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Creditors okay revised THAI rehab plan
Creditors okay revised THAI rehab plan
BANGKOK: Creditors of Thai Airways International (THAI) on Thursday (Sept 1) approved a new rehabilitation plan in what the airline called a major step forward on its flight back to full recovery.
Phuket Petanque Royal Cup opens registration
Phuket Petanque Royal Cup opens registration
PETANQUE: Officials have confirmed Phuket will be hosting a Royal Cup Petanque Tournament under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn next month.
Minimum wage hike to have little effect in Phuket, say business figures
Minimum wage hike to have little effect in Phuket, say business figures
PHUKET: Kittichai Leelaanantawong, Vice President of the Federation of Thai Industries Phuket chapter, claims that the minimum wage rise to come into effect on Oct 1 will not affect Phuket business operators.
Phuket welcomes inaugural Vietnam Airlines flight
Phuket welcomes inaugural Vietnam Airlines flight
PHUKET: The inaugural flight by Vietnam Airlines from Ho Chi Minh City to Phuket was welcomed at the island’s international airport earlier today (Sept 1).
Return of the ‘Heartbreak Hill’ Mini-Marathon
Return of the ‘Heartbreak Hill’ Mini-Marathon
FITNESS: It has been announced that the Accor Hotels ‘Heartbreak Hill’ 2022 Mini-Marathon will return for its 5th edition this month.
Phuket readies to host Wheelchair Basketball World Championship
Phuket readies to host Wheelchair Basketball World Championship
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL: Phuket is gearing up for the start of the 2021 Men’s Under-23 Wheelchair Basketball World Championship which tips off at Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Phuket Campus on Wednesday (Sept 7).
Man arrested over Saphan Hin shooting incident
Man arrested over Saphan Hin shooting incident
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man wanted for attempted murder during a violent altercation at Saphan Hin on Sunday night (Aug 28).
‘Food poisoning’ at Darasamuth blamed on dirty drinking water
‘Food poisoning’ at Darasamuth blamed on dirty drinking water
PHUKET: An investigation into “food poisoning” of children at Darasamuth Phuket School two weeks ago has finally been traced to untreated drinking water.
Doctors try to identify mass hair loss on girl, 9
Doctors try to identify mass hair loss on girl, 9
PHUKET: Doctors are hoping to identify what has caused hair loss on a 9-year-old girl whose parents suspect may have been brought on by the girl’s second COVID-19 vaccination.
British Producer on song for Thailand
British Producer on song for Thailand
Currently finishing his second album of  “The Isan Project” Songwriter and producer Will Robinson has turned to promote some of the stunning locations to visit in Thailand with his music and video. 
Bombshell UN Xinjiang report lists litany of rights abuses
Bombshell UN Xinjiang report lists litany of rights abuses
NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) released a bombshell report into serious human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region late yesterday (Aug 31), saying torture allegations were credible and citing possible crimes against humanity.
Woman tells of brutality at hands of Chinese scam gang in Manila
Woman tells of brutality at hands of Chinese scam gang in Manila
BANGKOK: A woman who fled virtual slavery in the Philippines has told police she was one of dozens of Thais lured into working for a romance scam gang run by Chinese, and those who tried to leave were beaten, handcuffed and terrorised with electric shocks.
Record-breaking Haaland hits City treble
Record-breaking Haaland hits City treble
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland hit a second successive hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Nottingham Forest 6-0, while leaders Arsenal extended their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa yesterday (Aug 31).
Soi Dog carries out annual vaccination drive at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
Soi Dog carries out annual vaccination drive at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
Soi Dog Foundation recently carried out its annual vaccination drive at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang – also known as the government dog pound.
Thailand, Indonesia drawn in same Asean group
Thailand, Indonesia drawn in same Asean group
FOOTBALL: Defending Asean champions Thailand and last year’s runners-up Indonesia were drawn in Group A for the first round battles of this year’s competition which has been renamed the Mitsubishi Electric Cup.
Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dies at 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dies at 91
MOSCOW: Mikhail Gorbachev, who changed the course of history by triggering the demise of the Soviet Union and was one of the great figures of the 20th century, has died in Moscow aged 91.
Prawit granted full powers as PM
Prawit granted full powers as PM
BANGKOK: The cabinet yesterday (Aug 30) issued a resolution entrusting Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon with the full prime ministerial powers including authorising high-level appointments and passing budgetary decisions.
Night venues seeking longer hours
Night venues seeking longer hours
BANGKOK: Night entertainment business operators have renewed calls for the government to consider extending the closing time for nightspots in certain tourist districts.
Panchaya to take part in World Championships
Panchaya to take part in World Championships
SNOOKER: Panchaya Channoi, who claimed the women’s singles title at the World U21 Snooker Championships in Bucharest last week, was accorded a hero’s welcome upon her return to Bangkok on Monday (Aug 29).
Kata Hill lane closure results in Rawai detour
Kata Hill lane closure results in Rawai detour
PHUKET: Chalong Traffic Police have issued a notice to remind motorists that the westbound lane over Kata Hill will be closed today (Wednesday, Aug 31) so that workers can remove the roadside power poles as part of the road repairs and road-safety improvement project.