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BISP-Cruzeiro hoist Grab Cup title in Bangkok
BISP-Cruzeiro hoist Grab Cup title in Bangkok
FOOTBALL: Hot on the heels of winning their European U15 title, the BISP-Cruzeiro Football Academy are celebrating yet another title, this time the Grab Football Cup 2019.
US ‘open to talks’ on GSP cuts
US ‘open to talks’ on GSP cuts
BANGKOK: The United States has opened the door for Thailand to pursue talks over its move to suspend benefits under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) for Thailand before the measure comes into effect in six months, said government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat.
Hamilton wins sixth title with second place finish
Hamilton wins sixth title with second place finish
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has won his sixth world championship by finishing second to teammate and vanquished title contender Valtteri Bottas with a gutsy performance at the United States Grand Prix.
MARILYN BAND's new exhibition at Mom Tri's WOK Gallery
MARILYN BAND's new exhibition at Mom Tri's WOK Gallery
MARILYN BAND, one of Phuket's most significant artists, invites you to her new exhibition from 30 November 2019 - 31 January 2020, at Mom Tri's WOK Gallery Kitchen. "... I am presenting recent work, a more abstract expression of Phang Nga Bay's beauty, which intends to encourage the viewer the opportunity to interpret and appreciate a little bit of paradise."
Unleashed: Teaching your dog to come back when called
Unleashed: Teaching your dog to come back when called
Perhaps the most important skill we can teach our dogs is recall. It’s the one thing eve­ryone wants. Sure, it’s great if our dogs will sit or stay, but coming back when called down at the beach takes priority.
Electricity outage to hit Pa Khlok
Electricity outage to hit Pa Khlok
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Pa Khlok on Thursday (Nov 7) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Phuket Regional Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society call for blood donations
Phuket Regional Blood Centre, Thai Red Cross Society call for blood donations
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) and the Thai Red Cross Society have appealed to Thais and foreigners to donate blood at various locations across Krabi, Phang Nga and Phuket throughout November.
In at the deep end: Reflections on the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2019
In at the deep end: Reflections on the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2019
Phuket may want to be known for its white-sand beaches, its plentiful dive and snorkel sites and its proximity to a host of beauti­ful islets, but there’s something else that’s creeping into the picture, something that sits uncomfortably next to this trio of tourist draws: drownings.
Phuket Opinion: Water, where art thou?
Phuket Opinion: Water, where art thou?
PHUKET: The order from the Office National Water Resources (ONWR) Secretary-General Somkiat Prajamwong on Monday for Phuket’s leading officials to take swift action to resolve the island’s ongoing water-supply issue was a long time coming.
Springboks blitz England to win third World Cup
Springboks blitz England to win third World Cup
RUGBY: South Africa overpowered England 32-12 with a brutally effective forward display to win their third World Cup in Yokohama today (Nov 2).
THAI chairman steps down
THAI chairman steps down
THAILAND: Ekniti Nitithanprapas has resigned as chairman of Thai Airways International as it struggles with financial challenges and the transport minister’s push to replace directors at state enterprises.
Thai cave reopens for visitors after Wild Boars rescue
Thai cave reopens for visitors after Wild Boars rescue
THAILAND: Thailand has reopened the cave where 12 young footballers and their coach were trapped last year in a saga that captivated the world.
Property fees slashed for 14 months
Property fees slashed for 14 months
BANGKOK: Transfer and mortgage fees for residential properties under B3 million each have been drastically cut for two months as part of stimulus measures for the property sector.
England, Springboks aim to lift home gloom with rugby win
England, Springboks aim to lift home gloom with rugby win
RUGBY: Both England and South Africa are hoping to bring back the Rugby World Cup to lift gloom in their respective countries as they face political uncertainty, economic hardship and of course Brexit.
Phuket Carnival in Patong gets underway
Phuket Carnival in Patong gets underway
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Carnival in Patong held each year to mark the start of the tourism high season got underway in its traditional style last night as the “The Cheerful Beach Variety Parade” made its way along the Patong beachfront.
Body found in search for missing Belarus tourist
Body found in search for missing Belarus tourist
PHUKET: A search team this morning found the body a foreign man believed to be that of missing 31-year-old Belarus tourist Maksim Shchartsou, who disappeared while swimming at Nai Thon Beach on Tuesday night (Oct 29).
Soi Dog Foundation responds to government’s pet registration proposals
Soi Dog Foundation responds to government’s pet registration proposals
PHUKET: Soi Dog Foundation (SDF) has questioned the government's resurrected plan to get the public to register their pets and have the animals microchipped for identification purposes.
Court throws out farmers' petition against ban on toxic pesticides
Court throws out farmers' petition against ban on toxic pesticides
BANGKOK: The Central Administrative Court on Friday threw out a petition seeking revocation or suspension of the ban on three toxic farm chemicals, saying the decision by the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) to prohibit them has yet to take effect.
Original cast double down on comedy and horror in Zombieland sequel
Original cast double down on comedy and horror in Zombieland sequel
Flashback to 2009. A film called Zombieland is released, a film that I suspect not even the studio thought would even be a blip on the radar. In fact, it was lucky not to go straight to DVD. The film was originally supposed to be a television pi­lot but was rehashed into a feature film – never a good sign.
Rock Salt at The Nai Harn in safe hands with new chef
Rock Salt at The Nai Harn in safe hands with new chef
As I wave goodbye to middle age and edge ever closer to yet another milestone, I have come to accept that as we get older we inevitably become more resistant to change and have an increasing preference for stability and that warm comfort from the knowledge of continu­ing to enjoy the same routines we have individually established.