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THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures
THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures
BANGKOK: While rising fuel cost is inevitable, Thai Airways International (THAI) is on course to gain from airspace closures across several countries in the Middle East amid tensions in the Gulf region, where the flag carrier has no direct exposure, analysts say.
Teacher missing after jump from Sarasin Bridge
Teacher missing after jump from Sarasin Bridge
PHUKET: A 25-year-old teacher from Satree Phuket School is missing after she was seen jumping from the Sarasin Bridge, which connects Phuket and Phang Nga, early this morning (Mar 17).
Former Phuket governor accused of B321mn illicit wealth
Former Phuket governor accused of B321mn illicit wealth
PHUKET: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has ruled that former Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada amassed more than B321 million in illicit wealth while serving as a provincial governor and government official.
Trump faces coalition of the unwilling on Iran
Trump faces coalition of the unwilling on Iran
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump spent his first year back in power disparaging US allies. Now he wants them to help America in the Iran war - and they are none too enthusiastic.
Phuket fuel supply ‘sufficient’, say officials
Phuket fuel supply ‘sufficient’, say officials
PHUKET: Officials say fuel supplies on the island remain sufficient despite rising global concerns over energy markets following the conflict in the Middle East, while urging government agencies, businesses and residents to conserve energy.
Supanida ends title drought with Swiss Open triumph
Supanida ends title drought with Swiss Open triumph
BADMINTON: Thai shuttler Supanida Katethong claimed her first title in nearly two years by winning the US$250,000 (B8 million) BWF Swiss Open in Basel on Sunday (Mar 15).
Parliament to choose next prime minister on Thursday
Parliament to choose next prime minister on Thursday
BANGKOK: The House of Representatives will meet on Thursday (Mar 19) to vote for a new prime minister, House Speaker Sophon Zaram said yesterday.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: GOVERNMENT: Enough Fuel For Now, Illegal Yacht Tour Bust, Active Shooter Drill || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: GOVERNMENT: Enough Fuel For Now, Illegal Yacht Tour Bust, Active Shooter Drill || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA - March 16 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Twenty Thai crew from attacked ship return home
Twenty Thai crew from attacked ship return home
BANGKOK: Twenty Thai crew members of the Bangkok-registered cargo ship Mayuree Naree attacked near the Strait of Hormuz last Wednesday arrived back home through Suvarnabhumi airport this morning (Mar 16).
Economic toll of war grows
Economic toll of war grows
BANGKOK: The escalating war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is entering a more dangerous phase, raising concerns the conflict could trigger a wider economic shock via surging energy prices, disrupted trade routes and weakening global demand.
ASEAN states to bolster energy cooperation
ASEAN states to bolster energy cooperation
BANGKOK: ASEAN member states are stepping up coordination to mitigate the potential fallout from the Middle East conflict, particularly risks to regional energy security and the safety of Southeast Asians, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has said.
Patong Police stage ‘active shooter drill’
Patong Police stage ‘active shooter drill’
PHUKET: Patong Police Station has released a professionally edited video of an active shooter training exercise staged by officers to demonstrate how authorities respond to such incidents and to educate the public on how to act if a similar situation ever occurs.
Thai Music Project Pens “Magical Mongolia”
Thai Music Project Pens “Magical Mongolia”
A popular music and video project which emulated in Isan called “The Isan Project” has penned a stunning new soundtrack called “Magical Mongolia” in a collaboration with Mongolian stars.
Phuket officials probe Patong Chabad House after online ‘concerns’
Phuket officials probe Patong Chabad House after online ‘concerns’
PHUKET: Phuket officials have inspected a Jewish religious centre in Patong after social media posts questioned the appropriateness of a large Purim celebration held by Israeli residents and tourists amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Police arrest Bang Tao beach bar cannabis dealer
Police arrest Bang Tao beach bar cannabis dealer
PHUKET: Police in Cherng Talay have arrested a 52-year-old man at a Bang Tao Beach bar for allegedly selling cannabis without permission.
Emotional Antonelli wins maiden grand prix in China
Emotional Antonelli wins maiden grand prix in China
FORMULA ONE: An emotional Kimi Antonelli won a grand prix for the first time yesterday (Mar 15) in China ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who made his maiden podium for Ferrari.
Thousands turn out for Heroines Festival
Thousands turn out for Heroines Festival
PHUKET: Thousands of people attended the annual Heroines Festival in Phuket, with the three-day celebration concluding last night (Mar 15) after drawing large crowds to commemorate the historic bravery of Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri Soonthorn.
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).