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High-profile monk’s ‘embezzlement’ tally increases
High-profile monk’s ‘embezzlement’ tally increases
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Police have found more money and gold bullion worth about B100 million buried behind Phra Ajarn Khom’s temple in Nakhon Ratchasima province, raising his alleged embezzlement to almost B300mn.
Wagner says Russia promises enough ammo to stay in Bakhmut
Wagner says Russia promises enough ammo to stay in Bakhmut
MOSCOW: The head of the Wagner mercenary group said yesterday (May 7) that Russia had promised his fighters enough ammunition to stay in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, after threatening to pull out in scathing videos.
Gamblers arrested at underground casino
Gamblers arrested at underground casino
PHUKET: Police have arrested 15 gamblers in a literal underground casino in a basement at an abandoned mall in the middle of Phuket Town,
A golden day for Thais in Cambodia
A golden day for Thais in Cambodia
SEA GAMES: Thailand moved up to second in the 2023 SEA Games medal standings after winning 10 gold medals in Cambodia yesterday (May 7).
Russian killed in motorbike crash on wet road in Kata
Russian killed in motorbike crash on wet road in Kata
PHUKET: Rescue workers are urging motorists to slow down and exercise heightened caution on wet roads as sporadic showers start to soak the island following a Russian being killed in a motorbike crash in Kata early this morning (May 8).
Arsenal pass Newcastle test to keep pressure on Man City
Arsenal pass Newcastle test to keep pressure on Man City
FOOTBALL: Arsenal kept the Premier League title race alive as Martin Odegaard’s strike and Fabian Schar’s own goal beat Newcastle 2-0 yesterday (May 7) to close to within one point of leaders Manchester City.
Departure tax just opinion survey, ‘will not be imposed’
Departure tax just opinion survey, ‘will not be imposed’
BANGKOK: The controversy about a B1,000 departure tax on outbound Thais and foreign residents is only a legally obliged opinion survey and the tax will not be imposed, the Revenue Department has said.
Electricity outages to affect Nai Yang, Laguna area
Electricity outages to affect Nai Yang, Laguna area
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in two parts of Thalang District today (May 8) as work is carried out on developing the low-voltage distribution system.
Busy day nationwide as first votes cast
Busy day nationwide as first votes cast
BANGKOK: Advance voting yesterday (May 7) prompted a huge turnout nationwide with people eager to exercise their democratic rights after a four-year wait.
Verstappen beats Pérez to extend title lead
Verstappen beats Pérez to extend title lead
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen won the Miami Grand Prix from ninth place yesterday (May 7) after an ambitious strategy helped overhaul teammate Sergio Pérez late in the race.
Phuket Immigration sends warning to lawbreakers
Phuket Immigration sends warning to lawbreakers
PHUKET: At least three people have been arrested by Immigration Police at Phuket International Airport since May 1 according to the reports of the Phuket office of the Immigration Bureau.
Up to 29,033 people to take part in early voting in Phuket
Up to 29,033 people to take part in early voting in Phuket
PHUKET: Today’s (May 7) early voting is seeing crowds of Thai citizens waiting in queues to vote at polling stations across the country and in Phuket ahead of next Sunday’s (May 14) general election.
World’s your oyster at ‘333 At The Beach’
World’s your oyster at ‘333 At The Beach’
333 At The Beach is part of the Intercontinental Phuket Resort – in fact the name derives from the resort’s address: 333, 333/3 Moo 3, Kamala Beach. However, it’s a separate building with its own car parking and has the casual ‘feel’ of a stand-alone beach bar/restaurant, with its mostly under cover, ‘toes in the sand’, seating. There’s even a row or two of sun loungers amongst the trees for an even more relaxed drink or snack while the sun goes down.
Phuket Opinion: Crossing the line
Phuket Opinion: Crossing the line
PHUKET: The latest requirements by Phuket Immigration for one-year permits to stay as confirmed by The Phuket News this week crosses several lines.
Perez takes pole in Miami as Leclerc crash leaves Verstappen in ninth
Perez takes pole in Miami as Leclerc crash leaves Verstappen in ninth
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull’s Sergio Perez grabbed pole position for today’s (May 7) Miami Grand Prix and with team-mate Max Verstappen left back in ninth on the grid, has his eyes on a victory that could send him to the top of the standings.
Man City close in on Premier League coronation, Liverpool target top four
Man City close in on Premier League coronation, Liverpool target top four
FOOTBALL: Manchester City opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win against Leeds on Saturday as Liverpool beat Brentford 1-0 to close on the top four.
Buddhist monk charged with embezzling B180 million
Buddhist monk charged with embezzling B180 million
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A former monk, Phra Ajarn Khom Abhivaro, has been arrested along with two others on charges of embezzling B180 million from Wat Pha Dhammakiri, where the monk was based, in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Charles III crowned King of United Kingdom
Charles III crowned King of United Kingdom
LONDON: Charles III on Saturday (May 6) finally met his date with destiny after a lifetime as heir to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, as he was officially crowned king in the first coronation in Britain since 1953.
Shop owner stabbed to death in Phuket
Shop owner stabbed to death in Phuket
PHUKET: Police are hunting for a Phatthalung man wanted for stabbing 35-year-old Phuket resident Wanchai Butdee in front of his shop in Phuket Town today (May 6).
Monkey neutering campaign gains momentum in Phuket
Monkey neutering campaign gains momentum in Phuket
PHUKET: Wildlife officials in Phuket are continuing their efforts to control the population of macaques on the island. Dozens of monkeys have already been caught and taken to the Nature and Wildlife Education Centre at Khao Phra Thaew Wildlife Sanctuary since the campaign began in April, the overall target is set at 500 animals.