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Rewards offered for World Cup gambling tip-offs in Phuket
Rewards offered for World Cup gambling tip-offs in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has called on people across the island to report any gambling during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with informants standing to receive “incentives’ of half the fines levied on those found guilty.
What sort of welcome will World Cup visitors get in Russia?
What sort of welcome will World Cup visitors get in Russia?
WORLD CUP: World Cup organisers say the competition will draw more than one million fans to Russia, creating challenges that range from the logistical to the cultural, both for the hosts and their guests.
New Phuket ferries to include large passenger boat, space for vehicles
New Phuket ferries to include large passenger boat, space for vehicles
PHUKET: The Marine Department will open bids for six ferry routes next Friday (June 15) under the “Andaman Ring” project linking Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi to promote tourism. The new routes open to bids include providing a large passenger ferry operating from the Phuket Deep Sea Port and a new ferry to carry passengers and vehicles operating from Ao Por.
Canada Senate passes bill legalising recreational marijuana
Canada Senate passes bill legalising recreational marijuana
CANADA: Canada’s Senate passed a bill today (June 8) legalising recreational marijuana, moving it closer to becoming the first member of the Group of Seven nations to legalise the production, sale and consumption of the drug.
Minor bids for Spain’s NH Hotels in €619mn deal
Minor bids for Spain’s NH Hotels in €619mn deal
PHUKET: Thailand’s Minor International (“MINT”) has reached an agreement with Spain’s HNA Group to purchase an equity stake of 25.2% in NH Hotel Group in a two-tranche transaction valued at 619 million euros (B23.4 billion).
Honda faces recovery milestone at Canadian Grand Prix
Honda faces recovery milestone at Canadian Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: The high-speed Canadian Grand Prix has caused much angst for Honda and its underpowered engines over the past three years, but this season Montreal could be the Japanese company’s last shot at creating a partnership with one of Formula One’s biggest teams.
Man arrested for rape of autistic stepdaughter
Man arrested for rape of autistic stepdaughter
PETCHABURI: A 40-year-old man was arrested in Phetchaburi province yesterday (June 7) for the alleged assault and rape of his autistic stepdaughter, aged 11 years, after bank staff recognised him from a police “wanted” notice.
Former minister indicted for murder of billionaire friend
Former minister indicted for murder of billionaire friend
BANGKOK: Public prosecutors yesterday (June 7) indicted former deputy commerce minister Banyin Tangpakorn, accusing him of the murder of billionaire friend and construction tycoon Chuwong sae Tang after stealing B300-million of his shares in 2015.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kamala dolphin rescue! Phi Phi inspections? Offering eye to the blind! || June 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kamala dolphin rescue! Phi Phi inspections? Offering eye to the blind! || June 7
PHUKET XTRA - June 7 Dolphin rescued in Kamala! |:| Paraplegic man offers eye to blind woman |:| Inspecting Phi Phi island hotels |:| Phuket highest dengue rates |:| Hunting alleged rapist Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Customs officials destroy B2mn of pirate copyright goods
Customs officials destroy B2mn of pirate copyright goods
PHUKET: Pirate copyright goods valued at more than B2 million were destroyed by Customs officials today (June 7) as the campaign to crack down on fake goods continues throughout the country.
Pavit targets victory at Thai Open
Pavit targets victory at Thai Open
GOLF: Fresh from winning an Asian Development Tour title, Pavit Tangkamolprasert aims for a bigger prize at this week’s Thailand Open.
Man hunted after autistic stepdaughter raped
Man hunted after autistic stepdaughter raped
SAMUT SAKHON: Police were hunting for a 40-year-old man today (June 7) after his 11-year-old autistic stepdaughter was assaulted and raped.
Phuket Governor orders stronger flood-prevention measures
Phuket Governor orders stronger flood-prevention measures
PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket held a meeting at Phuket City Hall with various government agencies yesterday to discuss ways of preventing floods and landslides following heavy rain on Tuesday morning.
Striped Dolphin rescued from stranding at Kamala Beach
Striped Dolphin rescued from stranding at Kamala Beach
PHUKET: Marine biologists at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) are hoping to find out what is ailing a mature striped dolphin that was found stranded in shallow water at Kamala Beach just after midnight last night (June 7).
Phuket fishing exclusion-zone maps get overhaul
Phuket fishing exclusion-zone maps get overhaul
PHUKET: Maps showing coastal fishing-exclusion zones are being updated to accurately show areas where it is illegally to fish commercially to prevent trawlers from Phuket’s fishing fleet from plying waters in protected areas.
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Russia throws off isolation as it gears up for the World Cup
Russia throws off isolation as it gears up for the World Cup
WORLD CUP: Russia throws opens its doors for the World Cup in a week’s time, with superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi performing in a country sharply at odds with some of the participating countries.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr wants new probe of father’s assassination
Robert F. Kennedy Jr wants new probe of father’s assassination
UNITED STATES: Sirhan Sirhan is serving a life sentence in a California prison for the murder 50 years ago of Democratic presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy.
Parliament budget sheds B5bn
Parliament budget sheds B5bn
BANGKOK: The House of Representatives has decided to lower the cost of information and communication technology (ICT) systems for the new parliament back down to B3 billion.