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Pelosi says Taiwan trip ‘in peace’ as furious China vows strong response
Pelosi says Taiwan trip ‘in peace’ as furious China vows strong response
TAIPEI: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said today (Aug 3) that her delegation had come to Taiwan in “peace for the region”, after the visit enraged Beijing and set off a diplomatic firestorm.
Cocaine charge against fugitive Red Bull scion lapses
Cocaine charge against fugitive Red Bull scion lapses
BANGKOK: The charge of cocaine abuse brought against Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya during the high-profile hit-and-run case in 2012 has now lapsed because the statute of limitations has expired under recent changes to narcotics offences laws, Office of the Attorney General spokesman Prayut Petcharakhun said yesterday (Aug).
Officials respond to Srisoonthorn floods
Officials respond to Srisoonthorn floods
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew visited flood-stricken areas in Srisoonthorn yesterday (Aug 2) as local officials and residents struggled to keep floodwaters out of homes.
Sailing and Motor Yacht Rally
Sailing and Motor Yacht Rally
Phuket Yacht Club Ao Po club race, all welcome. The Phuket Yacht Club is heading north for a weekend of fun sailing to encourage more yachts to get out on the water. Notice of race and more information can be found at phuketyachtclub.com
WWE-style wrestling hits Bangkok - with a Thai twist
WWE-style wrestling hits Bangkok - with a Thai twist
WRESTLING: A fighter bursts through a flimsy tarpaulin curtain and bounds into the ring wearing a helmet and the unmistakable bright orange jacket of a Bangkok motorbike-taxi rider - it’s Thailand’s take on WWE wrestling.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heroines Monument underpass! Miss Universe Thailand 2022 crowned, Power tariff halted || August 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Heroines Monument underpass! Miss Universe Thailand 2022 crowned, Power tariff halted || August 2
PHUKET XTRA - August 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Heroines Monument to get B2.3bn underpass
Heroines Monument to get B2.3bn underpass
PHUKET: The Department of Highways has announced a B2 billion project to build a three-lane underpass under the Heroines Monument to alleviate traffic in the area.
Nok Air cites safety for slow evacuation of passengers
Nok Air cites safety for slow evacuation of passengers
CHIANG RAI: Nok Airlines has defended the hour-long evacuation of passengers from the plane that crashed off the runway after landing at Chiang Rai on Saturday night (July 30), saying it was in strict compliance with safety procedures.
Charity football match planned to aid underprivileged kids
Charity football match planned to aid underprivileged kids
FOOTBALL: A charity football match is being organised by authorities to help underprivileged youngsters across Phuket, it has been confirmed.
Rotary Club - Weekly Meeting
Rotary Club - Weekly Meeting
Come join Rotary Club of Patong Beach’s Tuesday dinner meeting at Four points by Sheraton Patong. August’s speaker lineup: Aug 09 - Brendan Mooney - Andamanda Water Park,​ Aug 16 - Rainer Schmitz - WOW​ Workshop​ Summary, Aug 23 - Kyle Daniels – Mindset for Athletes and Aug 30 - Tommy Hongsyok – Cable car​ to Patong. Email club Sec. Hans at info@rotarypatong.org to register. 
Asian qualifying format for 2026 World Cup announced
Asian qualifying format for 2026 World Cup announced
FOOTBALL: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) executive committee has approved the qualification format for the continent’s road to the 2026 World Cup to accommodate the eight direct spots and a single intercontinental play-off slot allocated to the AFC by FIFA following the expansion of the finals to 48 teams.
Rotary Club - Weekly Meeting
Rotary Club - Weekly Meeting
Come join Rotary Club of Patong Beach’s Tuesday dinner meeting at Four points by Sheraton Patong Hotel. Email club Sec. Hans at info@rotarypatong.org to register. August’s speaker lineup: 2 Monthly Dinner Out - SUAY, Cherngtalay 9 Brendan Mooney - Andamanda Water Park 16 Rainer Schmitz - WOW​ Workshop​ Summary 23 Kyle Daniels – Mindset for Athletes 30 Tommy Hongsyok – Cable car​ to Patong
Proposed power tariff hike ditched
Proposed power tariff hike ditched
BANGKOK: A new higher power tariff is to be postponed following an intervention by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to curb rising living costs, says a source at the Energy Ministry.
Flood warning for eight villages in Kamala, Cherng Talay
Flood warning for eight villages in Kamala, Cherng Talay
PHUKET: A flood warning has been issued for eight at-risk areas in Kamala and Cherng Talay following heavy downpours soaking the island yesterday and today (Aug 1-2).
Phuket officials praised for efforts during BIE Expo inspection tour
Phuket officials praised for efforts during BIE Expo inspection tour
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Pichet Panaphong has praised local officials’ efforts to welcome the delegation of representatives from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) during their inspection of the island last week to assess whether Phuket should be selected to host the World Specialised Expo 2028. 
Nok Air captain needs to ‘defend’ decision after crash
Nok Air captain needs to ‘defend’ decision after crash
CHIANG RAI: The captain of a Nok Air aircraft that slid off the runway at Chiang Rai airport will be summoned by regulators to explain why passengers were kept on board for about an hour after the accident.
Darasamut Underpass closes for pump repairs
Darasamut Underpass closes for pump repairs
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass on the bypass road will be closed from 8:30am to 4:30pm today and tomorrow (Aug 2-3) so that workers can carry out repairs to pumps inside the tunnel.
US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Kabul drone strike
US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Kabul drone strike
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden announced yesterday (Aug 1) that the United States had killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the world’s most wanted terrorists and a mastermind of the Sept 11, 2001 attacks, in a drone strike in Kabul.
Hong Kong Sevens fans can drink, but not eat, in stands
Hong Kong Sevens fans can drink, but not eat, in stands
RUGBY: Fans in the stands at November’s Hong Kong Sevens will be allowed to drink, but not eat, with masks having to be worn between sips, an official said yesterday (Aug 1).
First monkeypox vaccine batch due later this month
First monkeypox vaccine batch due later this month
BANGKOK: Thailand’s first batch of 1,000 monkeypox vaccine doses is expected to arrive later this month, but the authorities have yet to decide who should get them first, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).