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Stamp Fairtex Edges American Boxer in ONE Fight Night 47
Thai fighter Stamp Fairtex defeated American boxer Celina Flores by split decision at ONE Fight Night 47 in Bangkok, extending her comeback streak to two consecutive wins in the atomweight division.
Pattani FC Draws BG Pathumthani in Southern Economic Boost Match
Pattani FC drew 0-0 with BG Pathumthani in a match that drew over 17,000 fans to Songkhla and boosted the local economy through hotel bookings and retail sales across the region.
Phuket Completes Five-Underpass Lighting Project
PHUKET: Phuket’s long-delayed underpass lighting project is finally 100% complete across all five underpasses, with late-completion penalties continuing to accrue until Aug 28 and reaching B12.6 million.
Ancient Sacred Fig Tree Discovery Stuns Chumphon Conservancy
A survey team in Chumphon Province discovered an exceptionally large ancient fig tree over 100 years old in a protected forest, standing 30 meters tall with a trunk measuring 235 centimeters—an unusual occurrence for the species that typica
Thailand's Only 1,000-Year-Old Reclining Buddha Draws Pilgrims to Trang
Pilgrims flock to Phu Khao Thong Temple in Trang province to venerate the Reclining Buddha Sai Manorah, Thailand's only 1,000-year-old Buddha statue built during the Srivijaya period. The 9-meter-long wooden figure, restored with brass and
Patong Protest Kept Peaceful, Officials Urge Dialogue
Patong authorities praised last week's protest at Loma Park for remaining peaceful and orderly, but called for future community disputes to be resolved through dialogue instead of demonstrations.
Phuket Hosts Second Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
PHUKET: The second Phuket Ganesh Chaturthi Festival will be held from Sept 14-18, with five days of religious ceremonies and cultural activities at the Srimant Ganapati Temple in Rawai.
Four Jet Skis Buzz Large Passenger Ferry off Phuket
Four foreign tourists on jet skis performed dangerous high-speed maneuvers near a passenger ferry departing Phuket on September 3, ignoring crew warnings despite risking collision and potential loss of life.
RWS Hosts Knockout Showdown: Bikreev Faces Nakamura
Russian knockout specialist Igor Bikreev defends his Rajadamnern 135-pound title against RISE champion Kan Nakamura on October 10th at RWS Knocktoberfest, with a one-million-baht bonus for a knockout victory.
US Sailors Arrive in Pattaya After Middle East Deployment
PATTAYA: Hundreds of US sailors disembarked in Thailand on Wednesday (Sept 2), visiting Pattaya after a lengthy Middle East deployment that sparked concerns over conditions on board.
Phuket Eyes New Venue for Heroines Festival
Phuket's provincial administration is seeking an alternative location for next year's Heroines Festival after Thalang Victory Park, the traditional venue, undergoes further development.
Thai Teen Jet Ski Champion Wins International Title in Malaysia
Thirteen-year-old jet ski champion Naphatthorn Meedej from Koh Samui won Malaysia's Kundang Invitational championship in his age group, aiming next for a world title in the sport.