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Thai F1 race would ‘break even within a year’
Thai F1 race would ‘break even within a year’
FORMULA ONE: The minister of tourism and sports has expressed confidence that a Formula 1 race, if held in Thailand, would “break even” within a year.
Foundation awards over 230 scholarships to disadvantaged students
Foundation awards over 230 scholarships to disadvantaged students
PHUKET: More than 230 students across Phuket have been awarded educational scholarships this year, as part of an annual initiative by the Phuket Children’s Protection Foundation to ease the financial burden on underprivileged families.
Ukrainian woman dies after rooftop pool fall in Chalong
Ukrainian woman dies after rooftop pool fall in Chalong
PHUKET: A 28-year-old Ukrainian tourist died in the early hours of yesterday morning (May 31) after falling from the rooftop of a three-storey villa in Chalong.
Clear View: Rawai mayor-elect vows full transparency
Clear View: Rawai mayor-elect vows full transparency
PHUKET: Rawai born and raised Thames Kraitat, who was voted Mayor of Rawai in the elections held earlier this month, has vowed to make his administration fully transparent to help address the slew of infrastructure woes that blight the popular tourist area at the southern end of the island.
Phuket’s Premier Home Service
Phuket’s Premier Home Service
Premier provider of professional services in phuket, including home cleaning, office cleaning, babysitting, and elderly care since 2013
New dugong duo spotted near Krabi
New dugong duo spotted near Krabi
KRABI: Park officials have reported the sighting of two new dugongs and a group of green turtles near Ao Nam Mao in Muang district of Krabi, suggesting improving marine biodiversity.
PM vows B157bn for tourism pot
PM vows B157bn for tourism pot
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she aims to inject B157 billion to stimulate the tourism sector, with a focus on improving safety and convenience for visitors, along with efforts to boost the sector in general.
Are we alone? Exploring the Cosmic Silence
Are we alone? Exploring the Cosmic Silence
Look West from Promthep Cape on a clear Phuket night (on the rare nights that might be possible!) and the Milky Way stretches overhead like a fistful of sea-salt flung across black velvet. The sight is beautiful, humbling - and, if you think about it, slightly cheeky. With two hundred billion stars up there, surely someone ought to have switched on the cosmic porch light or at least sent the Earth a “hiya” text by now. But decade after decade our best telescopes remain stubbornly free of interstellar selfies.
Phuket Airport immigration chief denies ‘cocaine set up’
Phuket Airport immigration chief denies ‘cocaine set up’
PHUKET: Chief of Phuket Airport Immigration, Pol Col Rasarin Thiraphatthanakun, has refuted allegations in the British media that her officers had ‘set up’ a British man by placing a small amount of cocaine in his passport, for which the British man was detained and charged.
France to ban smoking outdoors in most places: minister
France to ban smoking outdoors in most places: minister
PARIS: France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that can be accessed by children, including beaches, parks and bus stops, the health and family minister announced yesterday (May 31).
Thailand’s new helmet law sparks questions
Thailand’s new helmet law sparks questions
BANGKOK: A new nationwide road safety campaign launching in Thailand tomorrow (June 1) has sparked debate among residents and visitors alike, as authorities begin stricter enforcement of motorcycle helmet regulations in an effort to reduce road accidents and fatalities.
Vagabonds return to winning ways
Vagabonds return to winning ways
RUGBY: The Phuket Vagabonds returned to winning ways as they ran in six tries to one against the touring Gulf Legends at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang on Saturday, May 17.
OIC launches youth ‘Insurefluencer’ project
OIC launches youth ‘Insurefluencer’ project
PHUKET: The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) in Phuket, in collaboration with the insurance and financial sectors, has launched the ‘Insurefluencer: The New GEN 2025’ project aimed at empowering children and youth to become communicators of insurance knowledge within their communities.
Officials review key policies, honour community efforts
Officials review key policies, honour community efforts
PHUKET: Provincial leaders and heads of government agencies gathered for a high-level meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall on Thursday (May 29) to review progress on key policies, coordinate upcoming royal events and recognise outstanding contributions from individuals and organisations across the province.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Where in the world is Fehr? Surin Beach target practice, 105-year-old Thai athlete wins|| May 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Where in the world is Fehr? Surin Beach target practice, 105-year-old Thai athlete wins|| May 30
PHUKET XTRA - May 30 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police silent as Fehr goes missing
Police silent as Fehr goes missing
PHUKET: Phuket officials remain tight-lipped on the whereabouts of Urs Fehr, the Swiss national sentenced last Friday (May 23) to one month in prison by the Court of Appeal Region 8 for assaulting a doctor.
Berlin unveils Olympic bid with centenary of Nazi Games in sight
Berlin unveils Olympic bid with centenary of Nazi Games in sight
OLYMPICS: Berlin has presented its proposal to hold the Summer Olympics, including a bid for the Games in 2036 that would fall exactly a century after the event was hosted by Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Regime.
Thai business closures rise 8.3% in first four months
Thai business closures rise 8.3% in first four months
BANGKOK: A total of 3,921 businesses in Thailand ceased operations in the first four months of 2025, an increase of 8.3% compared with the same period last year, according to the Department of Business Development.
Brazil sues China's BYD over 'slavery' conditions on build site
Brazil sues China's BYD over 'slavery' conditions on build site
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian prosecutors are suing Chinese electric car giant BYD and two contracting companies for human trafficking and alleged slave labour conditions at a build site, according to legal documents seen by AFP on Thursday (May 29).
Youths arrested for shots fired at Surin Beach
Youths arrested for shots fired at Surin Beach
PHUKET: Several youths seen recklessly firing guns at Surin Beach have been arrested, following widespread outrage online over a viral video that raised concerns about tourist safety and law enforcement in Phuket.