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Thailand draw Lebanon in King’s Cup tournament
Thailand draw Lebanon in King’s Cup tournament
FOOTBALL: Thailand have been drawn to face Lebanon in their first 49th King’s Cup match with Iraq taking on India in the other opening day game in Chiang Mai next month.
Poor residents gifted B200k to renovate homes
Poor residents gifted B200k to renovate homes
PHUKET: Two impoverished families in Wichit have been selected to receive B200,000 each to renovate their homes through a community welfare project organised by the Phuket chapter of the Red Cross Society of Thailand.
Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain
Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain
FOOTBALL: Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on as England shattered Australian dreams yesterday (Aug 16) with a clinical 3-1 win in Sydney to set up a Women’s World Cup final against Spain on Sunday in a match that broke Australian TV viewing figures.
US prosecutors seek March trial in Trump racketeering case
US prosecutors seek March trial in Trump racketeering case
WASHINGTON: Prosecutors asked a judge yesterday (Aug 16) to set a trial date of March 4 next year for the election racketeering and conspiracy case against former president Donald Trump in the US state of Georgia.
Thailand, Malaysia hold border security meeting in Phuket
Thailand, Malaysia hold border security meeting in Phuket
PHUKET: Lt Gen Santi Sakuntanark, Commander of the 4th Army Region, based in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, and Maj Gen Dato’ Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim, Commander 3rd Malaysian Infantry Division (3 Div), are in Phuket to take part in the Thailand-Malaysia Regional Border Committee (RBC) Meeting being held on the island.
EC inquiry committee on Pita’s holding of ITV shares suggests petition be dropped
BANGKOK: The inquiry committee appointed by the Election Commission (EC) to give input on whether Move Forward Party (MFP) Leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s holding of shares in a media firm ITV breached the organic law on the election of MPs has indicated it saw fit for the EC to drop the petition.
EC inquiry committee on Pita’s holding of ITV shares suggests petition be dropped
EC inquiry committee on Pita’s holding of ITV shares suggests petition be dropped
BANGKOK: The inquiry committee appointed by the Election Commission (EC) to give input on whether Move Forward Party Leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s holding of shares in a media firm ITV breached the organic law on the election of MPs has indicated it saw fit for the EC to drop the petition.
Pet sacrifices to occult deity spur warning
Pet sacrifices to occult deity spur warning
BANGKOK: Using pets as sacrifices for Khru Kai Kaeo, a deity represented by a gargoyle-like sculpture at a shrine in Bangkok, will make people liable to prosecution, the Watchdog Thailand Foundation (WDT) has warned.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Wilder memorial raises thousands, Sodium tax? DSI inspects protected forest || August 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Wilder memorial raises thousands, Sodium tax? DSI inspects protected forest || August 16
PHUKET XTRA - August 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Artist killed in motorbike collision with tour bus
Artist killed in motorbike collision with tour bus
PHUKET: A 53-year-old man was killed when the motorbike he was riding in the wrong direction on Srisoonthorn Rd last night (Aug 15) was struck by a tour bus carrying tourists back to their hotel from a trip to Phuket FantaSea.
Death toll from Myanmar jade mine landslide hits at least 31
Death toll from Myanmar jade mine landslide hits at least 31
YANGON: The death toll from a landslide at an unregulated jade mine in a remote part of Myanmar has hit at least 31, with eight people still missing, rescuers said today (Aug 15).
Lifeguards revive tourist pulled from Karon Beach surf
Lifeguards revive tourist pulled from Karon Beach surf
PHUKET: A male tourist from Iran was pulled from dangerous surf at Karon Beach unconscious and without a pulse yesterday afternoon (Aug 15).
Phuket airport to hold major fire drills
Phuket airport to hold major fire drills
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand Phuket branch (AoT Phuket), which operates Phuket International Airport, has announced a series of major fire drills to be held at Phuket airport starting next week.
England, Australia to kick off new women’s rugby tournament in NZ
England, Australia to kick off new women’s rugby tournament in NZ
RUGBY: England will face Australia in Wellington on Oct 20 to kick off a new women’s international rugby tournament, organisers announced Monday (Aug 14).
MFP won’t back Srettha
MFP won’t back Srettha
BANGKOK: Pheu Thai prime ministerial candidate, Srettha Thavisin, faces a more challenging road ahead after the Move Forward Party (MFP) announced yesterday (Aug 15) it would not vote for a Pheu Thai prime minister candidate.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Medicinal mushrooms approved for trials, Phuket tourist in ATV collides with bus || August 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Medicinal mushrooms approved for trials, Phuket tourist in ATV collides with bus || August 15
PHUKET XTRA - August 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Navy calls in DSI to resurrect Bang Khanun encroachment probe
Navy calls in DSI to resurrect Bang Khanun encroachment probe
PHUKET: Pol Capt Piya Raksakul, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSi) arrived in Phuket today (Aug 15) to inspect firsthand areas in the Bang Khanun Protected Forest Reserve that are occupied by farmers and to speak with senior Navy figures about their plans to build military installations there.
PPAO councillor dies in post-funeral accident
PPAO councillor dies in post-funeral accident
PHUKET: A 51-year-old councillor of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) died after the pickup he was driving slammed into a roadside ditch in Thalang early this morning (Aug 15).
Cabinet approves opium and magic mushroom medicinal trials
Cabinet approves opium and magic mushroom medicinal trials
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has given the green light to a draft royal decree that permits the cultivation of opium and magic mushrooms for medicinal use on a trial basis, it was confirmed on Aug 9.
Patong massage parlour raids continue
Patong massage parlour raids continue
PHUKET: Patong Police have raided another massage parlour whose owner was caught operating the venue without a licence.