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Cambodian King appoints Hun Sen’s son as new PM
Cambodian King appoints Hun Sen’s son as new PM
PHNOM PENH: Hun Manet was appointed Cambodia’s new leader by the king today (Aug 7), after having effectively been given the post from his father who ruled for nearly four decades.
Pickup slams into tree on road onto Phuket
Pickup slams into tree on road onto Phuket
PHUKET: Police are investigating how a Chalong man lost control of the pickup truck he was driving and slammed into a tree while driving onto the island in Mai Khao last yesterday afternoon (Aug 6).
Patong shooter charged with attempted murder
Patong shooter charged with attempted murder
PHUKET: Police have arrested the man wanted for the street shooting in Patong early last Thursday morning (Aug 3) that left two men injured in hospital.
Pastel Bangkok: Where Mediterranean Food Meets Breathtaking Panoramas
Pastel Bangkok: Where Mediterranean Food Meets Breathtaking Panoramas
Bangkok, the lively capital of Thailand, is famous for its busy streets, cultural temples, and a varied food scene that satisfies every taste. In the midst of this lively city, there is a secret treasure that guarantees a captivating experience blending culinary creativity and stunning rooftop views.
All Blacks playmakers excited by World Cup prospects
All Blacks playmakers excited by World Cup prospects
RUGBY: Playmakers Aaron Smith and Richie Mo’unga say the All Blacks have taken “massive steps” from their troubles of last year and are ready to challenge for the Rugby World Cup.
Spanish chef faces murder rap for Phangan dismemberment
Spanish chef faces murder rap for Phangan dismemberment
SURAT THANI: The Koh Samui Provincial Court has approved a warrant for the arrest of a Spanish chef, suspected to have killed and dismembered the body of his Colombian surgeon lover in a hotel room on Koh Phangan island.
Bitcoin and Smart Contracts: Automating Transactions
Bitcoin smart contracts are undoubtedly automating local and global transactions. Here’s what you should know about these innovations.
Brokers upbeat on Pheu Thai’s role in new government
Brokers upbeat on Pheu Thai’s role in new government
BANGKOK: Although prolonged political uncertainty has been weighing on the stock market, brokers share a positive view of Pheu Thai Party’s leadership role in forming the new government as the party has policies to drive the economy and investment through capital markets, benefitting large-cap stocks.
Taking a tour of the green
Taking a tour of the green
Last year, I visited friends near Kalasin. Deep in the heart of Isan. Driving north past interminable paddy fields was a dispiriting experience. Barely ‒ and the adverb conveys a literal truth ‒ a tree in sight. Tight-fisted husbandry had meant their remorseless eradication, either because they siphoned up too much precious water, or because the space was needed for the main subsistence crop: rice.
Search on for oil slick culprits as beach clean-up continues
Search on for oil slick culprits as beach clean-up continues
PHUKET: Authorities have confirmed that the search is on to find the culprits that caused extensive oil slick and tar ball pollution to several beaches along the west coast of the island.
Prayut vows army will continue to ‘protect the country’
Prayut vows army will continue to ‘protect the country’
BANGKOK: The armed forces will continue to lead in “protecting the country”, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Aug 5) when asked about the state of military stability amid rising political tensions.
Phuket honours National Youth Games Wushu medal winners
Phuket honours National Youth Games Wushu medal winners
WUSHU: Eight young athletes who won medals in the sport of Wushu while representing Phuket at the recent Thailand National Youth Games were honoured in a special ceremony on Friday (Aug 4).
Stephff: A celebration of satire
Stephff: A celebration of satire
Stéphane Peray, better known as ‘Stephff’, is a French cartoonist based in Bangkok. He is renowned throughout the region as one of the best satirical cartoonists in Asia. 
Former Pakistan PM Khan jailed for three years
Former Pakistan PM Khan jailed for three years
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was sent to jail for three years yesterday (Aug 5) after a court in the capital found him guilty of graft, a move likely to bar him from standing in elections due later this year.
Firework blast couple arrested
Firework blast couple arrested
NARATHIWAT: The owners of a fireworks warehouse in Narathiwat that exploded last weekend and killed 12 people turned themselves in to police yesterday (Aug 5), according to a local source.
Man City brace for Arsenal assault in Community Shield
Man City brace for Arsenal assault in Community Shield
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta has challenged big-spending Arsenal to deliver a statement of intent ahead of the Premier League season when they face treble winners Manchester City in the Community Shield later today (Aug 6).
Foreigners invited to join August 8 blood donation drive
Foreigners invited to join August 8 blood donation drive
PHUKET: Foreign residents and tourists in Phuket have been invited to participate in the blood donation event on August 8 in Phuket Town. This event aims to replenish the much-needed reserves at the Phuket Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital.
Thaksin postpones return from self-exile
Thaksin postpones return from self-exile
BANGKOK: Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said today (Aug 5) he was postponing his return from self-exile, as Thailand struggles to overcome a political deadlock after the May 14 general election won by opponents of military rule.
PLTO donate plate auction proceeds to help disabled
PLTO donate plate auction proceeds to help disabled
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) yesterday (Aug 4) donated a portion of the proceeds from a recent online auction of ‘lucky’ vehicle licence plates to nine people who have been impacted and left disabled by road accidents.
Filmed off Phuket, ‘The Meg’ returns
Filmed off Phuket, ‘The Meg’ returns
One of the most underrated films to have been released over recent years had to be 2018’s ‘The Meg’. This action-packed juggernaut did everything expected of it and more, yet for some reason was quickly forgotten by audiences. The question that left everybody asking was – what exactly did people expect from a film that was largely Jason Statham versus a huge shark?