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N. Korea’s Kim promises no more nuclear or missile tests
N. Korea’s Kim promises no more nuclear or missile tests
NORTH KOREA: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would halt nuclear tests and intercontinental missile launches, in an announcement made today and welcomed by US President Donald Trump ahead of a much-anticipated summit between the two men.
Four police chiefs flunk Songkran ‘road safety test’
Four police chiefs flunk Songkran ‘road safety test’
BANGKOK: Four provincial police chiefs have been moved to work at the Royal Thai Police’s (RTP) operation centre as a form of punishment due to the high number of road accidents and fatalities witnessed in their provinces over the Songkran festival.
The Long Road: Reflections on walking Spain’s historic Camino de Santiago
The Long Road: Reflections on walking Spain’s historic Camino de Santiago
What better way to see Spain than a 900-kilometre walk right across it in one go, covering five exotic provinces, starting from St Jean in France and finishing at Finesterre on the Atlantic by way of Santiago? I am referring to the Camino de Frances, The Way of St James or the Camino de Santiago, as it is variously referred to. Camino is Spanish for path.
Suicide machine draws crowds at Amsterdam funeral show
Suicide machine draws crowds at Amsterdam funeral show
NETHERLANDS: A controversial suicide pod that enables its occupant to kill themselves at a press of a button went on display at Amsterdam funeral show last Saturday (Apr 15).
Phuket Gov gives financial compensation to Songkran road death victim’s family
Phuket Gov gives financial compensation to Songkran road death victim’s family
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong yesterday gave financial compensation to the family of the Chinese tourist who died in a road accident on Phuket on Apr 14.
Tripathi Blue come out on top on Day One of Thalang International Cricket 7s
Tripathi Blue come out on top on Day One of Thalang International Cricket 7s
CRICKET: Tripathi Blue of New Delhi, India showed no signs of ceasing dominance at the 2018 Phuket Cricket Week. Several of the same side lifted the Phuket International Cricket Sixes crown a few days ago.
Wife seeks justice over prison inmate’s brutal death
Wife seeks justice over prison inmate’s brutal death
SAMUT PRAKAN: A woman is seeking justice for the death of her husband, who she says was brutally beaten in Samut Prakan Central Prison only a short time before he was due to be released.
Third Naval Area Command holds maritime enforcement security training
Third Naval Area Command holds maritime enforcement security training
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based on Cape Panwa in Phuket, yesterday began a five-day training exercise specifically aimed at dealing with suspect vessels found along the Andaman coast.
Alibaba move to redefine Thai-Chinese trade
Alibaba move to redefine Thai-Chinese trade
BANGKOK: Alibaba Group CoFounder and Executive Chairman of the Chinese Digital Conglomerate, Jack Ma this week signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) outlining a plan to invest B11 billion (US$350.3 million) in Thailand aimed primarily at helping farm exports to China – and that figure could grow to B93bn
TAT’s new tourist scan: National tourism body rolls out QR codes for travellers
TAT’s new tourist scan: National tourism body rolls out QR codes for travellers
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched its “Enjoy Local” campaign, offering QR code payment for tourists purchasing products and services at over 6,000 locations across the country.
Dengue danger: Phuket hits highest infection rate in the country
Dengue danger: Phuket hits highest infection rate in the country
PHUKET: Concerns are high for the rising number of people in Phuket contracting dengue following a Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) report issued last week confirming that Phuket has the highest per capita infection rate in the country.
Hat Yai dorm owner held in rape of student
Hat Yai dorm owner held in rape of student
SONGKHLA: A dormitory owner accused of raping a high-school student on the property was arrested yesterday (Apr 20) after police tracked his mobile phone.
Songkran push brings tourism boost
Songkran push brings tourism boost
BANGKOK: A recorded 506,136 foreigners visited Thailand during the Songkran holidays, generating B24.65 billion in tourism revenue, up 6.2% and 16% respectively from the year-earlier period, reports the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MoTS).
Phuket Governor opens fire over pollution
Phuket Governor opens fire over pollution
PHUKET: Phuket Governor has blasted officials for the state of pollution in Phuket and ordered uniformed officers to take action to remedy situation, from untreated wastewater being dumped into public waterways to litter-blocked drains causing roads to flood.
Phuket drugs haul smuggled in electrical appliances, delivered by public bus
Phuket drugs haul smuggled in electrical appliances, delivered by public bus
PHUKET: A drugs bust in Kathu this week uncovered a small network that smuggled more than 1,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills onto the island by hiding them in electrical appliances and having them delivered to Phuket by public bus.
Vipassana meditation: Experience reality as it truly is
Vipassana meditation: Experience reality as it truly is
Today I would like to introduce you to Vipassana meditation (or Buddhist insight meditation) in the tradition of Ajarn Tong Sirimangalo, which I discovered for myself a few months ago. In the past, I had not been great at meditation and the techniques that I tried before had not really captured or convinced me. However, since practising Vipassana, I meditate daily for some hours at home – doing both sitting and walking meditation.
Probation Dept defends house calls to Kamnan Poh
Probation Dept defends house calls to Kamnan Poh
BANGKOK: The Probation Department yesterday (April 19) defended its decision to visit the home of Somchai Khunpleum instead of requiring him to report regularly to probation authorities following his early release from prison only a few years after being sentenced for ordering a contract killing on a politician.
Myanmar killers sentenced for slaying Thai female student
Myanmar killers sentenced for slaying Thai female student
BANGKOK: Two Myanmar men were yesterday (April 19) handed down six-year prison sentences for the brutal murder of a 19-year-old female student who was stabbed to death in Ranong three years ago.
Phuket Airport to close runway, taxiway for maintenance
Phuket Airport to close runway, taxiway for maintenance
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will close its runway and one taxiway for more than six hours each day for 12 days so that cleaning and maintenance can be carried out.
Alibaba B11bn investment promises quick results, says Prayut
Alibaba B11bn investment promises quick results, says Prayut
BANGKOK: Alibaba Group has promised to produce results of mutual benefit from its investment in Thailand by the end of next year, and to help poor farmers, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said after meeting with executive chairman Jack Ma today (April 19).