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New bid to remove Senate’s PM vote
New bid to remove Senate’s PM vote
BANGKOK: The Move Forward Party (MFP) submitted a proposal to parliament on Friday seeking to strip the military-appointed senators of their power to co-select the prime minister.
ICC to hand out equal prize money in men’s and women’s cricket
ICC to hand out equal prize money in men’s and women’s cricket
CRICKET: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday (July 13) that it will distribute equal prize money to men’s and women’s teams from now on at its events.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town to tackle floodwaters, Heavy rain forecast, Companies on edge || July 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town to tackle floodwaters, Heavy rain forecast, Companies on edge || July 14
PHUKET XTRA - July 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Rawai accident leaves rescue vehicle out of operation
Rawai accident leaves rescue vehicle out of operation
PHUKET: A rescue vehicle belonging to Rescue Team Volunteers Phuket was out of operation for several hours today (July 14) and will have to be left in a repair shop for a full day or more after a minor accident and a prolonged dispute with a foreign motorcyclist in Rawai.
Heavy rain forecast for Phuket, Andaman coast
Heavy rain forecast for Phuket, Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Southern Meteorological Center (West Coast), located near Phuket airport, has issued a weather advisory warning of heavy rain from tomorrow through Tuesday (July 15-18).
Darasamut Underpass closed while new pump installed
Darasamut Underpass closed while new pump installed
PHUKET: The southbound lane through the Darasamut Underpass has been closed to traffic while workers install a new pump in the tunnel.
Phuket hosts pre-season pro football tournament
Phuket hosts pre-season pro football tournament
FOOTBALL: Officials announced yesterday (July 13) that a four-team football tournament, including one of the country’s major professional sides, is taking place at Surakul Stadium this weekend.
Parliament to hold next PM vote on July 19
Parliament to hold next PM vote on July 19
BANGKOK: Thailand’s parliament confirmed today (July 14) it would vote again on a new prime minister next week, after pro-royalist lawmakers foiled liberal frontrunner Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid for the top job.
Seized boat adds twist to German’s killing
Seized boat adds twist to German’s killing
PATTAYA: Police have seized a speedboat belonging to a prime suspect in the murder of a German property broker, as they believe he might have intended to use it to dump the victim’s dismembered body at sea.
Delivery pickup slams into Heroines Monument barrier
Delivery pickup slams into Heroines Monument barrier
PHUKET: The driver of a delivery pickup truck that slammed into the steel barricade protecting the Heroines Monument early this morning (July 14) has been charged with reckless driving causing damage to government property.
11th Anniversary - Phuket Drum Circle
11th Anniversary - Phuket Drum Circle
Officials present B226mn floodworks plan for Phuket Town
Officials present B226mn floodworks plan for Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas presided over a public hearing yesterday (July 13) to present a drainage system construction project costing B226 million to help protect the Phuket Old Town area from repeated flooding.
Hollywood shuts down as actors go on strike
Hollywood shuts down as actors go on strike
LOS ANGELES: Tens of thousands of Hollywood actors were set to go on strike at midnight yesterday (July 13), effectively bringing the giant movie and television business to a halt as they join writers in the first industry-wide walkout for 63 years.
PGA Tour, LIV backers drop no-poaching clause from deal
PGA Tour, LIV backers drop no-poaching clause from deal
GOLF: The PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund have dropped a provision from their framework agreement that barred LIV Golf and the Tour from recruiting each other’s players, the PGA Tour confirmed yesterday (July 13).
Move Forward in Phuket calls for peace, hope for the future
Move Forward in Phuket calls for peace, hope for the future
PHUKET: A group of about 30 people turned out at the Mingmongkol Statue (Dragon Statue) at Queen Sirikit Park in Phuket Town yesterday evening to call for peace and maintain their support for Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party prime ministerial candidate who was declined the position of prime minister by a House of Representatives and Senate combined vote yesterday (July 13).
Pita: ‘I’m not giving up’
Pita: ‘I’m not giving up’
BANGKOK: “I accept it but I’m not giving up,” was Pita Limjaroenrat’s first reaction after he failed to win a majority vote from parliament for his premiership yesterday evening (July 13).
 
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Thai Reporter/Translator
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pita falls short of becoming Premier, Phuket’s ‘City Pillar’, Murder suspects caught || July 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pita falls short of becoming Premier, Phuket’s ‘City Pillar’, Murder suspects caught || July 13
PHUKET XTRA - July 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Durian farming expansion continues in Chalong
Durian farming expansion continues in Chalong
PHUKET: Vice Governor of Phuket Amnuay Phinsuwan led a durian planting project in Chalong today (July 13) as part of ongoing efforts to balance the eco-system by creating more green spaces across the island while incentivising farmers to reduce their carbon footprint.
‘Zero carbon’ tourist app launched
‘Zero carbon’ tourist app launched
BANGKOK: A “Zero Carbon” mobile application has been launched to help tourists and tourism operators achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2027.