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US astronaut Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dead at 97
US astronaut Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dead at 97
WASHINGTON: US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission to the Moon which nearly ended in disaster in 1970 after a mid-flight explosion, has died at the age of 97, NASA announced yesterday (Aug 8).
Dejphon Chansiri and Sheffield Wednesday’s broken dream
Dejphon Chansiri and Sheffield Wednesday’s broken dream
FOOTBALL: Thai businessman Dejphon Chansiri has come under increasing scrutiny of late due to the recent decline of English football club Sheffield Wednesday, who he bought a decade ago for £100 million (B4.3 billion).
A luxury, beachside getaway under canvas guaranteed to impress
A luxury, beachside getaway under canvas guaranteed to impress
Camping has always been a somewhat divisive subject. For some, the idea of pitching up an often flimsy fabric structure in a random location and making it a temporary home for a period of time is joyous – the freedom it offers, the ability to be immersed in nature and the great outdoors is valued as a wonderous thing.
Half a million aquatic animals released in honour of Queen Mother’s birthday
Half a million aquatic animals released in honour of Queen Mother’s birthday
PHUKET: Wichit Municipality, together with the Phuket Provincial Fisheries Office, has released 500,000 aquatic animals into the sea to mark the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother this coming Tuesday (Aug 12).
Phuket Business Networking - Sep 2025
Phuket Business Networking - Sep 2025
Make sure to bring lots of business cards, as getting to know each other is what PBN is all about. A small entry fee, THB 500 per person, that includes the first 3 drinks and pizza. Location - Oasis Bar, Koh Kaew, starting 5pm. Register your attendance here or call Jason - 086 479 7471.
Sansiri preps 29 projects in Phuket under 5-year plan
Sansiri preps 29 projects in Phuket under 5-year plan
BANGKOK: SET-listed developer Sansiri plans to launch 29 residential projects worth B33 billion in Phuket under a five-year plan, driven by new demand from both locals and foreigners.
Cambodian man arrested for working illegally on Patong Beach
Cambodian man arrested for working illegally on Patong Beach
PHUKET: A 43-year-old Cambodian man has been arrested for illegally selling sunglasses to tourists on Patong Beach without a work permit.
Phuket hosts national teqball competition
Phuket hosts national teqball competition
TEQBALL: The fast growing and increasingly popular sport of teqball made its mark locally recently when the province hosted the 2025 Phuket Teqball Cup tournament.
Scissors-wielding robber arrested in Wichit
Scissors-wielding robber arrested in Wichit
PHUKET: A 40-year-old man has been arrested for robbing a convenience store in Wichit using a pair of scissors, before admitting he spent the stolen cash on drugs.
Young leaders educated on ‘special autonomy’ status
Young leaders educated on ‘special autonomy’ status
PHUKET: Leading Phuket business figures this week launched the second generation of the ‘Young Public and Private Collaboration’ (YPC) programme, aimed at developing a new wave of leaders to help steer the province toward sustainable development as a special local administrative region.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Tourist Stabbed Over 60-Baht Fruit, Tragic Kata Beach Drowning, Monks Caught || Aug 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Patong Tourist Stabbed Over 60-Baht Fruit, Tragic Kata Beach Drowning, Monks Caught || Aug 8
PHUKET XTRA - August 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket team returns from Global Sustainable Tourism Conference
Phuket team returns from Global Sustainable Tourism Conference
PHUKET: A delegation of public and private sector representatives from Phuket has returned from Fiji after attending the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2025 (GSTC 2025) ‒ a key step in preparing the island to host next year’s edition of the event.
Tourist stabbed in Patong over B60 fruit dispute
Tourist stabbed in Patong over B60 fruit dispute
PHUKET: A late-night altercation over a B60 fruit payment escalated into a violent incident in Patong early this morning (Aug 8), leaving a foreign tourist seriously injured after being stabbed in the abdomen by a street vendor.
Thais likely to travel domestically during long weekend
Thais likely to travel domestically during long weekend
BANGKOK: The four-day Mother's Day holiday this weekend is expected to generate B13 billion from 3.16 million domestic trips, with most tourists preferring to travel within their own provinces and avoid cross-regional journeys to save on costs, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
38 illegal jet-skis seized in Phuket crackdown
38 illegal jet-skis seized in Phuket crackdown
PHUKET: Officers from Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), joined by Phuket Marine Police, have seized 38 illegally operated jet-skis in a coordinated crackdown across six locations in Phuket, as part of efforts to boost tourist safety and protect the island’s image.
Canadian girl, 10, drowns at Kata Beach
Canadian girl, 10, drowns at Kata Beach
PHUKET: A 10-year-old Canadian girl has drowned after being swept away by strong waves at Kata Beach yesterday evening (Aug 7) while swimming with her family.
Phuket hosts inter-provincial snooker tournament
Phuket hosts inter-provincial snooker tournament
SNOOKER: Phuket hosted an inter-provincial snooker tournament this week with the goal of raising the sport’s profile while boosting the local economy and tourism.
Monks, temple workers test positive for drugs in Cherng Talay
Monks, temple workers test positive for drugs in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: Three monks and two temple workers at Wat Cherng Talay in Thalang have tested positive for illegal drugs following a “random urine screening” prompted by a complaint from the temple’s committee chairman.
Rivals to honour truce deal
Rivals to honour truce deal
BANGKOK: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to uphold the ceasefire and maintain current troop positions along their shared border, according to Deputy Defence Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit yesterday (Aug 7).
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Thepkasattri Rd
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Thepkasattri Rd
PHUKET: A 41-year-old man has died after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing near the Coconut Grove Curve on Thepkasattri Rd in Mai Khao yesterday evening (Aug 7).