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Police will still ticket motorists despite ruling
Police will still ticket motorists despite ruling
BANGKOK: Motorists will continue to be ticketed despite the Central Administrative Court (CAC) deciding police have issued traffic tickets unlawfully since July 2020.
Andaman Tourism Networking event heralded to generate B180mn boost
Andaman Tourism Networking event heralded to generate B180mn boost
PHUKET: The Andaman Tourism Networking 2023 event underway at the Royal Phuket City Hotel in Phuket Town is hoped to generate B180 million in trade among tourism and tourism-related businesses in the six Andaman provinces.
Verstappen claims 14th win of memorable title-winning campaign
Verstappen claims 14th win of memorable title-winning campaign
FORMULA ONE: Newly-crowned three-time world champion Max Verstappen cruised to his 14th win of an outstanding season for Red Bull yesterday (Oct 8) when he won an exhausting, frantic and often confusing Qatar Grand Prix.
THEOS-2 launched into orbit
THEOS-2 launched into orbit
BANGKOK: Thailand’s second earth observation satellite, THEOS-2, was successfully launched into orbit from the French Guiana Space Centre this morning (Oct 9), Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) announced.
Mongolia opens ‘honorary consulate’ in Phuket
Mongolia opens ‘honorary consulate’ in Phuket
PHUKET: The Embassy of Mongolia has opened an Honorary Consulate in Phuket to help facilitate tourism and trade ties.
Man found stabbed to death in Phuket Town
Man found stabbed to death in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found with fatal stab wounds in Phuket Town in early this morning (Oct 9).
Fiji to play England in World Cup quarter-final, Australia out
Fiji to play England in World Cup quarter-final, Australia out
RUGBY: Fiji went down to a shock 24-23 defeat by Portugal in Toulouse yesterday (Oct 8) but still qualified for a World Cup quarter-final with England and ensured the elimination of Australia.
Temple building damaged by fire in Chalong
Temple building damaged by fire in Chalong
PHUKET: A small building used to coordinate and conduct funerals at Wat Latthiwanaram in Chalong was damaged by fire yesterday (Oct 8).
Phuket to build 4th ‘smart’ pier
Phuket to build 4th ‘smart’ pier
PHUKET: The Phuket regional marine office is upgrading its fourth privately-run pier into a smart pier to facilitate better tourist services.
Patong tuk-tuk drivers charged for assault on tourist
Patong tuk-tuk drivers charged for assault on tourist
PHUKET: Three tuk-tuk drivers in Patong have been charged with “jointly causing harm to another person” after an altercation with a tourist over a B300 fare early yesterday (Oct 8).
Arsenal end Man City hoodoo, Liverpool held by Brighton
Arsenal end Man City hoodoo, Liverpool held by Brighton
FOOTBALL: Arsenal laid down an early marker in the Premier League title race by beating Manchester City 1-0 yesterday (Oct 8), while Liverpool were held by Brighton in a pulsating 2-2 draw.
2 Thais killed, 8 injured, 11 kidnapped in Hamas attack on Israel
2 Thais killed, 8 injured, 11 kidnapped in Hamas attack on Israel
BANGKOK: Two Thais are now known to have died during the Hamas attacks on Israel on Saturday (Oct 7), the premier said after arriving in Hong Kong yesterday afternoon.
Late, late show for Man Utd as 10-man Hot-Spurs go top
Late, late show for Man Utd as 10-man Hot-Spurs go top
FOOTBALL: Scott McTominay’s stoppage-time double gave Manchester United a dramatic 2-1 win at home against Brentford, while 10-man Tottenham climbed to the top of the Premier League after a 1-0 victory at Luton yesterday (Oct 7).
Verstappen says third F1 title is his best
Verstappen says third F1 title is his best
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen said his third consecutive drivers’ world title triumph, achieved in yesterday’s sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix, was “the one I am most proud of – the best.”
Takraw stars deliver promised golds
Takraw stars deliver promised golds
ASIAN GAMES: Thailand bagged two more gold medals after winning the men’s and women’s sepak takraw regu events on the penultimate day of the 19th Asian Games yesterday (Oct 7).
More than 200 killed in Hamas assault on Israel, 232 killed in Gaza
More than 200 killed in Hamas assault on Israel, 232 killed in Gaza
ISRAEL: Fighting between Israeli forces and the Palestinian militant group Hamas raged Sunday, with hundreds killed on both sides after a surprise attack on Israel prompted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to warn they were “embarking on a long and difficult war”.
Daniel showing signs of recovery but in dire need of operation
Daniel showing signs of recovery but in dire need of operation
PHUKET: A 10-year-old boy who was revived after a drowning incident in Phuket earlier this year is in dire need of an operation to alleviate a condition that is hampering his body’s attempt to breathe on its own.
Health officials warn of life-threatening infection during floods
Health officials warn of life-threatening infection during floods
PHUKET: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued a warning regarding the potentially lethal leptospirosis infection, which can be contracted through physical contact with contaminated water, such as walking through a flooded area or working in a garden after rain.
Care spares England blushes as Wales see off Georgia
Care spares England blushes as Wales see off Georgia
RUGBY: England survived a huge scare in the Rugby World Cup yesterday (Oct 7), coming from behind courtesy of a late Danny Care try to beat Samoa 18-17.
AoT outlines B6bn Phuket airport expansion
AoT outlines B6bn Phuket airport expansion
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of Airports of Thailand (AoT Phuket) celebrated the “35th Anniversary” of Phuket International Airport on Friday (Oct 6), with AoT Phuket General Manager Monchai Tanode hailing a great new era for tourism in the region under the new project to expand Phuket airport’s capacity and the plan to build a new ‘Andaman Airport’ in Khok Kloi, Phang Nga.