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Patong cleans up, on alert for more flooding
Patong cleans up, on alert for more flooding
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri has urged residents in the tourism town to beware more flooding after areas throughout Patong were inundated by heavy downpours since last night (June 17).
Tourism compensation scheme to be extended until end of year
Tourism compensation scheme to be extended until end of year
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry wants to extend compensation for injured and deceased tourists to the end of this year after only B3.9 million from the B50mn allocated for the scheme was used.
Thailand boat shows unite to deliver single Phuket show
Thailand boat shows unite to deliver single Phuket show
PHUKET: Organisers of the Thailand International Boat Show A Luxury Lifestyle Event and Thailand Boat Festival have announced they have formed a strategic alliance to host a single boat show in Phuket at Phuket Yacht Haven from Jan 9-12, 2025.
Heavy rains cause flooding, traffic delays
Heavy rains cause flooding, traffic delays
PHUKET: Heavy rain overnight has led to flooding in many areas across Phuket. Several regions and roads were inundated by water, causing substantial disruptions to traffic.
First Ukraine Pilots Trained To Fly Western Jets In France
First Ukraine Pilots Trained To Fly Western Jets In France
PARIS: At a secret location in southwestern France, a young Ukrainian pilot kept a tight grip on the controls of an Alpha Jet trainer aircraft.
Senate set to approve same-sex marriage
Senate set to approve same-sex marriage
BANGKOK: Thai lawmakers will vote today (June 18) on legalising same-sex marriage, putting the kingdom on the cusp of becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise marriage equality.
France win Euro 2024 opener, Slovakia stun Belgium
France win Euro 2024 opener, Slovakia stun Belgium
FOOTBALL: Kylian Mbappe came off late on with a broken nose as France edged Austria 1-0 in their opening game at Euro 2024 yesterday (June 17), after Slovakia inflicted a surprise 1-0 defeat on Belgium and Romania beat Ukraine.
Phuket surf claims two more lives at Mai Khao
Phuket surf claims two more lives at Mai Khao
PHUKET: Deadly surf claimed the lives of a 44-year-old American man* and a 48-year-old Thai woman*, who worked as a professional nurse in Surin Province, at Mai Khao Beach this morning (June 17).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket ordered to go after nominees, Park budget for old Phuket prison site approved || June 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket ordered to go after nominees, Park budget for old Phuket prison site approved || June 17
PHUKET XTRA - June 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket names 38 Senator candidates for Bangkok selection
Phuket names 38 Senator candidates for Bangkok selection
PHUKET: The Provincial Selection Committee led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannrat has confirmed the names of 38 candidates to be forwarded to Bangkok for consideration in the national selection process in determining the country’s next Senate.
PLTO to lift ban on registering new app taxis
PLTO to lift ban on registering new app taxis
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) will lift its ban on any new taxi drivers being registered in Phuket following a meeting in Phuket with Padipat Suntiphada, the First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand.
DeChambeau edges McIlroy by one stroke to win US Open
DeChambeau edges McIlroy by one stroke to win US Open
GOLF: Bryson DeChambeau captured his second US Open title yesterday (June 16), but it was an epic late collapse by a gutted Rory McIlroy that will be remembered from the thrilling showdown at Pinehurst.
Teens in knife attack ambush at Heroines Monument
Teens in knife attack ambush at Heroines Monument
PHUKET: Police have brought in at least four youths for their role in a knife attack on a rival teen that started at Saphan Hin and ended in an ambush at the Heroines Monument.
England begin Euro 2024 quest with win over Serbia, Dutch edge Poland
England begin Euro 2024 quest with win over Serbia, Dutch edge Poland
FOOTBALL: England got their quest for a first major tournament title in 58 years off to a winning start as Jude Bellingham’s header was enough to beat Serbia 1-0, while the Netherlands grabbed a late 2-1 win over Poland yesterday (June 16).
Red shirts to rally for Thaksin
Red shirts to rally for Thaksin
BANGKOK: Supporters of the red-shirt movement are expected to turn up at the Criminal Court on Tuesday morning (June 18) in a show of support for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is scheduled to hear the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) decision on a lese majeste case against him.
Woman accountant arrested on five warrants for scam gang ‘mule’ accounts
Woman accountant arrested on five warrants for scam gang ‘mule’ accounts
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested a woman accountant in Phuket who was wanted on five separate arrest warrants for opening bank accounts used by at least one call centre scam gang.
Russian man, 63, drowns at Surin Beach
Russian man, 63, drowns at Surin Beach
PHUKET: A 63-year-old Russian man* drowned after ignoring a red ‘no swimming’ flag at Surin Beach yesterday afternoon (June 16).
Chalong Cup underway
Chalong Cup underway
FOOTBALL: The 11th annual edition of the Chalong Cup kicked off on Saturday (June 15) with a record number of teams participating in the ever popular community event.
Government to chase pink baht after Pride nets B4.5bn
Government to chase pink baht after Pride nets B4.5bn
BANGKOK: The government expects June’s Pride Month will generate more than B4.5 billion in cash flow for the economy, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Nadal to skip Wimbledon to focus on Olympics
Nadal to skip Wimbledon to focus on Olympics
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will miss this year’s Wimbledon Championship in order to focus on the Paris Olympics, which will be played on the clay courts at Roland Garros.