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France lose Dupont but Six Nations title on the cards after thrashing Ireland
France lose Dupont but Six Nations title on the cards after thrashing Ireland
RUGBY: France will have to seal the Six Nations title without injured talisman Antoine Dupont but Saturday’s (Mar 8) devastating display in beating Ireland 42-27 is significant according to No 8 Gregory Alldritt as it showed they can triumph in “huge matches.”
Phuket commemorates Heroines with Andaman Peace Flag ceremony
Phuket commemorates Heroines with Andaman Peace Flag ceremony
PHUKET: The 27th Andaman Peace Flag raising ceremony was held yesterday (Mar 9) to honour the bravery of Phuket’s famed Heroines Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Sri Soonthorn, renowned for their defense of Thalang in 1785.
Carney wins vote to replace Trudeau as Canada PM
Carney wins vote to replace Trudeau as Canada PM
OTTAWA: Canada’s Liberal Party overwhelmingly elected Mark Carney as the country’s next prime minister yesterday (Mr 9), as the former central banker warned of “dark days” brought on by the United States under President Donald Trump.
Magic Mo fires Liverpool 15 points clear
Magic Mo fires Liverpool 15 points clear
FOOTBALL: Premier League leaders Liverpool needed two Mohamed Salah penalties to beat bottom-of-the-table Southampton 3-1 on Saturday (Mar 8), while Nottingham Forest took a giant step towards the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Manchester City.
Domestic violence cases prompt call to action
Domestic violence cases prompt call to action
BANGKOK: A network working to curb gender-based violence is raising the alarm over the number of cases of domestic violence in the country, calling on the government to implement legal reforms to combat the problem.
Three tourists arrested for assaulting Russian man at Patong hotel
Three tourists arrested for assaulting Russian man at Patong hotel
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested three foreign tourists ‒ two German nationals and one Turkish national ‒ for an attack on a Russian man at a hotel in Phuket’s popular Patong area.
Grow Boating Evening - April 2025
Grow Boating Evening - April 2025
We look forward to seeing you at the April event at Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm. Drinks sponsor for the evening will be Phuket Boat Lagoon. Grow Your Boating Lifestyle with Thailand’s Premier Marina. See phuketboatlagoon.com There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. Find us at facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket/
Phuket Town Police crack down on teen bikers
Phuket Town Police crack down on teen bikers
PHUKET: Phuket City Police arrested a group of young bikers and seized 24 modified motorcycles in an early morning operation yesterday (Mar 9) targeting loud exhausts.
Lobsters pick up point as new investment confirmed
Lobsters pick up point as new investment confirmed
FOOTBALL: While news of fresh investment into the club was a timely boost for Phuket Andaman FC (PAFC), on the pitch their struggles remain following a tense 0-0 draw at home against Krabi FC yesterday (Mar 8).
Doubts cloud ‘Joe Ferrari’s’ death
Doubts cloud ‘Joe Ferrari’s’ death
BANGKOK: Relatives of Pol Col Thitisan “Joe Ferrari” Utthanaphon say they do not believe he committed suicide by hanging himself in prison. They have asked to keep his body for a post-mortem examination to uncover the truth.
Water supply disruptions for ‘step tests’
Water supply disruptions for ‘step tests’
PHUKET: Residents in several areas along Thepkrasattri Rd may experience weak or no water supply on Tuesday night (Mar 11) due to maintenance work by the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA).  
Wellthwise: Snooze or Lose
Wellthwise: Snooze or Lose
Aah, sleep. It is one of my favourite things to do. If sleep were an Olympic sport, I would have medals. I have been training for decades. It is the most vital of all the pillars of health. When restful sleep eludes you, every system suffers. Sleep is when your body restores itself, processes emotions, and strengthens memory.
Digital ministry rolls out anti-scam sandbox
Digital ministry rolls out anti-scam sandbox
BANGKOK: The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has introduced a sandbox to test its ‘DE fence’ anti-scam and spam platform in a fresh effort to suppress call centre gangs.
UFC legend Oliveira lights up Bang Tao gym
UFC legend Oliveira lights up Bang Tao gym
MMA: Former UFC lightweight champion Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira brought his relentless mindset and hunger for success to Thailand in late January, where he attended a two-day event at the Bangtao Muay Thai and MMA gym.
Phuket Vice Governor promoted to Deputy Director-General of DOPA
Phuket Vice Governor promoted to Deputy Director-General of DOPA
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri has been promoted to the position of Deputy Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA).
Vachira advances weight loss surgery, care for obese, disabled patients
Vachira advances weight loss surgery, care for obese, disabled patients
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island, has announced significant progress in weight loss surgery and care for obese and disabled patients, with hospital director Dr Wirasak Lothongkam reaffirming the facility’s commitment to becoming a “world-class medical centre”.
Philippine ‘Angels’ aim to de-escalate South China Sea encounters
Philippine ‘Angels’ aim to de-escalate South China Sea encounters
MANILA: Seawoman Second Class Stephane Villalon’s voice reverberated on the bridge of her Philippine ship as she issued a radio challenge to a much larger Chinese Coast Guard vessel in a disputed area of the South China Sea.
Not so fine, Mickey
Not so fine, Mickey
Take one of the most exciting directors of our time, Bong Joon Ho (Snowpiercer), and get him to work on a film with one of the most underrated actors of our time, Robert Pattinson (The Batman), and the result should be something special right?
South Africa bids for first African F1 grand prix in 30 years
South Africa bids for first African F1 grand prix in 30 years
FORMULA ONE: Three decades after Formula One engines last roared on African tarmac, South Africa is mounting a bid to organise a new Grand Prix and bring the world championship back to the continent.
‘Big Joke’ to be fired without a pension
‘Big Joke’ to be fired without a pension
BANGKOK: A police disciplinary committee yesterday (Mar 7) resolved unanimously to fire Pol Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, a former deputy police chief, over his alleged involvement in an online gambling network. He will not receive any pension.