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Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn’t disarm, free hostages
Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn’t disarm, free hostages
JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed today (Aug 22) to destroy Gaza City if Hamas did not agree to disarm, release all remaining hostages in the territory and end the war on Israel’s terms.
Newcastle host Liverpool amid Isak stand-off, Spurs test new-look Man City
Newcastle host Liverpool amid Isak stand-off, Spurs test new-look Man City
FOOTBALL: Liverpool can expect a hostile reception when they travel to Newcastle on Monday (Aug 25) amid their pursuit of wantaway Magpies striker Alexander Isak, while Manchester City and Tottenham face off in an early examination of their ambitions for the season.
Thaksin acquitted of royal insult charges
Thaksin acquitted of royal insult charges
BANGKOK: Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was cleared today (Aug 22) of royal defamation charges, relieving one of the threats to his embattled dynasty which has dominated Thai politics for two decades.
Flooding in Phuket Town
Flooding in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Officials are on high alert after heavy rainfall and rising sea levels caused water levels in Bang Yai Canal to surge, sparking flooding in areas throughout Phuket Town this morning (Aug 22).
5.4 earthquake off Myanmar felt in Bangkok
5.4 earthquake off Myanmar felt in Bangkok
BANGKOK: A 5.4-magnitude earthquake was detected near the southern coast of Myanmar and felt in several parts of Bangkok yesterday morning (Aug 21).
Myanmar woman dies in Phuket Immigration detention cell
Myanmar woman dies in Phuket Immigration detention cell
PHUKET: A 29-year-old Myanmar woman has died after taking her own life while being held in the immigration detention room at the Phuket Immigration Office in Phuket Town early this morning (Aug 22).
Dogs win AFL clash at ACG as Power fizzle out
Dogs win AFL clash at ACG as Power fizzle out
AFL: Phuket hosted another close and entertaining game of Australian Rules Football (AFL) on Saturday, Aug 9 at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang ahead of the upcoming AFL Asia Championship.
Blaze guts Kathu motorcycle shop
Blaze guts Kathu motorcycle shop
PHUKET: Kathu Police are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out in the early hours of this morning (Aug 22), damaging more than 10 motorcycles at a shop in Kathu.
Court wraps up hearing in PM’s phone call case
Court wraps up hearing in PM’s phone call case
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court finished hearing testimony yesterday (Aug 21) from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra about her leaked phone call with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen, and confirmed it would announce its ruling on Aug 29 as scheduled.
Heavy rain and rough seas forecast for Phuket
Heavy rain and rough seas forecast for Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket is set for scattered heavy rain and rough seas today (Aug 22), with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warning of strong winds and waves of more than two metres offshore.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Search After Midnight Swim, New SIM Card Rules, Hoteliers vs Minimum Wage || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Search After Midnight Swim, New SIM Card Rules, Hoteliers vs Minimum Wage || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA - Aug 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Cult classic Red Sonja gets a remake and hits the mark
Cult classic Red Sonja gets a remake and hits the mark
With the massive amount of Marvel and DC Comics movies released into cinemas over the last decade or so it has become easy to forget that there are other smaller comic book labels in existence as well.
Chinese film delegation scouts movie locations in Phuket
Chinese film delegation scouts movie locations in Phuket
PHUKET: Senior officials from China’s Hainan Province have visited Phuket to explore potential filming locations and strengthen cultural cooperation between the two destinations.
Russian tourist swept away by waves near Nai Thon
Russian tourist swept away by waves near Nai Thon
PHUKET: A Russian tourist is missing after being swept away by strong waves while swimming with his girlfriend off a secluded beach in northern Phuket early this morning (Aug 21).
Swedish tourist, 68, collapses, dies at Kata Beach
Swedish tourist, 68, collapses, dies at Kata Beach
PHUKET: A 68-year-old Swedish tourist collapsed and died while coming out of the sea at Kata Beach yesterday afternoon (Aug 20).
Phuket Prison guards trained in life-saving skills
Phuket Prison guards trained in life-saving skills
PHUKET: Prison officers and inmate health volunteers at Phuket Provincial Prison have been given training in life-saving techniques including CPR, use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and choking response under a project aime dat saving inmates lives.
India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
India test-fires nuclear-capable ballistic missile
NEW DELHI: India said yesterday (Aug 20) it had successfully test-fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile which, when operational, should be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to any part of China.
Phuket welcomes Italian spikers ahead of tournament
Phuket welcomes Italian spikers ahead of tournament
VOLLEYBALL: The Italian women’s volleyball team arrived in Phuket yesterday (Aug 20) ahead of the upcoming FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship 2025.
Hoteliers’ lawsuit targets minimum wage
Hoteliers’ lawsuit targets minimum wage
BANGKOK: Members of the Thai Hotels Association (THA) voted on Wednesday to file a lawsuit against the national wage committee with the Administrative Court, arguing the B400 nationwide daily minimum wage violates the 1998 Labour Protection Act.
Thai government issues new rules for SIM cards
Thai government issues new rules for SIM cards
BANGKOK: The government has announced stricter measures for SIM card registration to combat rising online fraud, following cases in which criminals have exploited SIM-swap scams to steal from victims.