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Frenchman’s body found at Koh Samui waterfall
Frenchman’s body found at Koh Samui waterfall
SURAT THANI: Local officials and volunteers found the body of a young Frenchman late Sunday morning (Dec 3) after he had fallen at a waterfall on Koh Samui at about 3pm on Saturday.
Spurs snatch point at Man City after Liverpool drama
Spurs snatch point at Man City after Liverpool drama
FOOTBALL: Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski headed a dramatic late equaliser in a six-goal thriller at Manchester City yesterday (Dec 3) after Liverpool staged a sensational comeback on a breathless afternoon in the Premier League.
Patong to honour Father’s Day with street cycling event
Patong to honour Father’s Day with street cycling event
PHUKET: Patong Municipality will hold a street cycling event as part of the celebrations to honour and remember the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej tomorrow (Dec 5), which was King Bhumibol’s birthday and is now honoured as Thailand National Day.
New Year’s Eve a Grand Celebration
New Year’s Eve a Grand Celebration
Our talented chef Hugo and his skilled culinary team have prepared a gastronomic masterpiece that will enchant your taste buds and make this night truly memorable. Make this New Year’s Eve a Grand Celebration with friends and family in the enchanting ambiance of Mövenpick Myth Hotel Patong Phuket. Please scan the QR code to explore the menu.
Government rejigs plans for Songkran
Government rejigs plans for Songkran
BANGKOK: The National Soft Power Development Committee has clarified its idea of staging the Songkran festival for the whole month of April, saying the water-splashing festivities will still be held on Apr 13-15 as per tradition, while other cultural events will be organised nationwide during the entire month.
Italy and Spain to meet in Euro 2024 group stage, England handed kind draw
Italy and Spain to meet in Euro 2024 group stage, England handed kind draw
FOOTBALL: Reigning champions Italy were placed in the same group as Spain in Saturday’s (Dec 2) draw for Euro 2024, while France will come up against the Netherlands and England avoided any of the toughest opponents.
Christmas Eve Dinner 2023
Christmas Eve Dinner 2023
Elevate your holiday celebrations with an unforgettable Christmas Eve Dinner 2023 experience, from 6:30 pm. until 10:30 pm. Delight in the magic of the season with a sumptuous feast that embodies the spirit of joy and togetherness.
Layan high-end restaurant damaged by fire
Layan high-end restaurant damaged by fire
PHUKET: A fire at a high-end restaurant on the road to Layan Beach caused damage worth millions of baht yesterday (Dec 3).
Team Dojo march on
Team Dojo march on
JUDO: The year may be drawing to a close but that won’t stop the superstar team from Dojo at Blue Tree Phuket who continue to represent the island in style on the international stage.
A ‘Thanksgiving’ to scream about
A ‘Thanksgiving’ to scream about
The idea for ‘Thanksgiving’ has been floating around in the mind of filmmaker Eli Roth for a long time now. That idea first surfaced back in 2007 when ‘Thanksgiving’ appeared as one of the fake trailers during the ‘Grindhouse’ double feature. Not one to let a good idea slip by, Roth now brings it to life in the form of a feature film.
Three killed in bomb attack on Catholic mass in Philippines
Three killed in bomb attack on Catholic mass in Philippines
MARAWI: At least three people were killed and dozens wounded in a bomb attack on a Catholic mass in the insurgency-plagued southern Philippines today (Dec 3), with President Ferdinand Marcos blaming “foreign terrorists”.
Newcastle inflict more misery on Man Utd, Arsenal extend Premier League lead
Newcastle inflict more misery on Man Utd, Arsenal extend Premier League lead
FOOTBALL: Newcastle inflicted a sixth Premier League defeat of the season on Manchester United as Arsenal beat Wolves 2-1 yesterday (Dec 2) to extend their lead at the top to four points.
Visa-free policy for Chinese ‘will pay off’
Visa-free policy for Chinese ‘will pay off’
BANGKOK: The Thai envoy in Beijing is keen on restoring Thailand’s good image among Chinese people while reiterating the Thai government must improve the quality of Thai products as another way to boost Thailand’s reputation in China.
BISP Soccer 7s triumphs once again
BISP Soccer 7s triumphs once again
FOOTBALL: British International School, Phuket (BISP) hosted its hugely popular Soccer 7s tournament last weekend (Nov 24-25) in what was a true festival of football.
Lotus’s join Soi Dog food donations campaign
Lotus’s join Soi Dog food donations campaign
Phuket branches of the national shopping store chain Lotus’s along with Pet Us store are supporting Soi Dog Foundation through their ‘Feed us at Lotus’s’ campaign in an effort to help street dogs and cats.
Phuket hosts correctional centre crafts fair
Phuket hosts correctional centre crafts fair
PHUKET: An annual event to showcase products made my inmates at prisons in Phuket and nearby southern provinces officially started yesterday (Dec 1).
Deals galore at ‘New Year Mega Sale’
Deals galore at ‘New Year Mega Sale’
BANGKOK: The Commerce Ministry has organised the “New Year Mega Sale”, a bumper shopping event aimed at easing the cost of living and billed as a New Year’s gift to the Thai people.
George Floyd killer ‘stabbed 22 times’ in US prison
George Floyd killer ‘stabbed 22 times’ in US prison
LOS ANGELES: A fellow inmate stabbed disgraced former police officer Derek Chauvin more than 20 times with a shiv, US prosecutors said yesterday (Dec 1) as they announced charges of attempted murder.
Songkran set to ‘go global’
Songkran set to ‘go global’
BANGKOK: Thailand will transform Songkran into a month-long global water festival next year to boost its “soft power” and attract international tourists.
Phuketians urged to donate blood for medical needs
Phuketians urged to donate blood for medical needs
PHUKET: Medical workers in Phuket are once again urging local residents and tourists to help alleviate the seasonal shortage of blood for transfusions at Phuket Regional Blood Center (Phuket RBC) and Vachira Phuket Hospital Blood Bank.