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Car catches fire amid morning rain in Rawai
Car catches fire amid morning rain in Rawai
PHUKET: Police are currently investigating the cause of a fire that damaged a black station wagon on Wiset Rd, just south of Chalong Circle, this morning (May 19).
Phuket to enter rainy season next week
Phuket to enter rainy season next week
PHUKET: The annual rainy season in Phuket and all over Thailand is set to officially commence next Monday (May 22), the Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) has announced.
Thailand’s International Ballet Week!
Thailand’s International Ballet Week!
In December 2023, Bangkok and Phuket will host a unique event - the tour of the St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theatre named after Leonid Yakobson as part of the Russian Ballet Week in Thailand.
Thais vow to wrest back overall title in 2025
Thais vow to wrest back overall title in 2025
SEA GAMES: Thailand aim to regain the overall title at the next SEA Games on home soil in 2025, officials have vowed.
Phuket cable technician killed by out of control pickup truck
Phuket cable technician killed by out of control pickup truck
PHUKET: Two people died when a pickup truck driver lost control of his vehicle on Phuket’s main highway in Rassada earlier today (May 19). The vehicle collided with a roadside pole, resulting in the deaths of the driver and a cable technician who was climbing a ladder at the time of the accident.
Two injured as pickup slams into parked van
Two injured as pickup slams into parked van
PHUKET: Two people were injured when a pickup truck slammed into a passenger van parked  by the side of Thepkrasattri Rd in Baan Lipon, Srisoonthorn, just after midnight last night.
Border troops forge closer bonds through sports event
Border troops forge closer bonds through sports event
ALL SPORTS: Border security forces from Thailand, Cambodia and Laos have kicked off what is being billed as the first sporting event between them aimed at forging closer military ties.
Patong local election to affect Bangla area
Patong local election to affect Bangla area
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has announced a local election that will affect the popular nightlife district of Bangla Rd and the surrounding area.
No technical faults found with Phuket speedboat
No technical faults found with Phuket speedboat
PHUKET: An inspection of the Phuket speedboat Thanathip Marine 555, which slammed into a channel marker in Chalong Bay on Wednesday, has found no technical issues that may have caused the accident.
Thai FA apologises for final brawls
Thai FA apologises for final brawls
SEA GAMES: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesday (May 17) that it was investigating “acts of violence” after two mass brawls and four red cards marred the men’s final of the SEA Games in Cambodia.
‘Unified’ G7 hits Russia with new sanctions
‘Unified’ G7 hits Russia with new sanctions
HIROSHIMA: The United States and its G7 allies rolled out new sanctions against Russia’s “war machine” today (May 19), targeting Moscow’s lucrative diamond trade and more entities linked to the invasion of Ukraine.
More senators back Pita’s bid to be prime minister
More senators back Pita’s bid to be prime minister
BANGKOK: A growing number of senators are rallying behind Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s bid for prime minister, citing the people’s mandate shown in Sunday’s election and the MFP’s increased chance of forming a government.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Speedboat crash that injured 30 tourists now under investigation, Tourist murder in BKK || May 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Speedboat crash that injured 30 tourists now under investigation, Tourist murder in BKK || May 18
PHUKET XTRA - May 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Tourist Police release names of passengers injured in speedboat accident
Tourist Police release names of passengers injured in speedboat accident
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have released the names of the passengers injured in the tour speedboat incident yesterday, when the speedboat slammed into a channel marker in Chalong Bay.
Nine dead, Grand Prix cancelled after flooding devastates northern Italy
Nine dead, Grand Prix cancelled after flooding devastates northern Italy
CESENA: At least nine people died in Italy’s northern Emilia Romagna region as heavy rains flooded rivers and submerged entire neighbourhoods and farmland yesterday (May 17), prompting the cancellation of this weekend’s Imola Formula One Grand Prix.
Top volleyball teams to take part in Thai leg
Top volleyball teams to take part in Thai leg
VOLLEYBALL: The Women’s Volleyball Nations League Thailand 2023 will take place at Indoor Stadium Hua Mark, Bangkok from June 27 to July 2, organisers confirmed last Friday (May 12).
Phuket ready to host 48th National Games qualifiers
Phuket ready to host 48th National Games qualifiers
NATIONAL GAMES: Officials have declared preparations are complete and Phuket is ready to host the Region 4 qualifying rounds for the 48th National Games, which starts this weekend.
Tour speedboat accident investigation underway
Tour speedboat accident investigation underway
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed that 35 people were injured in the tour speedboat accident late yesterday (May 17), when a speedboat carrying 33 Russian tourists slammed into a safe water mark in Chalong Bay.
Man City, Liverpool lead European giants visiting Asia
Man City, Liverpool lead European giants visiting Asia
FOOTBALL: European giants Manchester City, Liverpool and Bayern Munich will all travel to Asia this summer, after a raft of fixtures around the continent were announced on Tuesday (May 16).
Former Thai embassy clerk arrested for visa fraud
Former Thai embassy clerk arrested for visa fraud
BANGKOK: A former employee of the Thai embassy in Beijing has been arrested for dishonestly issuing the wrong type of visa to Chinese students coming to study in Thailand, and pocketing the difference in visa fees.