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Cantlay captures PGA Zozo crown
Cantlay captures PGA Zozo crown
GOLF: Patrick Cantlay held off Spain’s second-ranked Jon Rahm and third-ranked US compatriot Justin Thomas yesterday (Oct 25) to capture to Zozo Championship for his third career US PGA title.
Missing COVID-19 extra duty payments for Patong Police just a money transfer ‘error’
Missing COVID-19 extra duty payments for Patong Police just a money transfer ‘error’
PHUKET: A top general from the Royal Thai Police Office of the Inspector-General in Bangkok, which investigates the “performance” of police divisions throughout the country, has dismissed missing payments to Patong Police officers for extra work due to the COVID-19 pandemic as nothing more than a clerical error.
Hamilton breaks F1 win record in Portuguese Grand Prix
Hamilton breaks F1 win record in Portuguese Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver in Formula One history after claiming a record-breaking 92nd victory at the Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão.
Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2020
Laguna Phuket Triathlon 2020
27th edition of Asia’s longest-standing triathlon race will take place on 22 Nov and comprise Laguna Phuket Triathlon (1.8K Swim, 50K Bike and 12K Run); Sprint (0.5K Swim, 20K Bike and 6K Run) and includes the inaugural Duathlon (4K Run, 50K Bike and 12K Run). All events follow the latest mass participation events health and safety requirements, and contribute towards the official charity partner, Laguna Phuket’s Children First Fund. Register at www.LagunaphuketTri.com until 15 Nov.
Thousands pack Ratchaprasong to call for Prayut’s ouster
Thousands pack Ratchaprasong to call for Prayut’s ouster
BANGKOK: Thousands of anti-government protesters filled Ratchaprasong intersection on Sunday (Oct 25), calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to step down.
Healthy Habits: Are you the man your Dad was?
Healthy Habits: Are you the man your Dad was?
If you measure your manliness according to your testosterone levels, sadly the answer is likely no, according to current statistics comparing men today with the previous generations at a similar age.  Naturally there is more to a man than his testosterone score, but testosterone plays a powerful role in how we feel as men. It is our dominant hormone responsible for the development of our sex organs along with playing a major role in so many of our health characteristics including muscle mass, bone density, libido, wellbeing and moods.
Jai Courtney steals limelight in Liam Neeson’s ‘Honest Thief’
Jai Courtney steals limelight in Liam Neeson’s ‘Honest Thief’
At 68 years of age you could forgive actor Liam Neeson if he wanted to slow down. The good news for film lovers is that Neeson isn’t showing any sign of wanting to jump out of the fast lane any time soon. In fact while most actors have been starved of cinema time in 2020, Neeson is so hard working that he has two films released despite the pandemic.
Man nabbed with over 2,000 ya bah pills in Pa Khlok
Man nabbed with over 2,000 ya bah pills in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: An 18-year-old man was arrested last night (Oct 23) in Paklok when over 2,000 methamphetamine pills were seized.
MMA champion Nurmagomedov in shock retirement
MMA champion Nurmagomedov in shock retirement
MMA: World lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his shock retirement from the sport yesterday (Oct 24) after revealing he “promised his mother” that his clash with Justin Gaethje would be his last fight.
Green Thoughts: Walking on Water – Lotuses and Lilies
Green Thoughts: Walking on Water – Lotuses and Lilies
Thailand has a high annual rainfall and Phuket is no exception to this, as anyone who has experienced the summer monsoon can testify. This year has been especially watery with precipitation likely to exceed 100 inches. But despite this abundance, Thais have a special reverence for water and its vital role in life. Expats drenched during  the April water festival of  songkran  quickly  realise that one of the impulses behind this celebration is to cleanse and renew, to herald the onset of the new rains that will bring life to the parched earth.
Phuket Green Day removes 2 tonnes of rubbish from beach and parklands
Phuket Green Day removes 2 tonnes of rubbish from beach and parklands
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association’s Environmental & Sustainability Working Group launched the first ever Phuket Green Day island-wide cleanup on Oct 21 which saw a huge drive to clean discarded rubbish from the island.
Govt struggles with ‘tech-savvy’ protesters
Govt struggles with ‘tech-savvy’ protesters
THAILAND: The government is struggling to deal with tech-savvy youth-led demonstrators who make the most use of information and communication technologies and social media platforms as a major tool in their anti-government campaign, academics and former protest leaders said.
Phuket Opinion: Vegetarian Festival goes back to basics
Phuket Opinion: Vegetarian Festival goes back to basics
PHUKET: Without the usual hordes of tourists lining the streets, the Phuket Vegetarian Festival this year seems to have become more traditional than we have seen for many years. Gone are the spectacular face piercings of guns, beach umbrellas, pot plants and even bicycles.
Hamilton on pole in Portugal
Hamilton on pole in Portugal
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton will target a record-breaking 92nd F1 victory when he starts from pole position at the Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão.
Gathering of 2,000 at Saphan Hin to support monarchy
Gathering of 2,000 at Saphan Hin to support monarchy
PHUKET: More than 2,000 people dressed in yellow attire united and gathered to express their support for the monarchy at Saphan Hin last night (Oct 23).
Trump no fan of Sacha Baron Cohen
Trump no fan of Sacha Baron Cohen
WORLD: US President Donald Trump said yesterday (Oct 23) he has not been a fan of Sacha Baron Cohen - even before a clip from the British comedian’s new Borat movie forced his lawyer Rudy Giuliani into an awkward explanation.
Government urged to hasten economic partnership with China
Government urged to hasten economic partnership with China
THAILAND: The Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce has urged the government to speed up its economic partnership with China, noting that cooperation would ease Thailand’s economic rehabilitation.
Phuket prepares for Loy Krathong festival
Phuket prepares for Loy Krathong festival
PHUKET: Local administration organisations across the island are making preparations for the annual upcoming Loy Krathong Festival, to be held on Oct 31 this year.
Man found hanged in Phuket Town
Man found hanged in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that the body of a man was found hanged in an apartment in Phuket Town yesterday (Oct 23) in what is suspected to be a case of suicide.
Myanmar vote ban extinguishes hope for ethnic minorities
Myanmar vote ban extinguishes hope for ethnic minorities
WORLD: For many marginalised ethnic minority groups in conflict-plagued regions of Myanmar, next month’s national elections had at least offered a glimmer of hope for empowerment.