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Ukrainians see no end in sight after 500 days of war
Ukrainians see no end in sight after 500 days of war
KYIV: On the 500th day since Russia’s invasion and as the war grinds on, Ukrainian forces are advancing slowly without enough arms and ammunition and with its main cities under constant threat.
BCIS reaches for the stars
BCIS reaches for the stars
Phuket, the second-largest hub of international schools in Thailand after Bangkok, is set to host an exceptional educational summer camp with an exciting space context. From 7 to 11 August 2023, Starlight Education, in cooperation with BCIS Phuket, will welcome students from all over the world aged 9 to 15+ for a transformative learning experience. The CubeSat Challenge: Phuket summer camp will enable participants to combine an understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) while exploring the world of space technology. 
Woakes calls on England to summon spirit of 2019 in Headingley run chase
Woakes calls on England to summon spirit of 2019 in Headingley run chase
CRICKET: Chris Woakes urged England to recreate the spirit of Headingley 2019 as they look to revive their Ashes hopes against Australia, but without any of the accompanying tension.
Reforestation project launches in Rawai
Reforestation project launches in Rawai
PHUKET: A pilot project focused on reforestation efforts in Phuket was launched yesterday (July 8) as part of a drive to enhance environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
When is a Thai company not a Thai company?
When is a Thai company not a Thai company?
Last month, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) carried out a raid on an accounting and law firm in Phuket following allegations that the company was involved in illegal activities as a proxy for foreigners. The DSI’s intervention came after a prolonged investigation into the firm’s operations, which uncovered potential wrongdoing in facilitating the acquisition of Thai companies and real estate by foreigners, contravening Thai laws.
National dengue cases triple
National dengue cases triple
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has revealed that the number of dengue fever cases in Thailand has surged threefold, with 27,377 reported cases and 33 fatalities during the first half of this year.
Hurdles must be overcome for Thailand to become a Mice hub
Hurdles must be overcome for Thailand to become a Mice hub
BANGKOK: Taylor Swift’s world tour became a hot topic among her local fans after she didn’t include Thailand in her schedule, leaving some people to question the capability of the country to become an international exhibitions and events hub in the region.
Rawai hosts national rowing competition
Rawai hosts national rowing competition
ROWING: An official ceremony to mark the 2023 Thailand Rowing Championship was held yesterday (July 7) as participants from all over the country compete for the King’s Cup in a variety of water sports specific disciplines.
Police crackdown on motorbike street racers
Police crackdown on motorbike street racers
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that a targeted crackdown on motorcycle street racing across the island has seen a significant number of modified bikes and exhausts seized.
Patong Warriors settle for draw on return to action
Patong Warriors settle for draw on return to action
CRICKET: The Patong Warriors have made a long-awaited return to competitive cricket after a double-header against the PCG (Phuket Cricket Group) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG).
Funeral services for Arnaud Verstraete begin
Funeral services for Arnaud Verstraete begin
PHUKET: Funeral services for Arnaud C.M.C. Verstraete, who passed away earlier this week, begin at Wat Chalong today (July 8).
Officials target Phuket children not in schools
Officials target Phuket children not in schools
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew chaired a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall on Thursday (July 6) to focus on the number of children in Phuket not registered as attending any educational institution on the island.
Health concerns rise as 9.1% of Thai youth report e-cigarette use
Health concerns rise as 9.1% of Thai youth report e-cigarette use
A survey has found that around 9.1% of young people in Thailand use e-cigarettes, raising serious health concerns from public health officials.
US destroys its last chemical weapons, watchdog hails milestone
US destroys its last chemical weapons, watchdog hails milestone
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden announced yesterday (July 7) that the United States has fully destroyed its decades-old stockpiles of chemical weapons, a milestone hailed as completing the elimination around the world of all known stores of the agents of mass death.
‘Lost screws’ to blame for airport leg mangling
‘Lost screws’ to blame for airport leg mangling
BANGKOK: Missing screws under a platform of the moving walkway were the cause of the incident at Don Mueang Airport that cost a woman a part of her left leg on June 29, an observer in the fact-finding probe said yesterday (July 7).
Foreign man in hospital after Phuket temple jump
Foreign man in hospital after Phuket temple jump
PHUKET: A foreign man was rushed to hospital at around 9pm this evening (July 7) after jumping from the roof of the main chedi at Wat Chalong temple in Phuket.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Daniel returns to Phuket to fight for life, Road accidents while officials call for safety || July 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Daniel returns to Phuket to fight for life, Road accidents while officials call for safety || July 7
PHUKET XTRA - July 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Teenager injured in Rassada residential fire
Teenager injured in Rassada residential fire
PHUKET: One person sustained minor injuries as a result of a fire in a row house on Soi Bang Chee Lao, a small road located north of Phuket Bus Terminal 2 on Thepkrasattri Rd in Rassada.
Police ask for help locating taxi to retrieve tourist’s phone
Police ask for help locating taxi to retrieve tourist’s phone
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Tourist Police Bureau has posted a public request for cooperation in finding a red tuk-tuk so that officers can retrieve a mobile phone allegedly left in the vehicle by a foreign tourist.
Stars of SEA Games, Asean Para Games rewarded
Stars of SEA Games, Asean Para Games rewarded
SEA GAMES: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hosted a reception for the 2023 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and Asean Para Games athletes and officials at Government House in Bangkok yesterday (July 6) to celebrate their achievements at the Cambodia tournaments.