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Anutin, Somsak push for removal of kratom, cannabis from drugs list
Anutin, Somsak push for removal of kratom, cannabis from drugs list
THAILAND: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin have inked two agreements to push for the removal of kratom and marijuana from the narcotics list as a New Year’s gift for the people.
Ichi Ban declared overall Sydney-Hobart winner
Ichi Ban declared overall Sydney-Hobart winner
SAILING: Australian yacht Ichi Ban won the bluewater classic Sydney-Hobart handicap honours for being the boat that performed best according to size, race officials announced today (Dec 30).
Struggling West Ham turn to Moyes for second time
Struggling West Ham turn to Moyes for second time
FOOTBALL: Struggling West Ham confirmed yesterday (Dec 29) they had appointed David Moyes as manager for the second time in a bid to safeguard their place in the Premier League.
Liverpool ride their luck to beat Wolves, Chelsea comeback stuns Arsenal
Liverpool ride their luck to beat Wolves, Chelsea comeback stuns Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Liverpool needed the aid of VAR to re-establish their 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Wolves yesterday (Dec 29) as a late Chelsea fightback inflicted a 2-1 defeat on Arsenal in Mikel Arteta's first home game in charge.
Still no Phuket deaths during “Seven Days of Danger”
Still no Phuket deaths during “Seven Days of Danger”
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Phichet Panaphong confirmed this morning (Dec 29) there are still no registered deaths since the “Seven Days of Danger” annual New Year road-safety campaign began at midnight on Thursday night (Dec 28).
West Ham sack Pellegrini after Leicester defeat
West Ham sack Pellegrini after Leicester defeat
FOOTBALL: West Ham United have sacked manager Manuel Pellegrini after yesterday’s (Dec 28) 2-1 home defeat to Leicester left the Hammers just one point above the Premier League's relegation zone.
Tourist arrivals hit record 39mn
Tourist arrivals hit record 39mn
BANGKOK: Thailand has broken its annual tourism record with the arrival of 39 million international tourists this year, up from about 38mn last year. The 39 millionth tourist was from Russia.
Mbappe adds Olympic appearance to packed 2020 wish list
Mbappe adds Olympic appearance to packed 2020 wish list
FOOTBALL: Kylian Mbappe is putting himself forward for the French team at next summer's Tokyo Olympics, while adding that he would not want to fight his club Paris Saint-Germain over participation.
Say ‘Oui!’ to Lady Coco Phuket
Say ‘Oui!’ to Lady Coco Phuket
A French-inspired bistro with a Cantonese twist, Lady Coco Phuket reinvents the daily coffee break into a delicious, elegant affair.
Everyone welcome? Gay football fans prepare for Qatar in 2022
Everyone welcome? Gay football fans prepare for Qatar in 2022
FOOTBALL: DOHA: World Cup 2022 host Qatar has given the clearest indication yet that LGBT fans will be welcome, engaging with gay supporters as it hosts the Club World Cup, despite criminalising homosexuality.
Phuket Opinion: Drugs on the streets
Phuket Opinion: Drugs on the streets
PHUKET: The news this week of Phuket having amongst the highest number of prosecutions for drugs in the country should not come as much of a surprise, it has been a long time coming.
Phuket ‘Seven Days’ death ‘too early’ to be counted in New Year road-safety campaign
Phuket ‘Seven Days’ death ‘too early’ to be counted in New Year road-safety campaign
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai this morning reported that Phuket has so far suffered no deaths since the “Seven Days of Danger” annual road-safety campaign for the New Year began at midnight Thursday night (Dec 27).
Police hunt for man after laundry shop stabbing
Police hunt for man after laundry shop stabbing
PHUKET: Thalang Police are hunting for a man known as Mr Nu who stabbed the owner of a laundry store in Thepkrasattri subdistrict last night (Dec 27).
Royal Thai recipes shine at Ruen Thai!
Royal Thai recipes shine at Ruen Thai!
Tonight, (Dec 13) is not my first occasion dining at the Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, having previously enjoyed the rustic Italian dishes offered at the hotel’s La Trattoria, incidentally, well worth a visit. This evening I am to experience Ruen Thai, the hotel’s signature Thai restaurant. The hotel was opened in 1987 and on arriving at the lobby entrance, it has not lost the ambiance of a classic grand dame; perfectly manicured lawns wrap around open air Thai pagodas mixing a neo colonial theme with modern Thai touches. This hotel is a true example of the days when space was not yet at a premium, the lobby and arrival areas are generous. Located in the heart of the Laguna, it has an unrivaled position overlooking the Andaman sea amidst acres of tropical gardens planted with native casuarinas and coconut palms, yet easily navigated through buggies and leisurely cruising along the serene waterways in small shuttle boats.
University in the UK or US?
University in the UK or US?
One of the biggest decisions students have to make when nearing the end of their secondary education is what type of university will best fulfill their needs.
Rise of the Skywalker will give you Palpa’tations
Rise of the Skywalker will give you Palpa’tations
It has taken 42 years to get there, but finally, the Skywalker saga is drawing to a close. No other cinematic franchise has ever reached the massive heights that Star Wars has and to say that this is a beloved series is under-selling it in a very big way. It is for that reason that J.J. Abrams has had one of the most difficult jobs that any filmmaker could ever dream of, it is up to him to close this much loved chapter in the Star Wars story in a way that will please a legion of fans world-wide.
Cycling in Paradise
Cycling in Paradise
Marc Landgraf the genial General Manager of Paradise Resort and TreeHouse Villas on Koh Yao Noi had kindly invited us to stay and sample the cycling trips they offer both their guests and visitors around the island. As we hadn’t cycled Koh Yao Noi for a few years, we seized this enticing offer with enthusiasm.
European visa fees for Thais to rise 33%
European visa fees for Thais to rise 33%
THAILAND: From Feb 2, 2020, Thai citizens will need to pay a fee of 80 euros (2,676 baht), one third more than the current 60 euros, when applying for a Schengen (EU) visa from Thailand, according to the website SchengenVisaInfo.com. The cost for children will rise from 35 euros to 40 euros.
Body of Trang mayor found after car plunge
Body of Trang mayor found after car plunge
TRANG: The body of the mayor of the Trang municipality has been found on a shore, putting an end to a 15-hour search after his SUV fell into a canal.
Tennis in 2019: Nadal on top as new faces make mark in women's game
Tennis in 2019: Nadal on top as new faces make mark in women's game
TENNIS: Rafael Nadal finished the season on top of the world to give the men's rankings a familiar look but a new crop of women is showing the old guard can be overthrown.