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Thailand to launch ICO, cryptocurrency rules in March
Thailand to launch ICO, cryptocurrency rules in March
BANGKOK: The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to introduce new regulations to supervise initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrencies in March, while reiterating that investment in such financial instruments carries hefty risks, especially for small investors.
Did you study in Australia?
Did you study in Australia?
Please connect with other Australian Alumni at a networking event in Phuket. At Westin Siray Bay Resort Phuket on 2 March 2018 from 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm. Opening remarks by H.E. Mr Paul Robilliard, Australian Ambassador to Thailand. Please register your interest by sending an email to RSVP.Phuket@dfat.gov.au
Phuket AFL Masters Tournament
Phuket AFL Masters Tournament
The Thailand Tigers are hosting an AFL Masters tournament at the Alan Cooke Ground featuring teams from across the region. There will be Auskick run for the children, and food and drink available at the ground. We welcome all spectators. If you would like to be involved as a player or with Auskick, please visit www.thailand-tigers.com or email thailandtigers@gmail.com
Marines drink cobra blood in US-Thai war drills
Marines drink cobra blood in US-Thai war drills
CHONBURI: US and Thai marines slurped snake blood and ate scorpions in a jungle survival program yesterday (Feb 19) as part of the two nations annual Cobra Gold war games.
Theft by officials in aid for poor scheme widespread
Theft by officials in aid for poor scheme widespread
NATIONWIDE: More embezzlement of financial aid intended for the destitute has been uncovered as graft busters expand their investigation in rural provinces, and the corruption appears to be well organised.
Soi Dog mark's inaugural International Gill Dalley’s Remembrance Day
Soi Dog mark's inaugural International Gill Dalley’s Remembrance Day
February 13 is known by Soi Dog Foundation as the International Gill Dalley’s Remembrance Day, in order to honour the kind heart of the co-founder of the foundation, Gill Dalley, who had dedicated her life working on the stray dog issue in Thailand. Gill Dalley founded the Soi Dog Foundation in 2004 with her husband, John Dalley. The couple set their sights on ending suffering of stray dogs and cats. In 2003, the couple moved and planned to have their quiet and peaceful retired life in Phuket but by 2004, they ended up working 14 hours a day, seven days a week for the foundation. The Dalley’s had noticed not just the sheer number of stray dogs and cats living on the streets of Phuket (an estimated 70,000 at the time), but also their appalling health conditions. “We were a bit shocked at first. Most of the dogs were emaciated through malnutrition. Many had mange and were covered in sores. Some had open wounds which could have been caused by road traffic accidents, dog fights or human cruelty. Many of the wounds were infested with parasites and maggots, and riddled with infection. They were living on the streets without anyone to care for them. I wanted to find a solution to improve their lives, but was unsure how to do this. The scale of the problem was just so overwhelming,” said John. The same year, a dog, which had been darted for sterilization, ran into a flooded buffalo field, knowing that the dog would quickly lose consciousness and drown, Gill ran in to rescue her. In that flooded field, Gill unknowingly contracted a rare form of septicemia. A few days later, she started to feel ill. She was taken to a hospital and was in coma for 6 weeks. She lost her legs from the infection. “I don’t think too many people achieve their goals, their aims, their dreams and I’m not of those people who’s going to go to the grave thinking ‘what if’. “I got the best outcome, only losing my legs. I could have lost my life so I’ve a lot to be grateful for that I was given this chance to carry on doing the work that I love,” said Gill after she got out from the hospital and got the amputation. After the Tsunami disaster that killed more than 200,000 people, John and Gill volunteered with humanitarian effort to rescue the dogs left hurt and hungry during the flood. This rescue put Soi Dog on the map drawing volunteers and donations from across the globe. “Animals feel pain the same as we do. They need food. They need a doctor when they are sick. They need a safe place to sleep. They need somebody to love them. That is domestic animal. Wild animals are no different apart from the fact they don’t need mankind. We created these creatures, the dog. For me, we have a huge responsibility to take care of these creatures,” said Gill. Gill was diagnosed with cancer and passed away on February 13, 2017 after a short battle. However, her dedication, vision and mission will be well carried on by the Soi Dog Foundation. Her efforts to improve the welfare of dogs and cats, resulting in better lives for them and human communities, to create a society without homeless animals, and to ultimately end animal cruelty gradually become more and more clear. So far, Soi Dog foundation has sterilized more than 150,000 dogs and cats, while also providing life-saving treatment to them by the teams of vets, nurses, nurse assistants and staff in Phuket and Bangkok including mobile clinics in the two provinces and Koh Samui. The work will continue to other places as planned. The Soi Dog Shelter has been renamed to Gill Dalley’s Sanctuary to remind staff, volunteers and visitors about the iron lady.
PLTO approves Phuket Smart Bus for operation, service to begin Feb 28
PLTO approves Phuket Smart Bus for operation, service to begin Feb 28
PHUKET: An official press release sent to The Phuket News today (Feb 19) by Phuket City Development (PKCD) confirms that the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has approved their Smart Bus initiative and that the service is set to commence on Feb 28.
Phuket campaign targets Patong hotels for illegal wastewater discharge
Phuket campaign targets Patong hotels for illegal wastewater discharge
PHUKET: Local environmental officers today (Feb 19) began testing wastewater discharged by hotels in Patong in response to raw sewage flowing into Patong Bay some 11 days ago.
Phuket Int’l Airport responds to air-con complaint
Phuket Int’l Airport responds to air-con complaint
PHUKET: Officials from Phuket International Airport have today (Feb 19) issued a press release in response to a post made on social media yesterday (Feb 18) regarding uncomfortable conditions in the airport’s Domestic Terminal.
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Anuphas Vividhkarn’s withdrawal leaves Phuket without Honda dealers
Anuphas Vividhkarn’s withdrawal leaves Phuket without Honda dealers
PHUKET: After 32 years, Anuphas Vividhkarn will cease to serve as a the sole Honda car dealer in Phuket, it was announced at a press conference at the Novotel Phuket Phokeetra Hotel in Phuket Town on Saturday (Feb 17).
Nai Thon residents call for action over untreated wastewater
Nai Thon residents call for action over untreated wastewater
PHUKET: A reporter from The Phuket News was informed by angry villagers in Nai Thon this morning (Feb 19) that untreated wastewater is allegedly being released into the sea at Nai Thon Beach and stinking up the area.
Close at top as PPL reaches halfway mark
Close at top as PPL reaches halfway mark
POOL: The 9th round of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, was played last Thursday (Feb 15) with league leaders Natalie Bar and their closest rivals Ting Tong Bar both picking up wins, meaning at the halfway mark there is just two points splitting the two.
Missing Thai man’s body found in canal behind house
Missing Thai man’s body found in canal behind house
PHUKET: The body of a Thai man who had been missing since last week has been discovered in a hyacinth-covered canal behind his home in Rassada. He is believed to have died drowned after excessive alcohol consumption.
Thailand’s Kawin makes OH Leuven debut
Thailand’s Kawin makes OH Leuven debut
FOOTBALL: Thailand national team goalkeeper Kawin Thamsatchanan made his first appearance for Oud-Heverlee Leuven on Saturday (Feb 17).
Park chief puts wildlife first
Park chief puts wildlife first
KANCHANABURI: “Hard times create heroes,” they say. That would be a perfect description of the position which the latest chief of the western Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi, Wichien Chinnawong, finds himself in after the recent events at the park.
Calls to track ‘brothel king’ cash
Calls to track ‘brothel king’ cash
BANGKOK: Police reform advocates have urged the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) to trace the money trail of a fugitive massage parlour tycoon accused of human trafficking.
Former dishwasher gets his star
Former dishwasher gets his star
FRANCE: When Lebanese chef Alan Geaam first arrived in Paris two decades ago he found himself sleeping on the streets, lost and penniless with hardly a word of French.
Cheeky smuggler caught with cocaine in 'fake buttocks' at Lisbon aiport
Cheeky smuggler caught with cocaine in 'fake buttocks' at Lisbon aiport
Portuguese police have detained a man who arrived at Lisbon airport on a flight from Brazil wearing "fake buttocks" that contained about a kilo of cocaine, police and reports said Tuesday.
Japan’s ‘Insta-gran’ finds fame
Japan’s ‘Insta-gran’ finds fame
JAPAN: A madcap Japanese great-grandmother armed with a camera and an appetite for mischief has shot to fame for taking side-splitting selfies – many of which appear to put her in harm’s way.