A daily wrap of Thailand news, with a Phuket perspective, plus relevant reports from national and international media.

Phuket Update FC Phuket's run of failing to win away games in Division One stretched to 10 with a 1-1 result last night against JW Rangsit. The Hulks play Pattalung FC away in a Toyota Cup final-eight match on Wednesday.

smh.com.au Australian bodybuilder Aziz ''Zyzz'' Shavershian had his belongings stolen after he died aged 22 from a heart attack in a Thai sauna a week ago. His possessions, including his laptop, wallet and clothes, were stolen from his Bangkok hotel room after his death.

xinhua US President Barack Obama called Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to congratulate her on her election to the top office. The White House said they underscored the "enduring nature of the US-Thailand friendship and alliance," and pledged to strengthen the bilateral relationship and work together to ensure peace and stability in the Asia Pacific region.

DPA A pilot and a flight attendant were dismissed from Cathay Pacific after photos of them having oral sex in a cockpit appeared online and in print, the Hong Kong airline said. The airline's chief executive John Slosar said the couple, who have not been identified, "are no longer employees of the company."

balidiscovery.com The operators of the new Trans-Sarbagita Bus System for Bali are complaining that the new buses given to Bali by the Central Government in Jakarta are too big for most Bali roadways. The air-conditioned buses will operate with 33 seats and standing-room for five passengers.

bangkokpost.com Police have filed six charges against three men accused of illegally transporting almost 2000 dogs to Vietnam to be butchered for human consumption. Nakhon Phanom administrative officers and police arrested three suspects - two Thais and a Vietnamese - in separate operations near the Thai-Laos border.

dailymail.co.uk Historian David Starkey sparked outrage by claiming that Enoch Powell's 1968 ''rivers of blood'' speech had been right in blaming 'black culture' for riots. He said white youths had adopted a black culture which promoted the violence and looting: ''It is not skin color, it is culture.''

guardian.co.uk Branding experts are warning that the riots are a wake-up call for fashion brands that have cultivated a ''gangster chic'' image and found themselves targeted by looters across England.

theage.com.au Social media and legal experts have ridiculed a proposal by British Prime Minister David Cameron to restrict the use of services such as Facebook, Twitter and BlackBerry Messenger to prevent riots.

nytimes.comActivist Omar Barazi wrote: ''Egypt's protesters are upholding democratic principles, while London's rioters are holding-up plasma screens.'' Yasmine Gado, a human rights lawyer, twittered: ''I hope Egyptians will stop calling themselves 'uncivilised' now.''

theage.com.au The Bawdy House Riots were a Easter fixture in 17th-century England. But 1668 was worse than usual, attracting what even at the time must have seemed like an excessive response: four of the ringleaders were tried for treason and hung, drawn and quartered.

bbc.co.uk British police chiefs have reacted sceptically to plans for US "supercop" Bill Bratton to advise the government. PM David Cameron has called for the former New York police chief to help address violence in English cities.

balidiscovery.com Student and environmental activists joined forces in staging ''street theatre'' in front of the office of Bali's governor. The protestors claim investors have appropriated every corner of the island to build luxurious hotels, villas, golf courses and shopping centers. In their theatrical presentation, the students passed out large suitcases emblazoned with the slogan ????????????????Komisi $$$???????????????? - bags of money they claim are delivered to the government so their projects will go smoothly.

businessweek.com A Malaysian workers' rights group urged Cambodia to stop supplying housemaids to Malaysia, claiming many are abused and made to work like slaves because of inadequate protection. Malaysia has recruited thousands of Cambodian women since Indonesia barred domestic workers from Malaysia in 2009.

meltonweekly.com.au One couple missed their wedding entirely after a series of mishaps on their Jetstar flight to Bali. The captain was sick and the replacement from Sydney had to fly to Melbourne but then realised his passport had been in luggage lost in transit.

montrealgazette.com Our four weeks in heaven took place in southern Thailand, exploring the beach vacation hot spot of Phuket Island and ecologically diverse Krabi province. Thailand is a special and unforgettable place and, we have narrowed down our list of experiences to the following, which really must be enjoyed.

t3.com After news that crooks in China had knocked off not just Apple's products, but a whole Apple Store last month, Chinese media have reported that a further 22 dodgy Apple Stores have been uncovered, all in Kunming.



afp England became world's No.1 Test side after they beat India by an innings and 242 runs to win the third Test at Edgbaston. Fast-medium bowler James Anderson then took 4-85 as India was dismissed for a second innings 244.

Associated Press Brendan Steele and Jason Duffner share the lead after three rounds at the US PGA Championship, staying cool on a sweltering day to set up a final round that will be short on recognisable faces but could end a major drought for the Americans. Steele is playing in his first major championship and Dufner has never won a tour event.

scmp.com Former Spain coach Jose Antonio Camacho has arrived in Beijing charged with leading China to the soccer World Cup.



August 16-25 Phuket Flower and Vegetable Festival, Saphan Hin, Phuket City

August 26-27 Phuket's Seafood Festa, Phuket City

September 21-24 Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition 2011, Patong

September 27-October 5 Vegetarian Festival, Phuket

November 1-6 Women's Beach Volleyball Series at Karon on Phuket

November 26-27 9th Phuket International Soccer 7s

November 27 Laguna Phuket Triathlon

December 3-4 6th Andaman International Soccer 7s

December 4 Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship, Laguna



March 18-28 National Youth Games, Phuket

March 29-April 1 Phuket International Boat Show, Royal Phuket Marina



November 14-21 Fourth Asia Beach Games, Phuket