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Thai cities top mid-year healthcare index
Thai cities top mid-year healthcare index
BANGKOK: Several cities in Thailand are among those gaining the highest healthcare scores, according to a global cost of living database, as the Thai government hopes to turn the country into a regional medical hub.
Saudi opens airspace to ‘all carriers’ in gesture to Israel
Saudi opens airspace to ‘all carriers’ in gesture to Israel
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced today (July 15) it was lifting restrictions on “all carriers” using its airspace, an apparent gesture of openness towards Israel ahead of US President Joe Biden’s arrival.
Thai spikers lose to Turkey in FIVB quarter-finals
Thai spikers lose to Turkey in FIVB quarter-finals
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand ended their FIVB campaign after a loss to Turkey in Ankara last night (July 14).
Heavy rain to fade away
Heavy rain to fade away
BANGKOK: Despite heavy rain throughout much of the nation yesterday (July 14), weathermen have forecast a gradual improvement from today until next Wednesday.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pimping mother case widens, Top 10 Thailand for expats, Arrests in Koh Kaew home invasion || July 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pimping mother case widens, Top 10 Thailand for expats, Arrests in Koh Kaew home invasion || July 14
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Hostage-taker shot in shoulder, woman rescued
Hostage-taker shot in shoulder, woman rescued
KHON KAEN: Police rescued a woman held hostage by a homeless man armed with a hand grenade at a community in Muang district on Thursday morning (July 14), after shooting him in the shoulder, ending a three-hour drama.
Chamber of Commerce says more migrant workers needed
Chamber of Commerce says more migrant workers needed
BANGKOK: The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has emphasised the need for more migrant workers in various sectors to help the Thai economy recover from the pandemic.
Three arrested for Koh Kaew home invasion, shootout
Three arrested for Koh Kaew home invasion, shootout
PHUKET: Crime Suppression Division (CSD) officers have confirmed the arrests of three more suspects wanted for their role in a home invasion and shooting incident at Koh Kaew in May.
Cops raid bar after tip-off from Chuwit
Cops raid bar after tip-off from Chuwit
BANGKOK: Officers from Sutthisan police have raided a bar on Ratchadaphisek Rd which former politician and massage parlour tycoon Chuwit Kamolvisit claimed was operating beyond legal opening hours and selling drugs on its premises.
Sterling becomes first signing of Chelsea’s new era
Sterling becomes first signing of Chelsea’s new era
FOOTBALL: Raheem Sterling yesterday (July 13) became Chelsea’s first signing since Todd Boehly’s consortium bought the club, ending his successful seven-year spell at Manchester City.
Dr Opas to become next Permanent Secretary for Public Health
Dr Opas to become next Permanent Secretary for Public Health
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, the Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, as the next permanent secretary for public health.
Phuket marks 25 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 25 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 25 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 13), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,851.
Embarassed AIS offers redress for live-match outage
Embarassed AIS offers redress for live-match outage
BANGKOK: Embarrassed telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) has apologised for the outage during its live-stream of the Liverpool-Manchester United match in Bangkok on Tuesday (July 12) night, and is offering customers limit free services as compensation.
Great start for Ten Hag as United thump Liverpool 4-0
Great start for Ten Hag as United thump Liverpool 4-0
FOOTBALL: Erik Ten Hag said he was “satisfied” yesterday (July 12) after getting off to a perfect start as Manchester United manager, but insisted he would not be getting carried away after a 4-0 thumping of arch-rivals Liverpool in a preseason friendly in Thailand.
Boutique hotels in Patong appeal for help
Boutique hotels in Patong appeal for help
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam was in Patong yesterday (July 12) to hear firsthand how more than 200 small hotels that were not allowed to legally open had been seized in foreclosure motions for failure to pay loans.
Island ferries in Surat Thani resume
Island ferries in Surat Thani resume
SURAT THANI: Ferries to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan resumed yesterday (July 12), but small boats were advised to remain ashore until 5am today due to high winds and strong waves.
Heavy weather dumps marine trash on Patong Beach
Heavy weather dumps marine trash on Patong Beach
PHUKET: Strong waves pounding the west coast dumped piles of debris onto Patong Beach as the strong winds and heavy scattered downpours continued across the island yesterday (July 12).
St Andrews offers iconic setting as stellar field gathers for historic Open
St Andrews offers iconic setting as stellar field gathers for historic Open
GOLF: St Andrews provides an iconic setting for a historic British Open this week as in-form Rory McIlroy and world number one Scottie Scheffler lead the contenders to win the Claret Jug and maybe divert attention away from the continuing fallout over the breakaway LIV Series.
Strong winds down trees in Kamala
Strong winds down trees in Kamala
PHUKET: Strong winds brought down trees and branches in Kamala yesterday (July 12), landing on power cables and people’s houses. No injuries or serious damage were reported. 
Phuket marks 22 new COVID cases, two deaths
Phuket marks 22 new COVID cases, two deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 22 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 12), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,826.