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After 15 years, Thaksin returns home
After 15 years, Thaksin returns home
BANGKOK: Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra left Police General Hospital and returned to his residence on Charan Sanitwong 69 Rd in Bang Phlat district of the capitral after more than 15 years of absence as he was paroled on Sunday (Feb 18).
Salah scores in Liverpool return as Man City held by Chelsea
Salah scores in Liverpool return as Man City held by Chelsea
FOOTBALL: Mohamed Salah returned with a goal as Premier League leaders Liverpool routed Brentford 4-1 despite a rash of injuries, while Manchester City’s title defence was damaged by a 1-1 draw against Chelsea yesterday (Feb 17).
Man hunted for damaging Phuket delivery truck
Man hunted for damaging Phuket delivery truck
PHUKET: Police in Phuket are on the hunt for a man who deliberately damaged one of the delivery trucks parked at the premises of the main SuperCheap store in Ratsada yesterday (Feb 17).
Soi Dog gets a Happy Doggo boost
Soi Dog gets a Happy Doggo boost
In a unified effort to transform the lives of Thailand’s street dogs, Niall Harbison and his organisation Happy Doggo have joined forces with the renowned Soi Dog Foundation on a large-scale spay/neuter project which will see 2,000 dogs sterilised and vaccinated every single month.
Russian man nabbed for overstay in Phuket
Russian man nabbed for overstay in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration and Patong Police officers have arrested a Russian man for staying in Thailand with expired permission (overstay). The man now faces a five-year-long ban on re-entering the country.
Ratsada Music Festival underway in Phuket
Ratsada Music Festival underway in Phuket
PHUKET: The hugely popular three-day Ratsada Music Festival has returned for its third year and is taking place this weekend (Feb 16-18 inclusive) at Siray Beach in Ratsada.
Missing fisherman found dead in Phuket
Missing fisherman found dead in Phuket
PHUKET: The body of a local fisherman, declared missing after falling off his vessel in the Bang Tao Bay area on Monday (Feb 12), has been recovered. The corpse was discovered on the rocks yesterday (Feb 16).
Ministry allocates B50m for tourist insurance scheme
Ministry allocates B50m for tourist insurance scheme
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry has set aside a budget of B50 million to assist foreign tourists in case of death or accidents in fiscal 2024.
Landfill fire spurs health warning in Phuket Town
Landfill fire spurs health warning in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Local officials have issued a health warning for the southern part of Phuket Town tonight (Feb 17) following a fire at the municipal garbage landfill in Saphan Hin.
‘Madame Web’ spins new tale for Spider-Man
‘Madame Web’ spins new tale for Spider-Man
The idea of a film centring around the character of Madame Web is certainly a surprising move from Marvel. In the comics the character is an older woman, which obviously isn’t the case here, and after watching the film you quickly realise this film perhaps unintentionally changes the Spider-Man lore that has been set up in the Tom Holland Spider-Man movies.
Palmer returns to Man City as Chelsea’s star man in crunch match
Palmer returns to Man City as Chelsea’s star man in crunch match
FOOTBALL: Chelsea appear lambs to the slaughter ahead of a trip to Manchester City today (Feb 17) as the English champions have hit top form as the business end of the season approaches.
Leatherback turtle lays eggs in Phuket
Leatherback turtle lays eggs in Phuket
PHUKET: Officials at Sirinat National Park have confirmed the first visit of a leatherback turtle to Phuket’s shores since the beginning of this turtle laying season, which began in November. After a three-month-long wait, a leatherback turtle nest was discovered in Mai Khao on Valentine’s Day (Feb 14).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Language boost for Phuket Town schools, B50 million for tourist insurance || Feb 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Language boost for Phuket Town schools, B50 million for tourist insurance || Feb 16
PHUKET XTRA - Feb 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket airport taxi checks as Maxim becomes legal
Phuket airport taxi checks as Maxim becomes legal
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) began inspecting taxi operators at Phuket International Airport yesterday (Feb 15), before the PLTO had announced that three new taxi app operators, including Maxim, were now deemed legal in Thailand.
Unlicensed Phuket tour boats caught overloading
Unlicensed Phuket tour boats caught overloading
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and Marine Police Region 8 have arrested two tour boat operators for using boats with expired registrations, not having enough liferafts on board and carrying too many passengers.
Phuket weed shops face new crackdown
Phuket weed shops face new crackdown
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police are ramping up their efforts to crack down on illegal marijuana traders on the island following complaints of foreigners illegally importing cannabis flowers, peddling cannabis and randomly organising parties.
Netizens hit out at pricey Phuket airfares
Netizens hit out at pricey Phuket airfares
BANGKOK: Social media was awash with comments this week from local travellers bemoaning the high price of airfares to Phuket.
Indonesia’s Prabowo set for sweeping presidential win
Indonesia’s Prabowo set for sweeping presidential win
JAKARTA: Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto yesterday (Feb 15) looked set to become the new president of the world’s third-largest democracy, likely avoiding a runoff vote against election rivals who have yet to concede.
Phuket Town comes alive with Chinese New Year festivities
Phuket Town comes alive with Chinese New Year festivities
PHUKET: The streets of Phuket Old Town came alive last night (Feb 15) with the grand opening of ‘Phuket Festival 2024’, held as part of Phuket’s Chinese New Year festivities.
Bid to lift afternoon alcohol sales ban rejected
Bid to lift afternoon alcohol sales ban rejected
BANGKOK: A government panel has rejected a proposal to scrap the long-standing ban on sales of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the risk to public health and safety.