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Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal
Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal
CRICKET: Australia’s Steve Smith and David Warner will return to Newlands in South Africa today (Feb 26), less than two years after they were central figures in one of cricket’s greatest scandals at the ground.
Fury longs for caravan despite receiving White House, Vatican invites
Fury longs for caravan despite receiving White House, Vatican invites
BOXING: Britain’s newly-crowned WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been invited to the White House and to the Vatican his promoter told The Daily Telegraph although the boxer appears keener to go touring in his beloved caravan.
British man, 70, rescued by Thai navy after three days adrift off Phuket
British man, 70, rescued by Thai navy after three days adrift off Phuket
PHUKET: A 70-year-old British man adrift on his yacht for three days was rescued by the Royal Thai Navy last night and brought safely back to Phuket, making landfall at the navy base at Cape Panwa, on Phuket’s east coast, this morning (Feb 25).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Two new Thailand virus cases! Surin Beach sea wall? Bomb blast injures 10! || February 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Two new Thailand virus cases! Surin Beach sea wall? Bomb blast injures 10! || February 25
PHUKET XTRA - February 25 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Resident block Surin Beach sea wall! |:| Two new Coronavirus cases in Thailand |:| Legal action over 1MDB accusations? |:| Motorcycle bomb blast injures 10 |:| Phi Phi construction barge goes up in flames Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Chalong Circle exit to Rawai to close for electrical works
Chalong Circle exit to Rawai to close for electrical works
PHUKET: The southbound exit from Chalong Circle onto Wiset Rd will be closed from 9am to 4:30pm tomorrow (Feb 26) while work is carried out on power lines past the major intersection.
Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Thailand
Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Thailand
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry today (Feb 25) announced two new Thai COVID-19 cases: a woman, 31, whose relative visited Guangzhou and a male driver of Chinese tourists, 29, as the total number of local cases rose to 37.
After 32 years, Phuket’s famed Baan Rim Pa Patong to move
After 32 years, Phuket’s famed Baan Rim Pa Patong to move
PHUKET: Phuket’s dining scene will pass a watershed moment this weekend as Da Maurizio Beach Side serves its last patron this Friday (Feb 28), marking the beginning of the multi-award-winning Baan Rim Pa Patong restaurant’s move from its famed location on the peninsular at the north end of Patong Beach further north to Kalim.
Ex-minister Banyin faces murder rap
Ex-minister Banyin faces murder rap
THAILAND: Former deputy commerce minister Banyin Tangpakorn and five other suspects are facing six charges including premeditated murder.
Surin Beach sea wall project sunk by Phuket residents
Surin Beach sea wall project sunk by Phuket residents
PHUKET: An attempt by Cherng Talay Tambon Administration (OrBorTor) Chief MaAnn Samran to refloat a project to build a sea wall on Surin Beach to prevent beach erosion was sunk by strong opposition among local residents at a public meeting yesterday (Feb 24).
China sentences Swedish bookseller abducted in Thailand to 10 years
China sentences Swedish bookseller abducted in Thailand to 10 years
WORLD: A Chinese court has sentenced Swedish book publisher Gui Minhai to 10 years in prison on charges of illegally providing intelligence abroad in a case that has rattled relations between Beijing and Stockholm.
Phi Phi construction barge goes up in flames
Phi Phi construction barge goes up in flames
PHUKET: An estimated B1 million in damage was caused by a fire that broke out on a construction barge at a major pier on the east side of Phuket Town last night (Feb 24).
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Thailand denies PM aided Malaysia 1MDB graft scandal
Thailand denies PM aided Malaysia 1MDB graft scandal
THAILAND: Thailand’s government threatened legal action yesterday (Feb 24) against a banned opposition party which claimed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha aided in the cover-up of Malaysia’s 1MDB graft scandal by harbouring a fugitive financier.
Klopp salutes ‘special’ Liverpool after record-equalling 18th successive win
Klopp salutes ‘special’ Liverpool after record-equalling 18th successive win
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp admitted he never expected Liverpool to make such a “special” charge towards the Premier League title after a record-equalling 3-2 victory against West Ham left the runaway leaders four wins from the clinching the trophy.
Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape
Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape
WORLD: Harvey Weinstein was convicted yesterday (Feb 24) of sexual assault and rape but cleared of the most serious predatory sexual assault charges, a partial victory for the #MeToo movement that sparked a cascade of allegations against the disgraced Hollywood mogul.
China reports 71 more virus deaths
China reports 71 more virus deaths
WORLD: China today (Feb 25) reported another 71 deaths from the novel coronavirus, the lowest daily number of fatalities in over two weeks, which raised the toll to 2,663.
Airlines scramble to slash ticket prices
Airlines scramble to slash ticket prices
BANGKOK: The unease caused by COVID-19 is expected to drag down Thai tourism for more than six months, triggering airlines to slash ticket prices to steer the market, while Nok Air and Nokscoot cut pilots and cabin crew to save costs.
Three decisions for Lampard ahead of Bayern clash
Three decisions for Lampard ahead of Bayern clash
FOOTBALL: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard faces some big decisions ahead of Bayern Munich’s visit to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League last 16 first leg this evening (Feb 25).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 17 kids rescued from Patong human-trafficking gang! Boy drowned at waterpark! || February 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 17 kids rescued from Patong human-trafficking gang! Boy drowned at waterpark! || February 24
PHUKET XTRA - February 24 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com 17 kids saved from Patong gang |:| Boy, 3, drowns at Phuket waterpark |:| Brake failure leads to truck-in-shop |:| Arrests made in murder of judge’s brother |:| ’Claw crane’ machine banned in Thailand? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
China ‘comprehensively bans’ wildlife trade over virus
China ‘comprehensively bans’ wildlife trade over virus
WORLD: China today (Feb 24) declared an immediate and “comprehensive” ban on the trade and consumption of wild animals, a practice believed responsible for the deadly coronavirus outbreak.