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Army Region Chief inspects Phuket beaches
Army Region Chief inspects Phuket beaches
PHUKET: Lt Gen Santi Sakuntanark, Commander of the 4th Army Region, based in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, led a team of army personnel to inspect beaches on Phuket’s west coast, including Kata Beach and Freedom Beach, yesterday (Mar 27) to ensure they are managed “for tourists’ security and to preserve nature”.
Media outlets form alliance on election results coverage
Media outlets form alliance on election results coverage
BANGKOK: Thai media outlets have formed an alliance to cover unofficial results from polling stations during the May 14 general election in response to the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to use a non-real time official reporting format.
Kunming Airlines launches direct flights to Phuket
Kunming Airlines launches direct flights to Phuket
PHUKET: Kunming airlines inaugurated its direct flight to Phuket (KMG-HKT), KY8365 at Phuket International Airport on Sunday (Mar 26) with a warm welcome from Phuket International Airport staff.
Ukraine gets new heavy tanks, Russia doubles down on nuke plans
Ukraine gets new heavy tanks, Russia doubles down on nuke plans
UKRAINE: Germany and Britain have delivered Western heavy tanks to Ukraine, officials said yesterday (Mar 27), providing a key infusion of armored firepower that will aid Kyiv’s battle against invading Russian troops.
Power bills go up for households, while industry enjoys a cut
Power bills go up for households, while industry enjoys a cut
BANGKOK: The government is catering to the interests of industry by lowering electricity bills for them while hiking the rate for households, according to Korn Chatikavanij, leader of the Chartpattanakla Party.
Pornpawee captures 2nd World Tour title in Basel
Pornpawee captures 2nd World Tour title in Basel
BADMINTON: Sixth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong claimed the women’s singles title at the US$210,000 (B7.2 million) BWF Swiss Open in Basel on Sunday (Mar 26).
Bolt, InDriver still illegal, say Phuket officials
Bolt, InDriver still illegal, say Phuket officials
PHUKET: Popular ride-sharing apps Bolt and InDriver are still illegal in Thailand, the Phuket Info Center (PIC) reminded island residents today (Mar 27).
Foreign workers called in for street brawl in Soi Sansabai
Foreign workers called in for street brawl in Soi Sansabai
PHUKET: Three foreigners have been called in for engaging in a street brawl in Soi Sansabai early this morning (Mar 27).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket taxi skirmish, Phuket ‘Supermom’ fighter wins big, Shop owner urges police action || March 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket taxi skirmish, Phuket ‘Supermom’ fighter wins big, Shop owner urges police action || March 27
PHUKET XTRA - March 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Man jumps off Thao Thepkasattri Bridge
Man jumps off Thao Thepkasattri Bridge
PHUKET: Rescue teams have yet to locate a man seen jumping off the Thai Thepkrasattri Bridge leading onto Phuket very early this morning (Mar 27).
Bagnaia avoids Marquez mayhem to win MotoGP opener in Portugal
Bagnaia avoids Marquez mayhem to win MotoGP opener in Portugal
MOTO GP: World champion Francesco Bagnaia won yesterday’s (Mar 26) season-opening Portuguese MotoGP after a costly mistake by pole-sitter Marc Marquez.
Roadworks to hamper traffic near Phuket Immigration
Roadworks to hamper traffic near Phuket Immigration
PHUKET: Traffic along Phuket Rd in Phuket Town will be affected for long periods each day, with the already-tight road being reduced to one lane each way, while electrical cables are installed underground and new manholes are installed along the road.
Conte leaves Tottenham ‘by mutual agreement’
Conte leaves Tottenham ‘by mutual agreement’
FOOTBALL: Antonio Conte has left Tottenham “by mutual agreement” after 16 months in charge, the Premier League club announced yesterday (Mar 26).
Policeman offers rub downs to calm visitors
Policeman offers rub downs to calm visitors
TRANG: Being three years shy of retirement hasn’t stopped a police officer in Trang from doing what he loves the most - soothing the tense muscles of visitors who come to his station.
Fears for safety after beauty clinic owner assaulted, threatened at gunpoint
Fears for safety after beauty clinic owner assaulted, threatened at gunpoint
PHUKET: The owner of a beauty clinic at a market in Baan Lipon, Srisoonthorn, has called for police to ramp up their efforts to apprehend a man wanted for kicking her in the stomach and threatening her at gunpoint over B2,400 not paid to his female partner, who was sacked for failing to do her job.
NBTC risks free World Cup coverage
NBTC risks free World Cup coverage
BUSINESS: A special meeting of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission’s (NBTC) board agreed in principle on Thursday (Mar 23) to cancel the regulator’s “must have rule”.
Nelson Piquet fined for racist blast at Hamilton
Nelson Piquet fined for racist blast at Hamilton
FORMULA ONE: Three-time Formula 1 champion Nelson Piquet was fined US$945,000 (B32 million) on Saturday (Mar 25) for racist remarks made against British driver Lewis Hamilton, who he called “neguinho” (“little black”) in an interview.
Power outage to affect Nai Yang
Power outage to affect Nai Yang
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage that will affect residents and businesses in the Nai Yang Beach area on Wednesday (Mar 29).
Contrasting Favourites: Heliconia and Hibiscus
Contrasting Favourites: Heliconia and Hibiscus
Following our previous article on ‘Sun Gods and Sun Worshippers’, despite the name, the heliconia’s connection with the sun is less obvious than that of the sunflower.
Putin says will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Putin says will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday (Mar 25) he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbour and ally Belarus, bringing the arms to a country at the gates of the European Union.