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More paedophile charges for Richard Burrows, a.k.a Phuket’s ‘Peter Smith’
More paedophile charges for Richard Burrows, a.k.a Phuket’s ‘Peter Smith’
PHUKET: Richard Burrows, who for decades lived in Phuket under the name ‘Peter Smith’, will face more than 20 additional charges for sex crimes against children, police in England have confirmed.
Raid on factory producing fake allergy syrup
Raid on factory producing fake allergy syrup
BANGKOK: Police have raided a factory producing fake allergy syrup in Nonthaburi, resulting in the arrests of its owner and a manager.
Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win
Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win
CRICKET: Gulbadin Naib was Afghanistan’s man with the golden arm, bowling his team to a surprise 21-run victory over previously unbeaten Australia in their Group One Super Eight encounter in the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium on Saturday (June 22).
Marcos says Philippines won’t be intimidated amid China row
Marcos says Philippines won’t be intimidated amid China row
PHILIPPINES: President Ferdinand Marcos said Sunday (June 23) the Philippines “will not be intimidated” by anyone after a violent clash between the Filipino navy and the Chinese coast guard in the South China Sea.
Scared tourists exit taxi as Patong tuk-tuk boss threatens driver
Scared tourists exit taxi as Patong tuk-tuk boss threatens driver
PHUKET: Public outcry has ensued after a local tuk-tuk boss threatened a metered taxi driver in front of Jungceylon in Patong yesterday afternoon (June 22), with the taxi’s foreign tourist passengers exiting the taxi for safety.
Natural Phuket: Green season’s hidden tiny wonders
Natural Phuket: Green season’s hidden tiny wonders
After the heat at the end of high season comes the endless humidity and the need for 10 showers a day just to cool off. This is when Phuket’s wildlife comes alive. Suddenly all the plants and trees get a well-needed watering and spring to life. That again brings out all the small insects and in turn the birds and other creatures that feed on them.
Norris beats Verstappen to Barcelona pole
Norris beats Verstappen to Barcelona pole
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris pipped Max Verstappen to pole position in a super tight qualifying session at the Spanish Grand Prix yesterday (June 22).
British tourist found dead in hotel room
British tourist found dead in hotel room
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 48-year-old British man whose body was found in a hotel room in Cherng Talay yesterday (June 22).
Belgian tourist missing in surf at Freedom Beach
Belgian tourist missing in surf at Freedom Beach
PHUKET: A search has been launched for a Belgian man who disappeared in the surf while swimming at Freedom Beach, south of Patong, yesterday (June 22).
Popular Facebook page busted for Euro 2024 betting ads
Popular Facebook page busted for Euro 2024 betting ads
BANGKOK: The owner of a Facebook page with over 2 million followers has been arrested on charges of posting online gambling advertisements related to the 2024 UEFA European Championship (Euro 2024), police said.
Portugal cruise into Euro 2024 knockout stages, Belgium bounce back
Portugal cruise into Euro 2024 knockout stages, Belgium bounce back
FOOTBALL: Portugal outclassed Turkey to secure their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win in Dortmund on Saturday (June 22), while Belgium kept their hopes alive with a 2-0 victory over Romania.
VAT on cheap imports to take effect July 5
VAT on cheap imports to take effect July 5
BANGKOK: A regulation allowing the Revenue Department to collect 7% value-added tax on imported products costing less than B1,500 has been published in the Royal Gazette and will come into effect on July 5.
Step by Step: Phuket’s soaring costs squeeze expats and locals alike
Step by Step: Phuket’s soaring costs squeeze expats and locals alike
OPINION: Phuket and Thailand, once an oasis for budget-conscious expats seeking an idyllic escape, now face a harsh reality. The cost of living has skyrocketed since 2022, squeezing not just frugal expats but also Thai households already grappling with stagnant wages and high inflation. This isn’t just about cutting back on beachside cocktails; basic necessities like food are becoming increasingly expensive.
Blue Tree Phuket to cease ‘lagoon’ services
Blue Tree Phuket to cease ‘lagoon’ services
PHUKET: Popular water recreation park Blue Tree Phuket located in Cherng Talay has announced it will cease its ‘Lagoon services’, resulting in cutbacks amounting to 70% of its current staff.
Bluebottles on Phuket’s west coast
Bluebottles on Phuket’s west coast
PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguard Service is urging beachgoers to beware Portuguese Man o’ War after the marine creatures, technically not jellyfish, were found at Karon Beach this morning (June 22).
National Rugby Union teams begin their end of season migrations
National Rugby Union teams begin their end of season migrations
RUGBY: As domestic seasons end across Europe and the Southern Hemispheres, emphasis switches to national team selection and tours overseas, with club supporters subsequently averting their adrenalin focus, often showering their selection venom on social media.
Patong tourist urinating in tuk-tuk blasted ‘disgusting’
Patong tourist urinating in tuk-tuk blasted ‘disgusting’
PHUKET: A video posted online showing a tourist urinating in the back of a tuk-tuk ‒ not from the back of a tuk-tuk ‒ in Patong has spurred an uproar on local social media channels with local residents slamming the behaviour as “disgusting”.
Ukraine win, as Mbappe-less France draw with Dutch at Euro 202
Ukraine win, as Mbappe-less France draw with Dutch at Euro 202
FOOTBALL: France drew 0-0 against the Netherlands without Kylian Mbappe as both teams took a step closer to the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Friday (June 21), while Ukraine earned an emotional win over Slovakia.
Hit-and-run driver leaves two seriously injured
Hit-and-run driver leaves two seriously injured
PHUKET: Police are trying to track down a black car believed to be involved in a hit-and-run on Thepkrasattri Rd that left two people seriously injured this morning (June 22).
Governor touts Phuket at UN ‘SDG localisation’ event
Governor touts Phuket at UN ‘SDG localisation’ event
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat was in Bangkok yesterday (June 21) to take part in the closing ceremony of the ‘SDGs Localization: Thailand’s Journey Towards Sustainability’ project by the United Nations branch in Thailand.