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Trans women banned from female athletics
Trans women banned from female athletics
ATHLETICS: Transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in female track and field events regardless of their levels of testosterone, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said yesterday (Mar 23), citing fairness over inclusion.
Warning issued amid continuing fires in Pa Khlok
Warning issued amid continuing fires in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Pa Khlok Municipality has issued a warning and published a set of guidelines on fire safety and fire extinguishing at garbage dumping grounds amid continuing fires in the area. The warning was posted after a fire at a landfill which was then followed by two wildfires and one residential fire within two days.
Cat slaughterhouse shut down, 197 cats rescued in ‘milestone moment’ for animal welfare in Vietnam
Cat slaughterhouse shut down, 197 cats rescued in ‘milestone moment’ for animal welfare in Vietnam
An industrial-scale cat slaughterhouse in the southern Vietnamese province of Dong Thap, capable of slaughtering up to 500 innocent cats a day, has ceased all operations following landmark intervention from the authorities.
Candidates for PPAO byelections confirmed
Candidates for PPAO byelections confirmed
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT Phuket) has confirmed the eligible candidates to contest the byelections for new representatives to join the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) council next month.
Horseshoe crab warning issued after two deaths
Horseshoe crab warning issued after two deaths
BANGKOK: Health officials have issued warnings to the public after two people died and five others were hospitalised after consuming mangrove horseshoe crabs, which are lethally toxic.
Thailand records 5.57mn tourist arrivals in first quarter
Thailand records 5.57mn tourist arrivals in first quarter
BANGKOK: Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisulee Traisaranakul has reported that Thailand has seen a rapid recovery in its tourism sector, with 5.57 million foreign tourist arrivals recorded between Jan 1 and Mar 18 this year.
Phuket, Isan shine on TIME’s list of world’s greatest places
Phuket, Isan shine on TIME’s list of world’s greatest places
PHUKET: The island of Phuket and Thailand’s northeastern region of Isan have both been included in 2023 World’s Greatest Places list by the respected TIME magazine.
Plan in place to safeguard votes abroad as poll nears
Plan in place to safeguard votes abroad as poll nears
BANGKOK: The Foreign Affairs Ministry is gearing up for advance voting by Thai citizens abroad, with a system to be introduced to monitor the voting in real time.
Governor calls consuls to ’keep the peace’ meeting
Governor calls consuls to ’keep the peace’ meeting
PHUKET: Phuket Governor met with Consul-Generals and honorary consuls from across the island yesterday (Mar 23) to discuss a raft of topics, including tourist arrivals and crime involving foreigners.
Kane leads England to win in Italy, Ronaldo sets new caps record as Portugal cruise
Kane leads England to win in Italy, Ronaldo sets new caps record as Portugal cruise
FOOTBALL: Harry Kane became England’s all-time leading goalscorer as the Three Lions enjoyed a perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying by winning 2-1 away to Italy yesterday (Mar 23), as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his record 197th cap in Portugal’s 4-0 win over Liechtenstein.
Water outage to affect Cape Panwa
Water outage to affect Cape Panwa
PHUKET: The Phuket Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a water outage in Wichit on Friday (Mar 24) while work is conducted on a mains pipe supplying the area.
Stand-Up Comedy - RON JOSOL & ISMO - Live in Phuket!
Stand-Up Comedy - RON JOSOL & ISMO - Live in Phuket!
The Comedy Club Bangkok very proudly present Canadian TV comic - RON JOSOL & the Finnish Legend himself - ISMO - Live in Phuket for our biggest show yet at Junkyard Theatre!   Ron Josol, is a Canadian-Filipino TV comedian veteran of 20 years, well received from every corner of the world. Ron has a ridiculous number of TV credits including AMAZON PRIME, SHOWTIME, COMEDY CENTRAL and DRY BAR!     ISMO is a Finnish comedian who is most well-known for his unique perspective on dissecting languages, starting comedy in Finland and exploding globally since making his US debut in 2014 at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood where he won the title of “The Funniest Person in the World". More recently in 2018 his set on CONAN went absolutely viral making him a true international star!     So PHUKET prepare yourself once again as RON JOSOL & ISMO are coming to bring back the laughs at Junkyard Theatre!     From ฿600 in advance online at bit.ly/MARCH30-COMEDY-PHUKET / ComedyClubBKK.com. From ฿800 at the door. LINE/Whatsapp at 061-174-3716 / email Bookings@JunkYardTheatre.com.  
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tour bus crash on Patong Hill, Gunman dead after 15-hour standoff || March 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tour bus crash on Patong Hill, Gunman dead after 15-hour standoff || March 23
PHUKET XTRA - March 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thai man jailed over spycams at Australian Embassy toilet in Bangkok
Thai man jailed over spycams at Australian Embassy toilet in Bangkok
BANGKOK: A former IT manager at the Australian embassy in Bangkok was sentenced on Thursday (Mar 23) to two years in jail for installing spy cameras in women’s bathrooms at the mission.
Motorcyclist crushed by truck in Rawai
Motorcyclist crushed by truck in Rawai
PHUKET: A man driving his motorbike along Rawai Beach died this morning (Mar 23) after his head was crushed under a truck. Relevant officials are yet to report what caused the man to fall under the truck’s wheels. The accident was recorded by at least one CCTV camera and most likely witnessed by people in the area.
Mai Khao beach cleanup blitz nets over 100kg of garbage
Mai Khao beach cleanup blitz nets over 100kg of garbage
PHUKET: Over 100kg of marine debris and trash was recovered from Mai Khao and Sai Kaew beaches in a series of beach cleanups organised by Sustainable Mai Khao Foundation from Mar 15 to Mar 19. The participants, including representatives of both private and public sectors, targeted the shores of northern Phuket, the only remaining part of the island which sea turtles find suitable for nesting.
Phuket condo supply falls short
Phuket condo supply falls short
PHUKET: Demand for condos in Phuket has outstripped supply as more Chinese and Russian investors look to entire projects instead of individual units, Phattanan Pisutwimol, President of Phuket Real Estate Association (P-REA), has told The Phuket News.
Crazed Thai man hospitalised in Phuket
Crazed Thai man hospitalised in Phuket
PHUKET: A Nakhon Sri Thammarat native was taken to Patong Hospital earlier today (Mar 23) after he became frantic in a hotel on Ratchapathanusorn Rd. Nothing has been reported about what could have caused the man’s condition. 
Tour bus slams power pole on Patong Hill
Tour bus slams power pole on Patong Hill
PHUKET: Brake failure has been blamed for a tour bus slamming into a power pole while descending the hill into Patong early this morning (Mar 23).
Credit Suisse collapse leaves sports sponsorships in limbo
Credit Suisse collapse leaves sports sponsorships in limbo
SPORTS: The takeover of Swiss bank Credit Suisse leaves many sports stars, teams and tournaments with a big question mark hanging over their lucrative sponsorship deals.