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Monorail link planned for Don Mueang airport in Bangkok
Monorail link planned for Don Mueang airport in Bangkok
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand Plc plans to build a 3-kilometre monorail electric train route to link Don Mueang international airport with the Bangkok Transit System (BTS) Green Line on the Mor Chit-Saphan Mai-Khu Khot route in Bangkok's northern suburb, Don Mueang airport deputy director Flying Officer Sumpun Khutranon said.
Green Thoughts: Spiky fellows
Green Thoughts: Spiky fellows
A number of foliage plants are characterised by long, narrow, usually stiff leaves which are serrated and/or spiky. In landscaping, these are employed as architectural or ac­cent plants, placed in locations where their distinctive shapes and sword-shaped leaves add an exotic element to the appearance of the natural environment.
Phuket Immigration clarifies TM28, 24-hour reporting ‘exceptions’
Phuket Immigration clarifies TM28, 24-hour reporting ‘exceptions’
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Chief Col Kathathorn Kumthieng clarified to The Phuket News today (Sept 16) a notice posted by the Immigration Bureau announcing that certain visitors to Thailand no longer need to report their change of address.
Thai Navy seize IUU boat off Phuket
Thai Navy seize IUU boat off Phuket
PHUKET: An illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) boat with eight Thais on board has been seized in Thai waters off Phuket, Vice Admiral Ronnapop Karnjanapan of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command announced yesterday (Sept 15).
Gasol claims rare NBA-World Cup double as Spain beat Argentina
Gasol claims rare NBA-World Cup double as Spain beat Argentina
BASKETBALL: Three-time All-Star Marc Gasol became only the second man to win an NBA crown and the World Cup in the same year after Spain brushed aside Argentina 95-75 on Sunday (September 15).
'Scared' Arsenal grateful for a point at lowly Watford
'Scared' Arsenal grateful for a point at lowly Watford
FOOTBALL: Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka admitted the Gunners were lucky to escape with a point after blowing a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at bottom-of-the-table Watford on Sunday (Sept 15).
Norwich inflict stunning first defeat in eight months on Man City
Norwich inflict stunning first defeat in eight months on Man City
FOOTBALL: Newly-promoted Norwich stunned Manchester City 3-2 at Carrow Road on Saturday (Sept 14) to inflict a first Premier League defeat on the English champions since January.
Help sought for Phuket Old Town World Heritage status appeal
Help sought for Phuket Old Town World Heritage status appeal
PHUKET: Phuket Old Town needs more support from the government to be prepared for evaluation as a World Heritage Site, as the Fine Arts Department plans to submit the city to Unesco for the 2020 list.
The world of IB diplomas and how IB diplomas prepare students for the world
The world of IB diplomas and how IB diplomas prepare students for the world
Studying at a university over­seas can offer students many benefits; it’s an opportunity to learn new languages, experi­ence different cultures and meet people from all walks of life.
Floods in Ubon Ratchathani slowly recede; highways severed, Koh Chang ravaged
Floods in Ubon Ratchathani slowly recede; highways severed, Koh Chang ravaged
UBON RATCHATHANI: The Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, Tewan Liptapallop, visited people in flood-affected areas of Ubon Ratchanthani province over the weekend as villagers remained evacuated from their homes and major highways throughout five provinces in the area remained inundated by floodwaters.
Beyond my control: Revelations from the philosophy of Stoicism
Beyond my control: Revelations from the philosophy of Stoicism
“What have the Ro­mans ever done for us?” exclaimed Reg, the spokes­person for the Peo­ple’s Front of Judea in Monty Python’s comedy classic The Life of Brian.
Excise predicts B1.5bn from next phase of sugary drinks tax
Excise predicts B1.5bn from next phase of sugary drinks tax
BANGKOK: The Excise Department estimates the second phase of the tax hike on sugar-sweetened beverages, effective from Oct 1, will contribute an additional B1.5 billion a year to state coffers.
Refugees centre stage: Jungle Book show funds bare necessities for Penang’s Rohingyas
Refugees centre stage: Jungle Book show funds bare necessities for Penang’s Rohingyas
Imagine having a voice after years of being si­lenced. Imagine hundreds of audience members clapping and cheering you on when people have only ever treated you as though you were invis­ible. Imagine having the freedom to be whatever you please after an age of being defined by every­one around you.
Phuket Opinion: Dangling the carrot
Phuket Opinion: Dangling the carrot
PHUKET: The 148-page report drafted by international consultancy Roland Berger and global tech giant Huawei identifying six key strategies for the government to follow to develop Phuket into a “Smart City” has set the marker for the level of players keen to join this next step in the island’s evolution.
Phuket to host “1st World Beach Pencak Silat Championship 2019”
Phuket to host “1st World Beach Pencak Silat Championship 2019”
PHUKET: The “1st World Beach Pencak Silat Championship 2019” will be held on Patong Beach between Sept 30 and Oct 4, Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has announced.
Yoga from a suitcase: Top tips for the travelling yogi
Yoga from a suitcase: Top tips for the travelling yogi
This month I am travelling around Australia with my new activewear label iSSARLA.com. I have been driving a lot, drag­ging my 40-kilogram stock bag around with me, sleeping in different beds every few days and just basically being com­pletely out of my normal life routine. Plus, I am experiencing my first winter in about six years, so this little tropical yogi is all out of whack.
Boat Lagoon Yachting announces partnership with superyacht brokerage Burgess
Boat Lagoon Yachting announces partnership with superyacht brokerage Burgess
Boat Lagoon Yachting, Asia’s premier provider of luxury yachting experiences, has announced its official partnership with world-leading superyacht brokerage Burgess. The move will see world-class superyacht services provided to customers in Southeast Asia.
Pope Francis to visit Thailand in November
Pope Francis to visit Thailand in November
THAILAND: Pope Francis will travel to Thailand in November, the Vatican said yesterday (Sept 13), in a visit to Asia that will also sweep in the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki which were both decimated by atomic bombs in 1945.
Phuket Smart City: Beating pain points with tech
Phuket Smart City: Beating pain points with tech
PHUKET: International consultancy Roland Berger has published a 148-page report compiled in conjunction with Chinese IT giant Huawei to analyse Phuket’s critical areas in need of development and addressing how to address them through technology.
Patong lifeguards to be hired year round, full time
Patong lifeguards to be hired year round, full time
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup has confirmed to The Phuket News that lifeguards at Patong Beach will be hired year round, full time from Oct 1.