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SET approves THAI’s return to trading
SET approves THAI’s return to trading
BANGKOK: The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has approved the reinstatement of Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) on the main trading board from Aug 4, following a long debt restructuring process.
Phuket readies for King’s Birthday
Phuket readies for King’s Birthday
PHUKET: A large-scale aquatic animal release ceremony was held at Saphan Hin yesterday (July 23) to promote marine conservation efforts in Phuket.and to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, which will be observed as a national public holiday on Monday (July 28).
Phuket launches football development course for youngsters
Phuket launches football development course for youngsters
FOOTBALL: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) has partnered with the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) to produce a FIFA-endorsed youth training development course for schools across the island.
18 teens nabbed in Wichit street racing raid
18 teens nabbed in Wichit street racing raid
PHUKET: A group of 18 underage youths were arrested and 14 modified motorbikes seized in the early hours of this morning (July 24) in a police crackdown on street racing and public nuisance activities in the Laem Dinso area of Wichit.
Spa lounge at Karon hotel damaged by fire
Spa lounge at Karon hotel damaged by fire
PHUKET: A fire broke out in the spa lounge of a hotel in Karon yesterday evening (July 23), with investigators suspecting an electrical short circuit in the air conditioning system as the likely cause.
New mine blast inflames border tensions
New mine blast inflames border tensions
UDON RATCHATHANI: The Thai-Cambodian border dispute has escalated dramatically after another landmine explosion injured five Thai soldiers - one losing a leg - in a disputed area of Ubon Ratchathani province yesterday afternoon (July 23).
Copper wire thief arrested after spate of thefts
Copper wire thief arrested after spate of thefts
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of copper wire thefts across Phuket Town that have caused widespread disruption and public frustration over the past two months.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Road Horror Claims 2-Year-Old, Twin Fires in Phuket, Patong Readies Tsunami Drill || July 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Road Horror Claims 2-Year-Old, Twin Fires in Phuket, Patong Readies Tsunami Drill || July 23
PHUKET XTRA - July 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
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