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Asean members discuss economic impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Asean members discuss economic impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict
ASEAN: Economic representatives from Asean member states have convened a meeting to discuss measures to mitigate the potential impact that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict could have on the region’s economies.
Ukraine rejects Russian ultimatum to surrender Mariupol
Ukraine rejects Russian ultimatum to surrender Mariupol
KYIV: Ukraine has rejected an ultimatum to surrender the besieged port city of Mariupol to Russian forces, its deputy prime minister told Ukrainian media today (Mar 21).
Storm warning for Andaman
Storm warning for Andaman
PHUKET: An intense low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone and make landfall in Myanmar in the coming days, resulting in heavy weather along the northern Andaman coast, warns the Thai Meteorological Department.
Phuket marks 319 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 319 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 319 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 20), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 43,445.
Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two in Bahrain after Red Bull collapse
Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two in Bahrain after Red Bull collapse
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc snapped Ferrari’s two-year victory streak with a comfortable win in Bahrain yesterday (Mar 20) after both Red Bull Racing drivers retired with engine dramas.
Bangla noodle vendor seeks just B15mn for being shot, paralysed by drunk off-duty cop
Bangla noodle vendor seeks just B15mn for being shot, paralysed by drunk off-duty cop
PHUKET: The lawyer representing Aroon Thongplab, the young noodle vendor shot in the stomach by a drunk off-duty police officer on Bangla Rd in Patong early on Feb 23 last year, has revealed that the family is seeking just B15 million in damages so they can get on with their lives.
Phuket edition of Monopoly praised for helping to boost tourism
Phuket edition of Monopoly praised for helping to boost tourism
PHUKET: Phuket officials have praised the launch of the Phuket edition of the world-famous board game Monopoly, saying the move will help raise Phuket’s international profile as a tourism destination, and help boost local people’s incomes by boosting tourism to the island.
Troubled deaf man talked down from phone tower
Troubled deaf man talked down from phone tower
PHUKET: Rescue workers were called to a mobile phone tower in Thepkrasattri, central Thalang, yesterday (Mar 19) after local residents became worried about a troubled deaf man climbing the tall structure.
Fisherman safe after boat sinks off Phang Nga
Fisherman safe after boat sinks off Phang Nga
PHUKET: A Thai fisherman is safe after his fishing boat sank about five nautical miles offshore from Khuk Khak in Phang Nga, north of Phuket, yesterday (Mar 19).
France beat England to seal Grand Slam in style
France beat England to seal Grand Slam in style
RUGBY: France won their first Six Nations title since 2010 by defeating England 25-13 in an impressive all-round display at the Stade de France yesterday (Mar 19).
Moscow claims hypersonic missile use, Kyiv asks Beijing to condemn ‘barbarism’
Moscow claims hypersonic missile use, Kyiv asks Beijing to condemn ‘barbarism’
KYIV: Ukraine called on China yesterday (Mar 19) to join the West in condemning “Russian barbarism”, as Moscow claimed it had struck a Ukrainian arms depot with hypersonic missiles in what would be the first use in combat of the next-generation weapons.
Leclerc on pole for season opener in Bahrain
Leclerc on pole for season opener in Bahrain
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc claimed the 10th pole position of his career in an unexpected victory over Max Verstappen in the first qualifying session of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix yesterday (Mar 19).
Charity Foundation on a Roll
Charity Foundation on a Roll
Living Waters Phuket has immersed itself in funding and completing emergency community projects in record turnaround times
DDC says it will stand by favipiravir
DDC says it will stand by favipiravir
BANGKOK: The Department of Disease Control (DDC) insisted on Saturday (Mar 19) the antiviral medication favipiravir has shown high efficacy in treating patients infected with COVID-19, adding the drug is available for bulk purchase and costs only B800 per treatment.
Phuket marks 313 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 313 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 313 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 19), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 43,111.
Phuket Opinion: Holding on to COVID
Phuket Opinion: Holding on to COVID
PHUKET: All the arguments for relaxing the entry requirements for tourists have been laid out repeatedly to the point that the everyday news reader should be able to cite them verbatim, and yet the central government is still holding on to outdated COVID-19 restrictions on the pretense they are still needed.
Mixed reactions to scrapping tests
Mixed reactions to scrapping tests
BANGKOK: The business sector voiced a varied response to the government’s latest decision to scrap the mandatory pre-departure coronavirus test for visitors starting next month.
Monitor lizard seeks shelter from rain at Wichit home
Monitor lizard seeks shelter from rain at Wichit home
PHUKET: A local resident received an unwelcome visitor when she discovered a large monitor lizard lurking underneath her parked car at her home at the Phuket Villa 3 residential estate, off Chao Fa East Rd in Wichit, earlier today (Mar 19).
Phuket Town food festival held to raise spirits, boost incomes
Phuket Town food festival held to raise spirits, boost incomes
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew officially opened the ‘Roi Nat Yat Dai’ food festival at Sanam Chai in Phuket Town last night (Mar 18), held in the hopes of lifting the spirits of the local residents while providing local food vendors with an opportunity to earn some much-needed income.
‘Dog’ testament to the healing powers of man’s best friend
‘Dog’ testament to the healing powers of man’s best friend
Sometimes the title of a film can be really misleading. Take brand-new film ‘Dog’ for example. With the inclusion of Channing Tatum (White House Down) as the lead you could be forgiven for thinking that this would be something light and fluffy – a nice story about a man and his dog. But this film goes a lot deeper than that and instead explores the effects of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on both soldiers and their canine companions.