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Plenty of fuel, government insists, as motorists drain pumps dry
Plenty of fuel, government insists, as motorists drain pumps dry
BANGKOK: Government officials have rushed to reassure motorists that “out of stock” signs reported at some petrol stations were caused by private motorists and public transport operators panicked into topping up by the Middle East war, not by a shortage of fuel reserves in Thailand.
170 sea turtles released in Nai Yang conservation event
170 sea turtles released in Nai Yang conservation event
PHUKET: A total of 170 green sea turtles were released back into the Andaman Sea at Nai Yang Beach on Saturday (Mar 14) as part of the 14th annual ‘Digging in the Sand, Touching the Waves’ marine conservation event.
F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
FORMULA ONE: Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, motorsport’s governing body the FIA announced yesterday (Mar 14).
Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
LAUSANNE: Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting guardedly to the US-led attack on Iran, raising accusations of double standards.
France win Six Nations after 13-try thriller with England
France win Six Nations after 13-try thriller with England
RUGBY: Thomas Ramos kicked a penalty after the final hooter to win the Six Nations for France with a mind-blowing 48-46 victory over a rejuvenated England yesterday (Mar 14).
Tracing Phuket wildlife to the Jurassic era
Tracing Phuket wildlife to the Jurassic era
An innocent photo taken of a bird in my back yard recently prompted childhood memories of studying dinosaurs at school, leaving me curious whether any species currently present in Phuket could be traced back to the Jurassic period.
Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late
Dowman makes history as Arsenal strike late
FOOTBALL: Arsenal moved a step closer to the Premier League title as Max Dowman became the competition’s youngest ever goalscorer in a dramatic 2-0 win against Everton as Manchester City drew 1-1 at West Ham yesterday (Mar 14).
Foreign holdings of Thai stocks peak
Foreign holdings of Thai stocks peak
BANGKOK: Foreign investor holdings in Thai stocks reached a new record high of B6.11 trillion in January, representing 37.1% of the total market capitalisation and reflecting growing overseas interest in the equities market, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Nebu back in spotlight as construction approved
Nebu back in spotlight as construction approved
PHUKET: Questions have resurfaced over the controversial Nebu hotel project in Cherng Talay after residents reported that construction has been approved at the site in Pasak Soi 6, despite earlier orders for development to be halted pending review of the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Middle East conflict hits tourism industry in Phang Nga
Middle East conflict hits tourism industry in Phang Nga
PHANG NGA: The war in the Middle East is weighing on the tourism industry, with Phang Nga province reporting a sharp decline in European arrivals and estimated losses of nearly B1.7 billion, says the Phangnga Hotel Association.
Phuket’s annual Color Fun Run returns
Phuket’s annual Color Fun Run returns
RUNNING: Phuket’s most colourful running event is set to return to the island next month after organiser’s recently confirmed dates for the annual Color Fun Run at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort.
Residents fight for road access in Poonphol
Residents fight for road access in Poonphol
PHUKET: More than 100 households have lodged a complaint with the Phuket Damrongtham Center after residents of the Poonphol Nice Plaza project raised concerns that shared access roads and walkways used for more than three decades may soon be closed.
Hanuman sculpture to be installed off Koh Racha Yai
Hanuman sculpture to be installed off Koh Racha Yai
PHUKET: A five-metre-tall Hanuman sculpture is scheduled to be installed underwater off Koh Racha Yai on Mar 26 as part of the Rotary Club project ‘Save Underwater World’, with funding for the initiative projected at more than B5 million.
Spurs search for salvation, Arsenal ready for title charge
Spurs search for salvation, Arsenal ready for title charge
FOOTBALL: Troubled Tottenham head to Liverpool tomorrow (Mar 15) searching for salvation in their increasingly desperate fight against relegation.
Three Thai crew on attacked ship ‘still alive’
Three Thai crew on attacked ship ‘still alive’
OMAN: Three Thai sailors remain alive aboard the damaged cargo ship MV Mayuree Naree after it was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Adm Thadawut Thatphithakkul, chief of staff of the Royal Thai Navy.
Thailand considers Russian crude imports
Thailand considers Russian crude imports
BANGKOK: The Thai government is ready to purchase crude oil from Russia and has signalled plans to raise petrol prices after the diesel price cap ends on Monday (Mar 16), while officials have also moved to clarify concerns over rising refining margins.
PTG confirms plans to raise refined oil reserves
PTG confirms plans to raise refined oil reserves
BANGKOK: PTG Energy Plc, the operator of PT petrol stations, has announced plans to expand its refined oil reserves in line with a government directive aimed at safeguarding national energy security during the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Kathu officials probe land clearing beside Bang Wad
Kathu officials probe land clearing beside Bang Wad
PHUKET: Officials in Kathu District are investigating the excavation of land and felling of trees by the banks of the Bang Wad Reservoir after a backhoe operator claimed the work was being carried out to prepare land for agricultural use.
Phuket hosts historic national pony jumping qualifier
Phuket hosts historic national pony jumping qualifier
EQUESTRIAN: Phuket is set to make equestrian history next weekend as “Jumping Phuket – Pony Q#3” arrives at the Niran Equestrian Center at Niran Farm in Thalang, marking the first time an official qualifier of this level has ever been held on the island.
German captain arrested for illegal Phuket yacht tours
German captain arrested for illegal Phuket yacht tours
PHUKET: A German national has been arrested off Phuket after authorities discovered he was captaining a sailboat being used to run an unlicensed multi-day tour, with packages reportedly sold online for hundreds of thousands of baht per person.