A tragic incident unfolded in Koh Samui early this morning, leaving a 45 year old Austrian tourist dead after falling down stairs in a hotel. The fatal accident occurred today, July 2, when Bo Phut Police Station, Surat Thani province, received an urgent report from the 191 centre at around 5am. The foreigner was found …
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Cambodia’s decision to halt refined oil imports from Thailand is unlikely to significantly affect Thai oil companies, as they have the flexibility to redirect their sales to other Asian countries, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB). Thai oil exporters currently send nearly 6 million litres of oil daily to Cambodia, which could instead …
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IT’S time for hurling to steal our hearts again.
Football has been getting all the love after another gripping weekend of big-ball action but now it’s back to the clash of the ash.
Ahead of the All-Ireland semi-finals the numbers game is fascinating. Many feel Liam MacCarthy is Cork’s to lose but the Dubs will have other ideas after pulling off the mother of all shocks against Limerick.
The Sky Blues haven’t beaten the Rebels in the Championship in 98 years — since they won the 1927 All-Ireland final — and haven’t reached the decider since 1961.
Kilkenny and Tipperary do battle on Sunday. These two are steeped in hurling history, even if they haven’t met in the Championship since the Premier won the 2019 decider.
Cork have never played great rivals Tipp in an All-Ireland final. All-time Championship top scorer Patrick Horgan has registered 3-42 this season.
His nearest challenger on the overall list, Kilkenny’s TJ Reid, has clocked up 5-26.
Tipp have been waiting six years for glory, Kilkenny have had a decade of drought.
Liam has not resided on Leeside in 20 years and Dublin have not been champions in 87 years.
A famine will end and the Rebels are best poised to pounce.
Meanwhile, a few of them in Kerry must have read the column last week.
Yours truly roared that David Clifford needed help in attack or the summer would be over in the Kingdom.
And Seánie O’Shea stepped up with one of the all-time great Croke Park displays, scoring just the dozen points.
Clifford scored 0-7 mind you, but was just one of nine Kerrymen to raise flags in a devastating second half of football.
Doubters? Jack O’Connor’s men silenced them all with 0-14 in 15 minutes to KO the All-Ireland champions.
A few of the small-ball counties must have picked us up as well.
I had a moan last week about how none of the All-Ireland SHC semi- finalists had opened their doors to the media.
Dublin did not play ball — which is a shame ahead of their first last-four appearance since 2013.
But Cork, Tipperary and Kilkenny welcomed us with open arms.
As Frasier Crane would say, thanks for listening.
MAYA Jama flashed her tanned legs as she glammed up in a white shirt dress with a whopping £15K accessory.
The Love Island anchor looked effortlessly chic in her crisp attire, with a thigh-skimming hemline and ruched detail around the waist, on a trip to Somalia.
Maya, 30, captured herself travelling through Mogadishu in the back seat of a vehicle in a series of snaps posted to Instagram Stories.
She swept her dark locks over her hair in natural waves and added a pair of sunglasses despite being inside.
Yet it was her whopped £15K gold wristwatch with a cobalt blue face that commanded attention.
ITV2 presenter Maya zoomed in on the accessory in a separate image.
It has now been revealed the bling is a rare 1980’s Piaget brand Polo Day-Date Lapis Dial, with a solid yellow gold case.
Maya often showcases her stylish fashion choices both on social media and the Love Island set.
Recently, matchmaking show fans were left stunned after she dazzled in a bold lace-up skintight dress.
She also donned a summery figure-hugging mini dress as she entered into the villa to reveal a shock mass eviction.
Meanwhile, off camera, she dazzled in a corset top and printed slacks for a star-studded showbiz event.
Yet Maya’s not without the odd outfit mishap – and was seen looking frazzled after she lost an earring live on Love Island’s spin-off show, Aftersun.
Meanwhile, Maya has dished the detail on secrets behind her Love Island hosting role.
Appearing on The Chunkz Show, the former BBC Radio 1 DJ admitted she refuses to find out in advance who will be dumped from the villa, saying she only gets the results the same time as the Islanders.
Maya said: “I’ve never said the wrong name, but there are cameras constantly around and they like the dramatic pauses.
By Joshua Rom
IT’S CLEAR that The Masked Singer is a huge asset to the ITV schedule. From the reaction of viewers at home, it seems that the competition is the epitome of primetime Saturday night telly at it’s best.
Alongside the likes of Saturday Night Takeaway and Britain’s Got Talent, the guessing game is one of the top three entertainment shows for the broadcaster as up to seven million people tune in to watch.
When we look at the show, we have a real mix of personalities involved. Joel Dommett’s unique style as a host is carefully balanced by the sharp and witty panel of judges. We have singing star power in the form of Rita Ora, veterans of the business in the form of Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross and comedy value from Mo Gilligan.
The dynamics of the panel work perfectly as Jonathan would take sarcastic jibes at Rita as Davina and Mo would be in hysterics
Last series Rita was forced to take time of the show as she had other commitments across the pond. Huge names such as Nicole Scherzinger, Olly Murs and Jennifer Saunders took her place.
Rita’s star is only on the rise in Hollywood and she’s set to star in a new film alongside the likes of legends such as Robert De Niro and Jamie Foxx in Tin Soldier. This is alongside her marriage to Academy Award winner Taika Waititi.
Clearly not happy with a part-time panelist and a rotating roster of guest judges, ITV bosses have chosen another name to take her place as Love Island star Maya Jama will join the panel. We don’t need to be worried about Rita as she will still be on the US edition.
Maya is a clear favourite amongst telly fans as they love to see her front a show like Love Island and let’s be honest, she’s the perfect fit for it. She is stunning to watch, she’s always on-trend, and very much appeals to the young fan base that flocks to the ITV2 dating show.
But The Masked Singer is a different show on a different channel. Maya is no doubt well versed in the world of television, but she will be surrounded by stars on the panel with decades more experience on air and with more universal appeal. Rita also has huge star power thanks to all her work in the music industry with several hits under her name, something which – despite her undoubted recognition as a star presenter – Maya just does not have.
By some, this could be considered as a risky move for ITV. Especially as networks fight to retain the loyalty of viewers in an age of Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+. With such drastic replacement in the panel and the inevitable shift in dynamics, the show is clearly about to change.
“There is a lot of me saying something and then it waits. It’s funny with the new Islanders, where they’re not used to me saying something and then pausing for ages and they’re all looking around like ‘is she frozen?’.
“I feel so awkward for them because they’re just standing there in their little outfits.”
Maya then explained that the producers do not create scenarios but simply “encourages” the Islanders to pull each other for a chat.
She continued: “I don’t know if it’s illegal or what but they can’t tell them what to do.
“The most they can do is encourage them to have a little chat, but it has to be real because it’s reality.”
Maya added: “I do this technique where I don’t let them tell me who’s going until I’m stood in front of them in my ear because I don’t want to stare at the person or give away.”
LOVE Island fans were left distracted by Alima last night after they spotted a strange detail on her arm.
The Irish beauty enjoyed a flirty chat with Ben last night before they leaned in and shared a kiss.
But some viewers were left questioning why Alima appeared to have a plaster on her left shoulder.
One eagle-eyed fan wrote: “Does anyone know what Alima has on her left shoulder? Is it a plaster?”
The small patch was visible at the top of Alima’s shoulder – but the Islander did not reveal what it was or if it was due to an injury.
However, fans were also quick to spot Harry’s plaster on his knee after sliding on the floor during the Heart Rate Challenge.
One viewer commented: “Harry with a plaster on his knee after the knee slide yesterday.”
The infamous heart rate challenge once again returned to the Love Island villa – and some brand new chemistry was undeniable.
The Islanders turned up the heat in the villa by stripping off and performing provocative moves in a bid to excite the opposite sex.
During the task, one couple’s chemistry couldn’t be ignored by fans.
Ben was most stirred by international business graduate Alima.
While Alima’s heart rate was raised the most by Harrison, viewers have clocked her attraction with model Ben.
Eagle-eyed viewers have noted the pair having secret chats around the pool – and can’t ignore the promising signs.
One fan noted: “Alima and Ben could be cute.”
A second noted: “Alima and Ben seem to have a thing which hasn’t been shown until tonight.”
A third suggested: “Alima and Ben anyone?”
Departures:
ANTHONY JOSHUA is ready to take the heavyweight division by storm after finally giving his beaten up body a break.
AJ – who only started boxing aged 18 before winning Olympic gold just four years later – looks set for over a year out of the ring.
He was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September but snubbed a rematch to instead undergo surgery on his elbow.
An extended holiday in the Middle East and Africa then followed for Joshua – who let his body heal properly for the first time in his career.
But speaking at the unveiling of Matchroom Boxing’s rebranding – the two-time heavyweight champion is plotting an explosive comeback.
He said: “I took a year out, first time in about 12 to 13 years as a professional, not even including the amateur stuff.
“But I took a year out, get my body right. I’m at a different stage in my career where I can look at time a bit differently.
“I’m all these years in front of me like the main man here, so I gotta make like really executive decisions about what I do next.
“So the minute I come back, you know I’ll come back with a bang rather than just keep rolling through and just going with the motions of the sport.
“I just thought, let me take some time out so when I do come back I come back fully active and ready to go and take the division by storm again.”
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Joshua saw a blockbuster Battle of Britain bout with Tyson Fury go up in smoke after the Gypsy King announced his retirement in January.
That came after two losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 38, in 2024 with Fury, 36, so far sticking to his word despite a repeated history in returning.
So Joshua’s next best option is Deontay Wilder – who bounced back from two losses to beat Tyrrell Herndon in his comeback fight in June.
AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn has already been in talks with Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel over a shock bout with Dave Allen.
And with Joshua eyeing a return before the year closes – Hearn confirmed they would go straight into a mega-fight with Wilder.
He added: “I think it’s a great fight. I mean there’s jeopardy in it, it’s dangerous. Originally I was speaking to Shelly about Dave Allen.
“I kind of get the feeling that Wilder wants to get a few fights under the belt, get a bit of confidence back.
“I think it’s great to see him returning, it’s really important that Deontay is still in the heavyweight division.
“AJ I will be here tonight. We’ve just started pinging a few opponents backwards and forwards, nothing really to talk about, but you will see AJ in the ring, November or December.”
Joshua, 35, and Wilder, 39, were once close to agreeing a huge undisputed title decider before rival broadcasters and promoters got in the way.
Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh then tried to revive the bout last year.
But after Wilder was beaten by Joseph Parker on points and knocked out by Zhilei Zhang – once again the clash was KO’d.
Wilder is now plotting another confidence-building tune-up bout – with Hearn hoping the fight with Joshua can be revived once more.
He said: “That’s the kind of fight you announce and it just gets bigger and bigger and bigger because there’s huge jeopardy in it, two massive punchers, both guys have defeats on their resume recently and yeah, important that they keep on winning.”
A Thai woman, who reportedly caused a respected abbot to leave the monkhood, allegedly had romantic relationships with three other senior monks. Officers from the Anti-Corruption Division of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) confirmed that the sudden departure of Arch, the abbot of Bangkok’s Tri Thotsathep Temple, was linked to a love scandal involving a …
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ALTHOUGH essential, washing machines aren’t necessarily the most aesthetically pleasing feature in your home.
This is exactly why one woman decided to spruce hers up – however, people then pointed out to a rather unfortunate blunder, so can YOU spot it?
Desperate to give her basic washing machine a brand new look, Maddison Curle painted the white surface black.
The fresh look was achieved without forking out a fortune either, using nothing but a can of spray paint for £3 from Wilko.
This is significantly cheaper than forking out for a new black washing machine online or in-store, where it will set you back around £300 to £350 depending on the model.
What’s more, not only was this method wallet-friendly, using spray paint also saved Maddison time and ensured a more seamless result.
Once the speedy makeover was over, the old washing machine was no longer an eyesore and fit perfectly with the sleek tile backsplash that was also black.
Sharing snaps from before and after the quick glow-up, Maddison took to DIY on a Budget page where she wrote: ”Can of spray paint was 3 pound odd from wilko.”
The post has since taken the internet by storm, winning Maddison close to 175 likes and dozens of comments.
But while plenty of people were left inspired to give their own features a makeover, many also pointed out to an unfortunate blunder.
As the whole washing machine now appeared to be fully black, confused Facebook users wondered how the woman would be able to pick the right cycle.
”Looks gd [good] but how do you know which wash cycle to put on if you need to change?” one person wondered.
Someone else chimed in: ”How do you know what program to use?”
”I like it and I can get why you did it because white is so horrible, but how are you going to know where all the different washing cycles are?” a third was baffled.
Another commented: ”Nice, How will you know the programmes?”
”Love this!! I vinyl covered my fridge freezer years ago, still looks good,” a fan of the makeover said.
These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money
Homemade Air Freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY Lip Scrub:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic Spice Jars:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters.
Natural All-Purpose Cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home.
We previously shared how another woman attempted the viral stencil trend – but it went horribly wrong.
TikTok user @lifeatthelma showed how she had picked out a gorgeous sage green paint and had then taped a decorative stencil to the wall.
She thought everything had gone swimmingly, until she peeled back the stencil to reveal her hard work.
To her horror, the paint had spread until the stencil and it looked messy and not like the design she had wanted.
On her video, which has over 1.6million views, she wrote: “Unfortunately I think stencilling may be too advanced for me lol.
“This bedroom really has been testing me.”
After she pulled off a larger section, she joked: “But do we think it is giving cottage core (the goal) or chain link fence?”
