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Maha Songkran events continue in Phuket Town
Maha Songkran events continue in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat last night (Apr 14) joined Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas and Miss Grand Phuket 2024 Malin ‘Lin Malin’ Charanan, who was also crowned Miss Grand Thailand 2024 last month, in promoting the Maha Songkran events still underway in Phuket Town.
Arsenal and Liverpool lose to hand Man City Premier League lead
Arsenal and Liverpool lose to hand Man City Premier League lead
FOOTBALL: Aston Villa struck twice late on through Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey to inflict a huge blow on Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge with a 2-0 win at the Emirates yesterday (Apr 14) as Liverpool also stumbled in a shock 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.
Israel urges Iran sanctions as world warns against escalation
Israel urges Iran sanctions as world warns against escalation
JERUSALEM: World powers urged restraint yesterday (Apr 14) for fear that Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone strikes on Israel could spark a wider war in the Middle East, as the United Nations heard a call for new sanctions against Tehran.
Officials warn of heatstroke
Officials warn of heatstroke
PHUKET: As the hot weather continues, ;local officials have issued a warning urging people to beware heatstroke.
Wage hike to B400 takes effect
Wage hike to B400 takes effect
PHUKET: While the nation was busy engaging in water fights and celebrating the Songkran festival on Saturday (Apr 13), the second daily minimum wage hike for this year came into effect.
Scheffler dominates back nine to win second Masters title
Scheffler dominates back nine to win second Masters title
GOLF: Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler dominated a back-nine shootout to capture his second Masters title yesterday (Apr 14), taking a four-stroke victory at Augusta National.
National road accidents over Songkran claim 116 lives
National road accidents over Songkran claim 116 lives
BANGKOK: Traffic accidents have claimed 116 lives and injured nearly 1,000 others over the first three days of a road safety campaign week during this Songkran festival.
Phuket roads yet to claim first Songkran death
Phuket roads yet to claim first Songkran death
PHUKET: Phuket has still yet to suffer its first death on the roads since the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024 began last Thursday (Apr 11).
Thaksin expects fugitive sister Yingluck to return this year
Thaksin expects fugitive sister Yingluck to return this year
CHIANG MAI: Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he hopes his sister Yingluck Shinawatra can return to the country this year, and he is figuring out how she will make it.
Flights to Israel return amid airspace closure, THAI diverts
Flights to Israel return amid airspace closure, THAI diverts
BANGKOK: Immigration authorities at Suvarnabhumi Airport responded to an unexpected turn of events when two Israel-bound flights were forced to return to Thailand early Sunday morning (Apr 14).
Iran warns of ’stronger response’ if Israel retaliates to attack
Iran warns of ’stronger response’ if Israel retaliates to attack
ISRAEL: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Sunday (Apr 14) against any “reckless” Israeli retaliation to Tehran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack, as world leaders urged restraint.
Phuket Globetrotter: When others zig, why not zag?
Phuket Globetrotter: When others zig, why not zag?
Leaving before 5am still wasn’t enough to beat the crowds. Pedalling through Siem Reap’s sleepy streets, it didn’t take long to realise that we weren’t alone. Tourists using all forms of transport were on a pilgrimage to witness sunrise at Angkor Wat. On this morning, there were easily 10,000 visitors, all jockeying for that perfect position.
Phuket boat tours surge over Songkran
Phuket boat tours surge over Songkran
PHUKET: More than 11,000 people joined boat tours from Phuket on Songkran Day yesterday (Apr 13), marking a 25% increase for the day compared with last year.
Five-star Man City go top as Spurs smashed by Newcastle
Five-star Man City go top as Spurs smashed by Newcastle
FOOTBALL: Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League as lowly Luton were eased aside 5-1 at the Etihad, while Newcastle thrashed Tottenham 4-0 yesterday (Apr 13).
Phuket survives Songkran Day with no road deaths
Phuket survives Songkran Day with no road deaths
PHUKET: Phuket has survived the first three days of the ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for Songkran 2024 with no deaths, but the tally so far stands at 24 people hospitalised for injuries in the 24 accidents recognised by local officials.
Rivet & Rebar
Rivet & Rebar
You know you are in for a special dining experience even before entering the Rivet restaurant at the Slate at Nai Yang Beach. Arriving at the lobby, you are immediately struck by the fantastically unique setting, with quirky but visually stunning sculptures plentiful, all brought to life by perfectly set mood lighting.
Thai weightlifters secure four spots for Paris 2024 Olympics
Thai weightlifters secure four spots for Paris 2024 Olympics
WEIGHTLIFTING: Team Thailand have secured four berths at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris following their success at the recent World Weightlifting Championships in Phuket.
Water woes hit Phi Phi islands
Water woes hit Phi Phi islands
KRABI The Phi Phi islands in Krabi are facing a freshwater shortage, with local authorities weighing up their options to find a solution.
Democrats to expel ex-candidate over affair with monk
Democrats to expel ex-candidate over affair with monk
BANGKOK: The Democrat Party has resolved to expel a failed MP candidate for Sukhothai for having an affair with a Buddhist monk, while the accused woman has tendered her resignation from the party. Party spokesman Ramet Rattanachaweng on Saturday disclosed the outcome of its fact-finding investigation into the misconduct involving the party member and the young monk, reports the Bangkok Post. The panel, chaired by former MP Theerachart Pangwirunrak, questioned the woman and other individuals, including witnesses. It concluded on Friday that there were grounds to the allegations, said Mr Ramet, who also sat on the committee. He declined to go into detail. According to Mr Ramet, the panel found that the woman had violated party regulations requiring members not to act in any way that would tarnish the party’s reputation. Specifically, she breached party regulation No.124 by behaving in an unethical way, and the committee resolved to expel her. The panel will submit its findings and the woman’s resignation letter to party leader Chalermchai Sri-on, who will forward the report to the Democrat executive board. The moves follow the revelation of a video posted on the popular Facebook page E-Sor Khayee Khao on Wednesday, alleging an extramarital affair between a 24-year-old monk and the 45-year-old politician. The affair was uncovered by the woman’s husband, who drove from Bangkok to the couple’s home in Sukhothai after being told that a monk was staying there. When he arrived he found his wife in bed with the young man. The pair ran naked from the bed and attempted to assault him while he took video with his smartphone. The monk later renounced his monastic vows and fled from a temple in Uttaradit province. The husband told the popular Hon Krasae talk show on TV Channel 3 that he first met the female politician during a merit-making event at a temple. They became engaged in May 2022 and he moved from Bangkok to stay with her at her house in Sukhothai. They lived like husband and wife but were not yet married, he said. He said his wife had met the young monk during a kathin (robe presentation) ceremony at a temple a few years ago. She later became close to the monk and she often went to his temple. His wife also believed in fortune-telling and past lives, he added.
Step by Step: Is Phuket’s property bubble about to burst?
Step by Step: Is Phuket’s property bubble about to burst?
OPINION: Phuket’s property market has been a scene straight out of a gold rush. Just last month, a beachfront villa in Kamala sold for a record-breaking B180 million, snatched up by a Hong Kong investor who, according to rumours swirling around cocktail parties on the island, never even set foot on the property.