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Wildlife trafficking kingpin jailed
Wildlife trafficking kingpin jailed
BANGKOK: The Samut Prakarn Provincial Court last Friday (May 11) sentenced 41-year-old Vietnamese-Thai national Boonchai Bach to two years and six months in prison for wildlife related crimes, following his arrest on January 18 for rhino horn trafficking.
Phuket Tourism chief calls for better support for lifeguards as international warning imminent
Phuket Tourism chief calls for better support for lifeguards as international warning imminent
PHUKET: The chief of the Phuket Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports, Sirawee Waloh, has called for better support for Phuket’s lifeguards, especially in the provision of essential lifesaving equipment.
SOUTH EAST ASIA’S LEADING DESTINATION MARATHON
SOUTH EAST ASIA’S LEADING DESTINATION MARATHON
Laguna Phuket Marathon was launched in 2006 and is owned and organised by Go Adventure Asia. Now in it's 13th year, Laguna Phuket Marathon won GOLD for “Best Amateur Sports Event of the Year in Thailand” at the 2017 Asia Sports Industry Awards (SPIA Asia 2017), the race is sanctioned by AIMS. For more information please visit www.phuketmarathon.com
Thai AirAsia Chief steps up as airline posts B1.83bn profit for Q1 2018
Thai AirAsia Chief steps up as airline posts B1.83bn profit for Q1 2018
BANGKOK: Thai AirAsia has announced that CEO Tassapon Bijleveld will take on the role as Executive Chairman and supervise the company’s executive board, while long-time executive and founding member Santisuk Klongchaiya, current Director of Commercial, takes over as Chief Executive Officer of Thai AirAsia effective today (May 14)
Jilted Facebook ‘friend’ stabs to death Phuket woman’s partner
Jilted Facebook ‘friend’ stabs to death Phuket woman’s partner
PHUKET: A man has been stabbed to death east of Phuket Town after his female partner snubbed another man by refusing his advances and “unfriending” him on Facebook.
State chews over plastic bag levy
State chews over plastic bag levy
The government is considering a levy on shopping bags to reduce plastic consumption and pollution, says a source at the Finance Ministry.
Celtic Comedy Legends. PHIL KAY & AIDAN KILLIAN
Celtic Comedy Legends. PHIL KAY & AIDAN KILLIAN
Celtic Comedy Legends which is a duo’s split show described by The Australia Times as "..nothing short of genius" - ★★★★★. Irishman, Aidan Killian teams up with the hyperactive Scotsman, Phil Kay. Both of them present individual material but they compliment each other wonderfully in this truly legendary mix. Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach. Time: 8pm (door 7:30pm, LAUGHTER INVESTMENT: 500 (advance booking), 700 (on the door), 1200 (including Buffett) Tickets: ticketflap.com/celticlegends-phuket18
Wetter rainy season predicted for this year
Wetter rainy season predicted for this year
NATIONWIDE: Thailand could see 10% more rainfall than usual during this year’s rainy season with Andaman coastal provinces and eastern areas being warned of particularly heavy downpours, says the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
Hamilton brings the pain in Spain
Hamilton brings the pain in Spain
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has beaten teammate Valtteri Bottas to Spanish Grand Prix victory with a flawless drive from pole position.
Uproar over Pattaya Beach wastewater
Uproar over Pattaya Beach wastewater
PATTAYA: The Pollution Control Department is preparing to inspect the wastewater being released by hotels and buildings in Pattaya after netizens cried foul over photos shared online showing visibly polluted water being released at Pattaya Beach.
Varanyu cruises to victory at Singha Laguna Phuket Open
Varanyu cruises to victory at Singha Laguna Phuket Open
GOLF: Thailand’s Varanyu Rattanaphiboonkij savoured his first professional victory in front of his family after closing with an even-par 70 to win by six shots in the final round of the Singha Laguna Phuket Open today (May 13).
Online A-levels increase access for all
Online A-levels increase access for all
ITS Education Asia, a Hong Kong based school organisation established in 2005, has released the world’s first set of video-based lessons for the globally recognised International A-Level.
‘Expanding the beautiful’: Tokyo’ s digital art museum with artwork that envelops, interacts with visitors
‘Expanding the beautiful’: Tokyo’ s digital art museum with artwork that envelops, interacts with visitors
JAPAN: The waterfall appears to run down the wall of a room and across the floor, but the flow is an illusion – a digital exhibit at a new interactive museum in Tokyo.
More than winning: BISP Cruzeiro Academy players gain wealth of experience, knowledge on Brazil trip
More than winning: BISP Cruzeiro Academy players gain wealth of experience, knowledge on Brazil trip
FOOTBALL: Of course, for the players and coaching staff of British International School, Phuket’s (BISP) Cruzeiro Football Academy winning a game or tournament is as important to them as any other football club from around the world.
America’s cold case culture
America’s cold case culture
UNITED STATES: US detectives analysed DNA to capture the former policeman alleged to be the notorious “Golden State Killer” – but it was a book that sparked renewed interest in the murders.
Centuries-old elephant kraal getting facelift
Centuries-old elephant kraal getting facelift
AYUTTHAYA: Owners, mahouts and Brahmin priests led 10 elephants to worship deities in a ceremony marking the start of a B30-million restoration of the centuries-old Royal Elephant Kraal on Monday (May 7).
Financial Thaimes: Beating the trend – Stable performance rules in keeping your money safe
Financial Thaimes: Beating the trend – Stable performance rules in keeping your money safe
In 2011, at the age of 33, Andre Villas Boas became the youngest manager ever to win a European competition when he guided Porto to a UEFA Europa League title. Following a remarkable season, AVB, as he had become known, tendered his resignation and flew to London to take charge of Chelsea. He lasted just nine months before he felt the brunt of the billionaire Russian owner Roman Abramovich.
This North Korean eatery in Bangkok shows how food can bridge divides
This North Korean eatery in Bangkok shows how food can bridge divides
On a quiet block of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Rd, there stands an unassuming eatery called the Pyongyang Okyru Restaurant. It serves some of the only genuine North Korean food available in Thailand.
Phuket Opinion: Many eyes make light work
Phuket Opinion: Many eyes make light work
PHUKET: It often seems that little progress will ever be made on Phuket’s chronic issues of illegal rubbish dumping and untreated wastewater flowing to the sea. But occasionally a flicker of light appears at the end of the dark tunnel of depressing news and official apathy. Kindling this light is technology and social media’s ability to empower the public to highlight such problems and force officials into action.
Varanyu extends lead at Singha Laguna Phuket Open
Varanyu extends lead at Singha Laguna Phuket Open
PHUKET: Thailand’s Varanyu Rattanaphiboonkij extended his lead by eight shots after shooting a one-under-par 69 in the third round of the Singha Laguna Phuket Open today (May 12).