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EX24: Thailand’s largest exchange service confirms transparency, reliability
EX24: Thailand’s largest exchange service confirms transparency, reliability
PHUKET: EX24, Thailand's largest licensed currency exchange service, has issued a statement following the negative fallout from an inspection by the Economic Crime Suppression Division of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
Kunlavut makes it day of double joy for Thai shuttlers
Kunlavut makes it day of double joy for Thai shuttlers
BADMINTON: New world No.1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn capped off a historic week by winning the US$1 million BWF Singapore Open yesterday (June 1).
Army ‘ready’ but Thailand seeks peaceful solution on Cambodian border
Army ‘ready’ but Thailand seeks peaceful solution on Cambodian border
SA KAEO: The Thai army has confirmed it is prepared for any possible border eventuality with Cambodia while the foreign affairs minister emphasised that a peaceful solution is possible.
Phuket’s Opal first Thai to be crowned Miss World
Phuket’s Opal first Thai to be crowned Miss World
PHUKET: In a historic moment for Thailand, Suchata ‘Opal’ Chuangsri has been crowned Miss World 2025, becoming the first Thai woman to ever win the prestigious international title.
American tourist dies after heart attack while riding motorbike
American tourist dies after heart attack while riding motorbike
PHUKET: A 56-year-old American tourist died in Patong Saturday evening (May 31) after reportedly suffering a heart-related medical emergency while riding.
World Boxing introducing gender tests for all boxers
World Boxing introducing gender tests for all boxers
BOXING: World Boxing announced on Friday (May 30) it will introduce mandatory gender testing to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes wanting to take part in its competitions.
Phuket Divots Golf Gathering
Phuket Divots Golf Gathering
Attention all swingers, shankers, shooters and sandbaggers. Registration is open for our next Phuket Divots Golf gathering on Saturday 7th June @ Blue Canyon Country Club Send me a message indicating your interest and I’ll add you to the draw, should be a fun afternoon with fantastic prizes to be won and great group of local social golfers. ? • Closet to the Pin • Straightest Drive • Winning Individual score Phuket Divots Registration is 400 THB Blue Canyon Course fees are 2,100 THB This month’s gathering has limited numbers so signup early to avoid disappointment. Tee Times from 1pm and play shall be followed up with a prize ceremony and recap of the day’s activities. Divots Registration is from 12.30pm, please arrive early to check in and register or hit a few practice balls at the driving range. ⛳ Course fees can be paid at the Pro-Shop (2,100THB) which includes green fee’s caddie fee and golf buggy and collect your player card. ⛳ Divots registration is 400 THB cash which can be paid to Stephen Crone who shall be seated just outside the pro-shop, this enters you into the draw for a great swag of prizes. ⛳ Play format shall be Individual Stableford, please swap cards with players within your group. It’s supposed to be a fun day out so Mulligans are allowed, HOWEVER maximum 1 per 9 holes and will be penalized by buying a round of drinks for all players within your group! ⛳ Pick up the ball once no points can be awarded ⛳ Pick, clean and place on the fairways. ⛳ Prize giving ceremony shall take place 15 minutes after the last group concludes play. ⛳ Prize winners absent for the award ceremony shall forfeit their prize into the lucky draw. Find us on Facebook : Phuketgolfsociety
Off the grid in the Kentucky Bluegrass
Off the grid in the Kentucky Bluegrass
Most visitors to the United States flock to the coastal cities. If you seek the “other America,” consider an offbeat visit to the state of Kentucky. I have deep roots in Kentucky and a post-Songkran trip reminded me of the unassuming allure of this state known for bluegrass, horses and bourbon.
Explosion of the senses at the Thanyapura Color Fun Run
Explosion of the senses at the Thanyapura Color Fun Run
RUNNING: More than 1,000 runners of all ages and abilities came out yesterday morning (May 31) to enjoy the annual Colour Fun Run at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort.
Thalang Police ramp up student road safety, urge parental support
Thalang Police ramp up student road safety, urge parental support
PHUKET: Thalang Police are intensifying their efforts to promote road safety among students as the school term begins, with a focus on instilling traffic discipline and preventing risky behaviour with many students riding motorbikes to school.
Thai regulator warns taxi drivers to shape up
Thai regulator warns taxi drivers to shape up
BANGKOK: The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has warned that public transport drivers who fail to meet standards, particularly when providing services to tourists, will face severe penalties.
Navigating Thai real estate
Navigating Thai real estate
Thailand’s real estate market offers diverse opportunities for foreign investors, yet its legal framework imposes distinct restrictions on land ownership. 
Thai F1 race would ‘break even within a year’
Thai F1 race would ‘break even within a year’
FORMULA ONE: The minister of tourism and sports has expressed confidence that a Formula 1 race, if held in Thailand, would “break even” within a year.
Foundation awards over 230 scholarships to disadvantaged students
Foundation awards over 230 scholarships to disadvantaged students
PHUKET: More than 230 students across Phuket have been awarded educational scholarships this year, as part of an annual initiative by the Phuket Children’s Protection Foundation to ease the financial burden on underprivileged families.
Ukrainian woman dies after rooftop pool fall in Chalong
Ukrainian woman dies after rooftop pool fall in Chalong
PHUKET: A 28-year-old Ukrainian tourist died in the early hours of yesterday morning (May 31) after falling from the rooftop of a three-storey villa in Chalong.
Clear View: Rawai mayor-elect vows full transparency
Clear View: Rawai mayor-elect vows full transparency
PHUKET: Rawai born and raised Thames Kraitat, who was voted Mayor of Rawai in the elections held earlier this month, has vowed to make his administration fully transparent to help address the slew of infrastructure woes that blight the popular tourist area at the southern end of the island.
Phuket’s Premier Home Service
Phuket’s Premier Home Service
Premier provider of professional services in phuket, including home cleaning, office cleaning, babysitting, and elderly care since 2013
New dugong duo spotted near Krabi
New dugong duo spotted near Krabi
KRABI: Park officials have reported the sighting of two new dugongs and a group of green turtles near Ao Nam Mao in Muang district of Krabi, suggesting improving marine biodiversity.
PM vows B157bn for tourism pot
PM vows B157bn for tourism pot
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she aims to inject B157 billion to stimulate the tourism sector, with a focus on improving safety and convenience for visitors, along with efforts to boost the sector in general.
Are we alone? Exploring the Cosmic Silence
Are we alone? Exploring the Cosmic Silence
Look West from Promthep Cape on a clear Phuket night (on the rare nights that might be possible!) and the Milky Way stretches overhead like a fistful of sea-salt flung across black velvet. The sight is beautiful, humbling - and, if you think about it, slightly cheeky. With two hundred billion stars up there, surely someone ought to have switched on the cosmic porch light or at least sent the Earth a “hiya” text by now. But decade after decade our best telescopes remain stubbornly free of interstellar selfies.