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‘Grateful’ Australian ‘Cast Away’ sailor back on dry land
‘Grateful’ Australian ‘Cast Away’ sailor back on dry land
MEXICO: An Australian sailor rescued with his dog after more than two months adrift in the Pacific Ocean arrived in Mexico yesterday (July 18) declaring “I am so grateful. I’m alive.”
Tourism set to fall short
Tourism set to fall short
BANGKOK: Tourism revenue from the international market in 2024 will not be able to match the level recorded in 2019, as the target has been downgraded to B1.92 trillion from an earlier target of B2.29trn due to the impact of a “polycrisis”, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
World Cup set for lift-off with women’s football at all-time high
World Cup set for lift-off with women’s football at all-time high
FOOTBALL: The first 32-team Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand tomorrow (July 20), with the United States favourites to win an unprecedented third consecutive title in a landmark month for women’s football.
Pita worried about attempt to block second vote
Pita worried about attempt to block second vote
BANGKOK: Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat has expressed concern that any attempts to block him from being nominated as prime minister again today (July 19) will affect the entire parliamentary system in the future.
Children safe as bullet flies into classroom at Phuket Town primary school
Children safe as bullet flies into classroom at Phuket Town primary school
PHUKET: Police are investigating a gunshot that left a bullet hole in a window of a classroom at a private school on the northern side of Phuket Town where 10-year-olds were taking art class yesterday (July 18).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pita to contend for Premiership while Senators fight back, Over 900 join ‘Tsunami Walk, Run’ || July 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pita to contend for Premiership while Senators fight back, Over 900 join ‘Tsunami Walk, Run’ || July 18
PHUKET XTRA - July 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Region 8 Police tout anti-drug campaign success
Region 8 Police tout anti-drug campaign success
PHUKET: Region 8 Police, based at the northern end of Phuket, have announced the results of a campaign against drug networks that has landed more than 1,000 arrests and seen more than B6 million in assets seized.
Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host
Commonwealth Games in limbo as Australia pulls out as 2026 host
COMMONWEALTH GAMES: The Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games today (July 18) citing major cost blow-outs, leaving organisers fuming as they scrambled to keep the multi-sport event afloat.
Man arrested over Patong Beach fireworks
Man arrested over Patong Beach fireworks
PHUKET: Patong Police have made another arrest for illegally selling fireworks on Patong Beach.
HOMA raises B1.2bn to accelerate rental housing expansion
HOMA raises B1.2bn to accelerate rental housing expansion
BANGKOK: In partnership with KBank Private Banking (KBank) and UOB Asset Management Thailand (UOBAM), HOMA has announced the successful closing of United Private Equity Fund 1 (not for retail investors), raising B1.2 billion (US$34.2 million).
Running for a good cause at the Rawai Mini Marathon
Running for a good cause at the Rawai Mini Marathon
MARATHON: The 6th Rawai Mini Marathon took place on Sunday (July 16) with organisers confirming that funds raised from the race will go towards the purchase of an ambulance for Chalong Hospital.
Ukraine grain deal expires after Russia refuses extension
Ukraine grain deal expires after Russia refuses extension
MOSCOW: The deal allowing Ukraine to safely export grain to global markets via the Black Sea expired at midnight in Istanbul (3am Phuket time) today (July 18) after Russia refused an extension.
Senators fight back against post-vote threats
Senators fight back against post-vote threats
BANGKOK: The Senate speaker has sought police protection for senators and their families who said they were threatened after the prime ministerial vote last Thursday (July 13), and senators are filing complaints against those they believe responsible.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Personal data arrest in Phuket, Russian Consulate opens, Calls for Phang Nga Airport || July 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Personal data arrest in Phuket, Russian Consulate opens, Calls for Phang Nga Airport || July 17
PHUKET XTRA - July 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Nakhon Si United win Phuket pre-season football competition
Nakhon Si United win Phuket pre-season football competition
FOOTBALL: Nakhon Si United Football Club were celebrating yesterday (July 16) after winning the Phuket-hosted four-team pre-season football tournament, which included one of the country’s major professional sides.
Patong motorbike taxi driver apologises for losing temper
Patong motorbike taxi driver apologises for losing temper
PHUKET: A motorbike taxi driver in Patong has apologised for losing his temper at a foreign tourist after the motorbike taxi driver refused to uphold the fare as presented by Grab when the ride was booked.
Power outages to affect Bang Tao, Pa Khlok
Power outages to affect Bang Tao, Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced two separate power outages that will affect homes and businesses in Bang Tao and in Pa Khlok tomorrow (July 18).
More than 900 turn out for ‘Tsunami Walk & Run’
More than 900 turn out for ‘Tsunami Walk & Run’
PHUKET: More than 900 people of all ages and walks of life joined the Tsunami Walk & Run event held in Mai Khao yesterday (July 16) to promote awareness of tsunami evacuation routes.
Phang Nga airport ‘needed’
Phang Nga airport ‘needed’
BANGKOK: The Joint Public and Private Sector Consultative Committee (JPPSCC) in the Andaman provinces has urged Airports of Thailand (AoT) to continue its feasibility study on Phang Nga Airport.
Coalition bloc to meet ahead of 2nd vote
Coalition bloc to meet ahead of 2nd vote
BANGKOK: The leaders of eight prospective coalition parties seeking to form the next government will meet to discuss their next move today (July 17), ahead of the second round of voting to select a prime minister on Wednesday, a source close to the matter said.