferno pub surrenders to police
Real owner of inferno pub surrenders to police
PATTAYA: The real owner of Mountain B pub, Somyos Panprasong, has surrendered to police after a court warrant was issued for his arrest in connection with the horrific fire there on Aug 5.
Woman known for depression found dead in Klong Bang Yai
Woman known for depression found dead in Klong Bang Yai
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in Klong Bang Yai at Saphan Hin late yesterday afternoon (Aug 16).
Woman injured as car slams power pole
Woman injured as car slams power pole
PHUKET: A 45-year-old woman was rushed to hospital after the car she was a passenger in struck a power pole at speed near the Heroines Monument early this morning (Aug 17).
Phuket officer gets 25 years for drunken Bangla shooting
Phuket officer gets 25 years for drunken Bangla shooting
PHUKET: Disgraced Phuket police officer Pornthep Channaong has been sentenced to 25 years in jail for shooting a 25-year-old noodle vendor on Bangla Rd while drunk off duty in February last year.
Police hunt car arson suspects
Police hunt car arson suspects
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down a man and his accomplice for setting a pickup truck on fire in front of a house in Ratsada early Monday morning (Aug 15).
Power outages to affect Laem Sai today
Power outages to affect Laem Sai today
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that two scheduled power outages will affect Laem Sai area in tambon Thepkrasattri today (Aug 17).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Indictment over bones in a barrel, Record-high price rise, 750K sterilisations || August 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Indictment over bones in a barrel, Record-high price rise, 750K sterilisations || August 16
PHUKET XTRA - August 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Warrant out for ‘real owner’ of Mountain B pub
Warrant out for ‘real owner’ of Mountain B pub
PATTAYA: The Pattaya Court issued a warrant yesterday (Aug 15) for the arrest of Somyos Panprasong, 55, in connection with the deadly fire at Mountain B pub in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district early on Aug 5, police said.
Spearfishing Dutchman nabbed in Phuket
Spearfishing Dutchman nabbed in Phuket
PHUKET: A Dutch national has been brought in for questioning in Phuket over spearfishing illegally in Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.
Grow Boating Evening Friday the 2nd of September
Grow Boating Evening Friday the 2nd of September
We look forward to seeing you at the next Grow Boating Evening at the Isola restaurant at the Royal Phuket Marina from 5pm on Friday the 2nd of September. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be Blue Oceanic Shipyard Thailand. An established yard on the Trang river on the Southwest coast of Thailand with a recently installed 600 tonne travel lift. There will be a delicious buffet 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. We hope to see you there and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. A special thanks to our Media Partners The Phuket News, Live 89.5 Radio and Phuket News TV.
Students warned of dangers of using online media
Students warned of dangers of using online media
PHUKET: The Phuket Juvenile and Family Court has launched a campaign to raise awareness among local students of the danger of using online media.
Malaysia eyes Thai weed policy
Malaysia eyes Thai weed policy
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says he is looking forward to a visit from his Malaysian counterpart who he says has expressed an interest in studying the Thai model for legalising cannabis for medical use.
Nunez red card costs Liverpool more ground in draw with Palace
Nunez red card costs Liverpool more ground in draw with Palace
FOOTBALL: Liverpool fought back with 10 men to prevent a first Premier League defeat in front of fans at Anfield since 2017 as Darwin Nunez was sent off during a 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace yesterday (Aug 15).
Myanmar junta court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption
Myanmar junta court jails Suu Kyi for six years for corruption
MYANMAR: A Myanmar junta court jailed Aung San Suu Kyi for six years for corruption yesterday (Aug 15), a source close to the case said, taking the ousted leader’s prison time to 17 years.
OAG to indict four over Billy’s death
OAG to indict four over Billy’s death
BANGKOK: The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has decided to indict former chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park, Chaiwat Limlikit-aksorn, and three other individuals over the disappearance and murder of Karen rights activist Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen in 2014.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal Phuket crash, Hungry Ghost festival, Truck hits student as driver charged || August 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal Phuket crash, Hungry Ghost festival, Truck hits student as driver charged || August 15
PHUKET XTRA - August 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Mountain B pub fire claims 19th life
Mountain B pub fire claims 19th life
CHON BURI: The Mountain B pub fire on Aug 5 in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district claimed its 19th life today (Aug 15), when a 23-year-old woman with critical burns died at Chon Buri Hospital.