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Woodland denies Koepka with three-stroke US Open triumph
Woodland denies Koepka with three-stroke US Open triumph
GOLF: Gary Woodland won the 119th US Open on Sunday (June 16), capturing his first major title with a 13-under par total to deny two-time defending champion Brook Koepka’s bid for history at Pebble Beach.
Protesters control key roads after historic Hong Kong rally
Protesters control key roads after historic Hong Kong rally
HONG KONG: Holdout anti-government protesters remained in control of a major arterial road in Hong Kong today (June 17), a day after organisers said two million people flooded the streets in a historic rebuke of the city’s pro-Beijing leader.
Body found floating off Phuket believed to be missing fisherman
Body found floating off Phuket believed to be missing fisherman
PHUKET: Police believe that a body found floating in the coastal waters just offshore at Koh Tapao Noi, off Phuket’s east coast, late yesterday afternoon (June 16) was that of a fishermen reported as falling overboard from a fishing boat in the area on Friday.
Find your yoga: A beginner yogi’s guide to choosing the right class, studio and teacher
Find your yoga: A beginner yogi’s guide to choosing the right class, studio and teacher
Hello. This month I am not talking yoga postures; in­stead, I want to help you find a yoga class that suits you and your lifestyle best. It can be quite daunting when going to a yoga class “cold”. Cold meaning not having any yoga friends dragging you there or hav­ing never set foot in a yoga studio, let alone a cheesy gym yoga class.
Two suspects arrested after fatal motorcycle-taxi brawl
Two suspects arrested after fatal motorcycle-taxi brawl
BANGKOK: Two motorcycle-taxi drivers were on Sunday (June 16) arrested for alleged murder during a violent brawl between two queues of drivers using guns, knives and steel bars. Another suspect is still on the run.
Thailand score first World Cup goal in 5-1 loss to Sweden
Thailand score first World Cup goal in 5-1 loss to Sweden
NICE: A couple of seconds elapsed before a disbelieving Kanjana Sungngoen raised her arms in celebration.
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Green Thoughts: Ornamental foliage plants, an all-year display
Green Thoughts: Ornamental foliage plants, an all-year display
As I have observed before, most shrubs and herbaceous plants in Thailand are more or less evergreen. And since they have to stand up to extreme conditions, their leaves need to be tough and adaptable.
Phuket Town raid nets 500g of ya ice
Phuket Town raid nets 500g of ya ice
PHUKET: A team of Phuket City Police on Tuesday (June 11) arrested a 28-year-old Thai man in Phuket Town who was found in possession of over 500g of crystal methamphetamine and 21 methamphetamine pills.
Cashing in on cannabis: Asian Cannabis Report spotlights economic opportunities
Cashing in on cannabis: Asian Cannabis Report spotlights economic opportunities
Asia is on track to have the oldest population in the world in the next few decades. Japan currently has the largest population of elderly people at 33.1% and this is set to bring about an unprecedented rise in healthcare costs in the long term. A high incidence of smoking and obesity throughout Asia will further compound demand for effective healthcare. The region’s spending on healthcare is estimated to reach US$2.7 trillion by 2020, notes a comprehensive report on the financial opportunities waiting to be capitalised on as Thailand leads the region in legalising medical and medicinal cannabis.
Rising Stars: Thai start-up mu Space Corp to launch space tourism in Asian first
Rising Stars: Thai start-up mu Space Corp to launch space tourism in Asian first
July 20, 2019 marks 50 years since man first touched the Moon, one of the greatest achieve­ments in human history, an unmatched feat of technology, engineering and politics. But what giant leaps has mankind taken since?
Phuket Opinion: Bitter pill
Phuket Opinion: Bitter pill
PHUKET: The move to have all private hospitals by law publicly list what medications they provide – and what prices they charge for them – in many areas of the country, and especially Bangkok, could be a game changer. But in Phuket, that great change does not seem likely.
[VIDEO] Ice Cream treats! What The Munch Ep. 3 || Phuket Food
[VIDEO] Ice Cream treats! What The Munch Ep. 3 || Phuket Food
Welcome to What The Munch! An all-new show by The Phuket News TV where we take a look into the diversity of Phuket’s food scene. Join Jason Beavan as he munches his way through the island in search of the top dishes in Phuket!
Rogue writers: The unnecessary burden of fact
Rogue writers: The unnecessary burden of fact
Traditionally, the mainstay reporter is behold­en to the golden rules of factual journalism. The writer remains ‘invisible’ behind a screen of reported facts presented as objec­tively as possible.
Police hunt for ’power cards’ agents
Police hunt for ’power cards’ agents
KHON KAEN: Police are hunting those behind a con trick that duped locals in Khon Kaen into buying a bogus illness cure-all.
Lottery office offers cash to nab dodgy vendors
Lottery office offers cash to nab dodgy vendors
NATIONWIDE: The Government Lottery Office (GLO) is offering a reward of B1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of vendors selling overpriced lottery tickets.
Romance on the rocks: Kata Rocks offers the ultimate destination dining experience
Romance on the rocks: Kata Rocks offers the ultimate destination dining experience
As I prepare to leave my Phuket residence, dressing appropriately for dinner at Kata Rocks, my thoughts drift to how fortunate I am to be invited for yet another dinner at a luxury property.
Doctor’s orders: Phuket Hospitals forced to reveal how much they charge for medicines
Doctor’s orders: Phuket Hospitals forced to reveal how much they charge for medicines
PHUKET: All hospitals across Phuket have until June 30 to submit full lists of which medicines they provide to patients – and the prices they charge for them – under the government’s drive to stem rampant overcharging by private hospitals throughout the country.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Starving migrants found! Cleaning-up illegal hotels? B1.2Mn for needy student! || June 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Starving migrants found! Cleaning-up illegal hotels? B1.2Mn for needy student! || June 14
PHUKET XTRA - June 14 B1.2 Mn raised for needy student! |:| Free legal service project on hold |:| Arrest for attack on Chalong woman |:| Bringing illegal hotels in-line |:| Starving migrants caught in forest! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Dengue fever epidemic declared
Dengue fever epidemic declared
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control today (June 14) announced a dengue haemorrhagic fever epidemic this year as there have been 28,785 patients, 43 of whom died.