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Lessons in resilience from an MMA legend
Lessons in resilience from an MMA legend
MMA: If resilience is the capacity to withstand, then Michael Bisping represents the textbook definition.
Tropical storm Kajiki kills five, leaves seven missing in northern Thailand
Tropical storm Kajiki kills five, leaves seven missing in northern Thailand
BANGKOK: At least five people have been killed and seven remain missing after heavy rains and landslides brought on by tropical storm Kajiki swept across northern Thailand, the Thai disaster agency said yesterday (Aug 28).
Police pursue arrest warrant for Phuket burglar held in Phang Nga
Police pursue arrest warrant for Phuket burglar held in Phang Nga
PHUKET: Police are moving forward with legal proceedings against a burglary suspect currently being held in Phang Nga Provincial Prison, after linking him to a series of break-ins in Wichit.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Appealing Ex-Top Cop’s Acquittal, Complaints Over Bang Tao Project, Ganesh Festival || Aug 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Appealing Ex-Top Cop’s Acquittal, Complaints Over Bang Tao Project, Ganesh Festival || Aug 28
PHUKET XTRA - August 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Patong Hill ‘brake failure’ blamed for truck plunge into roadside ditch
Patong Hill ‘brake failure’ blamed for truck plunge into roadside ditch
PHUKET:: A six-wheeled truck swerved off Phra Barami Rd and into a roadside ditch in front of Wat Suwannakhiriwong (Wat Patong) this morning (Aug 28) after the driver reported suffering brake failure.
NACC Phuket targets excavation sites
NACC Phuket targets excavation sites
PHUKET: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Phuket office has launched a new initiative to identify areas at risk of corruption, with land excavation and filling projects carried out by local administrations placed under scrutiny.
Man found hanged at Jui Tui Shrine
Man found hanged at Jui Tui Shrine
PHUKET: A 56-year-old man was found dead at the Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town early this morning (Aug 28).
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
Call for action to boost weak travel industry
BANGKOK: Tourism operators and airlines are urging the government to restore border stability and improve confidence, as recent incidents have the potential to reduce the average occupancy rate in Thai hotels by more than 10% year-on-year.
Ukraine eases ban on men aged 18-22 travelling abroad
Ukraine eases ban on men aged 18-22 travelling abroad
KYIV: Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 are now allowed to travel abroad, Kyiv authorities have confirmed, in an easing of a law designed to ensure enough army conscripts to fight Russia’s invasion.
Government to ramp up drive for migrant workers
Government to ramp up drive for migrant workers
BANGKOK: Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit has confirmed the government’s plan to bring in labour from other countries, in addition to its intention of importing a first batch of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers, already approved by the Cabinet.
Thai spikers downed by Dutch in five-set epic
Thai spikers downed by Dutch in five-set epic
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand went down to the Netherlands in a five-set thriller as Pool A action of the 2025 FIVB Women’s World Championship concluded on Tuesday night (Aug 26).
Bang Tao condo project faces slew of complaints
Bang Tao condo project faces slew of complaints
PHUKET: District officials have stepped in to address mounting complaints from Bang Tao residents over the impacts of the One World One Home condominium project, where three seven-storey buildings with more than 200 units are under construction on Bang Tao Soi 4/2.
Cadillac choose experienced duo Perez and Bottas for F1 debut
Cadillac choose experienced duo Perez and Bottas for F1 debut
FORMULA ONE: Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and 10-time grand prix victor Valtteri Bottas will drive for Cadillac next season in what the new Formula One team has described as “a bold signal of intent”.
Phuket launches Thailand’s first Ganesh Chaturthi festival
Phuket launches Thailand’s first Ganesh Chaturthi festival
PHUKET: The streets of Phuket Old Town came alive yesterday evening (Aug 27) with the vibrant sights and sounds of Thailand’s first-ever Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Woman jailed for 43 years on lese-majeste charges freed
Woman jailed for 43 years on lese-majeste charges freed
BANGKOK: A Thai woman who received one of the kingdom’s longest ever royal insult sentences was freed from prison yesterday (Aug 27) under a mass pardon marking the King’s birthday.
Foreign tourists attack lifeguard, pay B200k compensation
Foreign tourists attack lifeguard, pay B200k compensation
PHUKET: A group of foreign tourists who assaulted a lifeguard at Nai Harn Beach in Phuket have agreed to pay the man B200,000 in compensation after a video showing the attack was widely shared on social media.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Teen Among Phuket Gang Members Arrested For Attempted Murder, B200K For Lifeguard || Aug 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Teen Among Phuket Gang Members Arrested For Attempted Murder, B200K For Lifeguard || Aug 27
PHUKET XTRA - August 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Skål Phuket September Dinner
Skål Phuket September Dinner
We are delighted to invite you to our next Skål Phuket dinner, hosted at the elegant Diamond Resort Bangtao – Infuse Restaurant. Our Skålleague Jo D’Hondt will warmly welcome us during the networking drinks, followed by a fabulous dinner featuring Belgium-inspired dishes prepared by the Infuse culinary team. Registration from 6pm. Members B1,200 - Non-Members B1,600. Bookings - contact@skalphuket.org
Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games ‘on schedule’
Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games ‘on schedule’
ASIAN WINTER GAMES: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says that preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia are “on schedule” after South Korea and China emerged as potential replacements.
Adele thanks Phuket in winning Miss Universe 2nd runner-up title
Adele thanks Phuket in winning Miss Universe 2nd runner-up title
PHUKET: Naruemol ‘Adele’ Phimphakdee, Miss Universe Phuket 2025, has brought pride to the island after placing 2nd Runner-up at the Miss Universe Thailand 2025 pageant, held in Bangkok last Saturday night (Aug 23).