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Sinner wins first Wimbledon title, Swiatek dominant
Sinner wins first Wimbledon title, Swiatek dominant
TENNIS: Jannik Sinner downed defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 yesterday (July 13) to win his first Wimbledon title, gaining sweet revenge for his painful defeat in the French Open final.
Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students’ families at Thai airports
Fast immigration lanes for Chinese students’ families at Thai airports
BANGKOK: Immigration police have set up fast lanes for Chinese students’ families at major airports to welcome them to Thailand during their school holidays.
Phuket mums vie for ‘Mother of the Year’
Phuket mums vie for ‘Mother of the Year’
PHUKET: The three awardees from Phuket, who were recently recognised as Outstanding Mothers of the Year 2025 at the regional level, are now among the national finalists. The official announcement of the National Mother of the Year 2025 will be made on Aug 12, which is celebrated in Thailand as Mother’s Day.
Body discovered hanged amid mangroves in Mai Khao
Body discovered hanged amid mangroves in Mai Khao
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found hanged from a tree among mangroves near Bang Duk Pier in Mai Khao yesterday (July 13).
Phuket Muslims celebrate Ashura
Phuket Muslims celebrate Ashura
PHUKET: The Islamic Committee of Phuket Province held its first-ever Ashura event at the newly built Phuket Central Mosque Ethics Training Center in Mai Khao yesterday (July 13), with activities highlighting Islamic culture, community spirit and charitable giving.
Mental health in Phuket teens: what parents need to know
Mental health in Phuket teens: what parents need to know
One in seven adolescents (aged 10-19) suffers from a mental health disorder, with suicide being the third leading cause of death among those aged 15-29, according to a 2024 study on youth mental health by the World Health Organization.
Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
WORLD: From a hero lapdog Lassie to why tennis stars can’t stop pinching Wimbledon towels. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.
Lifeguards warn tourists after children rescued at Kata
Lifeguards warn tourists after children rescued at Kata
PHUKET:  Lifeguards are once again urging tourists and beachgoers to obey red warning flags after a dramatic rescue of two French children who were caught in a dangerous current at Kata Beach on Friday (July 11).
Top class sailing at Phuket Yacht Sales Co Regatta
Top class sailing at Phuket Yacht Sales Co Regatta
SAILING: Parabellum, Alright and Trident won their respective classes to take home the hardware in the 2025 Yacht Sales Co Regatta, which took place between July 2-6 at the Phuket Yacht Club in Chalong.
Police lead training for road safety volunteers
Police lead training for road safety volunteers
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Police held a road safety communication training programme this past week aimed at empowering female volunteers to promote safer roads in their communities.
Big Buddha operator claims tourist viewpoint to reopen soon
Big Buddha operator claims tourist viewpoint to reopen soon
PHUKET: The popular Big Buddha viewpoint atop the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata is preparing to reopen to the public, with the operator of the site, the Phraphutthamingmongkhol Sattha 45 Foundation, claiming to have reached a “settlement” with the Phuket office of the Royal Forest Department (RFD Phuket) in a long-running land encroachment dispute.
Jurassic World: Rebirth nothing really new
Jurassic World: Rebirth nothing really new
One of the strange things I have noticed these days is that most film critics expect nearly every film to either make a powerful political or social statement, be new or different, or, to put it simply, be a masterpiece. Many seem to have forgotten the fact that it is okay for movies to be just fun and entertaining.
Srettha outlines ‘soft power’ vision for Thai athletes
Srettha outlines ‘soft power’ vision for Thai athletes
ALL SPORTS: Former prime minister Srettha Thavisin has reaffirmed the Pheu Thai Party’s commitment to harnessing sports as a major driver of Thailand’s soft power, citing its cultural, commercial, and diplomatic potential.
Economists predict more BoT rate reductions
Economists predict more BoT rate reductions
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand is expected to cut the policy interest rate at least twice more this year as the economy could contract by 0.1-1.1% if a US tariff of 29-36% is slapped on Thai exports, say economists.
Pedal Power: Eleven Countries, Two Legs, One Wild Ride for Phuket
Pedal Power: Eleven Countries, Two Legs, One Wild Ride for Phuket
Most people cross Europe at 30,000 feet with a gin and tonic in hand. I, on the other hand, thought it’d be a great idea to do it on a bicycle.
Condo construction site security guard arrested for meth
Condo construction site security guard arrested for meth
PHUKET: A 28-year-old security guard working at a luxury condominium construction site in Wichit has been arrested after police found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside his guardhouse.
Home comforts for Dojo Phuket team
Home comforts for Dojo Phuket team
JIU-JITSU: The Dojo Phuket team shone on home soil at the recent Phuket Jiu-Jitsu Provincial Championships to register an impressive 27-medal haul.
Man hospitalised after slitting own throat
Man hospitalised after slitting own throat
PHUKET: A 41-year-old man is recovering in hospital after he was found seriously injured after slitting his own throat in what is believed to have been an apparent drug-induced hallucination, Thalang Police have reported.
Officials target noisy night venues in residential areas
Officials target noisy night venues in residential areas
PHUKET: Provincial officials convened a meeting this week to address ongoing public complaints about noise pollution caused by entertainment venues located near residential communities.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Medical Cannabis Era Begins, Ms Golf’s Affair Topples Temple Elders || July 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Medical Cannabis Era Begins, Ms Golf’s Affair Topples Temple Elders || July 11
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