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Israel on board with Gaza peace deal, as US airdrops begin
Israel on board with Gaza peace deal, as US airdrops begin
UNITED STATES: Israel has broadly accepted a ceasefire deal with Hamas, a senior US official said Saturday, as the first American airdrops of humanitarian aid were carried out over war-ravaged Gaza.
Verstappen leads comfortable Red Bull one-two in Bahrain
Verstappen leads comfortable Red Bull one-two in Bahrain
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen has waltzed to an easy victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of teammate Sergio Pérez in an ominous start to the season for Red Bull Racing.
Swiss expat charged, locals to hold peaceful beach protest
Swiss expat charged, locals to hold peaceful beach protest
PHUKET: Swiss expat Urs Fehr, founder of the Green Elephant Sanctuary Park, has been charged with assault for kicking a woman doctor, Thalang Police Deputy Chief Pol Lt Col Anukul Nooket has confirmed.
PM still ’unhappy’ with long airport queues
PM still ’unhappy’ with long airport queues
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is still not satisfied with the handling of long queues and lengthy waits at Suvarnabhumi International Airport’s immigration control, prompting him to order officials to step up efforts to address the problem.
D-Hope community tourism project launched at Wichit
D-Hope community tourism project launched at Wichit
PHUKET: The Muang Phuket District Community Development Office has launched its ‘D-HOPE’ community tourism promotion project at Ao Yon in Wichit.
Verstappen pips Leclerc for pole in Bahrain
Verstappen pips Leclerc for pole in Bahrain
FORMULA ONE: Reigning champion Max Verstappen has pipped Charles Leclerc for the first pole position of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
’Dune: Part Two’ delivers mightily
’Dune: Part Two’ delivers mightily
When it was announced back in 2020 that director Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049) was tackling the project of bringing the novels of Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’ odyssey to the big screen, science fiction fans right across the world waited with bated breath.
Police target parasail safety
Police target parasail safety
PHUKET: Pol Lt Gen Suraphong Thanomchit, Commander of Region 8 Police, led checks of parasail operators at Karon Beach yesterday afternoon (Mar 1), in leading an effort to make parasail rides for tourists safer.
Man City face Man Utd test as Liverpool’s kids prosper
Man City face Man Utd test as Liverpool’s kids prosper
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland has Manchester United in his sights this weekend as Manchester City host their cross-town rivals at the start of a season-defining spell for the Premier League champions.
Musk sues OpenAI over ‘betrayal’ of mission
Musk sues OpenAI over ‘betrayal’ of mission
UNITED STATES: Elon Musk has launched a legal case against OpenAI, the AI firm he helped to set up in 2015, accusing its leaders of a “betrayal” of its founding mission.
Thailand’s ‘Cannabis Party’ is coming to an end
Thailand’s ‘Cannabis Party’ is coming to an end
It appears that recreational cannabis in Thailand will be coming down from its high as a new proposed law aims to steer the sector towards medical applications. If the law passes, the industry could face significant legal and regulatory changes that will cause recreational sales to go up in smoke.
Surrogacy to be legalised for foreigners
Surrogacy to be legalised for foreigners
BANGKOK: Authorities are preparing to change the surrogacy law to welcome foreign couples to have surrogate babies in Thailand, according to the Department of Health Service Support.
Swiss expat refutes kicking woman doctor
Swiss expat refutes kicking woman doctor
PHUKET: Swiss expat Urs Fehr, founder of the Green Elephant Sanctuary Park, has refuted kicking 26-year-old doctor Thandao Chandam for sitting on concrete steps in front of his luxury villa at Yamu Beach.
Rare ray sighting adds to call for protected marine nursery at Kata
Rare ray sighting adds to call for protected marine nursery at Kata
A long-term expat with more than 30 years’ diving experience is hoping officials will heed the call to help preserve the overlooked abundance of special marine life in Kata Bay.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Driver killed as truck falls off cliff, Video of expat kicking doctor leaks || March 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Driver killed as truck falls off cliff, Video of expat kicking doctor leaks || March 1
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Navalny’s Moscow funeral takes place under shadow of repression
Navalny’s Moscow funeral takes place under shadow of repression
MOSCOW: The funeral of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is scheduled to be held in Moscow today (Mar 1), with mourners braving the risk of arrest to come and pay their respects.
Community tourism promotion launched in Kamala
Community tourism promotion launched in Kamala
PHUKET: The Kathu District Community Development Office has launched a new community-based tourism project in Kamala. The project aims to increase local people’s incomes and showcase the cultural richness of the area.
Most people ‘disagree with graphic booze labels’
Most people ‘disagree with graphic booze labels’
BANGKOK: The vast majority of Thais do not agree with the plan to require makers of alcoholic beverages to put a graphic label on each container to warn people of the dangers of excessive drinking, a government survey shows.
Damning video shows Swiss expat kicking woman doctor
Damning video shows Swiss expat kicking woman doctor
PHUKET: A video clip showing 45-year-old Swiss expat Urs Fehr, founder of the Green Elephant Sanctuary Park in Cherng Talay*, kicking a woman doctor has been leaked and shared across social media platforms.