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Kane scores twice as Spurs beat Man City to blow title race open
Kane scores twice as Spurs beat Man City to blow title race open
FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s failed pursuit of Harry Kane came back to haunt them as the England captain scored twice to secure Tottenham a stunning 3-2 win at the Etihad which blew the Premier League title race back open.
Sixty-six baby turtles hatch in Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park
Sixty-six baby turtles hatch in Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park
PHUKET: Officials from Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park in Phang Nga Province confirmed yesterday (Feb 19) that 66 green sea turtles have successfully hatched and been released into the sea.
Thailand plans roadshows, direct flights to Saudi Arabia
Thailand plans roadshows, direct flights to Saudi Arabia
BANGKOK: The Thai government will launch roadshow events in Saudi Arabia next month and estimates that about 200,000 tourists from the Middle Eastern kingdom will visit Thailand in 2022.
NHSO backs B51bn loan to cover coronavirus costs
NHSO backs B51bn loan to cover coronavirus costs
BANGKOK: The National Health Security Office (NHSO) Board has agreed to a proposal to secure a B51-billion loan by executive decree. The loan will fund reimbursement claims for COVID-related services for 10 months.
Phuket marks 549 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 549 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 549 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 19), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 26,094.
Phuket’s big man holds ONE Heavyweight title high
Phuket’s big man holds ONE Heavyweight title high
MMA: Anatoly Malykhin needed just over six minutes to knock out Kiril Grishenko (5-1) in Singapore last Friday (Feb 11) to hold up the ONE Interim Heavyweight title.
Phuket Opinion: Has the countdown to reopening already started?
Phuket Opinion: Has the countdown to reopening already started?
PHUKET: If the speed of the quick-fire announcements over the past few days of the government “considering” easing the requirements for tourists to enter the country is any indication, anyone dependent on tourism for income might have good reason to be optimistic about the near future. The only thing our national leaders have to figure out is how fast they can roll back the entry measures without looking stupid for keeping them in effect so long already.
Man Utd and Liverpool to face off in Bangkok
Man Utd and Liverpool to face off in Bangkok
FOOTBALL: English Premier League giants Manchester United and Liverpool will meet in an exhibition match in Bangkok in July, organisers said yesterday (Feb 18).
Patong police issue electric scooter warning
Patong police issue electric scooter warning
PHUKET: Patong police have issued a warning after a series of online complaints led to four tourists being charged for riding unregistered electric scooters in the area.
Third oil leak confirmed at Rayong pipeline
Third oil leak confirmed at Rayong pipeline
RAYONG: Authorities have been informed by Star Petroleum Refining (SPRC) that another leak in its underwater oil pipeline has been found and sealed during its investigation regarding the previous oil spills.
Phad Krapow – Up, Up and Away ‘Space’ Launch
Phad Krapow – Up, Up and Away ‘Space’ Launch
Exclusive footage from Thailand’s highest-ever launch, into the stratosphere, brought to you by Retired, Working For You…
Cyclist enraged after discarded tacks cause B10,000 damage
Cyclist enraged after discarded tacks cause B10,000 damage
PHUKET: A cyclist has been left enraged after a number of sharp metal tacks left discarded on a bicycle lane in Saphan Hin Park caused over B10,000 of damage to his and colleagues’ bikes.
Five-day road safety campaign launched to protect pedestrians
Five-day road safety campaign launched to protect pedestrians
PHUKET: Authorities have announced a campaign beginning next week which is aimed at raising awareness of pedestrian safety as part of efforts to enhance road safety measures.
‘Uncharted’ finds its place on the big screen
‘Uncharted’ finds its place on the big screen
For gamers one of the most anticipated video game to film adaptations over the past few years has been ‘Uncharted’. Before Hollywood even became aware of the game’s popularity it felt like gamers were already calling out for it. And it wasn’t just gamers in front of the PlayStations who were interested to see what would happen, there were high profile actors and directors – including the likes of David O. Russell and Robert De Niro who were putting their hands to be involved should the project ever get off the ground.
Prayut boasts of economic prowess
Prayut boasts of economic prowess
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted that Thailand is better able to deal with inflation and the rising cost of living than other countries, amid criticism of the government’s failure to handle the problems.
Do or Do Not; There is No Try
Do or Do Not; There is No Try
Living Waters Phuket has stepped up to complete vital community projects in record turnaround times
Legal Matters: The green rush goes brown
Legal Matters: The green rush goes brown
The excitement expressed during the recent Cannabis decriminalisation may be dashed as an upcoming ministerial announcement, signed on Feb 8, 2022 by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, bears no sign of allowing the once-anticipated liberal approach to cannabis and hemp.
Phuket businesses call for massive downgrading of tourist COVID requirements
Phuket businesses call for massive downgrading of tourist COVID requirements
PHUKET: Leading tourism figures from the tourism industry in Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi have joined the call led by Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, President of the Thai Hotels Association, for the government to ease entry requirements for tourists to give the economy a much-needed boost.
Vaccine side effects very rare, says DDC
Vaccine side effects very rare, says DDC
BANGKOK: Few side effects have been reported among the 120 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered, according to the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Phuket emerging as a BJJ hub
Phuket emerging as a BJJ hub
JIU JITSU: From chokeholds to arm locks, there are a number of ways Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) competitors are able to finish a match.