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Australian man, 23, found dead in Phuket hotel room
Australian man, 23, found dead in Phuket hotel room
PHUKET: A 23-year-old Australian man was found dead under unclear circumstances in a hotel room in Thalang this morning (July 23), just a day before he was due to return home.
Toddler killed in motorbike crash on steep hill in Thalang
Toddler killed in motorbike crash on steep hill in Thalang
PHUKET: A two-year-old girl has died and three adults were injured after the motorcycle they were riding lost control and crashed on a steep hill in Thalang earlier today (July 23).
Two ‘seniors’ who beat army cadet to death get fines, suspended jail sentences
Two ‘seniors’ who beat army cadet to death get fines, suspended jail sentences
BANGKOK: The Supreme Military Court yesterday (July 22) delivered the final ruling in the death of army cadet Phakaphong Tanyakan, known as “Mei”, who died in 2017 after being beaten by “two seniors” at the Armed Forces Preparatory School.
Nighttime fire guts unoccupied home in Ratsada
Nighttime fire guts unoccupied home in Ratsada
PHUKET: A fire broke out late at night at a long-abandoned house in Ratsada yesterday (July 22), with early indications suggesting an electrical short circuit as the cause.
Russian arrivals to top last year's figure
Russian arrivals to top last year's figure
BANGKOK: Despite US sanctions and intense tourism competition, the Russian market this year is expected to exceed the 1.74 million visitors recorded in 2024, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Moscow not expecting ‘breakthroughs’ from Ukraine talks
Moscow not expecting ‘breakthroughs’ from Ukraine talks
MOSCOW: Russia yesterday (July 22) once again downplayed expectations for a third round of peace talks with Ukraine and did not confirm the date for a meeting in Istanbul set for today by Ukraine.
Lions draw first blood in style
Lions draw first blood in style
RUGBY: The British and Irish Lions came away with victory against Australia in the first Test of the 2025 tour on Saturday (July 19) to lead the series 1-0.
Patong launches awareness campaign ahead of tsunami drill
Patong launches awareness campaign ahead of tsunami drill
PHUKET: Patong Municipality officials took to the streets on Monday (July 21) to launch a public awareness campaign ahead of a scheduled tsunami evacuation drill next week.
Police seek 23 indictments in building collapse tragedy
Police seek 23 indictments in building collapse tragedy
BANGKOK: Police have submitted their investigation files to prosecutors in connection with the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok during the Mar 28 earthquake, seeking the indictment of 23 suspects.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket counts storm damage, Governor’s surprise drug test, Navy‑forest zoning deal || July 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket counts storm damage, Governor’s surprise drug test, Navy‑forest zoning deal || July 22
PHUKET XTRA - July 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Fire breaks out at Myanmar workers’ camp
Fire breaks out at Myanmar workers’ camp
PHUKET: A fire broke out at a workers’ accommodation camp in Srisoonthron this morning (July 22), damaging multiple rooms but causing no injuries.
AustCham Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, AMCHAM, BCCT, Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber, CanCham Thailand, FTCC, GTCC, NTCC, NZTCC, Phuket Chamber of Commerce and Thai-Swedish Chamber, will host the Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners from 18.00 - 21.00 hrs., at Azura Restaurant, Angsana Laguna Phuket. Join us for a wonderful night of making new connections and catching up with familiar faces in the Australian-Thai business community in Phuket. 650 THB for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members, 1,200 THB for non-members. To book contact - office@austchamthailand.com
Officials push zoning to end Bang Khanun protected forest land dispute
Officials push zoning to end Bang Khanun protected forest land dispute
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy and Phuket provincial authorities have agreed to move forward with creating a zoning plan to resolve the long-standing issue of land encroachment in the Bang Khanun national forest reserve in Thalang.
TAT seeks B2.8trn income next year
TAT seeks B2.8trn income next year
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is targeting B2.8 trillion revenue next year and aims to be among the top 10 countries worldwide when it comes to generating the largest amount of tourism revenue.
Phuket officials undergo drug screening
Phuket officials undergo drug screening
PHUKET: Governor Sophon Suwannarat and senior provincial officials underwent drug testing yesterday (July 21) as part of a nationwide campaign to keep government agencies free from narcotics and set a standard of safety across all administrative levels.
Storm causes damage to 40 houses in Thalang
Storm causes damage to 40 houses in Thalang
PHUKET: The Thalang District Office has reported extensive damage across several subdistricts across northern Phuket following during the storm that hit the area on Sunday (July 20).
Thailand protests Cambodia is ‘laying mines’
Thailand protests Cambodia is ‘laying mines’
BANGKOK: The government will submit a formal written protest to the President of the Ottawa Convention following a recent landmine explosion near the Thai-Cambodian border that left three Thai soldiers severely injured.
Heavy rain alert as tropical storm Wipha approaches Thailand
Heavy rain alert as tropical storm Wipha approaches Thailand
BANGKOK: Thailand is bracing for heavy rain this week after tropical storm Wipha triggered the opening of an around-the-clock monitoring centre.
Thais advance in Davis Cup
Thais advance in Davis Cup
TENNIS: Thailand defeated Indonesia 2-0 to win the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group 3 at Bac Ninh City, Vietnam, on Saturday night (July 19).
Thailand Biennale mascot unveiled
Thailand Biennale mascot unveiled
PHUKET: With preparations well underway for Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025, organisers have unveiled the event’s official mascot – ‘Fufu’, the bat of happiness – a permanent sculpture created to symbolise prosperity, creativity and cultural connection.