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Cambodian reinforcement efforts continuing, says Thai army
Cambodian reinforcement efforts continuing, says Thai army
BANGKOK: Cambodia is continuing to reinforce its troops along the border with Thailand and suspicious drones are spying on Thai military units in border provinces, according to the 2nd Army Region.
Phuket oversight committee inspects B600mn in development projects
Phuket oversight committee inspects B600mn in development projects
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Governance Committee has conducted a series of field inspections to monitor the progress and transparency of six key government projects worth more than B600 million, all aimed at improving infrastructure and services for local residents.
Thailand expects US tariff details ‘within 24 hours’
Thailand expects US tariff details ‘within 24 hours’
BANGKOK: Thailand expects to learn details of new US import tariffs ‘within 24 hours’, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Thursday morning (July 31).
Patong lifeguard praised for catching beach thief
Patong lifeguard praised for catching beach thief
PHUKET: A Patong lifeguard has been praised for catching a 28-year-old Thai transgender woman who has since been charged with theft after snatching a bracelet from a tourist doing her morning exercise on the beach.
England and India fight fatigue as gripping Test series goes to the wire
England and India fight fatigue as gripping Test series goes to the wire
CRICKET: England and India head to the Oval for the decisive fifth and final Test of a hard-fought campaign today (July 31), with both teams battling mental and physical fatigue.
Skål August Dinner
Skål August Dinner
Our next networking dinner will be held at INDOCHINE Resort & Villas, Kalim Bay (Patong), hosted by Skalleague Sue Ma. Registration from 6pm. Members B1,200 - Non-Members B1,600. Bookings - contact@skalphuket.org
Nine die in Suphan Buri fireworks inferno
Nine die in Suphan Buri fireworks inferno
SUPHAN BURI: A fireworks explosion killed nine people and injured another in Muang district late yesterday morning (July 30).
Water outage to affect areas in Rawai
Water outage to affect areas in Rawai
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA Phuket) has announced a mains water supply outage in Rawai from 10am to 10pm tomorrow (Aug 1).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New road and wider lanes for Phuket traffic, Fixing Phuket’s “most dangerous” tunnel || July 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New road and wider lanes for Phuket traffic, Fixing Phuket’s “most dangerous” tunnel || July 30
PHUKET XTRA - July 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Public feedback invited on Srisoonthorn Rd major upgrade
Public feedback invited on Srisoonthorn Rd major upgrade
PHUKET: The Phuket Highways Office is inviting residents and stakeholders to attend a public meeting tomorrow (July 31) regarding a major road upgrade planned for Srisoonthorn Rd, from near the Heroines Monument all the way to Cherng Talay Police Station.
Men arrested after Saphan Hin brawl
Men arrested after Saphan Hin brawl
PHUKET: Three young men were arrested in the early hours of this morning (July 30) after confronting rival youths during a violent clash at the ‘Parn Hin‘ festival at Saphan Hin last night, where weapons were brandished and firecrackers thrown. No injuries were reported.
‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problem
‘Absolute madness’: Thailand’s pet lion problem
CHIANG MAI: Behind a car repair business on a nondescript Thai street are the cherished pets of a rising TikTok animal influencer: two lions and a 200-kilogramme lion-tiger hybrid called “Big George.”
Phuket Apple distributor responds after staff leak private image
Phuket Apple distributor responds after staff leak private image
PHUKET: Studio7, an official Apple distributor in Thailand, has issued a public apology and confirmed legal action against six employees involved in a serious breach of customer privacy at its Central Phuket branch, where a private image from a customer’s device was improperly accessed and shared.
Meth pills seized, arrests made in Kamala, Patong raids
Meth pills seized, arrests made in Kamala, Patong raids
PHUKET: Authorities led by officials from the Kathu District Office conducted “surprise inspections” at nightlife venues in Moo 3, Kamala last night (July 29), including those near Soi Pa Jak, as part of the national ‘No Drugs, No Dealers’ campaign.
Aeroflot flight forced to return to Phuket after takeoff
Aeroflot flight forced to return to Phuket after takeoff
PHUKET: An Aeroflot flight bound for Novosibirsk was forced to turn back shortly after taking off from Phuket International Airport yesterday morning (July 29), reportedly due to a technical issue.
Huge earthquake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings
Huge earthquake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings
TOKYO: Tsunamis hit parts of Russia’s Far East and Japan today (July 30) after a huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake, with warnings in place around the Pacific of waves of over three metres (10 feet) in places.
Cambodia SEA Games ban mooted
Cambodia SEA Games ban mooted
SEA GAMES: Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong said a decision to bar Cambodia from the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok rests with the 11 SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) member nations.
Protests lodged as pact broken
Protests lodged as pact broken
BANGKOK: Thailand lodged diplomatic protests against Cambodia yesterday (July 29) for violating their ceasefire agreement, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.
Patong holds tsunami evacuation drill
Patong holds tsunami evacuation drill
PHUKET: Hundreds of residents, officials and tourists joined a major tsunami evacuation drill in Patong yesterday (July 29) as part of a coordinated effort by Patong Municipality to strengthen disaster preparedness and build public confidence in the event of a real emergency.
Come and join us for our First Tuesday DINNER OUT
Come and join us for our First Tuesday DINNER OUT
Join us for our fellowship night out with friends, families, and Rotarians. All are welcome to come and join. It’s an open invite to network, meet people with good food and drinks. Aug dinner will be at CASA BOHO, Hyatt Regency, Kamala. Cost approx THB 1,000 pp (à la Carte menu / self-pay), Latin American cuisine Do join us and register via our website under events: https://www.rotarypatong.org/