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History beckons with England, Spain one win from World Cup glory
History beckons with England, Spain one win from World Cup glory
FOOTBALL: A Women’s World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax tomorrow (Aug 20) when England or Spain are crowned champions for the first time.
China launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘stern warning’
China launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘stern warning’
BEIJING: China launched military drills around Taiwan today (Aug 19) as a “stern warning” after voicing anger over a stopover in the United States by the island’s vice president, William Lai.
Macabre deity statue to be obscured from public view
Macabre deity statue to be obscured from public view
BANGKOK: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is allowing a controversial sculpture of the deity Khru Kai Kaeo to remain on the premises of the Bazaar Hotel on Ratchadaphisek Road for the time being despite a barrage of complaints.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Stormy weather ahead, Phuket airport runway repairs, Crackdown at temples || August 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Stormy weather ahead, Phuket airport runway repairs, Crackdown at temples || August 18
PHUKET XTRA - August 18 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket expat appeals for help in recovering stolen bag, bank card
Phuket expat appeals for help in recovering stolen bag, bank card
PHUKET: A family of expatriates residing in Kamala is seeking the assistance of their fellow Phuket residents to recover a stolen Louis Vuitton bag containing a bank card and a driving license. The incident has been reported to the Kamala Police, who are currently investigating the matter.
Newcastle face title test at Man City, Caicedo set for Chelsea bow
Newcastle face title test at Man City, Caicedo set for Chelsea bow
FOOTBALL: Newcastle face an early test of their Premier League aspirations this season when they take on Manchester City, while Chelsea’s £115 million (B5.2 billion) midfielder Moises Caicedo is set to make his debut at West Ham.
Hotel’s threat to sack bereaved woman decried
Hotel’s threat to sack bereaved woman decried
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Labour is investigating a five-star hotel that allegedly fired one of its employees who had to take time off work to take care of her dying mother.
Phuket warned to brace for more heavy rainfall
Phuket warned to brace for more heavy rainfall
PHUKET: Phuket has been named in a weather warning that has called for emergency services to be on standby for flash floods from heavy continuous rain predicted to lash the Andaman coast from Sunday (Aug 20).
Phuket joins crackdown on Chinese rip-off schemes at temples
Phuket joins crackdown on Chinese rip-off schemes at temples
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police and tourism officials have begun their inspections of temples across Phuket to ensure they comply with an edict by the Sangha Supreme Council to not allow foreigners to rent areas at temples in order to profit from tourists.
Phuket flights delayed, diverted as airport runway cracks repaired
Phuket flights delayed, diverted as airport runway cracks repaired
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand Phuket branch, which operates Phuket International Airport, has confirmed it has fixed cracks in the runway which caused several flights to be delayed yesterday, and one flight to divert and land in Krabi yesterday (Aug 17).
Panipak wants to sign off with gold
Panipak wants to sign off with gold
ASIAN GAMES: Taekwondo star Panipak Wongpattanakit has vowed to win gold in Hangzhou in what is expected to be her last Asian Games.
Man let off for entering neighbour’s house
Man let off for entering neighbour’s house
PHUKET: Two officers from the Thalang District Office were called to a home in Srisoonthorn yesterday (Aug 16) after a man had entered his neighbour’s home without permission. The man was suspected to be under the influence of drugs, and was carrying his 2-year-old daughter to shower with him.
New species of snake found in Peru named after Harrison Ford
New species of snake found in Peru named after Harrison Ford
LIMA: Scientists working in Peru have named a new species of snake after Harrison Ford in honour of the “Indiana Jones” actor’s support for conservation work.
Group says statue promotes devil worship
Group says statue promotes devil worship
BANGKOK: A group of Buddhist artists is urging a hotel in Bangkok to remove a controversial sculpture from its premises, saying its unsightly appearance disturbs passers-by.
Phuket tourism roadshow hits Moscow
Phuket tourism roadshow hits Moscow
PHUKET: A Phuket tourism roadshow held in Moscow earlier this month attracted representatives from more than 80 travel agencies, reports the Phuket Tourist Association (PTA).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket to tackle food waste, Animal sacrifices? B200K for home renovations || August 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket to tackle food waste, Animal sacrifices? B200K for home renovations || August 17
PHUKET XTRA - August 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
1mn baby shrimp released for Queen Sirikit’s birthday
1mn baby shrimp released for Queen Sirikit’s birthday
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Fisheries Office together with Mueang Municipality held an event today (Aug 17) to release one million baby shrimp in honour of the 91st birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
Thailand Industry Sentiment Index reaches lowest level in 10 months
Thailand Industry Sentiment Index reaches lowest level in 10 months
BANGKOK: The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) dropped to 92.3 points in July from 94.1 points in June, reaching the lowest level in 10 months, as businesses struggled to deal with the impact of high household debt, higher interest rates and political uncertainty.
Phuket heavies target zero food waste
Phuket heavies target zero food waste
PHUKET: Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, Advisor to Phuket Chamber of Commerce, met with Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew and a host of leading local government figures earlier this week to discuss a new ‘zero food waste’ project underway and the ambitious goal of making Phuket a ‘Low Carbon Destination City’.
Phuket athletes among the medals as 48th National Games kicks off
Phuket athletes among the medals as 48th National Games kicks off
NATIONAL GAMES: Phuket athletes have wasted no time in demonstrating their sporting prowess by winning number of medals in the first three days of the 48th National Games in Kanchanaburi.