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‘Napoleon’ a Ridley Scott masterclass
‘Napoleon’ a Ridley Scott masterclass
When it comes to historical epics Ridley Scott is the undoubted king. While not always historically accurate when Scott has tackled movies like ‘Gladiator’, ‘Robin Hood’ or ‘Kingdom of Heaven’, he has always delivered stunning films that leave the audience breathless. Now you can add ‘Napoleon’ to that list as Scott brings the French General’s story to the big screen in a groundbreaking way.
Charges dropped over forced car repossession
Charges dropped over forced car repossession
PHUKET: The Phuket Public Prosecutor’s Office has decided to take no action against four men accused of using “excessive force” in repossessing a car for failing to make loan repayments.
Villa beat Arsenal to spark unlikely title bid
Villa beat Arsenal to spark unlikely title bid
FOOTBALL: Aston Villa closed to within two points of the top of the Premier League as John McGinn’s goal beat title rivals Arsenal 1-0 yesterday (Dec 9).
PLTO confirms which taxi apps are legal
PLTO confirms which taxi apps are legal
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has re-issued a notice confirming which taxi apps have been approved by the Department of Land Transport and are legal to operate in Thailand.
Phuket Town continues flood-prevention efforts
Phuket Town continues flood-prevention efforts
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is continuing its campaign to clear drains from debris to help prevent the town from flooding.
Royal participation highlights final day of King’s Cup Regatta
Royal participation highlights final day of King’s Cup Regatta
SAILING: Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana presided over the 35th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Royal Award Ceremony following the conclusion of the hugely popular event yesterday (Dec 9).
Thailand makes climate-finance pitch in Dubai
Thailand makes climate-finance pitch in Dubai
BANGKOK: Thailand has called for further action from its partners to achieve the goal of US$100 billion in climate finance by 2025, saying it is crucial for helping developing nations to reach their climate targets.
Queen Suthida races in the King’s Cup Regatta
Queen Suthida races in the King’s Cup Regatta
PHUKET: Her Majesty Queen Suthida returned to Phuket today (Dec 9) to rejoin the crew on racing yacht ‘THA 72’ and take part in the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.
US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
US vetoes Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
UNITED NATIONS (United States): The United States on Friday (Dec 8) vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Phuket Carnival in Patong gets underway
Phuket Carnival in Patong gets underway
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Carnival in Patong got underway last night, starting with the traditional parade of floats and entertainers from a variety of Phuket’s leading tourism attractions and businesses.
Arsenal primed for Emery reunion as Man City fight to end slump
Arsenal primed for Emery reunion as Man City fight to end slump
FOOTBALL: Arsenal’s grip on the Premier League’s top spot will be under threat from their old boss Unai Emery when the leaders travel to surging Aston Villa today (Dec 9).
Phuket officials vow against corruption
Phuket officials vow against corruption
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat and the heads of all 19 local government administrations on the island vowed to not tolerate corruption yesterday (Dec 8).
Loan sharks now targeted by Srettha
Loan sharks now targeted by Srettha
BANGKOK: The government has declared a crackdown on illegal loans and loan sharks as a national priority.
Red Cross Fair lucky draw tickets already for sale
Red Cross Fair lucky draw tickets already for sale
PHUKET: The annual ‘Red Cross Fair’ and New Year festivities will return to Saphan Hin from Friday, Dec 29 to Saturday, Jan 6.
Wind stays strong on fourth day of racing in the King’s Cup Regatta
Wind stays strong on fourth day of racing in the King’s Cup Regatta
SAILING: The wind gods have been kind this week in the 35th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, maybe because a TP52 sailing in the IRC Zero class is named Vayu, after the Hindu god of wind.
Leatherback nest found at Khao Lampi
Leatherback nest found at Khao Lampi
PHUKET: National park officers at the Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park in Thai Muang District, Phang Nga, north of Phuket, have reported the first turtle nest found in their area for this egg-laying season.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nepotism questions in Phuket police, New Patong Police Chief || Dec 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nepotism questions in Phuket police, New Patong Police Chief || Dec 8
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Constitution Day brings another long weekend
Constitution Day brings another long weekend
PHUKET: The Constitution Day public holiday is to be observed on Monday (Dec 11), bringing another long weekend for all government offices and many workers across the country.
Immigration raid on Patong barber shop a bust
Immigration raid on Patong barber shop a bust
PHUKET: A raid by Phuket Immigration officers on a barber shop in Patong has failed to identify a foreigner working illegally as a barber, an occupation by law reserved for Thais.
Former US cop jailed for more than 11 years over Jan 6 riot
Former US cop jailed for more than 11 years over Jan 6 riot
WASHINGTON: A retired US police chief was sentenced in Washington yesterday (Dec 7) to more than 11 years in prison over his participation in the Jan 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol.