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Russian woman arrested over fake US$50 banknotes
Russian woman arrested over fake US$50 banknotes
PHUKET: Kamala Police are investigating claims by a Russian woman that she had no idea US$50 banknotes that she says were given to her by her father were fake.
Women arrested after B500k in illegal sales of untaxed cigarettes, vaping liquids
Women arrested after B500k in illegal sales of untaxed cigarettes, vaping liquids
PHUKET: Two women have been arrested for selling untaxed cigarettes and illegal vaping paraphernalia at a shop in Soi Pha-niang, in Moo 5, Ratsada, where they sold more than half a million baht of the illegal contraband in just the past three months.
Thai Army says it needs armed drones, attack helicopters
Thai Army says it needs armed drones, attack helicopters
BANGKOK: The Army has released a white paper for 2024 calling for the procurement of several kinds of weaponry, including armed drones, to handle security challenges to Thailand over the next three years.
Finance minister to reveal fiscal audit of ‘broke’ Britain
Finance minister to reveal fiscal audit of ‘broke’ Britain
LONDON: Finance minister Rachel Reeves will today (July 29) claim Britain is “broke and broken” when she reveals the findings of an assessment into the country’s public finances ahead of a forthcoming budget.
Jutamas lights up a dull day in ring
Jutamas lights up a dull day in ring
OLYMPICS: Jutamas Jitpong was the only Thai boxer who won a first round bout on Saturday (July 27) at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as Weerapon Jongjoho and Thananya Somnuek both fell at the first hurdle.
Phuket Globetrotter: How not to plan a trip across the Pacific
Phuket Globetrotter: How not to plan a trip across the Pacific
“Surely this can’t be right”, I muttered aloud as I attempted online check-in for our flight to the Solomon Islands. To my dismay, I discovered that our pricey tickets had zero baggage allowance and the additional fees would be US$120 per bag.
Leclerc on pole in Belgium after Verstappen cops penalty
Leclerc on pole in Belgium after Verstappen cops penalty
FOMRULA ONE: Charles Leclerc has inherited pole position from a penalised Max Verstappen for the second year in a row in wet qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Ceremonies mark His Majesty the King’s birthday
Ceremonies mark His Majesty the King’s birthday
PHUKET: Ceremonies are underway all across Phuket today (July 28) in honour of His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun’s 6th Cycle Birthday (72 years).
Phuket Surftival2 underway
Phuket Surftival2 underway
SURFING: Despite patches of rather inclement weather, the President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) Rewat Areerob officially got the Phuket Surftival 2 festival underway yesterday (July 27).
Orathai Gerdsub CSR
Orathai Gerdsub CSR
Bumrungrad International Hospital Phuket (BIHP) warmly welcomes Khun Orathai Gerdsub as Executive Corporate CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) to be a member of the BIHP team to support communities in Phuket and other Andaman provinces.
New senate speaker sworn in
New senate speaker sworn in
BANGKOK: The newly elected Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajja and his two deputies were sworn in yesterday (July 27), with the speaker remaining silent about his position on the constitutional amendment push in parliament.
France win Olympics rugby gold as Titmus shines in pool
France win Olympics rugby gold as Titmus shines in pool
OLYMPICS: Rugby superstar Antoine Dupont inspired France to their first gold medal of the Paris Olympics yesterday (July 27) while Australia’s Ariarne Titmus held off her rivals in the pool to retain her 400m freestyle crown.
Swimming awareness course for kids launched
Swimming awareness course for kids launched
PHUKET: An initiative has been launched to teach young children swimming skills in an effort to prevent accidents and potential drownings.
Step by Step: Welcome to the Phuket real estate jungle
Step by Step: Welcome to the Phuket real estate jungle
OPINION: “Welcome to the jungle, we got fun and games, we got everything you want, honey, we know the names,” so croons Axl Rose in Guns N’ Roses’ iconic anthem, and while the lyrics may not have been penned with Phuket’s real estate market in mind, they capture its essence with chilling accuracy.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: Welcome to the Wasteland
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: Welcome to the Wasteland
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is not only one of the most anticipated films of the year, it is also probably the first time that a production company has admitted publicly: ‘yeah, maybe we have been going about this all wrong.’
Red flag warning reiterated after Chinese tourist goes missing
Red flag warning reiterated after Chinese tourist goes missing
PHUKET: Tourist Police have issued a reminder urging tourists not to violate red flag warnings at local beaches after yet another incident involving a tourist yesterday (July 26).
Phuket to host jobs and career fair
Phuket to host jobs and career fair
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed a jobs and career fair will be held next Friday (Aug 2) in efforts to engage more people in work and further stimulate the local economy.
Thai AirAsia eyes new Indian routes
Thai AirAsia eyes new Indian routes
BANGKOK: Thai AirAsia is focusing on opening new routes to India and within Southeast Asia in the second half to offset unrecovered flights to China, which are still hampered by the sluggish economy and higher competition from domestic travel.
Maya Bay closing for two months for natural rehabilitation
Maya Bay closing for two months for natural rehabilitation
KRABI: Maya Bay, a popular tourist destination in Krabi, and two other bays, will close for two months starting Aug 1 for natural rehabilitation during the monsoon season.
Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics
Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics
PARIS: A historic boat parade down the River Seine launched the Paris Olympics with spectacular French flair yesterday (July 26), as the City of Light welcomed the world’s greatest athletes for a sporting extravaganza.