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Two killed, 10 injured as elevated road collapses in Bangkok
Two killed, 10 injured as elevated road collapses in Bangkok
BANGKOK: Two people died and ten others were injured when an elevated road section under construction collapsed on Luang Phaeng Road in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district last night (July 10).
Residents fight Navy over protected forest rights
Residents fight Navy over protected forest rights
PHUKET: More than 100 local residents occupying land within the Bang Khanun protected national forest yesterday (July 10) presented a formal request for the Royal Thai Navy to remove a barbed-wire fence from the area.
Last week the hottest worldwide on record: UN
Last week the hottest worldwide on record: UN
PARIS: The beginning of July was the hottest week on record for the planet, according to early findings yesterday (July 10) from the World Meteorological Organization, after a series of scorching days saw global temperature records tumble.
Djokovic, Alcaraz stay on track for Wimbledon showdown
Djokovic, Alcaraz stay on track for Wimbledon showdown
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz stayed on track for a dream final at Wimbledon yesterday (July 10) as defending women’s champion Elena Rybakina reached the last eight after barely breaking sweat.
Missing German broker found dead
Missing German broker found dead
CHON BURI: Police found the body of a missing German property broker hidden in a freezer at a house in tambon Nong Prue of Bang Lamung district last night (July 11).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket on flood alert as rains pound island, Phuket temple jump, Reforestation project || July 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket on flood alert as rains pound island, Phuket temple jump, Reforestation project || July 10
PHUKET XTRA - July 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Two injured as motorbike plunges off back road on Patong Hill
Two injured as motorbike plunges off back road on Patong Hill
PHUKET: Rescue workers took about one hour to safely recover a man and a woman who had plunged off the side of Patong Hill back road on a motorbike earlier today (July 10).
Verstappen beats Norris to British Grand Prix victory
Verstappen beats Norris to British Grand Prix victory
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen led Red Bull Racing to a record-equalling 11th consecutive victory by beating home favourite Lando Norris to victory at the British Grand Prix yesterday (July 9).
Man arrested for firing gun in dispute over neighbour’s noise
Man arrested for firing gun in dispute over neighbour’s noise
PHUKET: A 45-year-old man was arrested in Srisoonthorn last night (July 9) for firing a .22-calibre rifle into the air to intimidate his neighbour because he was drunk, and angry over the noise his neighbour made.
As Phuket mops up, more rain forecast
As Phuket mops up, more rain forecast
PHUKET: After isolated showers across the island this morning (July 10) the clouds parted to reveal patches of blue sky, yet the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) is still warning of scattered thundershowers across 70% of the region, with warnings of heavy rain and flash flooding.
Cambodian PM urges Ukraine not to use US cluster bombs
Cambodian PM urges Ukraine not to use US cluster bombs
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, whose country still grapples with deadly war remnants, yesterday (July 9) urged Ukraine not to use cluster bombs, after Washington announced plans to send the weapons to Kyiv to fight Russian troops.
England keep Ashes hopes alive with thrilling third Test win
England keep Ashes hopes alive with thrilling third Test win
CRICKET: England kept their Ashes hopes alive yesterday (July 9) as Harry Brook made an impressive 75 before the recalled duo of Chris Woakes and Mark Wood completed a thrilling three-wicket win over Australia in the third Test at Headingley.
Pita warns parliamentarians against ‘unforgiveable’ affront to Thai democracy
Pita warns parliamentarians against ‘unforgiveable’ affront to Thai democracy
BANGKOK: Pita Limjaroenrat, the prime ministerial candidate of the election-winning Move Forward Party, yesterday (July 9) told parliamentarians that failure to vote for his premiership would be unforgiveable affront to Thai democracy.
Bar raids continue
Bar raids continue
PHUKET: Raids on 10 entertainment venues in Muang District on Friday night (July 7) found no underage drinkers and no drugs. One venue was found trading outside legal hours, officials have reported.
Hoteliers see shift from quantity to quality amid sluggish recovery
Hoteliers see shift from quantity to quality amid sluggish recovery
PHUKET: Minor International and other hospitality businesses in Phuket and nationwide are mostly content with the ongoing tourism recovery despite slow growth in arrivals. Hotel occupancy remains below pre-COVID levels, but tourists are spending more than they did four years ago, according to hotel heavyweight William Heinecke, founder and chairman of Minor international.
Russian, Belarusian athletes allowed at Asian Games
Russian, Belarusian athletes allowed at Asian Games
ASIAN GAMES: Up to 500 Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete as neutrals at the Asian Games in China later this year, organisers said yesterday (July 8).
New ambulance stations open in tourist areas of Cherng Talay
New ambulance stations open in tourist areas of Cherng Talay
PHUKET: Two new ambulance stations opened earlier this week in the Surin and Pasak areas of tambon Cherng Talay to provide swift response to medical emergencies in this tourist-oriented part of central Phuket.
Verstappen on pole ahead of two McLaren at Silverstone
Verstappen on pole ahead of two McLaren at Silverstone
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen has beaten the surprise McLaren combination of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole position in an unpredictable qualifying hour at the British Grand Prix.
‘Joy Ride’ gets thumbs-up for slick comedy
‘Joy Ride’ gets thumbs-up for slick comedy
With the arrival of ‘Joy Ride’ in cinemas we may have just seen the start of a very special film journey for a lot of audience members. See this is one of those films where the trailer just doesn’t do the film justice. Many will be turned off by the fact that this seems to be an outrageous comedy targeted at teenagers… when in reality the debut feature film from Adele Lim is so much more.
Flood warnings issued
Flood warnings issued
PHUKET: Heavy rain overnight and this morning (July 9) has resulted in a series of floods across the island prompting police to close off several streets.