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Japanese woman posts B30k reward for missing cats
Japanese woman posts B30k reward for missing cats
PHUKET: A Japanese woman in Kamala is offering B30,000 reward each for the safe return of two of her cats.
Croc off Bang Tao confirmed to be a coconut tree, but another reported sighting south of Nai Yang
Croc off Bang Tao confirmed to be a coconut tree, but another reported sighting south of Nai Yang
PHUKET: The underwater shadow reported to be a crocodile off Bang Tao Beach on Friday has been confirmed to be nothing more than the trunk of a coconut tree, but local residents only yesterday (Jan 23) reported sighting a crocodile at Koh Pling, just off the headland at the southern end of Nai Yang Beach.
Chelsea too good for Spurs again, Liverpool close on Man City
Chelsea too good for Spurs again, Liverpool close on Man City
FOOTBALL: Chelsea solidified their place in the Premier League’s top four by beating Tottenham 2-0 yesterday (Jan 23) as Liverpool cut the gap on Manchester City at the top to nine points with a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace.
Prayut to visit Saudi Arabia to foster ties
Prayut to visit Saudi Arabia to foster ties
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha lands in Saudi Arabia later today (Jan 24) for an official two-day visit to strengthen relations, with further details to be released after the weekly cabinet meeting before his departure.
Relentless Sadom makes it six in Singapore
Relentless Sadom makes it six in Singapore
GOLF: Thailand’s Sadom Kaewkanjana secured the biggest title of his fledging career yesterday (Jan 23) when he won the US$1.25 million (B41.2mn) SMBC Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club.
Bid to prevent oil slick reaching Gulf of Thailand shore
Bid to prevent oil slick reaching Gulf of Thailand shore
BANGKOK: The Marine Department and Royal Thai Navy are trying to prevent oil leaking from a sunken tanker from reaching the coastline in Chumphon and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces.
Phuket marks 369 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 369 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 369 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 23), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 last year to 30,576.
Teen pilot completes round-the-world feat
Teen pilot completes round-the-world feat
BELGIUM: Beaming and waving her arms in the air, teenage pilot Zara Rutherford was euphoric last Thursday (Jan 20) after completing a solo, round-the-world flying odyssey with the dream of getting into the record books.
Trailblazing, Phuket style
Trailblazing, Phuket style
As Phuket’s economy struggles to revive from the effects of a pandemic that has decimated the local tourism economy for nearly two years, it’s interesting to remember how the island went from a rather obscure tropical vacation destination to one of the world’s most vibrant and desirable playgrounds for those wanting winter sun, sand, recreation and entertainment not easily found anywhere else.
Foreign property lures are rejected
Foreign property lures are rejected
BUSINESS: The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday (Jan 21) put the brakes on proposals to increase foreign ownership quotas for condominiums from 49% and expand property leasehold rights for foreigners from 30 years to 50 years.
On Campus: School for Life
On Campus: School for Life
One of the three core elements of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at the British International School Phuket (BISP) is creativity, activity and service, known together as CAS. The service component of CAS involves each student committing to a voluntary activity that will positively impact their community.
City held by Saints, Rashford lifts Man Utd into fourth
City held by Saints, Rashford lifts Man Utd into fourth
FOOTBALL: Aymeric Laporte spared Manchester City’s blushes as the Premier League leaders were held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton, while Manchester United moved into fourth place after Marcus Rashford’s last-gasp goal sealed a 1-0 win against West Ham yesterday (Jan 22).
Briton killed, compatriot badly hurt in knife attack
Briton killed, compatriot badly hurt in knife attack
KANCHANABURI: Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the killing of a Briton and wounding of his compatriot in front of a rented house in Muang district of Kanchanaburi in the early hours of yesterday (Jan 22).
Asia blast RoW to set up Game 5 decider
Asia blast RoW to set up Game 5 decider
CRICKET: After winning the toss at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) last Sunday (Jan 16), Jason Robertson and the Rest of the World (RoW) decided to bat first in arid conditions, looking to make Asia toil away for the full 30 overs.
Phuket Opinion: Phuket’s great disconnect
Phuket Opinion: Phuket’s great disconnect
PHUKET: There was a lot of talk and misdirection this week in the explanations given by Peerawat Promkladpanao, from the Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Committee of the NBTC, about internet connection rates in Phuket, with the focus all on 5G, and a lot of skipping about talking about baseline cable connections. Right now what needs to be explained is what is being done to develop Phuket’s IT infrastructure as a critical element of driving Phuket’s economic future.
Phuket marks 412 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 412 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 412 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 22), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 30,082.
Turtle lays first eggs of the year at Ao Sane Beach
Turtle lays first eggs of the year at Ao Sane Beach
PHUKET: Officals have confirmed that a green sea turtle laid over 100 eggs late last night (Jan 21) at Ao Sane beach in the south of the island.
No further signs of the Bang Tao Beach crocodile
No further signs of the Bang Tao Beach crocodile
PHUKET: There have been so further sightings of the crocodile that was spotted off Bang Tao Beach yesterday afternoon (Jan 21), with tourists and beach-goers reported to be enjoying a dip in the water regardless.
Health concerns ahead of CNY, students returning to class
Health concerns ahead of CNY, students returning to class
BANGKOK: The Department of Health has expressed concern ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year and with students returning to classrooms, urging all to fully adhere to best practice anti-virus health and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Telecomms commission discusses 5G coverage in Phuket
Telecomms commission discusses 5G coverage in Phuket
PHUKET: Officials from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) were in Phuket yesterday (Jan 21) to monitor, evaluate and discuss the state of telecommunications across the island, with a specific focus on 5 infrastructure and connectivity.