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G7 denounces ‘war crime’ as Russian strike kills shoppers
G7 denounces ‘war crime’ as Russian strike kills shoppers
KYIV: A Russian missile strike on a crowded mall in central Ukraine killed at least 16 people yesterday (June 27) in what Group of Seven leaders branded “a war crime” at a meeting in Germany where they looked to step up sanctions on Moscow.
Phayahong makes history as first Thai woman K-1 champion
Phayahong makes history as first Thai woman K-1 champion
KICKBOXING: Phayahong Ayothayafightgym has become the first Thai woman to win a K-1 kickboxing championship, taking the title in the 45-kilogramme division at the K-1: Ring of Venus event in Tokyo, Japan last Saturday (June 25).
Phuket hotels await start of high season
Phuket hotels await start of high season
BANGKOK: Phuket saw an influx of travellers from India in the first six months of this year, accounting for 50% of foreign guests, but half of all hotels on the island remain closed as they await the start of high season.
‘Post-pandemic Day’ edges near
‘Post-pandemic Day’ edges near
BANGKOK: The Public Health Ministry is ready to usher in the post-pandemic era on Friday (July 1), permanent secretary for public health Kiattiphum Wongrajit said yesterday (June 27).
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 20 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 27), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,424.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town cables go underground, Major BKK fire, Flaming Patong motorcycle || June 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Town cables go underground, Major BKK fire, Flaming Patong motorcycle || June 27
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Wheelchairs rolled out for elderly, disabled
Wheelchairs rolled out for elderly, disabled
More than 800 wheelchairs were handed over to the Region 11 office of the Red Cross Society of Thailand last week as part of a B9 million joint initiative involving Living Waters Phuket and the Church of Latter Day Saints.
Phuket speedster remains on track, receives award from Governor
Phuket speedster remains on track, receives award from Governor
KARTING: Young Phuket go-karting sensation Kamolphu “Porsche” Anutchakun is proving to be no flash-in-the-pan as his skills on the track continue to see an array of awards come his way.
NSW top Queensland, force decider in State of Origin series
NSW top Queensland, force decider in State of Origin series
RUGBY: A rejuvenated New South Wales forced a decider in the best-of-three State of Origin rugby league series after a scintillating 44-12 victory over Queensland yesterday (June 26).
Parking spat ends with tyres slashed
Parking spat ends with tyres slashed
PHUKET: A dispute over a man parking too close to another car in front of a restaurant on the Kalim beachfront last week ended with one man’s tyres slashed.
Airlines cleared to reinstate two China travel routes
Airlines cleared to reinstate two China travel routes
BUSINESS: Thailand is ready to welcome the return of Chinese tourists after Thai airlines were allowed to resume operating two flights between the countries each week for the first time since onset of the pandemic.
Russian strikes hit Kyiv as G7 meets
Russian strikes hit Kyiv as G7 meets
KYIV: Russian strikes hit a residential building in Kyiv yesterday (June 26) in the first attack on the capital in almost three weeks, Ukraine said, calling for increased support from G7 leaders meeting in Germany.
National COVID admissions on rise
National COVID admissions on rise
BANGKOK: Thailand is expected to observe a clearer picture of how the highly transmissible BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants of Omicron are spreading in the kingdom in the coming weeks, experts say.
Phuket marks 15 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 15 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 15 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (June 26), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,404.
Power outages to affect Thepkrasattri, Srisoonthorn
Power outages to affect Thepkrasattri, Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced power outages that will affect parts of Thepkrasattri and Srisoonthorn today (June 27) so that workers can carry out repairs and maintenance to high-voltage lines.
Phuket para-athlete visits Nong Boat to lift spirits
Phuket para-athlete visits Nong Boat to lift spirits
PHUKET: Nonthaphat ‘Nong Boat’ Sae-ong, the 12-year-old boy blinded by an acute sinusitis bacterial infection spreading to his eyes and spinal fluid, received a surprise visit from Phuket Governor Woonciew Narong and Thai para-athlete Wassana Yim-in on Friday (June 24).
Phuket order affirms eased COVID measures
Phuket order affirms eased COVID measures
PHUKET: A new provincial order issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (June 25) has eased the conditions for nightlife venue operators effective immediately, and has confirmed the new eased COVID measures for international arrivals to come into effect next Friday (July 1).
Water tourism safety in Phuket comes into focus
Water tourism safety in Phuket comes into focus
PHUKET: The Deputy Minister of Transport was in Phuket yesterday (June 25) to lead an event focused on water tourism safety and to inspect the new maritime traffic monitoring centre.
Yanui underwater cleanup nets 100kg of trash
Yanui underwater cleanup nets 100kg of trash
Before the storm weather blew in late this past week, Thai and foreign volunteers held an underwater cleanup at Yanui Beach that netted more than 100kg of trash and marine debris.
Sustainability: Music to our ears
Sustainability: Music to our ears
Last Saturday (June 18) saw One Phuket stage the island’s first Sustainability Fair and second Lean On Me Live Fest at Phuket Boat Lagoon’s White House.