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FAT search for new U23 coach begins
FAT search for new U23 coach begins
FOOTBALL: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has begun its search for coach of the U23 team, FAT president Somyot Poompunmuang said yesterday (Sept 5).
Blacklisting assured for ‘raped’ British woman
Blacklisting assured for ‘raped’ British woman
BANGKOK: The national police chief Chakthip Chaijinda has confirmed the blacklisting of a British woman, 19, and the administrator of the CSI LA page on Facebook for reporting a rape on Koh Tao that has been dismissed by police.
Landslides after powerful 6.6 magnitude quake hits Japan’s Hokkaido
Landslides after powerful 6.6 magnitude quake hits Japan’s Hokkaido
JAPAN: A powerful 6.6-magnitude quake rocked the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido today (Sept 6), triggering landslides, collapsing houses, and killing at least one person with around 20 missing.
Bangkok gala for cave rescuers
Bangkok gala for cave rescuers
BANGKOK: Thousands of guests were driving down to Bangkok yesterday (Sept 5) ahead of tonight’s government-sponsored thank you dinner reception at the Royal Plaza for those involved in the daring Tham Luang cave rescue in northern Thailand in July.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal ATV plunge! Facebook followers arrested? Doing it for marriage? || Sept. 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal ATV plunge! Facebook followers arrested? Doing it for marriage? || Sept. 5
PHUKET XTRA - September Tourist dies after ATV plunge |:| Facebook followers wanted over rape case |:| Drug suspect did it for marriage? |:| Controversial point withdrawn from drug bill Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Patong Municipality issues health regulation notice to tattoo shops
Patong Municipality issues health regulation notice to tattoo shops
PHUKET: Patong Municipality yesterday (Sept 4) issued a notice to tattoo shops within the Patong area to strictly adhere to health regulations following Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) health officials closing a tattoo shop in Phra Nakhon district after it was found that it did not follow safe, hygienic practices.
Thai Transport Minister joins tripartite meet in Phuket in push for ‘green transport’
Thai Transport Minister joins tripartite meet in Phuket in push for ‘green transport’
PHUKET: Transport Minister Arkom Termpittayapaisith was in Phuket today (Sept 5) to attend an international convention on the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT).
Phuket surf rescues continue, loved dog latest victim at Nai Harn
Phuket surf rescues continue, loved dog latest victim at Nai Harn
PHUKET: The dangerous surf and rip currents continue to endanger swimmers along the west coast with rescues at Nai Harn Beach yesterday, while at Nai Thon Beach on the northwest coast lifeguards are saddened by the drowning of a much-loved local dog at the beach earlier today (Sept 5).
CSI LA Facebook followers arrested in Koh Tao rape case
CSI LA Facebook followers arrested in Koh Tao rape case
SURAT THANI: Police have arrested nine of 12 people wanted for publishing or sharing a CSI LA Facebook report about the alleged rape of a 19-year-old British tourist on Koh Tao.
Bank of Thailand marks Phuket boat disaster economic impact as inflation pressure rises
Bank of Thailand marks Phuket boat disaster economic impact as inflation pressure rises
PHUKET: The Bank of Thailand has recognised the impact of the Phoenix tour boat disaster in Phuket has had on the economy, coupled with a jump in the inflation rate during the month July.
Things heat up at top of Rawai Pool League
Things heat up at top of Rawai Pool League
POOL: After six weeks of play, the Rawai Pool League has four teams vying in the top position of Division A. Meanwhile, Division B headliners are now settling into their groove.
Japan evacuates major airport after typhoon wreaks havoc
Japan evacuates major airport after typhoon wreaks havoc
JAPAN: A major airport that was cut off when a huge typhoon smashed through its sole access road was being evacuated today (Sept 5), as Japan grappled with devastation caused by its most powerful storm in a quarter of a century.
Police call for reports against loan sharks as gang of six taken down
Police call for reports against loan sharks as gang of six taken down
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Police is calling for any persons who believe they are victims of unscrupulous loan sharks to report them immediately after police with Royal Thai Army soldiers in Phuket took down a loan-shark gang of six on Monday (Sept 3).
Mandarin Oriental to open new resort in Phuket
Mandarin Oriental to open new resort in Phuket
PHUKET: The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new luxury resort on Phuket that is scheduled to open in 2022.
Patong Blues and Whites claim C&C Marine league semi-final berths
Patong Blues and Whites claim C&C Marine league semi-final berths
CRICKET: C&C Marine league semi-final berths were up for grabs last Sunday (Sept 2) at the ACG, where Patong Blue needed a win against Goan Panthers to finish top of the table in the morning game, while Easy Living hoped to capitalise on last week’s tremendous performance in their afternoon encounter with second placed Patong White.
Forest run-off causes havoc in Lopburi
Forest run-off causes havoc in Lopburi
LOPBURI: Several tambons in Lopburi’s Muang district have been submerged in the wake of forest run-off triggered by hours of torrential rain.
Cops hunt CSI LA ‘rape’ post sharers
Cops hunt CSI LA ‘rape’ post sharers
SURAT THANI: The Samui provincial court has approved an arrest warrant for the administrator of the CSI LA Facebook page and 12 of its followers for posting and then sharing a report on the alleged rape of a British tourist on Koh Tao.
Saudi Arabian tourist dies from injuries in Phuket ATV plunge
Saudi Arabian tourist dies from injuries in Phuket ATV plunge
PHUKET: The Saudi Arabian tourist who suffered head injuries in an ATV accident on Sunday (Sept 2) has died from his injuries.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket tour boat safety! Kids jump outta of truck! DTAC to disconnect? || Sept. 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket tour boat safety! Kids jump outta of truck! DTAC to disconnect? || Sept. 4
PHUKET XTRA - September 4 Kids jump out of driverless truck |:| Gov gets serious on boat safety |:| Dengue warning re-issued |:| DTAC to disconnect? |:| Thai students shine in international maths Olympiad Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Laguna Phuket Invites All to ‘Laguna Phuket Triathlon Expo 2018’ in Bangkok
Laguna Phuket Invites All to ‘Laguna Phuket Triathlon Expo 2018’ in Bangkok
TRIATHLON: Asia’s premier destination resort Laguna Phuket will host “Laguna Phuket Triathlon Expo 2018” on Saturday (Sept 8) at CentralWorld (3rd Floor, Atrium Zone) in Bangkok.