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Thai spikers off to a winning start as tournament gets underway
Thai spikers off to a winning start as tournament gets underway
VOLLEYBALL: Hosts Thailand got off to a winning start as the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship got underway yesterday (Aug 22).
All eyes turn south for the Rugby Championship
All eyes turn south for the Rugby Championship
RUGBY: In the aftermath of the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, the emphasis returns to the Southern Hemisphere and The Rugby Championship 2025 with many observers asking the question: where does the strength of World Rugby currently lie?
Japanese city proposes two-hour daily smartphone limit
Japanese city proposes two-hour daily smartphone limit
TOKYO: A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no penalties.
Phuket SMEs urged to join e-VRT system to boost tourist spending
Phuket SMEs urged to join e-VRT system to boost tourist spending
PHUKET: The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), together with the Revenue Department, is encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises to join the e-VRT system, aiming to boost foreign tourist spending and create new marketing opportunities for Thai products.
AoT revises airport plan, targets 120mn
AoT revises airport plan, targets 120mn
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand (AoT) has revised the Suvarnabhumi Airport master plan, targeting a development project that can accommodate up to 120 million passengers per year as it eyes the East Expansion project tender next year.
Rawai holds beach cleanup to boost conservation, tourism
Rawai holds beach cleanup to boost conservation, tourism
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality has launched a beach cleanup drive under the ‘Keep Phuket Clean by Our Hands and Hearts’ project, aiming to raise awareness of environmental conservation while promoting sustainable tourism.
Cops bust network selling ‘illegal abortion drugs’
Cops bust network selling ‘illegal abortion drugs’
BANGKOK: The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) have successfully dismantled an illegal network selling abortion drugs online, arresting seven suspects and confiscating over 3,000 items in coordinated raids in three provinces.
Senate committee hears Phuket tourism and tax concerns
Senate committee hears Phuket tourism and tax concerns
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Economic, Financial, and Fiscal Affairs visited Phuket on Thursday (Aug 21) to hear concerns from local officials and business leaders on economic challenges and to explore ways to better support small and medium-sized accommodation operators.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Flooding Amid Heavy Rain Forecast, Thaksin Acquitted of Royal Defamation || Aug 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Flooding Amid Heavy Rain Forecast, Thaksin Acquitted of Royal Defamation || Aug 22
PHUKET XTRA - August 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
American tourist found dead on Patong Beach
American tourist found dead on Patong Beach
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of an American tourist whose body was found washed ashore on Patong Beach this afternoon (Aug 22).
An Island Farewell Fit for a Queen
An Island Farewell Fit for a Queen
Angsana Laguna Phuket Shines at Miss Universe Thailand 2025 Farewell Party. Where celestial gowns met sea breezes, Angsana Laguna Phuket hosted a lively farewell celebration for Miss Universe Thailand 2025, a heart-led evening of beauty, culture and togetherness on Phuket’s Andaman shore.
Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn’t disarm, free hostages
Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn’t disarm, free hostages
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed today (Aug 22) to destroy Gaza City if Hamas did not agree to disarm, release all remaining hostages in the territory and end the war on Israel’s terms.
Newcastle host Liverpool amid Isak stand-off, Spurs test new-look Man City
Newcastle host Liverpool amid Isak stand-off, Spurs test new-look Man City
FOOTBALL: Liverpool can expect a hostile reception when they travel to Newcastle on Monday (Aug 25) amid their pursuit of wantaway Magpies striker Alexander Isak, while Manchester City and Tottenham face off in an early examination of their ambitions for the season.
Thaksin acquitted of royal insult charges
Thaksin acquitted of royal insult charges
BANGKOK: Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was cleared today (Aug 22) of royal defamation charges, relieving one of the threats to his embattled dynasty which has dominated Thai politics for two decades.
Flooding in Phuket Town
Flooding in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Officials are on high alert after heavy rainfall and rising sea levels caused water levels in Bang Yai Canal to surge, sparking flooding in areas throughout Phuket Town this morning (Aug 22).
5.4 earthquake off Myanmar felt in Bangkok
5.4 earthquake off Myanmar felt in Bangkok
BANGKOK: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake was detected near the southern coast of Myanmar and felt in several parts of Bangkok yesterday morning (Aug 21).
Myanmar woman dies in Phuket Immigration detention cell
Myanmar woman dies in Phuket Immigration detention cell
PHUKET: A 29-year-old Myanmar woman has died after taking her own life while being held in the immigration detention room at the Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town early this morning (Aug 22).
Dogs win AFL clash at ACG as Power fizzle out
Dogs win AFL clash at ACG as Power fizzle out
AFL: Phuket hosted another close and entertaining game of Australian Rules Football (AFL) on Saturday, Aug 9 at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang ahead of the upcoming AFL Asia Championship.
Blaze guts Kathu motorcycle shop
Blaze guts Kathu motorcycle shop
PHUKET: Kathu Police are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in the early hours of this morning (Aug 22), damaging more than 10 motorcycles at a shop in Kathu.
Court wraps up hearing in PM’s phone call case
Court wraps up hearing in PM’s phone call case
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court finished hearing testimony yesterday (Aug 21) from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra about her leaked phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen, and confirmed it would announce its ruling on Aug 29 as scheduled.