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Protester shot in chest at Bangkok rally
Protester shot in chest at Bangkok rally
BANGKOK: A man was shot in the chest during a rally yesterday (Nov 14) against a Constitutional Court ruling after key protest leaders were accused of trying to bring down the constitutional monarchy.
Hamilton wins in Brazil to keep title hopes alive
Hamilton wins in Brazil to keep title hopes alive
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton beat Max Verstappen in a thrilling Sao Paulo Grand Prix yesterday (Nov 14) after the championship contenders almost collided while battling for the lead.
Speedier testing for arrivals likely
Speedier testing for arrivals likely
BANGKOK: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has yet to decide if antigen test kits (ATKs) will replace the RT-PCR test for fully vaccinated international travellers to allow them to travel straight to their destinations.
World Specialised Expo can change face of Phuket tourism, says PTA
World Specialised Expo can change face of Phuket tourism, says PTA
PHUKET: Phuket bidding to host the World Specialized Expo 2028 has the potential to change the face of the island’s tourism industry, says Rangsiman Kingkaew, Vice President of Strategic Tourism at the Phuket Tourist Association.
Australia, New Zealand seek history in T20 World Cup final
Australia, New Zealand seek history in T20 World Cup final
CRICKET: Kane Williamson’s New Zealand are eyeing a second global crown in a single year when they take on Australia at the Twenty20 World Cup final today (Nov 14).
Red Notice: US$200mn blockbuster goes straight to streaming
Red Notice: US$200mn blockbuster goes straight to streaming
It is perhaps a sign of the times when the biggest film to be released in Phuket this week is on a streaming platform despite the fact that cinemas are open. And when we say big – we mean big in every single way.
Search for man who jumped from bridge continues
Search for man who jumped from bridge continues
PHUKET: Rescue workers and local fishermen today continued their search for the man who jumped off the bridge leading onto Phuket and into the water below yesterday (Nov 13).
New Govt committee to sustainably address overpriced lottery tickets
New Govt committee to sustainably address overpriced lottery tickets
BANGKOK: A working committee to sustainably address the problem of overpriced lottery tickets is being established with input from the civil sector, as the government seeks to work with all stakeholders to address the lingering issue, reports state news agency NNT.
Saturday just got sensational
Saturday just got sensational
It has been about eight months since I attended a brunch in Phuket. A few weeks ago I did not expect to be attending one any time soon. Phuket was still sleeping and we all had our fingers crossed for life to start returning to our sunny shores very soon.
Putin: Russia has ‘nothing to do’ with Belarus-Poland crisis
Putin: Russia has ‘nothing to do’ with Belarus-Poland crisis
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday (Nov 13) denied claims Moscow is helping to orchestrate a crisis that has left hundreds of migrants from the Middle East trapped on the Belarus-Poland border.
Anutin defends his fourth COVID shot
Anutin defends his fourth COVID shot
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has said he would need a fourth shot of COVID-19 vaccine because he needs to attend a meeting abroad.
Bottas on pole after Hamilton gains 15 places from the back
Bottas on pole after Hamilton gains 15 places from the back
FORMULA ONE: Valtteri Bottas held off Max Verstappen to take pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in F1’s third ever sprint race yesterday (Nov 13).
Phuket Opinion: The Light Rail can wait
Phuket Opinion: The Light Rail can wait
PHUKET: Officials at the Mass Rapid Transport Authority (MRTA) should put the brakes on moving ahead with the ‘Phuket Mass Transit System’, at least for now, and there are more than a few good reasons why.
This piece of plastic can change your life, and how you see the world
This piece of plastic can change your life, and how you see the world
If you are over 50 years old and stuck using eyeglasses for all your activities, and even for just taking care of most of your daily life, and you feel that you feel that you don’t get enough out of your life with glasses, then this information is exclusively for you.
Phuket marks 45 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 45 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 45 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Nov 13) bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 16,251.
Governor to present ‘Phuket Health Smart City’ plan to Cabinet
Governor to present ‘Phuket Health Smart City’ plan to Cabinet
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced that he will present two main projects under the ‘Phuket Health Smart City’ plan at the mobile Cabinet meeting to be held in Krabi next week.
CCSA advisor concerned about Bangkok case numbers
CCSA advisor concerned about Bangkok case numbers
BANGKOK: With the number of daily COVID-19 infections currently averaging about 6,000-7,000, with new cases in Bangkok hovering around 700-800 per day, an advisor to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is urging the public to remain committed to public health measures in light of the stubborn infection numbers.
MRTA moves forward with Phuket light rail
MRTA moves forward with Phuket light rail
PHUKET: The Mass Rapid Transport Authority (MRTA) kept the ‘Phuket Mass Transit System’ project moving forward with a public meeting held in Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 12) to gain feedback from local residents about the project.
Blitz on smoky cars to curb PM2.5 smog
Blitz on smoky cars to curb PM2.5 smog
BANGKOK: The Pollution Control Department (PCD) aims to reduce PM2.5 air pollution by 25% by imposing the maximum punishment under the traffic law on any driver whose vehicle produces black smoke caused by poor maintenance.
Wet weather to continue
Wet weather to continue
PHUKET: Wet weather is set to continue across Phuket throughout today and tomorrow, with the local Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) office this morning (Nov 13) issuing an advisory for people in the area to be still wary of heavy rains and possible flash floods.