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Putin cruises to landslide election win
Putin cruises to landslide election win
RUSSIA: Vladimir Putin cruised to victory in Russia’s presidential election today (Mar 19), giving him at least another six years in power as Moscow’s relations with the West become increasingly strained.
Breaking the sound barrier
Breaking the sound barrier
BANGKOK: Strumming his guitar with ease and backed by a drummer, Singhkum Boonriang belts out covers of Thai ballads as strangers pass by on a busy Bangkok afternoon.
Cops nab infamous hitman Ja Hin
Cops nab infamous hitman Ja Hin
BANGKOK: Police have apprehended a former officer who goes by the nickname Ja Hin Muang Phet and who has been on their wanted list for years on murder charges after he left the force and became a hitman working for criminal elements.
The joys of surfing, health and fitness
The joys of surfing, health and fitness
SURFING: As surfers we are a pretty lucky bunch. When I say surfers, I mean anyone that loves to ride a board.
Pretty pollies or pests?
Pretty pollies or pests?
NETHERLANDS: To their detractors, they’re dirty alien invaders whose incessant chatter ruins Sunday morning lie-ins. To their supporters, they’re beautiful, cheerful reminders of warmer climes amid the winter chill.
Green Thoughts: Monsieur de Bougainville’s brilliant bounty
Green Thoughts: Monsieur de Bougainville’s brilliant bounty
For flower power alone, the bougainvillea would come high up any list of plants to include in your tropical garden. Of all the ornamental shrubs available to gardeners in Phuket, the bougainvillea is deservedly one of the most popular.
Russia goes to polls with Putin set for fourth term
Russia goes to polls with Putin set for fourth term
RUSSIA: Russians head to the polls today (Mar 18) in elections set to hand President Vladimir Putin a historic fourth Kremlin term, as the country faces increasing isolation over a spy poisoning in Britain and a fresh round of US sanctions.
Living on a knife edge
Living on a knife edge
AFGHANISTAN: Afghanistan’s Jogi tribe live on a knife edge: forced to abandon their nomadic lives after violence wrecked their traditional wandering grounds, they still face daily discrimination trying to carve a more sedentary existence in a country that does not recognise them as proper citizens.
‘Special’ Ireland down England to seal St Patrick’s Day Grand Slam
‘Special’ Ireland down England to seal St Patrick’s Day Grand Slam
RUGBY: Six Nations kings Ireland made it a St Patrick’s Day to remember by beating England 24-15 at Twickenham on Saturday (Mar 16) to seal just their third Grand Slam.
Chinese ‘zero-baht’ tour mogul’s wife arrested as OA Transport hunt moves to B7.7bn tax evasion
Chinese ‘zero-baht’ tour mogul’s wife arrested as OA Transport hunt moves to B7.7bn tax evasion
BANGKOK: An executive of a business under the OA Transport group of companies accused of profiting from “zero dollar” tours has been arrested at a house in Taling Chan district of Bangkok for alleged tax evasion worth at least B7.7 billion.
Phuket Opinion: Enough is enough
Phuket Opinion: Enough is enough
PHUKET: The recent revelation that the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) has secretively awarded a B13 million contract to provide lifeguard services on Phuket’s beaches to a Bangkok-based “marketing survey, engineering and strategic planning consultancy” is the latest mind-boggling development in the ongoing lifeguard debacle.
Phuket Governor steps in to fix black wastewater flowing into Chalong Bay
Phuket Governor steps in to fix black wastewater flowing into Chalong Bay
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has ordered officials to step up their action in cleaning up the putrid canal in Rawai that is emptying black, polluted water into Chalong Bay.
Phuket break-in thief leaves denim jeans as ‘calling card’
Phuket break-in thief leaves denim jeans as ‘calling card’
PHUKET: A thief who broke into a home in Phanason Villa in Srisoonthorn, Thalang, yesterday (Mar 16) made off with B30,000 cash plus at least 60 amulets with a reported estimated value of B100,000.
Phuket Vice Governor pushes for crackdown on ‘home delivery’ drugs
Phuket Vice Governor pushes for crackdown on ‘home delivery’ drugs
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Snith Sriwihok has called for ramped up vigilance and effort to prevents drugs from being delivered across the province by post and private delivery companies, and even being brought onto the island by government-run inter-provincial buses.
FIFA gives VAR green light for World Cup
FIFA gives VAR green light for World Cup
FOOTBALL: Video assistant referee technology (VAR) will make its debut at the World Cup in Russia this summer despite lingering opposition from within and outside football, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said yesterday (Mar 16).
Ital-Thai boss’s wife to meet cops, illegal African elephant tusks hit list
Ital-Thai boss’s wife to meet cops, illegal African elephant tusks hit list
BANGKOK: The wife of embattled Italian-Thai Development President Premchai Karnasuta has said she will report to police over the illegal possession of four African elephant tusks on Tuesday (Mar 20).
Tourist safety tops Digital Economy Minister’s agenda in Phuket
Tourist safety tops Digital Economy Minister’s agenda in Phuket
PHUKET: A slew of technology-focussed projects aimed at ramping up tourists’ safety topped the agenda during a visit by Digital Economy and Society Minister Dr Pichet Durongkaveroj to Phuket yesterday (Mar 16).
Unleashed: How to ‘think dog’
Unleashed: How to ‘think dog’
Welcome to the Canine Point Academy (CPA) column “Unleashed”. Each month we’ll be looking at various aspects of canine behaviour and training, as well as offering some tips and advice on how you can overcome some of the problems you may be having with your furry house mate!
New building regulations target Phuket hillside developments
New building regulations target Phuket hillside developments
Phuket New building regulations that quietly came into immediate effect in mid-December have introduced more restrictions on hillside developments while making it simpler and quicker for smaller developments to be granted building permission.
Tourist islands unite to save environment
Tourist islands unite to save environment
KOH SAMUI: Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Pha-ngan in Surat Thani province will ban “unfriendly activities” which hurt the environment and marine ecological systems at the country’s top tourist destinations.