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American shark expert differs on Phuket barracuda blame
American shark expert differs on Phuket barracuda blame
PHUKET: A shark expert American expat living in Phuket has examined images of the bite marks on the 8-year-old boy bitten at Kamala Beach yesterday, and believes the bites were inflicted by a small shark.
Shanghai residents sent out of city in overnight COVID raids
Shanghai residents sent out of city in overnight COVID raids
SHANGHAI: In the middle of the night, Shanghai resident Lucy said she and her neighbours were forced into buses and taken hundreds of kilometres away from the locked-down Chinese metropolis to a makeshift quarantine centre.
Thailand hopes to see flights double now Test & Go is gone
Thailand hopes to see flights double now Test & Go is gone
BANGKOK: The government is hoping to see air travel soar following the lifting of the Test & Go requirements, with double the number of take-offs and landings at the country’s airports by the end of this year.
Premier League lauds Thai anti-piracy efforts
Premier League lauds Thai anti-piracy efforts
BUSINESS: The English Premier League is reporting an upswing in anti-piracy efforts in Thailand, with the organisation praising the country’s law enforcement for taking the crime seriously.
Barracuda blamed for biting child at Phuket beach
Barracuda blamed for biting child at Phuket beach
PHUKET: Local marine life experts suspect a barracuda bit an 8-year-old boy at Kamala Beach yesterday (May 1), inflicting serious wounds on the child.
Romance scam sets world record
Romance scam sets world record
BANGKOK: In late 2019 Essilor International discovered fraudulent fund transfers totalling B6.3 billion at its Thai unit, Essilor Manufacturing (Thailand).
Norwegian expat, 76, rescued from Phuket house fire
Norwegian expat, 76, rescued from Phuket house fire
PHUKET: A 76-year-old Norwegian expat was rescued from a house fire at the Phuket Villa Chaofah 2 housing estate in Wichit in the early hours of this morning (May 2).
Chanettee completes hat-trick
Chanettee completes hat-trick
GOLF: Teen prodigy Chanettee Wannasaen continued her domination on the Thailand TrustGolf Tour following a four-shot victory over Sangchai Kaewcharoen in the final round of the B3million Thailand Mixed at Rayong Green Valley Country Club yesterday (May 1).
Phuket taxi driver under investigation for inappropriately touching Australian tourist girl, 15
Phuket taxi driver under investigation for inappropriately touching Australian tourist girl, 15
PHUKET: A Phuket taxi driver has been called in for questioning for inappropriately touching the thigh of a 15-year-old Australian girl at a popular shopping mall in central Phuket.
Phuket marks 57 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 57 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 57 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (May 1), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 52,028.
Phuket arrivals increase on Day 1 of new entry measures
Phuket arrivals increase on Day 1 of new entry measures
PHUKET: More than 4,400 international arrivals are expected to land in Phuket today (May 1), the first day under the new entry measures that no longer require a COVID test before departure or after landing in Phuket.
BMW driver fined for obstructing ambulance
BMW driver fined for obstructing ambulance
PHUKET: The driver of the BMW that obstructed an ambulance while transporting a seriously injured woman to Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town on Thursday (Apr 28) has presented himself to police.
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Navy trainer to be discharged over hazing scandal
Navy trainer to be discharged over hazing scandal
BANGKOK: The navy has jailed for 30 days an instructor who allegedly punished new recruits by forcing them to drink semen, before he will be discharged for a serious breach of the military’s disciplinary code.
Risking jail and Church ire, Russian priests condemn Ukraine conflict
Risking jail and Church ire, Russian priests condemn Ukraine conflict
Father Georgy Edelshtein is keen to debate those who disagree with his opposition to Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. 
Grip It kicks it up a gear
Grip It kicks it up a gear
The GRIP IT team does not like to miss water fights and we especially don’t like to miss out on fun! That is why this year, our first official Songkran, we decided that the kids deserved the next best thing… TOYS! So we reached out to our local Rawai Municipality to help us find some special and deserving children.
Man City keep Liverpool at arm’s length, Norwich relegated
Man City keep Liverpool at arm’s length, Norwich relegated
FOOTBALL: Manchester City maintained a one-point Premier League lead over Liverpool with four games to go after seeing off Leeds 4-0 yesterday (Apr 30) as Norwich were relegated after a 2-0 loss at Aston Villa.
Three alleged suppliers to Phuket drug trade arrested
Three alleged suppliers to Phuket drug trade arrested
SONGKHLA: Three people who allegedly supplied illicit drugs to dealers in Phuket and nearby southern provinces have been arrested in two separate operations in Songkhla.
Panipak and Chatchai-decha win Swat awards
Panipak and Chatchai-decha win Swat awards
ALL SPORTS: Olympic taekwondo champion Panipak Wongpattanakit and boxer Chatchai-decha Butdee have been named the best female and male amateur athletes of the year by the Sport Writers Association of Thailand (Swat).
Phuket Opinion: We need whatever tourism boost we can get
Phuket Opinion: We need whatever tourism boost we can get
PHUKET: The new “eased” entry measures for international tourists to come into effect today (May 1) have seen hopes of a start to the recovery of Phuket’s tourism industry, and hence the whole island’s economy, finally resurface.