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Fire at Chon Buri pub kills 13, injures 40
Fire at Chon Buri pub kills 13, injures 40
CHON BURI: At least 13 people were killed and 40 others were reported injured by a fire at a crowded pub in Sattahip district early this morning (Aug 5).
No appeal for ‘Joe Ferrari’
No appeal for ‘Joe Ferrari’
BANGKOK: The family of Joe Ferrari does not want to appeal to the court for mercy, saying they will accept his sentence of life imprisonment.
Crown Prince of Perlis to visit Phuket
Crown Prince of Perlis to visit Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket officials are preparing for an official visit by Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, Crown Prince of Perlis Malaysia.
Phuket officials punt on GEMMMSSTTF for economic recovery
Phuket officials punt on GEMMMSSTTF for economic recovery
PHUKET: Phuket officials yesterday (Aug 4) held a brainstorming session to come up with projects to be deployed under the 10-point provincial policy ‘GEMMMSSTTF’ to help the island’s economy recover.
Chinese missiles ‘serious problem that impacts our national security’: Japan PM
Chinese missiles ‘serious problem that impacts our national security’: Japan PM
TOKYO: Japan’s prime minister today (Aug 5) condemned China’s firing of ballistic missiles during military drills around Taiwan, calling them a “serious problem that impacts our national security and the safety of our citizens”.
Chiang Rai airport reopens as stranded Nok Air plane removed
Chiang Rai airport reopens as stranded Nok Air plane removed
CHIANG RAI: Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport reopens today (Aug 5) after a damaged Nok Air plane was removed from the runway, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket coastal erosion, Deep Southern ’ceasefire’ proposed || August 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket coastal erosion, Deep Southern ’ceasefire’ proposed || August 4
PHUKET XTRA - August 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket officials prepare for APEC SME meeting
Phuket officials prepare for APEC SME meeting
PHUKET: Weerapong Malai, Director General of the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP) was in Phuket yesterday (Aug 3) to coordinate preparations for the 28th Apec SME Ministerial Meeting to be held at the SAii Laguna Phuket resort on Sept 5-10.
Kusoldharm Foundation distributes 313 education scholarships
Kusoldharm Foundation distributes 313 education scholarships
PHUKET: The Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation held its annual education scholarship ceremony on Tuesday (Aug 2) where it distributed a total of 313 scholarships to help local children.
Upcoming Phuket sports events unveiled
Upcoming Phuket sports events unveiled
ALL SPORTS: A meeting was held yesterday (Aug 3) by the Phuket Provincial Sports Committee to outline a series of upcoming sports events to be hosted on the island.
Prosecutors charge six suspects over Tangmo’s death
Prosecutors charge six suspects over Tangmo’s death
BANGKOK: Public prosecutors have indicted six suspects over the death by drowning of actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong on Feb 24.
German man’s girlfriend tests negative for monkeypox
German man’s girlfriend tests negative for monkeypox
PHUKET: The girlfriend of the 25-year-old German man in Phuket who has tested positive for monkeypox is not infected, Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon, Chief of the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), confirmed today (Aug 4).
Phuket officials target coastal erosion
Phuket officials target coastal erosion
PHUKET: Local municipalities and administrations around the island have been asked to survey their areas for coastal erosion after the heavy inundation at Sai Kaew Beach in Mai Khao last month flooded Thepkrasattri Rd heading off-island.
Ferrari fumbles again as season slips away
Ferrari fumbles again as season slips away
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen enjoys an 80-point championship lead ahead of the midseason break, and he largely has Ferrari to thank for his almost unassailable position at the top of the table.
‘Stay neutral’ as US-China tensions rise, experts says
‘Stay neutral’ as US-China tensions rise, experts says
BANGKOK: Thailand must maintain neutrality and remain committed to a balanced foreign policy amid rising tensions between the United States and China following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, academics say.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Baby girl found in drain as cops try to identify the mother, Boss Red Bull charges || August 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Baby girl found in drain as cops try to identify the mother, Boss Red Bull charges || August 3
PHUKET XTRA - August 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket’s second monkeypox case a German tourist, 25
Phuket’s second monkeypox case a German tourist, 25
PHUKET: Phuket health chief Dr Kusak Kukiattikoon has confirmed Phuket’s second case  of monkeypox: a 25-year-old German man who entered the country as a tourist on July 18.
Body of newborn girl found in drain
Body of newborn girl found in drain
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down the mother of a newborn girl whose body was found in a drain along a main road in Srisoonthorn earlier today (Aug 3).
Power outage to affect Muang Mai
Power outage to affect Muang Mai
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage along Thepkrasattri Rd in Muang Mai tomorrow (Aug 4) so repairs and maintenance can be conducted on high-voltage power cables in the area.
Pub of shooting incident given four days to explain late trading
Pub of shooting incident given four days to explain late trading
PHUKET: The pub where a security guard shot dead a man attempting to attack them with a sword before dawn on Monday (Aug 1) has until close of government office hours tomorrow (Aug 4) to explain why the venue was open so late.