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Hamilton wins emotional home race in Silverstone classic
Hamilton wins emotional home race in Silverstone classic
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton broke a near 1,000-day victory drought after an emotional charge to first place at his home British Grand Prix ahead of old foe Max Verstappen yesterday (July 7).
Chinese crucial to Phuket in Q4
Chinese crucial to Phuket in Q4
BANGKOK: August will be a critical month to gauge the number of Chinese tourists in Phuket during the fourth quarter, as the condo market on the island is projected to have the highest launch of new supply in its history.
Governor inspects flood-hit areas
Governor inspects flood-hit areas
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has conducted inspection visits to flood-hit areas in Srisoonthorn and Thepkrasattri in order to gather information to be used in formulating long-term solutions to present to the Cabinet for budget approval.
Grow Boating Evening - August 2024
Grow Boating Evening - August 2024
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm. We are delighted to announce that our drinks sponsor for the evening will be the South East Asia Pilot. The 20th Anniversary - 7th edition of the South East Asia Pilot has recently gone to print and Grenville Fordham will be on hand to tell us all about the cruising bible to South East Asia. southeastasiapilot.com There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket
Injuries strike All Blacks and England after first test
Injuries strike All Blacks and England after first test
RUGBY: All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara and England prop Joe Marler are both considered unlikely starters for the second Test in Auckland where New Zealand will chase a series sweep.
Green Thoughts: Enjoying deep purple in your garden
Green Thoughts: Enjoying deep purple in your garden
Everyone knows about aubergines. You know, those large glossy purple things that look for all the world as though they have been coated with clear varnish. Thailand, however, has many other varieties, all of them edible and all capable of being cultivated without fuss in your kitchen garden.
Tourist steals van, causes head-on collision on Patong Hill
Tourist steals van, causes head-on collision on Patong Hill
PHUKET: Traffic on Patong Hill came to a standstill last night (July 6) after a foreign tourist stole a van and crashed head-on into another van travelling over the hill.
Body of woman found in Phuket mangroves after jump from Sarasin Bridge
Body of woman found in Phuket mangroves after jump from Sarasin Bridge
PHUKET: The body of a woman who jumped from the Sarasin Bridge on Thursday (July 4) has been found among mangroves at Tha Chatchai, at the northern tip of the island.
Russell on pole in Mercedes Silverstone front row
Russell on pole in Mercedes Silverstone front row
FORMULA ONE: George Russell beat Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in a shock qualifying front-row lockout at the British Grand Prix yesterday (July 6).
Townhouse Urgent Sale!!
Townhouse Urgent Sale!!
2 Story Townhouse 21.8 sq.wha, 4bed+2bathrooms free furniture & A/C ready to move-in. 700 meters to Heronries Monument (I-Leaf Town1).
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ screams emotion
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ screams emotion
When it comes to disaster movies they have become pretty formulaic. The audience will be introduced to a bunch of characters – most likable – and then a disaster will befall them. Some of the characters will live, some will die along the way but one hero will rise above the rest in order to lead most to safety.
Govt to establish zero tolerance zones for narcotics
Govt to establish zero tolerance zones for narcotics
BANGKOK: The government is planning to establish drug-free zones in the country under the Roi Et and Nan model by Sept 30.
Visa waiver brings surge in Thai-China flights
Visa waiver brings surge in Thai-China flights
BANGKOK: The number of flights between Thailand and China has risen to 55,000 in the past eight months since the two countries signed a mutual visa exemption agreement, according to the Ministry of Transport.
10 tourists hurt as Surat Thani tour bus overturns
10 tourists hurt as Surat Thani tour bus overturns
SURAT THANI: Ten European tourists were slightly hurt when a small tour bus carrying them to a pier overturned on a curve in Phunphin district on Saturday morning (July 6).
Step by Step: Phuket’s flood of development a recipe for disaster
Step by Step: Phuket’s flood of development a recipe for disaster
OPINION: Another year, another rainy season, and another round of devastating floods on the island of Phuket. As the waters recede, homes and businesses are left damaged, transport networks are disrupted, and the island’s reputation as a paradise destination is tarnished.
Patong smoothie shop serial thief arrested
Patong smoothie shop serial thief arrested
PHUKET: Police have apprehended the ‘smoothie shop’ serial thief now wanted for multiple thefts from shops in Patong at night.
England win on penalties, set up Netherlands semi-final at Euro 2024
England win on penalties, set up Netherlands semi-final at Euro 2024
FOOTBALL: England beat Switzerland on penalties yesterday (July 6) to keep their dreams of winning Euro 2024 alive as they advanced to a semi-final showdown with the Netherlands, who came from behind to defeat Turkiye in the day’s other match.
Runners prepare to take on ‘Heartbreak Hill’
Runners prepare to take on ‘Heartbreak Hill’
FITNESS: Running enthusiasts and fitness fans are gearing up for the return of a popular event to Phuket’s shores as the 7th Accor Heartbreak Hill Mini-Marathon to take place next weekend.
Lucky licence plate auction to provide B300k for four Phuket people disabled by road accidents
Lucky licence plate auction to provide B300k for four Phuket people disabled by road accidents
PHUKET: Buppha Sricharoen, Inspector-General of the Department of Land Transport, in Phuket today (July 6) confirmed that B319,500 raised by the auction of lucky licence plates will go towards supporting four people in Phuket left disabled by road accidents.
Sakhu Police Station gets Muslim prayer building
Sakhu Police Station gets Muslim prayer building
PHUKET: Sakhu Police Station has opened its new Muslim prayer building, praised as the first prayer building within a police station in the country.