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Polking upbeat despite final loss to Iraq
Polking upbeat despite final loss to Iraq
FOOTBALL: Coach Mano Polking insisted it is not impossible for Thailand to secure a World Cup berth after his men lost to Iraq on penalties in the King’s Cup final in Chiang Mai on Sunday night (Sept 10).
Nation ‘like a sick person’, says PM
Nation ‘like a sick person’, says PM
BANGKOK: In his first policy statement to parliament yesterday (Sept 11), Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin likened the country to a “sick person”, for which the government needs to prescribe cures such as the B10,000 digital cash handout and reduced energy prices.
Russian MMA fighter Khusein, twin brother arrested for kidnap, torture, extortion in Phuket
Russian MMA fighter Khusein, twin brother arrested for kidnap, torture, extortion in Phuket
PHUKET: Well-known MMA fighter Khusein Askhabov and his twin brother Khasan have been arrested in connection with three Kazakh nationals forcing their way into an Italian man’s villa at a resort in Cherng Talay and holding him bound and gagged while beating him for information in an hours-long ordeal that ended with the three men flying out of Phuket to Dubai after robbing the Italian man of more than B12 million in personal belongings.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Search continues after fatal boat sinking, Top cops: Russians not overtaking Phuket || September 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Search continues after fatal boat sinking, Top cops: Russians not overtaking Phuket || September 11
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The Nai Harn receives Gold level Green Hotel award
The Nai Harn receives Gold level Green Hotel award
In recognition of its commitment to sustainability, THE NAI HARN Phuket was recently awarded, for the second time in a row, the “Gold Level” Green Hotel Award from Thailand’s Department of Environmental Quality Promotion, which is part of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
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South Africa off mark as Wales avoid Fiji Rugby World Cup slip-up
South Africa off mark as Wales avoid Fiji Rugby World Cup slip-up
RUGBY: Fly-half Manie Libbok was named man of the match as South Africa opened the defence of their Rugby World Cup title with victory over Scotland yesterday (Sept 10), while Wales held out against a spirited Fiji comeback.
Police hunting cable thief near Phuket airport control tower
Police hunting cable thief near Phuket airport control tower
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pol Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has ordered Sakhu Police Chief Pol Col Salan Santisasanakul to expedite the investigation into power and communication cables being cut and stolen from along the road near the aircraft control tower beside Phuket International Airport.
Moscow claims Putin’s party wins votes in annexed Ukraine regions
Moscow claims Putin’s party wins votes in annexed Ukraine regions
MOSCOW: Russia claimed yesterday (Sept 10) that the United Russia party, which staunchly backs President Vladimir Putin, had won local ballots in four Ukrainian regions occupied by Russia.
Fusion Elegance on the Plate - The Naka Island, Phuket
Fusion Elegance on the Plate - The Naka Island, Phuket
We invite you to savor the Taste of Mia, a fusion of Modern European and Asian cuisines, crafted by our exceptional chefs, including the renowned chef-duo Pongcharn ’Top’ Russell and Michelle Goh from Mia restaurant, as well as our executive chef, Chef Sandeep Kumar. 5-course dinner priced at THB 3,500 net per person. Dates: 29 and 30 September 2023 Event details: https://bit.ly/44TR2Jj
Djokovic, Gauff win US Open titles
Djokovic, Gauff win US Open titles
TENNIS: Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets yesterday (Sept 10) to win his fourth US Open and a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, cementing his claim as the greatest tennis player in history.
Sutin denies giving jobs to ex-PM’s clan
Sutin denies giving jobs to ex-PM’s clan
BANGKOK: Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has denied he intends to appoint Payap Shinawatra, younger brother of the convicted former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, and his son, Porpong Shinawatra, as a chief adviser and personal secretary.
Thief steals 3.5kg of marijuana
Thief steals 3.5kg of marijuana
PHUKET: Police are investigating who made off with B100,000 in cash and 3.5 kilogrammes of marijuana worth an estimated B400,000 from a company’s premises in Chalong.
One dead, one missing as small fishing boat sinks
One dead, one missing as small fishing boat sinks
PHUKET: The search continues today for a man who remains missing after the small fishing boat he was on with three other people sank amid heavy seas off Koh Aew, south of Cape Panwa, yesterday (Sept 10)
Digital handout not covered by loans
Digital handout not covered by loans
BANGKOK: The Finance Ministry will not issue an emergency loan decree to support the government’s B10,000 digital currency handout, with funding likely to come from the state budget and borrowing from state-owned financial institutions, says Deputy Finance Minister Kritsada Chinavicharana.
‘Surftival’ set for Kata Beach
‘Surftival’ set for Kata Beach
SURFING: Fans of surfing have another competition to look forward to next weekend after officials confirmed the “Phuket Surftival” event will take place on Saturday (Sept 16) at Kata Beach in the southwest of the island.
Saudi transfer window shutting brings relief in Europe
Saudi transfer window shutting brings relief in Europe
FOOTBALL: Clubs in Europe could breathe a collective sigh of relief following the closure this week of the transfer window in the Saudi Pro League, whose huge spending over the summer was topped only by the English Premier League.
Plants entering joint ventures
Plants entering joint ventures
Plants are generally better than humans at being good neighbours. Not always, as we shall see, but most of the time. Much of this cooperation goes on unseen and below ground, Examples include so-called ‘mother trees’ that protect the delicate root systems of saplings from invaders, or transfer water from a relatively wet environment to drier inland areas by holding moisture in their roots in a kind of water-borne relay.
Phuket Governor takes merit-making walk
Phuket Governor takes merit-making walk
PHUKET: The Phuket Governor was one of 15 monks that received alms as part of a merit-making walk in Old Phuket Town earlier this morning (Sept 10).
Blacklist all ‘mafia-like’ kamnans, says Anutin
Blacklist all ‘mafia-like’ kamnans, says Anutin
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday (Sept 8) he has assigned his deputy, Chada Thaiset, and all provincial governors to gather information on and blacklist local leaders found to be involved in mafia-style gangs.