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Cambodia lies, is provocative, violates ceasefire, UN told
Cambodia lies, is provocative, violates ceasefire, UN told
NEW YORK: Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has told the United Nations General Assembly that Cambodia continued to lie, act provocatively and violate its ceasefire agreement with Thailand.
Man dies in shotgun suicide at family home in Wichit
Man dies in shotgun suicide at family home in Wichit
PHUKET: A 30-year-old man died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound at his family home in Wichit yesterday morning (Sept 28), Wichit Police have confirmed.
Foreigner rescued after big bike plunges into ravine
Foreigner rescued after big bike plunges into ravine
PHUKET: A 36-year-old foreign man was rescued late Friday night (Sept 26) after losing control of his powerful motorbike and plunging into a ravine near Tri Trang Beach south of Patong, leaving his bike wedged high in a tree.
Melbourne Cup Brunch
Melbourne Cup Brunch
The fabulous Melbourne Cup Brunch is back at Casa Boho, Hyatt Regency Kamala Tuesday, 4th November · 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM • Free-flow drinks & brunch • Fashions on the Field with prizes for Best Hat, Best Dressed, Best Suited & Chicest Couple • Raffles & auctions • Live screening of the race that stops a nation • DJ with ocean views Casa Boho is the perfect brunch spot: air-conditioned, with ocean breezes and panoramic views across Kamala Bay. All proceeds go to Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation, funding free English education for disadvantaged children. Donation: 3,000 THB Tickets: tina@phukethasbeengoodtous.org Don’t miss this party with a purpose!
Spooktacular Halloween Family Fun Carnival
Spooktacular Halloween Family Fun Carnival
Eat, play, win, repeat at Niran Farm — all while supporting children’s education! • Halloween Games with Prizes • Trick Horse Rider Show • Kids’ Tombola, Adult Raffle, Silent & Live Auction • BBQ Buffet Dinner • Spooky Costume Parade with Prizes • Special Performance by EKA Soundz Tickets: Available by donation — book before 11th October for an early bird discount! • Regular Ticket: 1,000 THB NET (was 1,200 THB) • Kids (5–12 years): Half Price — includes 5 game coupons • Under 5: Free entry Don’t miss out on this Spooktacular night of fun, food, games, and entertainment — all for a great cause! Contact: Tina@phukethasbeengoodtous.org All proceeds support Phuket Has Been Good To Us & Good Shepherd Phuket Town. Costumes optional. Cash bar available. Limited seats — advance tickets only! Book now to avoid missing this night of spooky fun!
International Paralympic Committee lifts partial suspensions of Russia, Belarus
International Paralympic Committee lifts partial suspensions of Russia, Belarus
PARALYMPICS: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decided yesterday (Sept 27) to lift a partial suspension of Russia and Belarus imposed since Moscow’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Air Arabia ramps up Sharjah-Phuket flights
Air Arabia ramps up Sharjah-Phuket flights
PHUKET: Middle East low-cost carrier Air Arabia will ramp up services to Phuket with three daily flights from Sharjah starting Dec 15, strengthening direct air links between the United Arab Emirates and the island at the height of the peak tourism season.
PPAO pushes ahead with Airport-Rawai EV bus
PPAO pushes ahead with Airport-Rawai EV bus
PHUKET: Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), has revealed that the PPAO is preparing to spend B65 million on a fleet of new EV buses to serve the Phuket Airport - Rawai route, with hopes of launching the service by June next year.
BDO Phuket: Global Expertise, Local Commitment
BDO Phuket: Global Expertise, Local Commitment
BDO, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, is entering a new chapter in Phuket with a change in leadership at its local office. With a fresh vision and renewed focus to support businesses in the region navigate an increasingly complex economic and regulatory environment. 
Matthews at the double as England beat Canada to win Women’s Rugby World Cup
Matthews at the double as England beat Canada to win Women’s Rugby World Cup
RUGBY: Alex Matthews scored two tries as tournament hosts and favourites England ended their long wait to win a third Women’s Rugby World Cup title with a 33-13 victory over Canada at Twickenham yesterday (Sept 27).
Facing up to and managing hearing loss
Facing up to and managing hearing loss
Hearing loss does not usually arrive with fanfare. It sneaks in quietly, like someone turning down a dimmer switch one notch at a time. A missed word here, a punchline lost there, a conversation that feels just a little harder to follow. You just nod, laugh, or guess what was said. Life carries on, but the volume is turned down.
Just 63% of women want children: survey
Just 63% of women want children: survey
BANGKOK: A Health Department survey has revealed that just 63% of Thai women aged 19-49 want children, underscoring the need for comprehensive support to ensure quality maternal care.
Bang Tao locals still fighting for land return after 40 years
Bang Tao locals still fighting for land return after 40 years
PHUKET: Phuket MP Thitikan Thitipruethikul has pressed the government to act, as more than 1,000 households in Bang Tao are still waiting for justice 40 years after the state promised to return 704 rai of land seized for foreign mining concessions more than a century ago.
Cherng Talay pushes waste management drive
Cherng Talay pushes waste management drive
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) this week hosted an academic conference and environmental performance presentation highlighting its waste management successes and community-led green initiatives for fiscal year 2025.
British tourist charged for naked Bangla dance
British tourist charged for naked Bangla dance
PHUKET: A British tourist has been arrested in Patong after stripping naked and dancing in the middle of Soi Bangla in the early hours of Friday morning (Sept 26).
Locals stunned by ‘surprise’ demolition of historic Phuket temple
Locals stunned by ‘surprise’ demolition of historic Phuket temple
PHUKET: Local residents have voiced outrage over the sudden demolition of the main ordination hall at Wat Phra Nang Sang, a revered temple in Phuket’s Thalang District that has stood for more than 250 years.
Butler steals the show in riveting crime thriller
Butler steals the show in riveting crime thriller
Every now and then a movie comes out that is so good that you could easily walk out of the cinema after watching it and go straight back in and watch it again. It hadn’t happened to me for awhile but Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing very quickly changed that.
Phuket steps up preparations for 200th Vegetarian Festival
Phuket steps up preparations for 200th Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Plans are well underway for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025, with provincial officials and shrine leaders meeting this week to finalise arrangements for one of the island’s most important annual cultural events.
Phuket tourism revenue slips 5% as August visitor numbers drop
Phuket tourism revenue slips 5% as August visitor numbers drop
PHUKET: Phuket’s tourism industry recorded a slowdown in August, with overall visitor numbers and revenue falling compared to last year, according to the latest report from the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Red-hot Liverpool face Palace test as Arsenal try to keep pace
Red-hot Liverpool face Palace test as Arsenal try to keep pace
FOOTBALL: Liverpool, flawless in their Premier League title defence so far this season, will face a serious test when they visit unbeaten Crystal Palace today (Sept 27).