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Cocaine in Boss for ‘dentistry’
Cocaine in Boss for ‘dentistry’
BANGKOK: Police officers have claimed that illicit chemical substances, including cocaine, found in Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya in the 2012 hit-and-run case were used for his dental treatment, according to a House committee.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Two large snakes caught at Nai Harn! Six new coronavirus cases in Thailand! || July 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Two large snakes caught at Nai Harn! Six new coronavirus cases in Thailand! || July 30
PHUKET XTRA - July 30 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com 2 large snakes caught in one day |:| Nai Harn rescue! |:| Premchai bribery charges upheld |:| Six new coronavirus cases in Thailand today |:| Extra 5 years sentences in absentia for Thaksin Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Two snakes, one venomous, caught at Nai Harn
Two snakes, one venomous, caught at Nai Harn
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Nai Harn Beach are urging people to beware any snakes seen in the water and on the beach after two large serpents were caught on the sand and near the local lake today (July 30)
Bang Tao beach fence under investigation
Bang Tao beach fence under investigation
PHUKET: Cherng Talay officials are to investigate a 300-metre-long fence made from sheets of galvanized tin that was erected along Bang Tao Beach, and which workers today (July 30) were dismantling.
Phuket lifeguards issue rip current warning after Russian man, Thai woman rescued
Phuket lifeguards issue rip current warning after Russian man, Thai woman rescued
PHUKET: LIfeguards at Nai Harn Beach after urging people to swim only where red-yellow flags have been posted and lifeguards are on patrol after a Russian man and his female Thai friend were rescued from a dangerous rip current at the beach yesterday (July 29).
CAAT launches public survey: ‘What will affect your decision to travel?’
CAAT launches public survey: ‘What will affect your decision to travel?’
PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has launched an online survey asking what factors would affect travellers’ decision to fly to Thailand, whether for business, a holiday or personal reasons.
Racing Point’s wicked Vettel problem
Racing Point’s wicked Vettel problem
FORMULA ONE: Sebastian Vettel must feel particularly aggrieved with the way 2020 is panning out.
More praise for Thailand virus response
More praise for Thailand virus response
THAILAND: It has been confirmed that Thailand ranks first among countries with the highest rate of COVID-19 recoveries, according to the Global COVID-19 Index (GCI).
World No.1 Barty skips US Open citing ‘significant’ virus risks
World No.1 Barty skips US Open citing ‘significant’ virus risks
TENNIS: World number one Ashleigh Barty pulled out of the US Open today (July 30) over “significant risks” from the coronavirus pandemic in a major blow for the Grand Slam, which is scheduled to start in New York on August 31.
Rocket meets Thailand’s F1 at Crucible
Rocket meets Thailand’s F1 at Crucible
SNOOKER: Five-time Crucible king Ronnie O’Sullivan of England will take on Thailand’s Thepchaiya Un-Nooh in the first round of the World Snooker Championship following yesterday’s (July 29) draw.
Scientist sticks by “Boss” car speed as Deputy PM denies links
Scientist sticks by “Boss” car speed as Deputy PM denies links
THAILAND: A Chulalongkorn scientist who concluded that Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya drove his car at 177km/h in the infamous 2012 hit-and-run case is sticking by his evidence and says he was never told the speed was later adjusted to nearly 100 km/h less.
Long weekend brings B95mn boost for Phuket
Long weekend brings B95mn boost for Phuket
PHUKET: The King’s Birthday four-day long weekend saw some 16,000 tourists come to Phuket, bringing a much-welcomed B95 million boost to the island’s economy, reports Napassorn Kakai, Director of the Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Travel stimulus scheme may run till year-end
Travel stimulus scheme may run till year-end
BANGKOK: The deadline of the “We Travel Together” campaign may be extended to increase tourism momentum for the rest of the year, while travel bubbles for tourists will take place in October, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Truck goes swimming! Rising sea temperatures cause of more turtle nests? || July 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Truck goes swimming! Rising sea temperatures cause of more turtle nests? || July 29
PHUKET XTRA - July 29 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Prayut orders probe into Boss Red Bull case |:| Rising sea temperatures suspected of causing ’off-season’ turtle nests |:| Government supporter to rally Thursday |:| Pick up truck goes swimming at Yanui Beach! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Time to put Phuket on show, no price gouging, Governor urges
Time to put Phuket on show, no price gouging, Governor urges
PHUKET: Phuket will be on show in the coming week as medical workers and volunteers start to arrive unde the government-subsidised domestic tourism campaign, so be nice hosts, welcome tourists and do not take advantage of them was the strong message delivered by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew this morning (July 29).
Rising sea temperatures suspected of causing ‘off-season’ turtle nests
Rising sea temperatures suspected of causing ‘off-season’ turtle nests
PHUKET: Experts at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) have started a research project to investigate whether rising sea temperatures are a major factor in the recent spate of turtle nests laid out of their usual egg-laying season.
Electricity outage to hit Kathu, Kamala
Electricity outage to hit Kathu, Kamala
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Kathu and Kamala tomorrow (July 30).
Hole in none: how screen golf got serious in South Korea
Hole in none: how screen golf got serious in South Korea
GOLF: On the final green of the tournament, Ha Ki-won carefully took his stance and addressed the ball. A gentle strike, and it rolled forward.
Will Ferrell rediscovers his true talent in ‘Eurovision’
Will Ferrell rediscovers his true talent in ‘Eurovision’
Eurovision! That word has very different meanings for people depending on where you are located in the world. In the US it is known as a music event full of strange acts that are barely worth a second glance. But to the rest of the world the Eurovision Song Contest is like a religion. Bands like the ever-popular ABBA became household names after performing at the contest while even today there are television shows and house parties dedicated to what is arguably the world’s biggest annual music event.
US, Australia seek new military cooperation in face of China
US, Australia seek new military cooperation in face of China
WORLD: The United States and Australia said yesterday (July 28) they will expand military cooperation as tensions soar with China, presenting a common front between the allies.