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The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson leaves a lasting legacy
The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson leaves a lasting legacy
NEW YORK: The family of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group’s wild popularity and soundtracked the California dream, announced his death at the age of 82 on Wednesday (June 11).
Airbnb in Thailand: Goldmine or legal minefield?
Airbnb in Thailand: Goldmine or legal minefield?
You’ve seen the Instagram reels. A dreamy villa, an infinity pool and a “booked solid on Airbnb” caption. But behind the hashtags and high yields lies a murky legal maze that most property owners in Thailand are either ignoring ‒ or tiptoeing through like it's a minefield.
Is the Club World Cup a step too far?
Is the Club World Cup a step too far?
FOOTBALL: FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup which gets underway in the United States today (June 14) is a controversial addition to the global football calendar and one that could have a far-reaching impact on the sport in the years to come.
Tourism slump hammers restaurants
Tourism slump hammers restaurants
BANGKOK: Every type of eatery is struggling this year as the economy and tourism slow, says renowned Thai chef and restaurateur Thitid Tassanakajohn, also known as Chef Ton.
Last chance at love: Soi Dog Foundation seeks foster carers for hospice dogs
Last chance at love: Soi Dog Foundation seeks foster carers for hospice dogs
Animal welfare organisation Soi Dog Foundation is calling on residents of Phuket and Phang Nga to join its newly launched hospice foster programme, an initiative designed to provide love, care and dignity to shelter dogs with chronic or life-limiting conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease and cancer.
Rain, shine and a load of great rugby action at the ACG
Rain, shine and a load of great rugby action at the ACG
RUGBY: The Alan Cook Ground (ACG) in Thalang welcomed teams from near and afar for the Phuket International Rugby 11s tournament last weekend (June 6-7).
Phuket urged to embrace technology, sustainability as tourist behaviour shifts
Phuket urged to embrace technology, sustainability as tourist behaviour shifts
PHUKET: Phuket must adapt quickly to changing tourist behaviour by embracing technology, improving service and building strong local brands if it wants to remain a leading destination, according to Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, President of the Sustainable Tourism Foundation and Advisor to the Phuket Tourist Association.
Phuket to host first ‘Sai Kabaya Pateh’ Andaman Retro 2025 festival
Phuket to host first ‘Sai Kabaya Pateh’ Andaman Retro 2025 festival
PHUKET: Phuket is set to celebrate its cultural diversity with the inaugural ‘Sai Kabaya Pateh’ Andaman Retro 2025 event, which will take place in the historic Old Town and Dragon Square areas from July 4-6.
Phuket selects outstanding youth, contributors for national recognition
Phuket selects outstanding youth, contributors for national recognition
PHUKET: Phuket provincial officials have selected its outstanding children, youth and contributors to be nominated for national honours ahead of Thailand’s National Youth Day on Sept 20.
Indian man detained after Phuket flight bomb threat
Indian man detained after Phuket flight bomb threat
PHUKET: Phuket authorities detained a 52-year-old Indian man for questioning after a bomb threat forced an Air India flight to make an emergency landing at Phuket International Airport this morning (June 13).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Inside Ex-PM Thaksin’s terrible week, Missing American man’s body found, Bomb threat || June 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Inside Ex-PM Thaksin’s terrible week, Missing American man’s body found, Bomb threat || June 13
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Bomb threat forces Air India flight to make emergency landing in Phuket
Bomb threat forces Air India flight to make emergency landing in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport was placed on high alert this morning (June 13) after receiving a bomb threat report involving an Air India flight en route from Phuket to Delhi.
Thailand very close to debt ceiling, opposition warns
Thailand very close to debt ceiling, opposition warns
BANGKOK: The opposition People’s Party (PP) has warned that Thailand is coming perilously close to hitting its public debt ceiling, which it believes could jeopardise treasury reserves.
Phuket Tourist Police issue beach safety warning
Phuket Tourist Police issue beach safety warning
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police have urged beach-goers to obey the red ‘no swimming’ flags and to enter the water only where it is safe to do so and where lifeguards are on duty.
Verstappen seeks record fourth Canada win
Verstappen seeks record fourth Canada win
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen will be seeking a record fourth consecutive Canadian Grand Prix triumph this weekend and a trouble-free race that helps him banish the threat of a suspension following his “rash” moment in Spain.
Phuket promotes ‘Pride for All’
Phuket promotes ‘Pride for All’
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office yesterday (June 12) held a seminar aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of gender equality and diversity.
At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives
At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives
AHMEDABAD: A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad yesterday (June 12), killing at least 265 people on board and on the ground - but one passenger has miraculously survived.
SSO paid ‘over double for building’
SSO paid ‘over double for building’
BANGKOK: The Social Security Office (SSO) paid roughly double the market value for the SKYY9 Building, according to a special committee appointed by the Interior Ministry to audit the SSO’s budget use.
Patama named BAT honorary life president
Patama named BAT honorary life president
BADMINTON: Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been named honorary life president of the Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT).
Body of missing American found
Body of missing American found
PHUKET: The body of missing 28-year-old American man Dane Johnson was found among mangroves at Koh Raet, off Phuket’s east coast, at about 2pm yesterday (June 12), bringing a tragic end to a multi-day search effort.