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Phuket yachting trailblazer Andy Dowden passes away
Phuket yachting trailblazer Andy Dowden passes away
PHUKET: Andy Dowden, one the key figures who drove the original development of Phuket’s boating and sailing yacht industry, has passed away.
Pacquiao to fight Thai icon Buakaw
Pacquiao to fight Thai icon Buakaw
BANGKOK: The world will witness an epic showdown between two legendary fighters in ‘The Match of Legends: Manny Pacquiao v Buakaw Banchamek’, in January next year in Thailand.
Tony Bennett, last of classic American crooners, dead at 96
Tony Bennett, last of classic American crooners, dead at 96
NEW YORK: Tony Bennett, the last in a generation of classic American crooners whose ceaselessly cheery spirit bridged generations to make him a hitmaker across seven decades, died Friday (July 21) in New York. He was 96.
More traffic woes for Patong as Nanai repaved
More traffic woes for Patong as Nanai repaved
PHUKET: While Patong continues to struggle with the traffic woes brought on by the floodworks underway on Phra Metta Rd, Patong Municipality has announced the partial closure of Nanai Rd from today (July 22) until Aug 5 while the road is resurfaced.
Nolan delivers masterpiece with ‘Oppenheimer’
Nolan delivers masterpiece with ‘Oppenheimer’
When it comes to how he is viewed by the cinema world, director Christopher Nolan is now in rare air. He doesn’t need to make a film with crazy stunts to have one of his movies deemed a blockbuster – just having his name on the poster does that.
Bar near airport raided for late trading
Bar near airport raided for late trading
PHUKET: A bar immediately south of Phuket International Airport has been raided by police for late trading.
Police seize 7,000 ya bah pills in Thalang drug bust
Police seize 7,000 ya bah pills in Thalang drug bust
PHUKET: A 23-year-old man from Pa Khlok was charged with illegal possession of illicit drugs for sale after officers from Thalang Police found him in possession of 7,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) yesterday (July 21).
Another man arrested for selling fireworks on Patong Beach
Another man arrested for selling fireworks on Patong Beach
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested another man for selling fireworks on Patong Beach.
Tri Iyara Triathlon set to debut in Phuket
Tri Iyara Triathlon set to debut in Phuket
TRIATHLON: The hugely popular sport of triathlon has a new event coming to Phuket later this year after the Tri Iyara Triathlon was officially confirmed at a press conference on Tuesday (July 18).
Thai man in hospital after three-vehicle collision in Koh Kaew
Thai man in hospital after three-vehicle collision in Koh Kaew
PHUKET: One person was taken to the hospital, and two others escaped serious injuries after a road accident involving three vehicles on Phuket’s main highway, Thepkrasattri Rd, yesterday morning (July 21).
Pheu Thai to seek support from Senate, other parties
Pheu Thai to seek support from Senate, other parties
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party will seek support from the Senate and other political parties outside the current eight-party alliance, aiming to secure enough votes to back its prime ministerial candidate in a parliamentary vote next Thursday (July 27).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Move Forward sidesteps, Hanging Patong cable, ‘Law breaking’ foreigners crackdown || July 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Move Forward sidesteps, Hanging Patong cable, ‘Law breaking’ foreigners crackdown || July 21
PHUKET XTRA - July 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket underpass blocked by overturned truck
Phuket underpass blocked by overturned truck
PHUKET: The northbound lane of the Darasamut Underpass was closed for traffic today (July 21) after a truck flipped on Chao Fa West Rd, blocking the entrance to the tunnel.
Neck-high cable sweeps woman off motorcycle
Neck-high cable sweeps woman off motorcycle
PHUKET: A Thai female motorcyclist was injured in Patong yesterday morning (July 20) when she ran into a telecom cable hanging at neck level across the entrance to a small alley off Phra Mettha Rd.
Phuket’s ‘Architect & Hotelex’ expo underway
Phuket’s ‘Architect & Hotelex’ expo underway
PHUKET: The Architect & Hotelex 2023, traditionally the largest hotel and hospitality trade show in Southern Thailand, is underway at the Central Floresta shopping mall on the bypass road.
Thai, Malaysian Navies conclude exercises off Phuket
Thai, Malaysian Navies conclude exercises off Phuket
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command in Phuket yesterday (July 20) concluded a week of joint naval exercises conducted in coordination with the Royal Malaysian Navy off the coast of Phuket.
Crawley blasts ton as England seize control of 4th Ashes Test
Crawley blasts ton as England seize control of 4th Ashes Test
CRICKET: Zak Crawley’s super-charged 189 fuelled a dramatic England run spree on the second day of the must-win fourth Test at Old Trafford as Australia wilted in the face of an Ashes onslaught.
Google testing AI news writing tool
Google testing AI news writing tool
SAN FRANCISCO: Google is working with news publishers to design a new AI-backed tool to help journalists report and write their stories, the company said yesterday (July 20).
Home joy as New Zealand, Australia open World Cup with wins
Home joy as New Zealand, Australia open World Cup with wins
FOOTBALL: New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 for a historic first ever Women’s World Cup win and Australia battled past Ireland by the same scoreline on a triumphant opening day for the co-hosts yesterday (July 20).
Srettha: Pheu Thai-led coalition won’t touch lese-majeste law
Srettha: Pheu Thai-led coalition won’t touch lese-majeste law
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party will firmly oppose any change to the lese-majeste law if it leads a government, says prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin, adding that the shape of a Pheu Thai-led coalition has not been finalised.