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Myanmar to mark minute of silence as quake toll passes 2,000
Myanmar to mark minute of silence as quake toll passes 2,000
MANDALAY: Myanmar will mark a minute of silence today (Apr 1) in tribute to victims of the country’s devastating earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people, as hopes dim of finding more survivors in the rubble of ruined buildings.
Search continues for Bangkok building survivors
Search continues for Bangkok building survivors
BANGKOK: The search for survivors trapped in the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok continued yesterday (Mar 31) amid reports that life signs were being detected three days after Friday’s devastating earthquake.
Phuket expats called to join census
Phuket expats called to join census
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the National Statistical Office (NSO) is calling on all long-term expats and other foreigners on the island to take part in the ‘Population and Housing Census 2025’.
Thailand opens new one-stop service for investment and visas
Thailand opens new one-stop service for investment and visas
BANGKOK: Thailand launched a new one-stop shop providing investment and visa services for foreign investors and expatriates on Monday (Mar 31).
Blood donations: Give the gift of life this Thai New Year
Blood donations: Give the gift of life this Thai New Year
PHUKET: The Phuket Red Cross (PRBC) and the Blood Bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital are urging residents to kick off April and the Thai New Year by performing a life-saving act, donating blood.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Body found in Phuket park, BKK reels as investigation begins, French fugitive update || March 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Body found in Phuket park, BKK reels as investigation begins, French fugitive update || March 31
PHUKET XTRA - March 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket mayoral and council candidates register for election
Phuket mayoral and council candidates register for election
PHUKET: The first day of registration for mayoral and municipal council candidates in Phuket today (Mar 31) saw an energetic and competitive atmosphere, with multiple teams vying for key leadership positions.
Public Works holds forum on draft national policy map
Public Works holds forum on draft national policy map
PHUKET: The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning (DPT) hosted a public forum today (Mar 31) to gather input on the draft national policy map, engaging stakeholders from various sectors in the southern region.
A mutually beneficial pact
A mutually beneficial pact
BANGKOK: On Mar 13, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. Members also urged the European Commission to leverage ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to press Thailand to reform its lese majeste laws, release political prisoners and cease the deportation of Uyghurs.
Salby wins Tour of Thailand
Salby wins Tour of Thailand
CYCLING: Denmark’s Alexander Salby of Li Ning Star team was crowned overall champion of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour of Thailand 2025 on Saturday (Mar 29).
Governor quells quake, tsunami fears in Phuket
Governor quells quake, tsunami fears in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has met with the press to make a public statement that the 7.7 Magnitude earthquake in Myanmar that devastated Mandalay and rocked Bangkok has had no effect at all in Phuket.
7-day deadline for probe into Chinese-built high-rise collapse
7-day deadline for probe into Chinese-built high-rise collapse
BANGKOK: Thailand’s interior minister has demanded findings from a probe into the collapse of the Chinese-constructed State Audit Office building within seven days as four Chinese workers were questioned for snatching documents from the area.
In Sri Lanka, a monkey of a surprise
In Sri Lanka, a monkey of a surprise
It is a short list of countries where you can surf, encounter diverse wildlife and visit spectacular archaeological sites. Peru, Mexico and Indonesia come to mind. If you also want to meander among tea estates, this shortlist narrows further.
Phuket Andaman FC survive the drop
Phuket Andaman FC survive the drop
FOOTBALL: Phuket Andaman FC have pulled off a remarkable, almost improbable, escape from relegation in the Thai League 3 South, clinging to their league status with a dramatic, last-gasp 1-0 victory against FC Yala yesterday (Mar 29).
Phuket gifted B4mn for road safety campaigns
Phuket gifted B4mn for road safety campaigns
PHUKET: Phuket officials have received more than B4 million from the Road Safety Fund to support accident prevention initiatives, with a strong focus on motorbike safety.
Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull after just two races
Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull after just two races
FORMULA ONE: Yuki Tsunoda will partner world champion Max Verstappen at the Japanese Grand Prix following Red Bull’s decision to sack struggling Liam Lawson after just two races.
The Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge
The tussle with weight loss is perhaps one of the most common predicaments that drive individuals to seek health coaching. The refrain “I simply cannot shed these kilos?” is all too familiar. The internet is inundated with “the best” ways to lose weight that range from expensive and painful to the ridiculous.
Higher incomes record more debt
Higher incomes record more debt
BANGKOK: Government employees, farmers and private sector employees are the most indebted, primarily because of home and car purchases, according to a 2024 survey conducted by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).
Probe ordered into Bangkok building collapse
Probe ordered into Bangkok building collapse
BANGKOK: The Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning (DPT) has been ordered to conduct a thorough investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office's building during the earthquake.
Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors in Myanmar quake
Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors in Myanmar quake
MYANMAR: Residents scrambled desperately through collapsed buildings Sunday (Mar 30) searching for survivors as aftershocks rattled the devastated city of Mandalay, two days after a massive earthquake killed more than 1,600 people in Myanmar.