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Hoping for a breath of fresh air
Hoping for a breath of fresh air
BANGKOK: Environmental activists and experts are urging the next government to support the Clean Air Bill before parliament to address PM2.5 problems and reduce health impacts from air pollution.
Perez takes pole, Verstappen struggles in Saudi qualifying
Perez takes pole, Verstappen struggles in Saudi qualifying
FORMULA ONE: Sergio Perez will start alongside Fernando Alonso on the front row of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix later today (Mar 19) after pole favourite Max Verstappen qualified 15th with a drive shaft failure.
Phuket Opinion: The Russian Conundrum
Phuket Opinion: The Russian Conundrum
PHUKET: The report during the past week of the Thai Cabinet approving an extradition agreement with Russia sent keyboards aflutter with all sorts of comments, some of them near to outright racist, spurring deep incentive to take a beat and a deeper look at what people are seeing on the island. Alarmist reports bordering on inciting anti-Russian sentiment are not helping.
NACC Phuket gets new B59.5mn home
NACC Phuket gets new B59.5mn home
PHUKET: Pol Gen Watcharaphon Prasarnrajkit, Chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), was in Phuket yesterday (Mar 17) to lead proceedings officially declaring the new NACC Phuket offices open.
Ireland poised to give Sexton memorable Six Nations farewell
Ireland poised to give Sexton memorable Six Nations farewell
RUGBY: Andy Farrell has the opportunity to become the first Ireland head coach to seal a Five or Six Nations Grand Slam in Dublin should his side beat England on today (Mar 18).
War crimes court issues Putin arrest warrant
War crimes court issues Putin arrest warrant
THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court on Friday (Mar 17) announced an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on the war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children.
Russians still top Phuket arrivals
Russians still top Phuket arrivals
PHUKET: After a two-month hiatus, Phuket Immigration has released statistics of the number of international arrivals landing in Phuket, with Russian nationals still holding the top spot for the first two weeks of March.
‘Shazam!’ puts on a show
‘Shazam!’ puts on a show
When the first ‘Shazam!’ movie was released in 2019, it seemed to take most comic book fans by surprise. It felt like people were not expecting much and were then blown away by a film that was made up of an interesting, fresh storyline, characters that were easy to fall in love with and just the right amount of humour.
Appeal to find missing Danish man
Appeal to find missing Danish man
PHUKET: A concerned daughter is calling for any information that leads to finding her father, Sven Erik Johannessen, who has been missing in Phuket since last Saturday (Mar 11).
Draft bill sets in motion protection, legalisation of sex work
Draft bill sets in motion protection, legalisation of sex work
BANGKOK: A bill to protect sex workers is being drafted to legalise sex work in a bid to prevent them from exploitation.
Australian smashes record for world’s longest surf
Australian smashes record for world’s longest surf
SURFING: Australian Blake Johnston shredded the world record for the longest surfing session yesterday (Mar 17), admitting he felt “pretty cooked” after catching waves for more than 30 exhausting hours.
Kathu election halted by court order
Kathu election halted by court order
PHUKET: The election for a new Kathu Mayor, scheduled to be held on Sunday (Mar 19), has been suspended by court order.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sex trafficking raid lead to Patong police transfers, PSU Phuket Hospital by 2027 || March 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sex trafficking raid lead to Patong police transfers, PSU Phuket Hospital by 2027 || March 17
PHUKET XTRA - March 17 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Thief arrested for dangerous bag snatch in Cherng Talay
Thief arrested for dangerous bag snatch in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: Police have tracked down and arrested a 27-year-old man in Cherng Talay after he committed a dangerous bag snatch from a German man who was on the road while the thief sped off on his motorbike.
China increases Phuket flights amid demand
China increases Phuket flights amid demand
PHUKET: Three more air companies have added Phuket to their lists of destinations since last Friday (Mar 10) and one more is expected to follow suit nearer to the end of the month. All the carriers are Chinese and include both full-service and low-cost airlines.
Warning issued after shooting range catches fire
Warning issued after shooting range catches fire
PHUKET: Officials have issued another fire warning following an outside area of a shooting range in Sakhu, near Phuket International Airport, catching fire late yesterday (Mar 16).
Police search for pickup driver after woman ploughs into temple wall
Police search for pickup driver after woman ploughs into temple wall
PHUKET: A woman escaped serious injury after she was cut off by a passing pickup truck, causing her to swerve and drive straight into a temple wall.
Arsenal seek to pull clear of City as Premier League strugglers battle
Arsenal seek to pull clear of City as Premier League strugglers battle
FOOTBALL: Arsenal have a golden chance to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League this weekend with Manchester City distracted by the FA Cup as the scramble to avoid the drop intensifies.
Former TOT chief gets 20 years for 2008 deal
Former TOT chief gets 20 years for 2008 deal
BANGKOK: Former TOT president Varut Suvakorn has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to pay about B1 billion to the state agency for an unauthorised deal with Samart I-Mobile in 2008.
Warriors light up Blue Tree Cricket sixes
Warriors light up Blue Tree Cricket sixes
CRICKET: Phuket cricket stamped another step in its ever increasing popularity with the second Blue Tree Sixes held last Sunday (Mar 12) where Patong Warriors secured their claim as one of the island’s top teams to etch their name on the 2023 trophy.