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Brilliant Panipak signs off with gold
Brilliant Panipak signs off with gold
ASIAN GAMES: Taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit secured the first gold medal of the Hangzhou Asian Games for Thailand, defeating China’s Guo Qing in the women’s 49kg final packed with drama and a dose of controversy yesterday (Sept 25).
Prinn gets jail for sex with minor
Prinn gets jail for sex with minor
BANGKOK: The Bangkok South Criminal Court sentenced former deputy Democrat Party leader Prinn Panitchpakdi to two years in jail for sexually assaulting an underaged girl while throwing out another similar case yesterday (Sept 25).
Police bolster presence at Phuket airport
Police bolster presence at Phuket airport
PHUKET: Region 8 Police has opened a ‘joint operations centre’ at Phuket International Airport in the name of providing security for tourists.
Phuket welcomes Chinese, Kazakh visa-free tourists
Phuket welcomes Chinese, Kazakh visa-free tourists
PHUKET: Tourists arriving from China and Kazakhstan today (Sept 25), the first day of ‘visa-free’ travel for people visiting from the two countries, were welcomed at Phuket International Airport with much fanfare, led by a delegation of officials and leading tourism figures.
Laguna Phuket Triathlon aims to kickstart high season
Laguna Phuket Triathlon aims to kickstart high season
TRIATHLON: Laguna Phuket has confirmed the 29th edition of its hugely popular triathlon will take place in November, coinciding with the start of the tourism high season.
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Big Joke’s house searched by cyber crime police
Big Joke’s house searched by cyber crime police
BANGKOK: Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) police searched the house of deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn in Bangkok this morning (Sept 25) after he was allegedly found to have been involved in gambling site operations.
Newcastle hit Sheff Utd for eight, Son double holds Arsenal
Newcastle hit Sheff Utd for eight, Son double holds Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Newcastle thrashed Sheffield United 8-0 to shrug off their slow start to the Premier League season yesterday (Sept 24), as Son Heung-min’s double earned Tottenham a point from a pulsating 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
PM says weak baht can help export, tourism sectors
PM says weak baht can help export, tourism sectors
BANGKOK: The prime minister has assured that the Bank of Thailand (BOT) is monitoring the weak baht, which he pointed out is not entirely bad for the economy and could help the key export and tourism sectors, as the currency hit multi-month lows.
Phra Metta traffic flow reopens in Patong
Phra Metta traffic flow reopens in Patong
PHUKET: The road past the ongoing drainworks project on Phra Metta Rd in Patong has reopened to traffic in both directions, Patong Police have announced.
Wales blow away Wallabies to reach World Cup last eight, Scots win
Wales blow away Wallabies to reach World Cup last eight, Scots win
RUGBY: Wales became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup as they produced a record-breaking performance to hammer Austalia 40-6 in Lyon yesterday (Sept 24).
PM returns with pledges
PM returns with pledges
BANGKOK: Thailand can expect to receive at least US$5 billion (B180bn) in investments from Tesla, Google and Microsoft in the coming years, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday (Sept 24).
Heavy weather forecast to intensify
Heavy weather forecast to intensify
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a warning of more heavy rain forecast along the Andaman coast through to Friday (Sept 29), with heavy downpours and gusts of wind expected to instensify on Wednesday.
Red Bull Racing claim sixth title after Verstappen masterclass
Red Bull Racing claim sixth title after Verstappen masterclass
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull Racing has claimed its sixth constructors championship after Max Verstappen dominated the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris and rookie first-time podium-getter Oscar Piastri yesterday (Sept 24).
Woman on outstanding warrant arrested at Phuket airport
Woman on outstanding warrant arrested at Phuket airport
PHUKET: A woman wanted by Thai police on fraud charges was arrested at Phuket International Airport on Saturday evening (Sept 23).
Man arrested for stealing motorbike from Phuket security guard
Man arrested for stealing motorbike from Phuket security guard
PHUKET: Chalong Police and Rawai Municipality jointly apprehended the suspect involved in the theft of a motorcycle belonging to a local resort’s security guard. The motorbike was stolen from the resort’s parking lot while the guard was on duty.
Dazzling opening for Asian Games
Dazzling opening for Asian Games
ASIAN GAMES: Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-delayed 19th Asian Games yesterday (Sept 23) in the Eastern city of Hangzhou during a shiny and at times raucous opening ceremony.
Phuket fake taxi busted by Highway Police
Phuket fake taxi busted by Highway Police
PHUKET: Highway Police officers apprehended a Thai man who had been operating an illegal Phuket taxi with fake green and white license plates since 2019. The arrest occurred during a routine vehicle inspection on Phet Kasem Rd (Highway 4) in the Sap Anan subdistrict of Chumphon province.
Phuket hotels will be asked to save water
Phuket hotels will be asked to save water
PHUKET: The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) will join hands with hotels in Phuket to introduce a campaign to save water in the resort island to reduce water consumption in the hospitality sector.
Ten-man Man City extend lead, Man Utd bounce back at Burnley
Ten-man Man City extend lead, Man Utd bounce back at Burnley
FOOTBALL: Manchester City moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League despite having Rodri sent-off in a fiery 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest yesterday (Sept 23), while Manchester United snapped their losing streak by beating Burnley 1-0.