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Asian Tour event in Cambodia axed over Thai border dispute
Asian Tour event in Cambodia axed over Thai border dispute
GOLF: The Asian Tour cancelled next month’s inaugural International Series Cambodia tournament yesterday (Sept 9) following the deadly border dispute with neighbouring Thailand.
Thaksin to serve year-sentence in Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison
Thaksin to serve year-sentence in Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison
BANGKOK: The Department of Corrections has transferred former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Bangkok’s Klong Prem Central Prison, where he will serve his one-year sentence.
Hong Kong legislature to vote on same-sex partnerships bill
Hong Kong legislature to vote on same-sex partnerships bill
HONG KONG: Lawmakers in Hong Kong are expected to vote today (Sept 10) on whether to grant limited rights to same-sex couples, as fears grow in the LGBTQ community that even this narrow equality bid could be sunk by conservative pro-Beijing voices.
Woman killed as ice truck swerves in Thalang
Woman killed as ice truck swerves in Thalang
PHUKET: A 31-year-old woman was killed when her motorcycle was struck by an ice truck on Thepkasattri Rd in Srisoonthorn, Thalang, this morning (Sept 10).
New ministers may lift economic growth
New ministers may lift economic growth
BANGKOK: Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) expects key economic Cabinet appointments by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will lift public confidence and raise Thai GDP growth above earlier projections.
Safety barriers to be installed after car sinks at Boat Lagoon
Safety barriers to be installed after car sinks at Boat Lagoon
PHUKET: Heightened safety measures will be rolled out at Phuket Boat Lagoon after a foreign driver accidentally drove his car down a submerged slipway and into the marina basin on Sunday morning (Sept 8).
Thailand passes key aviation safety audit
Thailand passes key aviation safety audit
BANGKOK: Thailand has passed a key audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), reflecting the country’s strength as a leader in aviation safety, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Tuesday.
Dates set for Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2025
Dates set for Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2025
TRIATHLON: The dates for the 31st edition of the Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT) at Laguna Grove have been confirmed as the weekend of Nov 22-23, organisers said at a press conference on Thursday (Sept 4).
Sunset Sips & Canapes at 7th Floor
Sunset Sips & Canapes at 7th Floor
Let’s mingle for a cause at 7th Floor Rooftop Restaurant, Sole Mio. A vibrant evening of refreshing drinks, delicious bites, live entertainment, and prizes for just 1,000 THB NET, with a 20% discount on dinner available for those who wish to stay and enjoy the night with us. Or, if you’re still in the mood to party… head over to the after-party at Solis. Enjoy drinks at golden hour prices from 8:30pm till late. Just show them the flyer you’ll receive at the 7th Floor (as golden hour usually finishes at sunset). A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Phuket Has Been Good To Us, a local charity providing free English education and after-school programs to over 600 underprivileged children. Spaces are limited, to book: E-mail: barbara.scalzi@gmail.com WA: ‪+66 63213 3404‬
Royal Bathing Ceremony held for slain Phuket police officer
Royal Bathing Ceremony held for slain Phuket police officer
PHUKET: The Royal Bathing Ceremony for Pol Lt Prajak Thahanthai, the Phuket narcotics suppression officer killed in a shootout during a drug raid this week, was held at Wat Wichit Sangkharam (Wat Kuan) in Phuket Town yesterday (Sept 9), with senior police commanders, provincial leaders, colleagues and grieving relatives in attendance.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drug Raid Shootout Claims Phuket’s Cop’s Life, Thaksin To Go Back to Prison || Sept 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Drug Raid Shootout Claims Phuket’s Cop’s Life, Thaksin To Go Back to Prison || Sept 9
PHUKET XTRA - September 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Provincial Hall to hold fire drill
Phuket Provincial Hall to hold fire drill
PHUKET: Officials are asking the public not to be alarmed by fire alarms, smoke and fire trucks at Phuket Provincial Hall while rescue services conduct a full-scale fire evacuation drill tomorrow (Sept 10).
US Supreme Court allows roving LA immigration patrols
US Supreme Court allows roving LA immigration patrols
WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court yesterday (Sept 8) lifted an order preventing government agents from carrying out roving patrols to detain migrants in California, upholding at least for now a practice critics say amounts to racial profiling.
Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors
Calls for vouchers for foreign visitors
BANGKOK: Tourism operators are urging the new tourism minister to give cash coupons to foreign visitors to spend in Thailand, similar to practices in other countries, and plan ahead for next year's low season immediately.
Police assure drug suspect killing will be investigated
Police assure drug suspect killing will be investigated
PHUKET: Police have assured that the killing of a drug dealer by officers during a raid in Wichit yesterday afternoon (Sept 8) will be fully investigated, after a senior narcotics suppression officer was also shot dead in the gunfight.
Supreme court orders Thaksin jailed for one year
Supreme court orders Thaksin jailed for one year
BANGKOK: Thailand’s Supreme Court today (Sept 9) ordered the country’s most powerful and polarising statesman Thaksin Shinawatra to be jailed for one year, ruling he improperly served a 2023 prison term in hospital.
Italy win FIVB World Women’s Championship
Italy win FIVB World Women’s Championship
VOLLEYBALL: Italy were crowned world champions for the second time after overcoming Turkey in a five-set thriller in the final of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship at Huamark Indoor Stadium on Sunday night (Sept 7).
Phuket man killed in Nakhon Phanom accident
Phuket man killed in Nakhon Phanom accident
PHUKET: A Phuket Man was killed and his wife seriously injured when their pickup truck ran off the road at a sharp bend in heavy rain and hit a power pole in Nakhon Phanom yesterday morning (Sept 8).
AFL Masters Cup 2025
AFL Masters Cup 2025
AFL Masters is confirmed for Phuket on October 25 from 9am at the ACG Cricket & Sports facility, Baan Liphon. This one day event features AFL teams from Indonesia, Singapore, Australia and Thailand. Players must be 35 years or older. Matches consist of 2 x 12 minutes halves with a final between the top sides to decide who raises the Pacific Cross Health Insurance AFL Andaman Cup. For more info visit facebook.com/ThailandTigers
Iraq beat Thailand to win King’s Cup
Iraq beat Thailand to win King’s Cup
FOOTBALL: Iraq held their ground to edge defending champions and hosts Thailand 1-0 in the 2025 King’s Cup final despite being reduced to nine men on Sunday night (Sept 7) at Kanchanaburi Central Stadium.