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Search continues for missing jet-ski operator
Search continues for missing jet-ski operator
PHUKET: Efforts remain underway to locate a 22-years-old jet-ski operator who went missing after falling into the sea off Naka Yai Island on Sunday evening (July 27).
More tourism stimulus possible
More tourism stimulus possible
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry may consider implementing tax measures to stimulate tourism during the low season, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Class Act Media wins top regional media award
Class Act Media wins top regional media award
PHUKET: Class Act Media / IMAGE asia, publisher of The Phuket News, has been named ‘Best Print & Online Lifestyle Media Company 2025 – Southern Thailand’ in the UK-based APAC Insider South East Asia Business Awards.
Phuket celebrates decade of lobster delights
Phuket celebrates decade of lobster delights
PHUKET: The popular Phuket Lobster Festival is returning this August to celebrate its 10th anniversary, with more than 100 restaurants across the island offering over 500 lobster-inspired dishes as organisers promote Phuket being recognised as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
Trump slashes Russia ultimatum to ‘10 or 12 days’
Trump slashes Russia ultimatum to ‘10 or 12 days’
ABERDEEN: US President Donald Trump issued Moscow with a dramatic new deadline yesterday (July 28) to end the war in Ukraine or face tough new sanctions, as he met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland.
Phuket honours HM The King’s birthday
Phuket honours HM The King’s birthday
PHUKET: A formal ceremony was held at the Mahisorn Phakdi Auditorium at the Phuket Provincial Hall complex in Phuket Town yesterday evening (July 28) to pay homage to His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of his 73rd birthday – marking the completion of the 6th cycle of his life according to Thai tradition.
Concert aims to boost final push for Phuket cancer centre
Concert aims to boost final push for Phuket cancer centre
PHUKET: As public donations for the construction of Phuket’s first government-run radiation therapy centre continue to flow in, the Meuang Rae Phuket Rotary Club has announced a new charity concert to help close the final funding gap for the critical cancer treatment facility at Vachira Phuket Hospital.
Thailand and Cambodia truce agreement comes into effect
Thailand and Cambodia truce agreement comes into effect
SURIN: A truce agreement between Thailand and Cambodia came into effect in the early hours of this morning (July 29), testing whether it will halt five days of open combat that have engulfed their jungle-clad frontier.
Gunman kills five in Bangkok mass shooting
Gunman kills five in Bangkok mass shooting
BANGKOK: A gunman killed five security guards and wounded one other person in a mass shooting at a popular fresh food market in Thailand’s capital today (July 28), police said.
England beat Spain on penalties to win Women’s Euro 2025
England beat Spain on penalties to win Women’s Euro 2025
FOOTBALL: Chloe Kelly converted the decisive kick as England beat Spain 3-1 on penalties to lift the Women’s Euro 2025 trophy after yesterday’s (July 27) game had finished 1-1 at the end of extra time, allowing the Lionesses to avenge their defeat in the World Cup final two years ago and retain their continental crown.
Imperious Pogacar wins Tour de France for fourth time
Imperious Pogacar wins Tour de France for fourth time
CYCLING: Tadej Pogacar completed a supreme performance to win the Tour de France in a rainy Paris yesterday (July 27), crushing his rivals to collect a fourth title.
Phuket private sector sends support to troops on Thai-Cambodian border
Phuket private sector sends support to troops on Thai-Cambodian border
PHUKET: Private sector organisations in Phuket have joined together to raise funds and send moral support to Thai soldiers and civilians affected by ongoing unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Fugitive arrested in Phuket over child rape and abduction charges
Fugitive arrested in Phuket over child rape and abduction charges
PHUKET: A man wanted for the rape and abduction of a girl under the age of 15 has been arrested in Phuket, more than two years after fleeing from authorities in Satun.
Thais and Cambodians refuse to leave homes on clash frontier
Thais and Cambodians refuse to leave homes on clash frontier
SURIN: Under the drumbeat of artillery fire near Thailand’s border with Cambodia, farmer Samuan Niratpai refuses to abandon his buffalo herd - stubbornly risking his life to tend his livestock.
French drug suspect wanted in Europe arrested in Phuket
French drug suspect wanted in Europe arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: A 22-year-old Frenchman wanted by authorities in his home country for drug trafficking has been arrested in Phuket after weeks on the run, Immigration Police have confirmed.
Piastri holds off Norris at Spa, extends championship lead
Piastri holds off Norris at Spa, extends championship lead
FORMULA ONE: Series leader Oscar Piastri grabbed an early lead and extended his title advantage yesterday (July 27) when he drove to a perfectly-controlled triumph ahead of McLaren team-mate and title rival Lando Norris at a rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix.
Drunk driver kills teenager in late-night crash
Drunk driver kills teenager in late-night crash
PHUKET: A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a violent crash on Thepkrasattri Rd in the final hour of Friday (July 25) after a drunk driver lost control of her sedan and veered across the central median, slamming head-on into the teen’s motorbike.
Thailand and Cambodia truce talks due but strikes continue
Thailand and Cambodia truce talks due but strikes continue
SAMRAONG: Thailand and Cambodia’s leaders are due to meet for peace talks today (July 28), as a festering territorial dispute along their shared frontier dragged into a fifth day of open combat.
Phuket ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ blitz continues
Phuket ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ blitz continues
PHUKET: Drug raids across Phuket have continued under the national zero-tolerance ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ policy, with multiple suspects arrested, methamphetamine (ya bah) and crystal meth (ya ice) seized, and several communities targeted.
Body of missing Saudi tourist found near Layan Beach
Body of missing Saudi tourist found near Layan Beach
PHUKET: The body of a 22-year-old Saudi tourist who went missing while swimming at Bang Tao Beach on Saturday (July 26) has been recovered after washing ashore this morning (July 28) near Layan Beach in Cherng Talay.