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Latest Phuket taxi skirmish ends amicably
Latest Phuket taxi skirmish ends amicably
PHUKET: The latest skirmish in Phuket’s ongoing taxi territory saga has ended amicably after police mediation yesterday (Mar 25).
Phuket and NZ discuss education personnel exchange
Phuket and NZ discuss education personnel exchange
PHUKET: A potential exchange programme that would see educational personnel from New Zealand teach English language skills in Phuket has been mooted, authorities said yesterday (Mar 25).
Medical supplies worth over US$1.1 million donated
Medical supplies worth over US$1.1 million donated
A donation of medical supplies worth over US$1.1 million consisting of 14,000 spinal boards has been donated to the Thai Ministry of Public Health and National Emergency Medicine Foundation.
Supermom Allycia defends ONE Atomweight Muay Thai title
Supermom Allycia defends ONE Atomweight Muay Thai title
MUAY THAI: She may have been out of the ring for a considerable period of time but that did not stop Phuket-based Allycia Hellen Rodrigues from proving her class by defeating Janet Todd to unify the ONE Atomweight Muay Thai world title on Friday (Mar 24).
Phuket Opinion: Shine a little light
Phuket Opinion: Shine a little light
PHUKET: There is a growing movement that might finally see an organic end to mass corruption and raping of local government budgets: greater access to public information. However, the legislation that empowers this access to public information is itself prohibiting that movement, and questions need to be ask about overhauling the law that is now more than 25 years old.
Reduced cost school uniform promotion launched
Reduced cost school uniform promotion launched
PHUKET: An initiative to help parents with the cost of their children’s school uniforms has been launched, it was revealed yesterday (Mar 25).
‘Everything wiped away’: Tornado kills at least 25 in Mississippi
‘Everything wiped away’: Tornado kills at least 25 in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI: Search efforts were underway yesterday (Mar 25) after at least 25 people were killed by devastating tornadoes that ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods.
Songkran arrivals to jump
Songkran arrivals to jump
BANGKOK: The government expects an increasing number of international flight arrivals during the Songkran period as Bangkok, among other big cities, has been listed as one of Airbnb’s top destinations for 2023, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
Thailand makes AFC Beach Soccer history
Thailand makes AFC Beach Soccer history
BEACH SOCCER: Despite exiting at the knock-out stage of this year’s AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup in Pattaya, Thailand had much to celebrate after they made history by managing to progress from the group qualification stage for the first ever time.
Thai AirAsia X refund plan set to be submitted soon
Thai AirAsia X refund plan set to be submitted soon
BUSINESS: Thai AirAsia X expects to submit a rehabilitation plan by mid-April, compensating all passengers affected by COVID-19 within the next 4-5 months.
Songkran set to make a return splash in Phuket Town
Songkran set to make a return splash in Phuket Town
PHUKET: The fun is coming back to Songkran, organisers have promised, as the first large scale celebration of the occasion in three years is set to take place at Limelight Avenue Mall next month.
Every day is the day! Phuket’s united call on Earth Hour 2023
Every day is the day! Phuket’s united call on Earth Hour 2023
PHUKET: At 8.30pm today (Mar 25) Phuket residents and businesses will join thousand of like-minded people around the globe for the Earth Hour by switching off non-essential electric lights to draw attention to climate change and other environmental issues.
Andaman claim Phuket T20 title
Andaman claim Phuket T20 title
CRICKET: Scorching conditions greeted the Phuket T20 finalists last Sunday (Mar 19) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang, but it was Rishi Sadaranghani’s Andaman Cricket Club (ACC) who proved cooler under pressure with a decisive five-wicket victory over Patong Warriors to claim the first quarterly trophy of 2023.
John Wick returns in style
John Wick returns in style
One of the most interesting films to be released in cinemas this year may well be ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. When someone looks at the synopsis of this film they could be forgiven for wondering how a plot so thin could entertain an audience for close to three hours. Yet, after they have watched the film they will be left thinking they have seen one of the best action films of 2023.
Biden says not seeking conflict with Iran after deadly strikes
Biden says not seeking conflict with Iran after deadly strikes
BEIRUT: President Joe Biden said yesterday (Mar 24) the United States is not seeking conflict with Tehran, after Washington carried out strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria in retaliation for a deadly drone attack.
Warmer summer this year after protracted cool season
Warmer summer this year after protracted cool season
BANGKOK: The temperature will be 1 degree Celsius higher on average this summer than last year, according to the Meteorological Department (TMD).
Tekkim Cup football tournament underway in Phuket
Tekkim Cup football tournament underway in Phuket
FOOTBALL: The hugely popular Tekkim Cup football competition is underway in Phuket with 24 teams fighting it out for the title of champions.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal Rawai crash, Warning over Pa Khlok fires, Phuket on TIME Greatest Places list || March 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal Rawai crash, Warning over Pa Khlok fires, Phuket on TIME Greatest Places list || March 24
PHUKET XTRA - March 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Tourist police clamp down on overstay, tourism-related crimes
Tourist police clamp down on overstay, tourism-related crimes
CHONBURI: Thailand’s Tourist Police have launched a nationwide campaign to suppress tourism-related crime, including overstay and other violations of the law by foreigners in Thailand as well as crimes against them.
Island on Nai Harn Lake to be closed for two weeks
Island on Nai Harn Lake to be closed for two weeks
PHUKET: The small lake in the middle of Nai Harn Lake will be temporarily closed for visitors from Mar 26 through Apr 10.