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Taking in Phuket’s natural splendour
Taking in Phuket’s natural splendour
As we recently entered a New Year I thought I would go back and reflect on the very reason I started to do these articles in the first place: my interest in the natural world.
Russia-Ukraine talks set for Geneva on Feb 17-18
Russia-Ukraine talks set for Geneva on Feb 17-18
KYIV: Russia and Ukraine will hold US-brokered talks on Feb 17-18 in Geneva, both countries said Friday (Feb 13), announcing the next leg in fraught negotiations seeking to end the four-year war.
Bank of Thailand takes closer look at large cash transactions
Bank of Thailand takes closer look at large cash transactions
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand is tightening oversight of cash transactions by introducing stricter due diligence requirements and clearer verification of the purpose of fund usage, in an effort to curb suspicious transactions.
Thailand pushes to arrest plunging birth rate
Thailand pushes to arrest plunging birth rate
BANGKOK: Authorities are launching a new push to address Thailand’s collapsing birth rate, now the lowest in 75 years, with a focus on ensuring that every pregnancy is safe, voluntary and fully supported.
B32mn Soi Layan 7 road and drainage project underway
B32mn Soi Layan 7 road and drainage project underway
PHUKET: The Cherng Talay Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has confirmed plans for a large-scale infrastructure project in Soi Layan 7, Moo 6, Cherng Talay, which will include the construction of a drainage system and a reinforced concrete road.
Phuket hosts latest Muay Thai coaching course
Phuket hosts latest Muay Thai coaching course
MUAY THAI: An intensive five-day training course for students looking to qualify as fully-fledged coaches in the national Thai sport of Muay Thai took place in Phuket recently.
Phuket accelerates second incinerator as waste crisis deepens
Phuket accelerates second incinerator as waste crisis deepens
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is pushing ahead with construction of a second waste incinerator, but officials have warned the project will not ease the island’s worsening garbage crisis for at least another year — leaving Phuket dependent on already overfilled landfill sites in the meantime.
Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
NAIROBI: The scars on Victor’s forearm remind him constantly of the day a Ukrainian drone attacked him after he was forcibly conscripted, like hundreds of young Kenyans, into the Russian army.
Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
BANGKOK: Nine major Thai beverage chains have partnered with the Department of Health to introduce a new standard for drink sweetness aimed at reducing sugar consumption and lowering risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases.
The Compost Bank: Tackling Phuket’s food waste
The Compost Bank: Tackling Phuket’s food waste
The Compost Bank is a sustainable waste management initiative focused on redirecting organic waste away from landfills and transforming it into valuable resources for Phuket. While the island faces a growing waste challenge driven by high volumes and mixed waste streams, the main barrier to effective waste management is not awareness, but infrastructure – specifically, the lack of systems to properly process organic waste.
Statham’s Shelter serves up another run-of-the-mill action flick
Statham’s Shelter serves up another run-of-the-mill action flick
One of the things I love about Jason Statham as an actor is that he has never tried to stray too far out of his lane. When it comes to choosing roles, Statham knows that his fan base loves action films with basic storylines. Therefore, we haven’t seen him do the same as Arnold Schwarzenegger or Vin Diesel and go out and try to be funny in a comedy.
Anutin dismisses ‘sick man of Asia’ label for Thailand
Anutin dismisses ‘sick man of Asia’ label for Thailand
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence in Thailand’s economic outlook following the recent general election, rejecting foreign media portrayals that labelled the country the “sick man” of Asia.
Call to let foreigners buy more insurance
Call to let foreigners buy more insurance
BANGKOK: Allowing foreigners to buy insurance policies in Thailand with foreign currencies, particularly yuan, would lift the domestic insurance industry, which is pressured by low interest rates and a sluggish economy, says the Thai unit of French insurer AXA.
Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet
Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet
WINTER OLYMPICS: Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which depicts victims of his country’s war with Russia.
BISP hosts PISAC football, cross country tournaments
BISP hosts PISAC football, cross country tournaments
FOOTBALL / RUNNING: British International School, Phuket (BISP) was proud to host the Phuket Island Small School Activities Conference (PISAC) Football and Cross Country Championships last month, welcoming schools from across the island for two major sporting events that showcased teamwork, resilience and high standards of competition.
Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition government
Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition government
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party has formally pledged support for the Bhumjaithai Party to take the lead in forming a new government as Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul says both sides are ready to put past differences behind them and move forward together.
Nine Ugandan women arrested on Bangla Rd for prostitution, overstays
Nine Ugandan women arrested on Bangla Rd for prostitution, overstays
PHUKET: Nine Ugandan women were arrested on Bangla Rd in Patong yesterday (Feb 13) for alleged prostitution offences, with two also found to have overstayed their visas.
Phuket Eye surveillance system set to go live in April, officials told
Phuket Eye surveillance system set to go live in April, officials told
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has confirmed that the ‘Phuket Eye’ smart surveillance system is expected to become operational in April, ahead of Songkran, as authorities step up efforts to improve public safety and reduce road accidents across the island.
Phuket Old Town to host Chinese New Year festival
Phuket Old Town to host Chinese New Year festival
PHUKET: Phuket Old Town will be transformed into a major cultural and food festival zone later this month as Phuket City Municipality prepares to host the Phuket Chinese New Year (Third Month) Festival 2026, featuring parades, performances, more than 400 food stalls and the return of the popular ‘Fire Dragon Tunnel’.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3kg Cocaine Seizure at Phuket Airport, Police Raid Illegal Dental Clinic || Feb 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3kg Cocaine Seizure at Phuket Airport, Police Raid Illegal Dental Clinic || Feb 13
PHUKET XTRA - February 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand