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Couple arrested with 27k meth pills, 900g of ice
Couple arrested with 27k meth pills, 900g of ice
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man and a woman in Kathu found in possession of more than 27,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and more than 900 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice).
PLTO ‘lucky’ licence plate auction raises B25mn
PLTO ‘lucky’ licence plate auction raises B25mn
PHUKET: An online auction of special licence plates by the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) over the weekend has raised more than B25 million for road safety initiatives.
Australia retain Ashes after fourth Test washout
Australia retain Ashes after fourth Test washout
CRICKET: Australia have retained the Ashes after the fourth Test against England ended in a rain-affected draw, with bad weather at Old Trafford washing out yesterday’s (July 23) final day.
Pheu Thai to decide MFP’s fate
Pheu Thai to decide MFP’s fate
BANGKOK: The eight-party alliance will meet tomorrow (July 25) to conclude whether the Move Forward Party (MFP) will still join them in forming the new government after other parties refused to support the coalition in a prime ministerial vote if MFP stays on.
Yachting sponsorship in Thailand – an opportunity
Yachting sponsorship in Thailand – an opportunity
For the first time ever, 2022 saw yachting feature in Thailand’s Sponsorship Platforms Top 10, according to the Asia Sponsorship News (ASN) Thailand Market Analysis 2023.
Chalong Pier pontoon sinking again
Chalong Pier pontoon sinking again
PHUKET: Operators of Thai diving and fishing tour boats at Chalong Pier have raised safety concerns about the state of one of the main pontoons at the key tour boat facility, with exposed rust posing a danger to tourists and the pontoon starting to sink again.
Hamilton revels in ending long pole drought
Hamilton revels in ending long pole drought
FORMULA ONE: An emotional Lewis Hamilton said “it felt like the first time” after ending his lengthy pole drought by outpacing Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday (July 22).
Sanctuary at the ‘Sea Salt Lounge’
Sanctuary at the ‘Sea Salt Lounge’
We descended the steps into Sea Salt Lounge & Grill and discovered an unexpected sanctuary, mere moments from Patong. With breath-taking panoramic ocean views complemented by the mesmerising crashing waves against the rocks below, this restaurant certainly made for an enchanting first impression.
Biker club leader arrested after German man’s murder
Biker club leader arrested after German man’s murder
CHON BURI: Police arrested four foreign suspects, including the leader of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Pattaya, in a raid connected to a club member’s alleged murder of Hans Peter Walter Mack, a German property broker in Nong Prue district.
Health workers don’t want Anutin back as minister
Health workers don’t want Anutin back as minister
BANGKOK: A doctors’ group says its members will not support the possible return of Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul as public health minister, saying he is unfit for the position.
Bluebottles found at Layan
Bluebottles found at Layan
PHUKET: Beachgoers at Layan Beach are warned to beware Portuguese man-o-war, also called ‘bluebottles’, found washed ashore.
Phuket readies for ‘long holiday’ weekend
Phuket readies for ‘long holiday’ weekend
PHUKET: Officials are urging people to take advantage of five days of holidays over six days next weekend as the country celebrates the 71st birthday of His Majesty The King next Friday (July 28) and observes two major Budhhist religious holidays ‒ Asarnha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent) ‒ on Aug 1-2.
Police tase foreigner to stop rampage on parked cars
Police tase foreigner to stop rampage on parked cars
PHUKET: A foreign man was tased by police to stop his rampage on cars parked at a convenience store near where he was staying before being taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital yesterday (July 21).
Phuket yachting trailblazer Andy Dowden passes away
Phuket yachting trailblazer Andy Dowden passes away
PHUKET: Andy Dowden, one the key figures who drove the original development of Phuket’s boating and sailing yacht industry, has passed away.
Pacquiao to fight Thai icon Buakaw
Pacquiao to fight Thai icon Buakaw
BANGKOK: The world will witness an epic showdown between two legendary fighters in ‘The Match of Legends: Manny Pacquiao v Buakaw Banchamek’, in January next year in Thailand.
Tony Bennett, last of classic American crooners, dead at 96
Tony Bennett, last of classic American crooners, dead at 96
NEW YORK: Tony Bennett, the last in a generation of classic American crooners whose ceaselessly cheery spirit bridged generations to make him a hitmaker across seven decades, died Friday (July 21) in New York. He was 96.
More traffic woes for Patong as Nanai repaved
More traffic woes for Patong as Nanai repaved
PHUKET: While Patong continues to struggle with the traffic woes brought on by the floodworks underway on Phra Metta Rd, Patong Municipality has announced the partial closure of Nanai Rd from today (July 22) until Aug 5 while the road is resurfaced.
Nolan delivers masterpiece with ‘Oppenheimer’
Nolan delivers masterpiece with ‘Oppenheimer’
When it comes to how he is viewed by the cinema world, director Christopher Nolan is now in rare air. He doesn’t need to make a film with crazy stunts to have one of his movies deemed a blockbuster – just having his name on the poster does that.
Bar near airport raided for late trading
Bar near airport raided for late trading
PHUKET: A bar immediately south of Phuket International Airport has been raided by police for late trading.
Police seize 7,000 ya bah pills in Thalang drug bust
Police seize 7,000 ya bah pills in Thalang drug bust
PHUKET: A 23-year-old man from Pa Khlok was charged with illegal possession of illicit drugs for sale after officers from Thalang Police found him in possession of 7,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) yesterday (July 21).