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Team Hollywood claims three-peat in IRC Zero at 34th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Team Hollywood claims three-peat in IRC Zero at 34th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
PHUKET: Defending champion and veteran Australian sailor Ray Roberts Team Hollywood narrowly edged out rival Thailand’s TP52 Kevin & Tom Whitcraft THA 72 to win the top-flight IRC Zero class in a thrilling competition that highlighted the 34th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. All winners of the keelboat and multihull and international dinghy classes accepted their honours at the royal award ceremony, held at the Beyond Resort Kata, Phuket, on Dec 10.
Thai sisters Benyapa, Nuntakarn cruise into BWF World Tour Final
Thai sisters Benyapa, Nuntakarn cruise into BWF World Tour Final
BADMINTON: Sisters Benyapa and Nuntakarn Aimsaard will carry Thailand’s badminton hopes into the championship match at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals on Sunday after defeating their Korean rivals for a second consecutive day on Saturday (Dec 10) at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok.
Phuket arrivals hit new record high as Thailand celebrates 10mn visits
Phuket arrivals hit new record high as Thailand celebrates 10mn visits
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport saw a new post-pandemic record number of international arrivals yesterday (Dec 9) and expects even more today (Dec 10) while the country celebrates 10 million visits for the year.
Phuket drivers invited to repaint faded licence plates for free
Phuket drivers invited to repaint faded licence plates for free
PHUKET: The Department of Land Transport of Thailand (DLT) has invited car owners to renew their faded licence plates for free until Dec 29. Worn – but not torn – plates can be repainted without any charges at 74 offices of the DLT nationwide, including the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO).
Azur Air, Phuket airport silent on plane returned to Phuket after takeoff
Azur Air, Phuket airport silent on plane returned to Phuket after takeoff
PHUKET: Both the aircraft operator and the Phuket airport are still silent on what caused a Russia-bound Azur Air flight to return to the island after takeoff late yesterday (Dec 9). The plane spent around two and a half hours in the air flying in circles before landing back at Phuket International Airport.
George Miller puts essence on show in ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
George Miller puts essence on show in ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
Perhaps one of the most mysterious films to be released in 2022 just happens to be the brand-new film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ by director George Miller of ‘Mad Max’ fame. The title sounds like it is going to be some kind of thought-provoking arthouse film – that it certainly is. And for once we have a film that has a trailer that gives away very little about it.
Newborn jumbo recovers from ’numerous’ injuries sustained while alone jungle
Newborn jumbo recovers from ’numerous’ injuries sustained while alone jungle
KANCHANABURI: An under-two-month-old female elephant calf Nong Thanwa is slowly recovering at Bueng Chawak Wildlife Management Centre in Saphan Buri after officials from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) rescued her from a forest in Kanchanaburi in late November.
Amendments to Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code introduce new schemes for corporate governance
Amendments to Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Code introduce new schemes for corporate governance
An amendment was made to the Thai Civil and Commercial Code that introduces new provisions for M&A transactions (mergers and acquisitions) and will likewise alter certain requirements around corporate governance and formation of private companies.
Croatia to meet Argentina after knocking out rivals on penalties
Croatia to meet Argentina after knocking out rivals on penalties
FOOTBALL: Croatia stunned Brazil to reach the World Cup semi-finals through penalties, while Argentina brushed aside Netherlands in another dramatic penalty shootout on Friday (Dec 9).
Luxury resort, cars worth B3bn seized from alleged triad boss Tuhao
Luxury resort, cars worth B3bn seized from alleged triad boss Tuhao
BANGKOK: Authorities have seized a luxury resort and cars, worth about 3 billion baht in all, from alleged Chinese triad boss Chaiyanat ‘Tuhao’ Kornchayanant, who is accused of involvement in the drug trade.
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Fickle winds limit Phuket King’s Cup to one race on day four
Fickle winds limit Phuket King’s Cup to one race on day four
SAILING: Day four of Phuket King’s Cup Regatta was concluded early due to weather conditions today (Dec 9) so tomorrow all eyes will be on IRC Zero class as THA 72 and Team Hollywood will have to settle it on the final day of the regatta.
Phuket officials promise to oppose corruption, reject gifts
Phuket officials promise to oppose corruption, reject gifts
PHUKET: Patong officials led by Mayor Chalermsak Maneesri have vowed to fight corruption and in particular to reject all sorts of gifts as they can also be a form of bribe. The vow was announced as Thailand marked its Anti-Corruption Day 2022 today (Dec 9).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Immigration bribe allegations investigated, Thailand E-Visa, 10 millionth arrival || December 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Immigration bribe allegations investigated, Thailand E-Visa, 10 millionth arrival || December 9
PHUKET XTRA - December 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Rescue workers put skills, equipment on show in Phuket
Rescue workers put skills, equipment on show in Phuket
PHUKET: Rescue personnel from the Phuket-based Region 18 Office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) demonstrated their skills and equipment during a drill held at Phuket Rajabhat University this Wednesday (Dec 7).
Tackling Phuket’s labour shortage: More than 17,000 vacancies available
Tackling Phuket’s labour shortage: More than 17,000 vacancies available
PHUKET: More than 17,000 job vacancies in Phuket are waiting to be filled at more than 1,400 businesses on the island, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew revealed yesterday (Dec 8).
Chinese woman found hanged
Chinese woman found hanged
PHUKET: A 46-year-old Chinese tourist staying at a hotel in Sakhu, just south of Phuket International Airport, has been found hanged from a durian tree in a nearby grove.
Pickleball makes its bow in Phuket
Pickleball makes its bow in Phuket
PICKLEBALL: Wednesday (Dec 6) saw the inaugural challenge games organised by the Pickleball Phuket Club of Kathu where more than 20 players, including tourists and residents of a variety of nationalities, participated in a round-robin tournament.
Anutin ‘not keen’ on being Prayut’s heir
Anutin ‘not keen’ on being Prayut’s heir
BANGKOK: Bhumjaithai Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he wouldn’t want to inherit the prime minister’s post from anyone, saying many of those who did so in the past didn’t manage to serve a full term.
Thai team wins regional E-sports tournament
Thai team wins regional E-sports tournament
E-sports: Team Thailand has emerged victorious in a regional esports tournament for the Riot Games multiplayer title Valorant.