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Sam Raimi still original with ‘65’
Sam Raimi still original with ‘65’
One of the most unusual films to surface in 2023 just happens to be one of the most creative action films that we have seen in recent years. 65 is basically a film that was made out of necessity. Even during a global pandemic it is difficult to keep good producers like Sam Raimi (Spider-Man) from wanting to let his creative juices flow.
Japanese PM safe after ‘smoke bomb’ at speech
Japanese PM safe after ‘smoke bomb’ at speech
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated from a port in Wakayama after a blast was heard, but he was unharmed in the incident, local media reported this morning (Apr 15).
One death, 11 injured on Day 4 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
One death, 11 injured on Day 4 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials reportednine road accidents that resulted in one death and 11 people injured during Day 4 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign yesterday (Apr 14).
No fooling around at the Fight Circus
No fooling around at the Fight Circus
MMA: With Phuket becoming a major hub of combat sports, from Muay Thai to MMA and bareknuckle boxing, it was only a matter of time before it would all be flipped on its head.
Nationwide Songkran road accidents claim 114 lives
Nationwide Songkran road accidents claim 114 lives
BANGKOK: Road accidents during the Songkran long holiday have claimed 114 lives and injured 1,064 people nationwide, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Two suspects arrested on drug charges in Chalong
Two suspects arrested on drug charges in Chalong
PHUKET: Chalong Police arrested two men in their area of responsibility today (Apr 14) after they were spotted leaving a “drug epidemic area” and then attempted to avoid a search by officers on Wiset Rd.
Police warn Songkran revellers against impetuous celebrations 
Police warn Songkran revellers against impetuous celebrations 
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Police has issued a warning for local residents and tourists planning to continue their Songkran celebrations after the main events yesterday (Apr 13). People have been reminded of fines and jail terms for specific festival-related actions which can be considered criminal offenses not tolerated as they could be the day before.
Bangkok woman reported missing in Phuket
Bangkok woman reported missing in Phuket
PHUKET: A sister of a 27-year-old Thai woman on a trip from Bangkok to Phuket is appealing for help in tracking down Vannapa Bamrab, who has been missing since Tuesday (Apr 11).
Thai women win Asean Rugby Sevens championship
Thai women win Asean Rugby Sevens championship
RUGBY: Thailand’s women rugby team won the Southeast Asian (SEA) Sevens tournament in Singapore last weekend after they defeated the hosts in their own back yard 22-7.
Hotel kitchen worker stabbed by co-worker, dies in Cherng Talay
Hotel kitchen worker stabbed by co-worker, dies in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: Police are investigating what led to a kitchen porter being fatally stabbed by a co-worker in the car park of a well-known hotel in Cherng Talay yesterday (Apr 13).
Seven injured, no deaths on Day 3 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Seven injured, no deaths on Day 3 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket suffered only seven road accidents that resulted in seven people injured but no deaths during the 24 hours of Songkran Day, Apr 13, marking Day 3 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign, according to the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket).
Gender equality inevitable in F1, says Red Bull chief Horner
Gender equality inevitable in F1, says Red Bull chief Horner
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull chief Christian Horner says it was inevitable that gender equality would reach Formula One amid reports that a team employing an equal split between men and women was looking to enter the sport.
Phuket revellers turn out for Songkran
Phuket revellers turn out for Songkran
PHUKET:  For the first time in three years tens of thousands of people turned out to enjoy Songkran on the streets across Phuket yesterday (Apr 13).
Prayut says military draft ‘still necessary’
Prayut says military draft ‘still necessary’
BANGKOK: Conscription is still necessary as enlisted men have played an important role in safeguarding the country’s borders and national defence, says Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who also serves as defence minister.
Researchers find new ‘Lisa’ plant
Researchers find new ‘Lisa’ plant
BANGKOK: A new species of flowering plant, never before seen in the world, has been discovered by a group of researchers at Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Science.
Phuket officials recognise first road accident death in ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Phuket officials recognise first road accident death in ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket suffered 11 road accidents that resulted in 10 people injured and one man killed during the 24 hours of Apr 12, Day 2 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign, reports the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket).
Sakhu on restricted water supply
Sakhu on restricted water supply
PHUKET: Residents in Tambon Sakhu, located south of Phuket International Airport, have been put on restricted water supply following a notice by the Sakhu Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) issued late yesterday (Apr 12).
Phuket International Cricket Sixes returns
Phuket International Cricket Sixes returns
CRICKET: After a three-year COVID-enforced sabbatical the Asian Cricket Sixes Tournament (ACST) Phuket International Cricket Sixes is set to return to Phuket, organisers have confirmed.
Governor targets tourist deaths on motorbikes
Governor targets tourist deaths on motorbikes
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew chaired a meeting yesterday (Apr 12) to focus on the problem of rental operators renting out motorbikes to tourists who end up killed or maimed in motorbike accidents while on holiday in Phuket.
Zelensky denounces Russian ‘beasts’ over beheading video
Zelensky denounces Russian ‘beasts’ over beheading video
KYIV: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday (Apr 12) denounced Russian “beasts” after a video appeared to show the beheading of a Ukrainian prisoner, prompting international outrage.