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Ukraine’s top diplomat in Beijing for talks on ending war
Ukraine’s top diplomat in Beijing for talks on ending war
BEIJING: Ukraine’s foreign minister is in China today (July 23) for talks on how officials there might help end the war with Russia, whose ties with Beijing have only grown stronger since the conflict began.
Motorbike rider killed in accident
Motorbike rider killed in accident
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have confirmed that a motorbike rider who collided with a car on Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew on Sunday night (July 21) has died from his injuries.
Passport service billboard in Chinese ordered removed
Passport service billboard in Chinese ordered removed
BANGKOK: Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the removal of a Chinese-language billboard offering to help people get passports and citizenship of several countries, seen in Huai Khwang district of Bangkok.
Pogacar hails ‘golden age’ after securing third Tour de France title
Pogacar hails ‘golden age’ after securing third Tour de France title
CYCLING: Tadej Pogacar hailed a new "golden age" for cycling after securing a third Tour de France title on Sunday (July 21) to add to his 2020 and 2021 triumphs.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thuggish Phuket taxi antics, Calls for Phuket safety and infrastructure upgrades || July 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thuggish Phuket taxi antics, Calls for Phuket safety and infrastructure upgrades || July 22
PHUKET XTRA - July 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Vagabonds RFC vs Krabi RC
Phuket Vagabonds RFC vs Krabi RC
The Phuket Vagabonds welcome Krabi RC to the Alan Cooke Ground in Thalang for a 15s Rugby Union fixture. A fun-filled day where everyone is welcome. Kick-off 4:30pm. For more information please visit the Vagabonds’ Facebook page: Vagabondsrugby
Piastri claims first win after McLaren team orders drama
Piastri claims first win after McLaren team orders drama
FORMULA ONE: Oscar Piastri claimed his maiden Formula 1 grand prix victory after a tense team orders standoff with Lando Norris at the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday (July 21).
Patong tuk-tuk driver thuggish antics rise again
Patong tuk-tuk driver thuggish antics rise again
PHUKET: Local residents have again decried the behaviour of Patong tuk-tuk drivers after a disturbing encounter involving a tuk-tuk driver picking a fight with a local resident mid-traffic in Patong.
Biden exits 2024 election, endorses Harris
Biden exits 2024 election, endorses Harris
WASHINGTON: Joe Biden dropped out of the US presidential election yesterday (July 21) and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee, in a political earthquake that upends the already extraordinary race for the White House.
Man hangs self on first day in new rented home
Man hangs self on first day in new rented home
PHUKET: A 40-year-old man died by apparent suicide after an argument with his wife on their first day of staying at a rented house in Baan Manik.
Another Phuket taxi dispute turns violent
Another Phuket taxi dispute turns violent
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police are investigating yet another conflict between taxi drivers, this time amid allegations that the driver of an allegedly illegal taxi bearing Bangkok licence plates punching a Phuket driver in the face.
Chanettee wins LPGA Dana Open, Schauffele wins British Open
Chanettee wins LPGA Dana Open, Schauffele wins British Open
GOLF: Chanettee Wannasaen closed with back-to-back birdies to capture her second career LPGA title yesterday (July 21), edging South Korean Ryu Hae-ran by a stroke to win the Dana Open.
American arrested for fatal stabbing of Aussie in Krabi
American arrested for fatal stabbing of Aussie in Krabi
PHUKET: A 43-year-old American man has been arrested for the fatal stabbing of an Australian at Ao Nang Beach in Krabi early this morning (July 22).
Drunk teacher drives off road, injuring 17 students
Drunk teacher drives off road, injuring 17 students
SURIN: Online photos have confirmed that a drunk teacher was involved in an accident in which a pickup truck overturned, causing injuries to 17 students in Surin, sparking anger on social media platforms.
SAT, companies to pay for Olympics broadcast rights
SAT, companies to pay for Olympics broadcast rights
OLYMPICS: The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) will join hands with the private sector to invest about B400 million for the rights to broadcast the Olympic games, SAT governor Kongsak Yodmanee confirmed on Saturday (July 20).
Natural Phuket: Welcome to the ‘green season’
Natural Phuket: Welcome to the ‘green season’
Many people all over the world picture places like Phuket as all year round idyllic tropical island paradises. Year-round sun, clear calm waters, blue lagoons teaming with fish and the odd turtle swimming by. Yes, this is a true description of Phuket ‒ with a bit of an imagination or if you believe the advertising photos ‒ for five to six months of the year. But the other six months you will see a totally different side to living in the tropics.
IMAGE asia, Class Act Media scores APAC Insider award
IMAGE asia, Class Act Media scores APAC Insider award
PHUKET: Image asia / Class Act Media has been voted ‘Best Regional Print & Radio News Media Enterprise 2024 – Thailand’ in this year’s UK-based ‘APAC Insider South East Asia Business Awards’.
Phuket airport dodges CrowdStrike woes
Phuket airport dodges CrowdStrike woes
PHUKET: All flight services at Phuket International Airport have returned to normal following the CrowdStrike outage that affected departures booking systems at major airports throughout the country.
Phuket marks Asarnha Bucha, Khao Phansa
Phuket marks Asarnha Bucha, Khao Phansa
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sopon Suwannarat led a Buddhist candlelight procession at Wat Mongkol Nimit in Phuket Town last night in celebration of Asarnha Bucha Day yesterday and the beginning of Buddhist Lent (Khao Phansa) today (July 21).
Norris leads McLaren front-row lock out in Hungary
Norris leads McLaren front-row lock out in Hungary
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris beat Oscar Piastri to pole position to lead McLaren to its first front-row lockout in almost 12 years in a marathon qualifying session at the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday (July 20).