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Phuket Pride events get underway
Phuket Pride events get underway
PHUKET: Phuket is embracing Pride Month with the launch of ‘Phuket Pride Festival 2025’, a celebration of diversity and equality activities continuing throughout the month, starting with beach volleyball at Patong Beach today (June 2).
Phuket Liverpool fans celebrate title win with parade
Phuket Liverpool fans celebrate title win with parade
FOOTBALL: A special parade was organised in Phuket yesterday (June 1) afternoon for local fans to celebrate English football team Liverpool recently winning the Premier League.
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
B157bn handout budget to fund other priorities: PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra plans to spend about B157 billion - earlier allocated for B10,000 handouts in fiscal 2025 - on water management, transport and tourism promotion instead.
Young dugong found dead off Krabi died of internal infection, says DMCR
Young dugong found dead off Krabi died of internal infection, says DMCR
PHUKET: A young male dugong found washed ashore at Koh Sriboya in Krabi province died from an internal infection, according to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
Koh Racha cleanup nets 1.4 tonnes of trash
Koh Racha cleanup nets 1.4 tonnes of trash
PHUKET: More than 1,485 kilogrammes of marine waste were collected during a beach and underwater clean-up at Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket, yesterday (June 1).
Russia, Ukraine head to Istanbul for fresh peace talks
Russia, Ukraine head to Istanbul for fresh peace talks
ISTANBUL: Russian and Ukrainian officials will meet in Istanbul today (June 2) to exchange their plans for how to end the three-year war, Europe’s largest conflict since World War II, after Kyiv says it struck dozens of strategic bombers parked at airbases deep in Russia.
‘Proud’ Piastri extends championship lead with Spanish GP victory
‘Proud’ Piastri extends championship lead with Spanish GP victory
FORMULA ONE: Oscar Piastri drove with exemplary calm and control in a torrid race yesterday (June 1) to beat rival and team-mate Lando Norris as McLaren claimed a first Spanish Grand Prix victory since 2005 with a resounding 1-2 triumph.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
New hotel law raises safety concerns
BANGKOK: The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.
EX24: Thailand’s largest exchange service confirms transparency, reliability
EX24: Thailand’s largest exchange service confirms transparency, reliability
PHUKET: EX24, Thailand's largest licensed currency exchange service, has issued a statement following the negative fallout from an inspection by the Economic Crime Suppression Division of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
Kunlavut makes it day of double joy for Thai shuttlers
Kunlavut makes it day of double joy for Thai shuttlers
BADMINTON: New world No.1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn capped off a historic week by winning the US$1 million BWF Singapore Open yesterday (June 1).
Army ‘ready’ but Thailand seeks peaceful solution on Cambodian border
Army ‘ready’ but Thailand seeks peaceful solution on Cambodian border
SA KAEO: The Thai army has confirmed it is prepared for any possible border eventuality with Cambodia while the foreign affairs minister emphasised that a peaceful solution is possible.
Phuket’s Opal first Thai to be crowned Miss World
Phuket’s Opal first Thai to be crowned Miss World
PHUKET: In a historic moment for Thailand, Suchata ‘Opal’ Chuangsri has been crowned Miss World 2025, becoming the first Thai woman to ever win the prestigious international title.
American tourist dies after heart attack while riding motorbike
American tourist dies after heart attack while riding motorbike
PHUKET: A 56-year-old American tourist died in Patong Saturday evening (May 31) after reportedly suffering a heart-related medical emergency while riding.
World Boxing introducing gender tests for all boxers
World Boxing introducing gender tests for all boxers
BOXING: World Boxing announced on Friday (May 30) it will introduce mandatory gender testing to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes wanting to take part in its competitions.
Phuket Divots Golf Gathering
Phuket Divots Golf Gathering
Attention all swingers, shankers, shooters and sandbaggers. Registration is open for our next Phuket Divots Golf gathering on Saturday 7th June @ Blue Canyon Country Club Send me a message indicating your interest and I’ll add you to the draw, should be a fun afternoon with fantastic prizes to be won and great group of local social golfers. ? • Closet to the Pin • Straightest Drive • Winning Individual score Phuket Divots Registration is 400 THB Blue Canyon Course fees are 2,100 THB This month’s gathering has limited numbers so signup early to avoid disappointment. Tee Times from 1pm and play shall be followed up with a prize ceremony and recap of the day’s activities. Divots Registration is from 12.30pm, please arrive early to check in and register or hit a few practice balls at the driving range. ⛳ Course fees can be paid at the Pro-Shop (2,100THB) which includes green fee’s caddie fee and golf buggy and collect your player card. ⛳ Divots registration is 400 THB cash which can be paid to Stephen Crone who shall be seated just outside the pro-shop, this enters you into the draw for a great swag of prizes. ⛳ Play format shall be Individual Stableford, please swap cards with players within your group. It’s supposed to be a fun day out so Mulligans are allowed, HOWEVER maximum 1 per 9 holes and will be penalized by buying a round of drinks for all players within your group! ⛳ Pick up the ball once no points can be awarded ⛳ Pick, clean and place on the fairways. ⛳ Prize giving ceremony shall take place 15 minutes after the last group concludes play. ⛳ Prize winners absent for the award ceremony shall forfeit their prize into the lucky draw. Find us on Facebook : Phuketgolfsociety
Off the grid in the Kentucky Bluegrass
Off the grid in the Kentucky Bluegrass
Most visitors to the United States flock to the coastal cities. If you seek the “other America,” consider an offbeat visit to the state of Kentucky. I have deep roots in Kentucky and a post-Songkran trip reminded me of the unassuming allure of this state known for bluegrass, horses and bourbon.
Explosion of the senses at the Thanyapura Color Fun Run
Explosion of the senses at the Thanyapura Color Fun Run
RUNNING: More than 1,000 runners of all ages and abilities came out yesterday morning (May 31) to enjoy the annual Colour Fun Run at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort.
Thalang Police ramp up student road safety, urge parental support
Thalang Police ramp up student road safety, urge parental support
PHUKET: Thalang Police are intensifying their efforts to promote road safety among students as the school term begins, with a focus on instilling traffic discipline and preventing risky behaviour with many students riding motorbikes to school.
Thai regulator warns taxi drivers to shape up
Thai regulator warns taxi drivers to shape up
BANGKOK: The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has warned that public transport drivers who fail to meet standards, particularly when providing services to tourists, will face severe penalties.
Navigating Thai real estate
Navigating Thai real estate
Thailand’s real estate market offers diverse opportunities for foreign investors, yet its legal framework imposes distinct restrictions on land ownership.