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THAI targets Q3 2024 exit from rehabilitation
THAI targets Q3 2024 exit from rehabilitation
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International (THAI) is making significant progress towards emerging from its rehabilitation plan by Q3 2024 and subsequently relisting on the stock market, says THAI CEO Chai Eamsiri.
Grand jury in Trump election probe hands down 10 indictments
Grand jury in Trump election probe hands down 10 indictments
ATLANTA: A grand jury in Georgia yesterday (Aug 14) handed down 10 indictments after a day-long hearing at which prosecutors presented evidence from their investigation of Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the state, US media reported.
18 arrested for cockfight, Hi-Lo gambling
18 arrested for cockfight, Hi-Lo gambling
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested 18 people for illegal gambling following a raid at a venue in Srisoonthorn on Sunday (Aug 13).
Nualphan to run for FAT presidency
Nualphan to run for FAT presidency
FOOTBALL: National team manager Nualphan Lamsam announced on Sunday (Aug 13) her intention to seek the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) presidency to get the trouble-plagued sport out of its crisis.
Pension rule change draws fire
Pension rule change draws fire
BANGKOK: Critics have slammed the outgoing government for issuing a new regulation imposing income limits on the elderly receiving monthly allowances.
Pattaya considers nighttime beach curfew
Pattaya considers nighttime beach curfew
BANGKOK: Pattaya City authorities are considering implementing specified opening hours for its beaches in order to handle the increasing issue of late-night disturbances caused by revelers.
Cambodia’s next leader, Chinese FM pledge to boost ties
Cambodia’s next leader, Chinese FM pledge to boost ties
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s next leader Hun Manet said he met China’s foreign minister Wang Yi in the capital Phnom Penh yesterday (Aug 13) and they pledged to boost ties between the two countries.
Patong massage operator raided for using minors
Patong massage operator raided for using minors
PHUKET: Patong Police have raided the operator of a second massage shop for using minors to provide massage services.
Farrell at risk of missing England World Cup opener after Wales red card
Farrell at risk of missing England World Cup opener after Wales red card
RUGBY: Captain Owen Farrell could miss the start of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign after he was sent off in a come-from behind 19-17 warm-up win over Wales at Twickenham on Saturday (Aug 12).
Patong tuk-tuks warned against using public parking spaces
Patong tuk-tuks warned against using public parking spaces
PHUKET: Patong Police have issued a warning for all tuk-tuks in the town to stop using public parking spaces, especially along the Patong beach road.
Jason Wilder memorial raises B32k for charity
Jason Wilder memorial raises B32k for charity
A charity memorial held in Phuket Town last month in memory of renowned Phuket DJ Jason Wilder (real last name Winder) raised more than B32,000 to buy musical instruments for  impoverished school children in Northern Thailand.
‘SmartLand’ app arrest in Phuket
‘SmartLand’ app arrest in Phuket
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Phuket for providing a “mule account” for the ‘SmartLand’ scam app, which has duped people out of millions of baht.
More rain forecast
More rain forecast
PHUKET: The wet weather that has soaked Phuket over the weekend is set to continue with heavy to very heavy rain and strong wind waves in the Andaman Sea forecast through at least tomorrow, the Thailand Meteorological Department (TMD) announced this morning (Aug 14).
Boatman faints during Phuket sea trip with tourist
Boatman faints during Phuket sea trip with tourist
PHUKET: A British holidaymaker, identified by Phuket Tourist Police only as Mr Christopher, safely returned to shore and provided assistance to his long-tail boat skipper after the latter passed out during a sea trip from Koh Yao Noi last Friday (Aug 11).
Chelsea, Liverpool stalemate shows need for Caicedo
Chelsea, Liverpool stalemate shows need for Caicedo
FOOTBALL: Chelsea and Liverpool had to settle for a 1-1 draw to start their Premier League season yesterday (Aug 13) as Tottenham also drew 2-2 at Brentford as they began life without Harry Kane.
Protesters slam Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai for alliance with military parties
Protesters slam Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai for alliance with military parties
BANGKOK: A group of protestors, mostly on bicycles and motorcycles, rallied in front of Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai party headquarters yesterday (Aug 13) to denounce their efforts to form the next government with military-linked parties.
Tourist injured after ATV collides with bus on Phuket public road
Tourist injured after ATV collides with bus on Phuket public road
PHUKET: A Chinese tourist was rushed to the hospital earlier this week after the ATV he was driving collided with a tour bus on Soi Yod Sane, a public road leading from Chao Fa West Rd to Big Buddha.
A snapshot of the South
A snapshot of the South
To my amazement, the party ‒ celebrating my partner’s family acquisition of a new house ‒ went on all day. I should have expected it. After all, the previous day’s preparations had been exhaustive, and the cost far above what anyone might expect in a poor rural community. No expense had been spared.
Arson attack on Berlin memorial to deported Jews
Arson attack on Berlin memorial to deported Jews
BERLIN: A man set fire to a box of books on Nazism that was part of a Berlin monument dedicated to the Jews deported by the Nazis, city police said Saturday (Aug 12).
England survive Colombia scare, Aussies beat France
England survive Colombia scare, Aussies beat France
FOOTBALL: England fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 yesterday (Aug 12) in a bruising encounter and set up a tasty Women’s World Cup semi-final with Australia.