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Gunman kills 18 children at Texas elementary school
Gunman kills 18 children at Texas elementary school
TEXAS: A teenage gunman killed 18 young children at an elementary school in Texas yesterday (May 24), prompting a furious President Joe Biden to denounce the US gun lobby and vow to end the nation’s cycle of mass shootings.
Cop suspended for stomping on teens
Cop suspended for stomping on teens
BANGKOK: A deputy crime suppression chief at Sam Phran station in Nakhon Pathom has been suspended pending an investigation after he and another policeman allegedly assaulted two handcuffed teenagers last month.
End of mandatory face mask use
End of mandatory face mask use
BANGKOK: Mandatory mask-wearing will be limited to people with underlying illnesses, the elderly and pregnant women. The easing of pandemic restrictions will come into effect in mid-June, according to the permanent secretary for public health.
Phuket marks 9 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 9 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked nine new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 24), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,899.
Ferrari failure masks progress as Mercedes joins the fight in Spain
Ferrari failure masks progress as Mercedes joins the fight in Spain
FORMULA ONE: Red Bull Racing’s (RBR) one-two finish at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday (May 22) belied concerns that Ferrari has taken a step forward in the battle at the front, but both teams are wary of a resurgent Mercedes entering the title fray.
Phuket officials present autopsy on Sandbox tourism success
Phuket officials present autopsy on Sandbox tourism success
PHUKET: From July 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022, there were 503,468 tourists who came to Phuket under the Phuket Sandbox entry scheme, generating more than B28.191 billion in direct spending, resulting in more than B66.81bn injected in circulation into local economy.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Out of the hospital after a week in the jungle, Koh Kaew shooting investigation || May 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Out of the hospital after a week in the jungle, Koh Kaew shooting investigation || May 24
PHUKET XTRA - May 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Ukraine jails Russian soldier for life at war crimes trial
Ukraine jails Russian soldier for life at war crimes trial
KYIV: A Kyiv court yesterday (May 23) found a 21-year-old Russian soldier who killed a civilian guilty of war crimes and handed him a life sentence, in the first verdict against Moscow’s forces since their invasion.
Walkout protest at APEC meeting over Russian invasion
Walkout protest at APEC meeting over Russian invasion
BANGKOK: Representatives of the United States and several other nations walked out of an Asia-Pacific trade ministers meeting in Bangkok on Saturday (21 May) to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Water supply outages to affect Patong, Wichit
Water supply outages to affect Patong, Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Patong on Wednesday night (May 25) and in parts of Wichit on Thursday night (May 26).
Man, 55, drowns while foraging for mushrooms
Man, 55, drowns while foraging for mushrooms
PHUKET: The body of a 55-year-old man who went foraging for mushrooms has been recovered from the Pru Jeh Son lake in Moo 3, Mai Khao, just inland from about halfway along Mai Khao Beach.
Police probe Koh Kaew shooting
Police probe Koh Kaew shooting
PHUKET: Police are investigating a teen gang incident in Koh Kaew that left one teen with a bullet wound to his foot last night (May 23).
Lost and found German tourist discharged from hospital
Lost and found German tourist discharged from hospital
PHUKET: German tourist Barbara Lange has been discharged from Bangkok Hospital Phuket as her condition had improved enough, the Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) in Phuket reported yesterday (May 23).
Lean On Me Live Fest
Lean On Me Live Fest
The One Phuket Sustainability Fair and Lean On Me Live Fest 2 will take place at the White House inside the Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina on the 18th of June 2022. The fun starts at 11am and ends at 11pm. Come and learn about all things sustainable. Enter the Sustainable Art Contest. Enjoy 12 awesome bands! And bring your skateboard!
UN envoy’s access to China’s Xinjiang under scrutiny as trip begins
UN envoy’s access to China’s Xinjiang under scrutiny as trip begins
BEIJING: China has called a mission by the UN rights chief a chance to “clarify misinformation” ahead of her visit to Xinjiang today (May 24) as Uyghurs warned a public relations stunt may lie in wait.
THAI auctions the bare bones
THAI auctions the bare bones
BUSINESS: The financially troubled Thai Airways International (THAI) will auction off the airframe of an old Boeing 737-400 tomorrow (May 25), according to its TG Warehouse Sale Facebook page.
Thailand fall 20 golds short of target
Thailand fall 20 golds short of target
SEA GAMES: Thailand won 92 gold medals to finish second in the overall standings at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam which ended last night (May 23).
TAT targeting 50% occupancy rate
TAT targeting 50% occupancy rate
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has rolled out this year’s recovery target based on hotel occupancy, spending and cabin factor to ensure the revival of Thai tourism following the country’s full reopening on June 1
Phuket marks 21 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 21 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 21 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 23), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,890.
Extra charge laid in Chon Buri Russian attack case
Extra charge laid in Chon Buri Russian attack case
CHON BURI: A 37-year-old man arrested and charged for attacking a Russian female teacher last week in Chon Buri has been additionally charged for using violence to sexually attack and detain another person, police have said.