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Modi eyes triumph as India counts epic vote
Modi eyes triumph as India counts epic vote
NEW DELHI: Vote counting began in India’s election today (Jun 4), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi all but assured a triumph for his Hindu nationalist drive that has thrown the opposition into disarray and deepened concerns for minority rights.
Phuket to host ‘Southern Halal Expo’
Phuket to host ‘Southern Halal Expo’
PHUKET: The Andaman Phuket Muslim Women’s Association together with the Phuket Muslim Friendly Club will host its ’Southern Halal Expo & Tourism’ event to help stimulate tourism during the low season.
Rigging claim hits Senate poll
Rigging claim hits Senate poll
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) yesterday (June 3) vowed to urgently probe a claim made by caretaker senator Somchai Swangkarn that up to 149 senate election candidates have already been named winners at the district and provincial levels ahead of the forthcoming election of 200 new senators, saying if the alleged collusion to manipulate the election results is proved to be true all parties found involved will face immediate legal action.
Thais target two victories in World Cup qualifiers
Thais target two victories in World Cup qualifiers
FOOTBALL: The Thailand national football team left for China on Sunday (June 2) with their head coach Masatada Ishii promising an all-out effort to win their remaining two Group C games of the Asian zone qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Phuket honours Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday
Phuket honours Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led a merit-making ceremony at the Phuket Auditorium this morning (June 3) to honour the 46th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida.
Patong fruit shop owner shoots wife ‘by accident’ over her affair with hired help
Patong fruit shop owner shoots wife ‘by accident’ over her affair with hired help
PHUKET: A fruit shop owner in Patong has told police that he shot his wife ’by accident’. He had fired at the ceiling in anger over his wife having an affair with hired help. The bullet ricocheted and injured her, he claimed.
Myanmar man killed in collision with motorbike driven by Israeli tourist
Myanmar man killed in collision with motorbike driven by Israeli tourist
PHUKET: A 25-year-old Myanmar man died after the motorbike he was riding was struck by ‘big bike’ driven by a 20-year-old Israeli tourist in Patong early this morning (June 3).
Fugitive arrested for Kathu stabbing
Fugitive arrested for Kathu stabbing
PHUKET: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested a man wanted for attempted murder following a stabbing at a venue in Kathu District in 2008. The man was arrested after he taunted police in a post on Facebook, saying “Who dares to arrest me?”
Hungarian Honorary Consulate opens in Phuket
Hungarian Honorary Consulate opens in Phuket
PHUKET: Hungarian Ambassador to Thailand Sandor Sipos and Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat together co-chaired the grand opening of the new Hungarian Honorary Consulate in Phuket on Friday (May 31).
Trump warns jail time could be ‘breaking point’ for supporters
Trump warns jail time could be ‘breaking point’ for supporters
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has suggested that sending him to prison could prove a “breaking point” for his supporters - a warning that will fuel concerns of political violence around the US presidential election on Nov 5.
Commemorative pins for HM the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday go on sale
Commemorative pins for HM the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday go on sale
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has officially launched the sale of commemorative pins featuring the emblem of the celebration in honor of His Majesty the King’s 6th Cycle Birthday. 
Weed treatment costs jump to B20bn, says Ministry
Weed treatment costs jump to B20bn, says Ministry
BANGKOK: Cannabis-related treatment costs rose from B3 billion to B20bn last year due to a surge in usage among the population, says the Public Health Ministry.
Thai spikers end week with fine tally
Thai spikers end week with fine tally
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand ended the second week of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League 2024 in Macau with an impressive 2-2 record.
Pandemic, war anger boost far right in EU vote
Pandemic, war anger boost far right in EU vote
EU: While EU leaders vaunt their handling of Covid and the Ukraine war, far-right parties have seized on discontent over the crises – a strategy set to pay off in upcoming European elections.
Phuket celebrates launch of Dragon Line EV Smart Bus
Phuket celebrates launch of Dragon Line EV Smart Bus
PHUKET: Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Sorapong Paitoonphong, visited Phuket early this week to personally take a ride on Phuket Town’s newly launched public bus.
Phuket airport eyes new terminal
Phuket airport eyes new terminal
PHUKET: Phuket airport is planning to invest B6 billion to build a new terminal for international flights to expand its passenger handling capacity from 12.5 million a year to 18mn.
Journey to the Golden Globes
Journey to the Golden Globes
Something strange and unexpected happened to me earlier this month. It is something beautiful but also something that I could never fathom would happen in a million years. I found myself being accepted as an alternate judge for the prestigious Golden Globes Awards.
Indian SpiceJet launches daily flights to Phuket
Indian SpiceJet launches daily flights to Phuket
PHUKET: SpiceJet, a major Indian low-cost air carrier, has commenced daily flights to Phuket from Delhi.
Young Cambodians fight to preserve ancient martial art
Young Cambodians fight to preserve ancient martial art
MARTIAL ARTS: In a small Cambodian town near the banks of the Mekong River, law student Oeun Bunthav tenses his slender torso and steels himself for an elbow strike to his head.
Step by Step: Paradise lost, capital gained?
Step by Step: Paradise lost, capital gained?
OPINION: The news last month that Thailand’s government is seriously considering relocating the capital city due to rising sea levels has sent shockwaves through the nation. The catalyst for this dramatic proposition? Bangkok, the current capital and Thailand’s beating heart, is sinking.