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Verstappen dominates Spanish GP to press title advantage
Verstappen dominates Spanish GP to press title advantage
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen won his fifth grand prix of the year with a crushing display of domination at the Spanish Grand Prix yesterday (June 4).
China warns ‘NATO-like’ alliances could lead to conflict in Asia-Pacific
China warns ‘NATO-like’ alliances could lead to conflict in Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE: China’s defence minister warned yesterday (June 4) against establishing NATO-like military alliances in the Asia-Pacific, saying they would plunge the region into a “whirlpool” of conflict.
MFP slams holiday booze ban
MFP slams holiday booze ban
BANGKOK: The ban on the sales of alcoholic beverages during Buddhist holidays has sparked a heated debate between advocates and critics of the law - including the Move Forward Party (MFP), which is campaigning for the end of the ban.
DLT confirms Bolt as legitimate taxi app in Thailand
DLT confirms Bolt as legitimate taxi app in Thailand
PHUKET: The Department of Land Transport (DLT), operating under the Ministry of Transport of Thailand, has officially confirmed that the Bolt application and its drivers are now legally authorised to operate in Phuket and throughout Thailand. With this confirmation, the total number of taxi apps available for local residents and tourists to use has reached seven.
Woman injured by falling tree in Phuket
Woman injured by falling tree in Phuket
PHUKET: A woman was injured when a roadside tree fell onto her motorcycle on Saturday (June 3), rendering her unconscious. Severe weather conditions are expected to continue in Phuket intil next Tuesday (June 6).
Palm ornamentals for every occasion
Palm ornamentals for every occasion
When I was a boy, I had to endure long waits on sooty railway stations – yes, it was the age of steam – whose grimy walls were plastered with posters of sun-drenched resorts with azure seas, white sands, bronzed maidens and swaying palm trees. In austerity Britain, no beach in the UK looked remotely like that: it was years later that I glimpsed my first grove of bona-fide palms as I drove a rickety ‘banger’ across southern Spain.
Erdogan sworn in for third term as Turkish president, vows unity
Erdogan sworn in for third term as Turkish president, vows unity
ANKARA: Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in for a third term as president on Saturday (June 3), promising to serve ’impartially’ after winning a historic runoff election to extend his two-decade rule. Erdogan called for unity and the anger and resentment of the campaign to be set aside as he spoke during a lavish ceremony at his presidential palace in the capital Ankara attended by dozens of world leaders.
Foreigner slashed by boat propeller in Phuket
Foreigner slashed by boat propeller in Phuket
PHUKET: An unnamed foreign man was hospitalised in Phuket on Thursday (June 1) after being slashed by a boat propeller. However, no information has been released regarding the circumstances that led to the injury. The case was reported on Saturday (June 2).
Gundogan double secures FA Cup for Manchester City
Gundogan double secures FA Cup for Manchester City
FOOTBALL: Manchester City are one game away from a historic treble after Ilkay Gundogan scored twice to beat Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final yesterday (June 3).
Russian man drowns at Naithon Beach
Russian man drowns at Naithon Beach
PHUKET: A tourist from Russia drowned yesterday (June 3) at Naithon Beach, in what lifeguards claim to be another case of a foreign beach-goer ignoring red flags and entering the water, despite it being strictly prohibited.
Phuket marks Queen’s Birthday, Visakha Bucha Day
Phuket marks Queen’s Birthday, Visakha Bucha Day
PHUKET: Phuket officials, led by Governor Narong Woonciew, joined a merit-making and blessing ceremony this morning (June 3) to honor the 45th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida. Coinciding with her birthday this year is Visakha Bucha Day, one of the major Buddhist holidays.
Emergency workers showcase skills in Phuket airport fire drill
Emergency workers showcase skills in Phuket airport fire drill
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport conducted a successful emergency drill on Wednesday (May 31), simulating an oil spill and fire near the airport’s runway. The most recent real hard landing, which luckily did not cause a fire, hasn’t even been publicly reported by the airport’s management team.
Sick Thai elephant to fly home from Sri Lanka in July
Sick Thai elephant to fly home from Sri Lanka in July
BANGKOK: Thai officials are preparing to evacuate Plaisak Surin, one of three Thai elephants in Sri Lanka, back to Thailand in early July for medical treatment, announced the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Phuket surfing competition confirmed
Phuket surfing competition confirmed
SURFING: Local surfers have the chance to enter an upcoming competition in Phuket free of charge and stand the chance to win cash prizes, organisers confirmed on Thursday (June 1).
Phuket airport shop warned of alcohol sales ban
Phuket airport shop warned of alcohol sales ban
PHUKET: A convenience store at Phuket airport has received a warning today (June 3) regarding the ban on alcohol sales. The store was found to have beers in the fridge without the required warning that they cannot be legally sold due to the Visakha Bucha holiday. The airport has issued an apology for the incident.
Latest ‘Spider-Man’ brings graphic novel glory to life
Latest ‘Spider-Man’ brings graphic novel glory to life
When ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ was released in 2018, it didn’t only shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it also changed animated films forever. While companies like Dreamworks and Pixar had liked to view themselves at the forefront of animated technology for years, they were suddenly stunned by a film that’s visual stylings incorporated street art and the look and feel of graphic novels in a way that no film had ever done before – and audiences loved it.
Louise sets record as women’s pro golf youngest ever winner
Louise sets record as women’s pro golf youngest ever winner
GOLF: Avid followers of local golf and keen readers of The Phuket News will need no introduction to Louise Landgraf, the young amateur golfing prodigy who has been trailblazing through the sport over recent years.
Over 230 dead, 850 hurt in horrific train collision in India
Over 230 dead, 850 hurt in horrific train collision in India
BALASORE: A tragic collision in Odisha state, eastern India, on Friday night (June 2), has resulted in the death of at least 233 people, with more than 850 others injured, according to Pradeep Jena, the state’s Chief Secretary.
Injured turtle rescued in Phang Nga, recovers in Phuket
Injured turtle rescued in Phang Nga, recovers in Phuket
PHUKET: An injured olive ridley sea turtle was discovered at Thai Mueang Beach in Phang Nga province on Thursday (June 1) and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC). The young turtle lost one of its flippers after getting entangled in fishing nets, wildlife experts believe.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket fugitive resurfaces, Kathu Police officers transferred after raids, Military reform || June 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket fugitive resurfaces, Kathu Police officers transferred after raids, Military reform || June 2
PHUKET XTRA - June 2 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand