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Phuket conducts passenger ship disaster exercise
Phuket conducts passenger ship disaster exercise
PHUKET: The Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre Region 3 (Thai-MECC 3), based at the Royal Thai Navy Third Naval Area Command at Cape Panwa, conducted a major joint training exercise yesterday (July 8) simulating a passenger ship disaster.
Bhumjaithai challenges Pheu Thai to dump casino plan for good
Bhumjaithai challenges Pheu Thai to dump casino plan for good
BANGKOK: The Bhumjaithai Party has accused the governing Pheu Thai Party of lacking sincerity following its decision to remove a bill to promote casinos from parliament.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Speeding Phuket Cop’s Early Morning Crash, Patong Gets New Rescue Lifeline || July 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Speeding Phuket Cop’s Early Morning Crash, Patong Gets New Rescue Lifeline || July 8
PHUKET XTRA - July 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
US confirms 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand
US confirms 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand
BANGKOK: The United States has confirmed a 36% import tariff on all goods from Thailand, set to take effect on Aug 1, 2025.
Police sergeant crashes car, wipes out tea stall
Police sergeant crashes car, wipes out tea stall
PHUKET: A police officer was injured after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a roadside tea shop in Thalang in the early hours of this morning (July 8).
Residents alarmed by python lurking under cement floor
Residents alarmed by python lurking under cement floor
PHUKET: Rescue workers were called into action last night (July 7) to capture a large python discovered hiding beneath a cement floor in a residential area of Koh Kaew.
Phuket bars allowed to flow on Buddhist holiday
Phuket bars allowed to flow on Buddhist holiday
PHUKET: Bars and entertainment venues in Phuket are allowed to sell alcohol on Asarnha Bucha Day this Thursday (July 10) and Wan Khao Pansa on Friday (July 11), and other big Buddhist holidays, the Phuket Provincial Police chief has confirmed.
Aimsaard sisters, new mixed duo steal show
Aimsaard sisters, new mixed duo steal show
BADMINTON: Aimsaard sisters Benyapa and Nuntakarn won their second title in two weeks, while Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat claimed their biggest career win in Canada on Sunday (July 6).
Patong surf safety gets Rotary rescue boat donation boost
Patong surf safety gets Rotary rescue boat donation boost
PHUKET: Patong lifeguards have received a brand-new rescue boat to bolster sea safety efforts in one of Phuket’s busiest tourist areas, thanks to a joint donation from the Rotary Club of Patong Beach and local business Tonsai Marine Services.
US to send ‘more weapons’ to Ukraine: Trump
US to send ‘more weapons’ to Ukraine: Trump
KYIV: President Donald Trump said yesterday (July 7) the United States will send additional weapons to Ukraine, after Russia claimed new gains in its grinding war against its neighbour.
Sluggish Lions fail to fire
Sluggish Lions fail to fire
RUGBY: The British and Irish Lions may have won their opening three warm-up games on Australian soil but they have looked far from impressive in each one.
Phumtham says he can dissolve House
Phumtham says he can dissolve House
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai dismissed the Council of State’s (CoS) opinion about the acting prime minister’s power to dissolve the House of Representatives as just one of many legal views.
Patong Police arrest Swedish cocaine dealer
Patong Police arrest Swedish cocaine dealer
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested a Swedish man and a Thai woman for distributing cocaine in Phuket, following a joint operation carried out by the Patong Police investigation team.
Phuket urged ‘Be Aware, Don’t Panic’ at disaster prep briefing
Phuket urged ‘Be Aware, Don’t Panic’ at disaster prep briefing
PHUKET: The Ministry of Interior has emphasised the need for public awareness without panic as part of nationwide efforts to strengthen earthquake and tsunami preparedness. Phuket authorities joined the online briefing today Monday (July 7) to align local readiness with national disaster response strategies.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Mayor Money Revealed, Bangla Boss Now Council Chief, New Night Market Lights Up || July 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Mayor Money Revealed, Bangla Boss Now Council Chief, New Night Market Lights Up || July 7
PHUKET XTRA - July 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
National icons Panipak and Pleumjit receive honours
National icons Panipak and Pleumjit receive honours
TAEKWONDO / VOLLEYBALL: Two-time Olympic champion Panipak Wongpattanakit and volleyball star Pleumjit Thinkaow were honoured during the 5th Thailand Moral Awards ceremony 2024.
Eateries hunger for co-payment revival
Eateries hunger for co-payment revival
BANGKOK: Restaurateurs view the ‘Tiew Thai Khon La Khrueng’ travel campaign as inadequate to support the restaurant sector during the low season and called on the government to revive the ‘Khon La Khrueng’ co-payment subsidy scheme.
Phuket Town gets a new night market
Phuket Town gets a new night market
PHUKET: A new night market has officially opened in the heart of Phuket Town, offering a new space for local businesses and tourists alike. The ‘Plern Pao Night Market’ was launched on Saturday (July 5) with an opening ceremony presided over by Phuket MP Thitikan Thitiphrutikul.
‘Simple Buddhist monk’ Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday
‘Simple Buddhist monk’ Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday
MCLEOD GANJ, INDIA: Calling himself a “simple Buddhist monk” who usually didn’t celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th yesterday (July 6) by praying for peace after China insisted it would have the final say on who succeeded the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Russian man seriously injured after third-floor jump
Russian man seriously injured after third-floor jump
PHUKET: A 27-year-old Russian man was seriously injured after jumping from the third floor of a company dormitory in Phuket Town last night (July 6).