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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sword vs gun in Phuket altercation, High-rolling gambling den raid || August 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sword vs gun in Phuket altercation, High-rolling gambling den raid || August 1
PHUKET XTRA - August 1 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
England women beat Germany to end major tournament wait at Euro 2022
England women beat Germany to end major tournament wait at Euro 2022
FOOTBALL: England won a major women’s tournament for the first time as Chloe Kelly’s extra-time goal secured a 2-1 victory over Germany at a sold-out Wembley yesterday (July 31).
Sword-wielding man shot dead by Phuket Town pub security guard
Sword-wielding man shot dead by Phuket Town pub security guard
PHUKET: A pub security guard in Phuket Town shot dead a Thai man in the early hours of this morning (Aug 1) after intervening in an altercation the man had with a woman at the venue, and attempted to attack security guards with a sword.
LAAB jabs now available
LAAB jabs now available
BANGKOK: Long Acting Antibody (LAAB) immunisation to boost immunity against COVID-19 will be available at public health centers for people with weakened immune systems as of today (Aug 1), authorities have confirmed.
Verstappen wins again to extend title lead
Verstappen wins again to extend title lead
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen stormed to victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday (July 31) to stretch his championship lead to more than three clear race wins.
Looking for bar staff
Looking for bar staff
Come join our family at Wall st bets bar. We offer monthly salary, 80 baht for staff drinks and pay for part of your room cost. Also have shared motorbikes for staff to use. Located in patong in the Otop entertainment area.
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage in Cherng Talay tomorrow (Aug 2) to allow repairs and maintenance to be performed on high-voltage power lines in the area.
Phuket marks 10 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 10 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 10 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 31), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 54,146.
Nok Air plane slides off runway in Chiang Rai, all flights cancelled
Nok Air plane slides off runway in Chiang Rai, all flights cancelled
CHIANG RAI: A Nok Air Boeing 737-800 slid off the runway while landing at the Mae Fah Luang international airport in the northern province of Chiang Rai in heavy rain on Saturday night (July 30).
Vietnamese mother, daughter drown at Phuket beach
Vietnamese mother, daughter drown at Phuket beach
PHUKET: A Vietnamese mother and daughter on holiday in Phuket drowned in strong surf at Nai Thong Beach this morning (July 31).
Nunez outshines Haaland as Liverpool beat Man City to Community Shield
Nunez outshines Haaland as Liverpool beat Man City to Community Shield
FOOTBALL: Liverpool struck first blood against Manchester City ahead of the new Premier League season as Darwin Nunez made an instant impact for Jurgen Klopp’s men to win the Community Shield 3-1 yesterday (July 30).
The Road Less Travelled
The Road Less Travelled
Long-term Phuket expat Jim Mielke has just released the second installment of his trilogy subtitled “Adventures in International Living, Self-Discovery, and a Life of Meaning”, with the hope of inspiring people to travel off the beaten track and help local communities while they’re there.
Zelensky urges evacuation of Ukraine’s frontline Donetsk
Zelensky urges evacuation of Ukraine’s frontline Donetsk
KYIV: Ukraine’s president urged civilians yesterday to evacuate the frontline Donetsk region, the scene of fierce clashes with the Russian military, as Kyiv called on the Red Cross and UN to gain access to its soldiers being held by Moscow’s forces.
Russell takes maiden pole in Budapest
Russell takes maiden pole in Budapest
FORMULA ONE: George Russell will start from pole today (July 31) for the first time in his F1 career after pipping Ferrari in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday.
Thai Airways to relaunch Jeddah flights
Thai Airways to relaunch Jeddah flights
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced that it will launch four weekly flights between Bangkok and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, beginning on Aug 19.
Phuket Opinion: The misguided tour
Phuket Opinion: The misguided tour
PHUKET: The delegation of representatives from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) spoke well of Phuket following their “inspection” of the island this week to assess whether Phuket should be selected to host the World Specialised Expo 2028. The only problem is that they got the full VIP treatment, instead of what the average traveller should expect to experience.
Chinese-Australian man accused of killing mother in condo
Chinese-Australian man accused of killing mother in condo
BANGKOK: Police have arrested a Chinese-Australian businessman suspected of fatally shooting his mother and threatening to kill his wife and children in a Sukhumvit condominium in Bangkok on Friday night (July 29).
Phuket marks 15 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 15 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 15 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 30), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 54,136.
45 COVID cases identified at Phuket home for the elderly
45 COVID cases identified at Phuket home for the elderly
PHUKET: Phuket health chief Dr Kusak Kiattikoon has expressed concern over the welfare of elderly people staying at the state-run Phuket Home for the Elderly in Pa Khlok after 45 seniors staying there were confirmed to have contracted COVID-19.
US seeks to dampen China fury on Pelosi’s potential Taiwan trip
US seeks to dampen China fury on Pelosi’s potential Taiwan trip
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration tried yesterday (July 29) to defuse heated Chinese warnings against a possible trip to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as Beijing announced live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait.