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African wildcat ‘Julie’ missing again
African wildcat ‘Julie’ missing again
PHUKET: The African wildcat ‘Julie’, a serval cat owned by a Russian family in Cherng Talay, is missing again. The wildcat was last seen at the family home in the Surin Beach area on Saturday (Feb 27).
Diogo treble puts Rabbits within one win of glory
Diogo treble puts Rabbits within one win of glory
FOOTBALL: BG Pathum United moved to with one win of claiming their first ever Thai League 1 title when they hammered Samut Prakan City 6-0 last night (Feb 28).
Eight killed in Myanmar crackdown’s bloodiest day
Eight killed in Myanmar crackdown’s bloodiest day
WORLD: Myanmar security forces opened fire on protestors yesterday (Feb 28), killing at least eight in the bloodiest action so far to smother opposition to the military coup four weeks ago.
Rubber bullets, tear gas fired as rally turns violent
Rubber bullets, tear gas fired as rally turns violent
THAILAND: A rally by pro-democracy protesters outside the 1st Infantry Regiment in Bangkok turned violent yesterday (Feb 28) as police fired rubber bullets, water cannon and tear gas at demonstrators trying to approach the barracks.
Wife of shot noodle vendor appeals to court to refuse bail
Wife of shot noodle vendor appeals to court to refuse bail
PHUKET: The wife of 25-year-old noodle vendor Aroon Thongplab, shot by a drunken off-duty Phuket police officer on Bangla Rd, Patong, early on Tuesday, has filed an appeal with the Phuket Provincial Court to refuse the police corporal charged for the shooting to post bail.
The Culinary Detective: Bollywood is back
The Culinary Detective: Bollywood is back
A quite common conversational ice breaker when out and about in Thailand is, ‘Where do you live?’ I love to answer this by informing those enquiring that I count myself as extremely fortunate in having the best of both worlds; both a home in Phuket and also one in Bangkok. The rationale for this, I continually remind myself, apparently gives me the benefits of city living for business combined with the regular opportunity to soak up sun, sea, sand and immerse myself in the slower lifestyle of the island.
Road collapses into Chalong reservoir
Road collapses into Chalong reservoir
PHUKET: Local residents have been warned to beware travelling on the road around the Khlong Krata reservoir in Chalong after a large section of road collapsed into the water.
Dust haze settles over Phuket
Dust haze settles over Phuket
PHUKET: The Regional Environment Office 15, based in Phuket, has issued an advisory for people to monitor their ease of breathing following a dust haze from Bangladesh and Myanmar settling over Phuket.
America’s Cup on hold amid New Zealand’s COVID lockdown
America’s Cup on hold amid New Zealand’s COVID lockdown
SAILING: The America’s Cup final between Team New Zealand and Italy’s Luna Rossa on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour was pushed back today (Feb 28) as a coronavirus outbreak plunged the city back into lockdown.
Pivac sets Wales sights on bigger prize after Triple Crown triumph
Pivac sets Wales sights on bigger prize after Triple Crown triumph
RUGBY: Wales coach Wayne Pivac promised no let-up from his side after a decisive 40-24 win over England in Cardiff yesterday (Feb 27) secured the Triple Crown.
Anutin gets first COVID jab
Anutin gets first COVID jab
THAILAND: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul became the first person in the country who got the first shot of vaccine against coronavirus this morning (Feb 28) when Thailand rolled out COVID-19 vaccination.
Jailed protest leaders decry double standards
Jailed protest leaders decry double standards
BANGKOK: Six hundred police officers will be deployed today (Feb 28) with Free Youth group demonstrators planning to march from Victory Monument to the prime minister’s house at the 1st Infantry Regiment barracks, King’s Guard, on Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd.
Local Musicians Supporting Their Local Communities
Local Musicians Supporting Their Local Communities
Eleven local bands will take to the stage at Blue Tree Phuket on March 20 to take part in the Lean On Me Live Fest. The event is being staged to help raise awareness and funding for the food-relief programs that are feeding thousands of families in Phuket and the surrounding areas.
Phuket Opinion: Gunning for a duty of care
Phuket Opinion: Gunning for a duty of care
PHUKET: The shooting of 25-year-old noodle vendor Aroon Thongplab on Bangla Rd by a drunken off-duty police officer this week has again cast into the spotlight the need to prevent any police officers from carrying firearms in public while not on active duty.
Tourists flock to eastern provinces
Tourists flock to eastern provinces
BANGKOK: Holidaymakers have been flocking to resort islands in the eastern provinces this long holiday weekend after the government further eased restrictions there. Almost 10,000 tourists travelled to Koh Lan on Friday (Feb 26) alone.
Chaiwat hits back at PACC over Kaeng Krachan burning
Chaiwat hits back at PACC over Kaeng Krachan burning
BANGKOK: A former Kaeng Krachan National Park chief has broken his silence after the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) moved to ban him from the civil service for allegedly leading other officials to burn the houses of Karen villagers a decade ago.
Phuket seafood festivals return to lure more tourists
Phuket seafood festivals return to lure more tourists
PHUKET: The first of three large-scale seafood festivals was launched at Saphan Hin last night (Feb 26) in the hope of helping local people make an income by attracting more domestic tourists to the island.
Leatherback turtle nest hatches on Kata Beach
Leatherback turtle nest hatches on Kata Beach
PHUKET: A total of 29 baby leatherback turtles broke through the sand and made their way into the sea at Kata Beach last night (Feb 26), as a large gathering of well-wishers stood back to watch.
Muay Thai to be included at 2023 European Games
Muay Thai to be included at 2023 European Games
MUAY THAI: There was great pride and celebration for Thailand yesterday (Feb 26) after it was confirmed the national sport has secured one of final spots on the official medal program for the 2023 European Games in Poland.
Grillo takes the gloves off in all-action ‘Boss Level’
Grillo takes the gloves off in all-action ‘Boss Level’
Frank Grillo! Remember the name because you are going to be hearing it quite a lot over the next decade or so.