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One person killed as pickup slams into market stalls
One person killed as pickup slams into market stalls
PHUKET: One person was killed and five other people were injured when a delivery pickup slammed into a motorbike before flipping onto its side and wiping out roadside stalls at Muang Mai market this morning (July 26).
Paris braces for ‘most incredible’ Olympics opening ceremony
Paris braces for ‘most incredible’ Olympics opening ceremony
PARIS: Thousands of athletes are set to sail through central Paris today (July 26) during an unprecedented and high-risk Olympics opening ceremony that will showcase the country’s hugely ambitious vision for the Games.
Surge in Indian, Taiwanese arrivals expected
Surge in Indian, Taiwanese arrivals expected
BANGKOK: Taiwanese and Indian arrivals in Thailand are set to reach a new high this year, thanks to the visa-free policy.
Power outage to affect Baan Manik
Power outage to affect Baan Manik
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect Baan Manik in Srisoonthorn tomorrow (July 27).
Phuket Governor joins sacred water ceremony for King’s Birthday
Phuket Governor joins sacred water ceremony for King’s Birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat joined a prestigious ceremony in Bangkok yesterday (July 25) to bring holy Buddhist water gathered from sources throughout Thailand, including Phuket, from the Ministry of Interior headquarters to Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkalaram (Wat Pho). 
Tier two rugby nations have their day but not their say
Tier two rugby nations have their day but not their say
RUGBY: After the last World Cup in France much concern surrounded the performances of tier two nations. Most lost by large margins, some appeared to be ridiculed by spectators, all tried hard but to no avail.
Activist lawyer gets another 4 years for lese-majeste
Activist lawyer gets another 4 years for lese-majeste
BANGKOK: The activist and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was sentenced yesterday (July 25) to another four years in prison for lese-majeste and violations of the Computer Crime Act, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Taxi drivers arrested after leaving app driver with fractured skull, Phuket Health Expo || July 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Taxi drivers arrested after leaving app driver with fractured skull, Phuket Health Expo || July 25
PHUKET XTRA - July 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Indian tourist drowns at Surin Beach
Indian tourist drowns at Surin Beach
PHUKET: A 27-year-old Indian tourist has drowned at Surin Beach after becoming caught in a rip current during an early morning swim with friends yesterday (July 24).
Phuket dengue infection rate spikes
Phuket dengue infection rate spikes
PHUKET: Phuket has recorded the highest rate of dengue infections in the seven provinces of Upper Southern Thailand, the Department of Disease Control regional office has confirmed.
‘Genting Dream’ returns to Phuket
‘Genting Dream’ returns to Phuket
PHUKET: Cruise liner ‘Genting Dream’ docked at the Phuket Deep Sea Port at Ao Makham, on Phuket’s east coast, last night (July 24), bringing 3,700 tourists in its first visit to Phuket in a year.
Phuket Health Expo gets underway
Phuket Health Expo gets underway
PHUKET: The ‘Phuket Health Expo’ got underway at Central Festival Phuket shopping mall yesterday (July 24), marking the start of four days of an international trade fair hoped to boost the local health and wellness industry by B10 million.
World’s richest 1% gained US$40trn in a decade, says Oxfam
World’s richest 1% gained US$40trn in a decade, says Oxfam
PARIS: The world’s richest 1% increased their fortunes by a total of US$42 trillion over the past decade, Oxfam said today (July 25), ahead of a G20 summit in Brazil where taxing the super-rich tops the agenda.
Koh Hei gifted mooring buoys, beach cleanup
Koh Hei gifted mooring buoys, beach cleanup
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality and Royal Thai Navy Region Third Area Command at Cape Panwa jointly led an event yesterday (July 24) to mark a project to install more mooring buoys off Koh Hei (Coral Island).
Thai athletes put new spin on unloved Olympic jacket
Thai athletes put new spin on unloved Olympic jacket
OLYMPICS: The old, unloved Thai Olympic team uniform may have been officially dumped but the country’s table tennis players have decided it should not be left in the closet for good.
Court sets Aug 14 for decision in Srettha dismissal case
Court sets Aug 14 for decision in Srettha dismissal case
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court announced yesterday (July 24) that it will deliver its ruling on Aug 14 in a case seeking the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B10,000 handout details, Free legal help in Phuket, Questions over passport promo || July 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B10,000 handout details, Free legal help in Phuket, Questions over passport promo || July 24
PHUKET XTRA - July 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
TAT expects B18.3bn from July holidays
TAT expects B18.3bn from July holidays
BANGKOK: Two consecutive national holidays this month are expected to generate B18.3 billion in tourism revenue from 5 million domestic trips, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Taxi drivers charged for vicious assault on app taxi driver
Taxi drivers charged for vicious assault on app taxi driver
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have confirmed the arrests of two taxi drivers for a vicious assault on an app taxi driver in Layan that left the app taxi driver with a fractured skull this morning (July 24).