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Motorcyclist killed in head-on collision with pickup
Motorcyclist killed in head-on collision with pickup
PHUKET: A 53-year-old man was killed early yesterday morning (Sept 7) when his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck on the Pa Khlok–Baan Para Road in Thalang.
Boxing icons Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather to meet in ring in 2026
Boxing icons Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather to meet in ring in 2026
BOXING: Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have reached a deal on a potential exhibition fight in 2026, promoter CSI Sports said on Thursday (Sept 4).
Phuket MPs demand action on stalled B210mn PEA building
Phuket MPs demand action on stalled B210mn PEA building
PHUKET: Concerns over the long-delayed construction of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) office in Ratsada have deepened, with Phuket MP Somchart Techathavorncharoen now pressing the agency to resolve the future of the project after years of delays, cost overruns and mounting safety fears.
A collection of small, human choices
A collection of small, human choices
Some things in life we control. Others, we don’t. We don’t choose the weather. We don’t choose the headlines. But we do choose our actions. When it comes to the big issues in our world – like conflict, climate crisis, and the never-ending mess of litter – it’s easy to feel helpless. We feel like we have no control. But what if we looked closer? What if we humanised the problem?
Agency upbeat on growth outlook for digital content
Agency upbeat on growth outlook for digital content
BANGKOK: The value of Thailand's digital content industry is projected to reach B51.2 billion in 2025, B53.7bn in 2026, and is trending towards B56.4bn in 2027.
Anutin unveils key Cabinet picks
Anutin unveils key Cabinet picks
BANGKOK: Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul gave the public its first glimpse of three non-MPs who will take up top ministry positions in his Cabinet yesterday (Sept 6).
Dojo Phuket team excel at US competitions
Dojo Phuket team excel at US competitions
JUDO: They may have been lesser in numbers than usual but the Dojo Phuket team sparkled once again on their travels recently as they came home from two major tournaments in the United States with an impressive medal and trophy haul.
Patong Mayor pushes to improve roads, footpaths
Patong Mayor pushes to improve roads, footpaths
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Lalita Maneesri is stepping up efforts to improve local infrastructure, leading field visits this week to monitor upgrades to key roads in the popular tourist town.
Vicious Cycle: Lack of budget, planning leaves Phuket trapped in crisis
Vicious Cycle: Lack of budget, planning leaves Phuket trapped in crisis
Phuket’s chronic lack of budget allocation and utilisation for infrastructure is trapping the island in a ‘vicious cycle’ that threatens both its residents’ quality of life and its standing as a world-class tourist destination, warns Associate Professor Dr Chayanon Phucharoen of Prince of Songkla University Phuket campus.
Unlikely hero Bob proves he is somebody in relentless sequel
Unlikely hero Bob proves he is somebody in relentless sequel
When people talk about modern day revenge action films they seem to go straight to John Wick or Taken. Everybody seems to forget about the little gem called Nobody that landed in 2021. While the other two franchises had Hollywood A-list star power behind them Nobody made the unlikely Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul) an action hero who truly appealed to the everyday audience member.
Exploring the wonder of Phuket’s nature and wildlife
Exploring the wonder of Phuket’s nature and wildlife
After a nice break of a few months due to having to train an orphaned kitten not to chase the wildlife away, I can at last get to venture out again. A year ago I came across a tiny lost kitten around four weeks old in a ditch that was flooded with no family around and she adopted me. So for a few months I had to put photography on hold until Leo (my cat) learned I wanted to take photos of the wildlife and not chase it.
Open mic catches Xi and Putin discussing immortality
Open mic catches Xi and Putin discussing immortality
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin discussed life-prolonging organ transplants and immortality as they chatted before Beijing’s massive military parade this week, in comments picked up by state media microphones.
Phuket’s No.1 Home Service
Phuket’s No.1 Home Service
Ayasan is a reputable Japanese company with over 10 years of experience in providing high-quality domestic and commercial services.
Records and revenge spur rivals in wide-open Rugby Championship
Records and revenge spur rivals in wide-open Rugby Championship
RUGBY: South Africa will chase history at New Zealand’s fortress while Australia are out to avenge a record defeat to Argentina in the Rugby Championship today (Sept 6).
Wife finds missing husband’s skeleton in septic tank after 3 years
Wife finds missing husband’s skeleton in septic tank after 3 years
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A woman who had been searching for her missing husband for over three years discovered his remains in a septic tank behind their home in Nong Bun Mak district on Thursday (Sept 4).
New SME scheme to help small operators buy pickups
New SME scheme to help small operators buy pickups
PHUKET: Small business owners, farmers and transport operators in Phuket are set to benefit from a new national loan guarantee scheme designed to make it easier to buy secondhand pickup trucks, the Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG) has announced.
Phuket ‘Hotel Job Fair’ offers over 2,000 positions
Phuket ‘Hotel Job Fair’ offers over 2,000 positions
PHUKET: More than 2,000 jobs in Phuket’s hotel and service industries were made available yesterday (Sept 5) as the island hosted the ‘Hotel Job Fair 2025’ at The Pago Design Hotel north of Phuket Town.
Kalim surfing competition confirmed
Kalim surfing competition confirmed
SURFING: Organisers have confirmed that a popular annual surfing contest held in Patong will be taking place later this month.
Phuket Airport stages full-scale emergency drill
Phuket Airport stages full-scale emergency drill
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport conducted a full-scale emergency response exercise yesterday (Sept 5) to test its readiness in handling security threats and strengthen public confidence in passenger safety.
More whales, dolphins to get protected status
More whales, dolphins to get protected status
PHUKET: Whales and dolphins spotted in local waters will now be fully protected after the Cabinet approved adding three marine mammals to Thailand’s protected wildlife list.