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Drunk, mentally ill policeman fatally stabs woman passer-by
Drunk, mentally ill policeman fatally stabs woman passer-by
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A mentally ill and drunk policeman ran out of his police flat, kicked over a passing motorcycle and repeatedly stabbed the two female passengers, killing one of them.
Patty’s dream comes true in Pattaya
Patty’s dream comes true in Pattaya
GOLF: Roared on by her adoring fans, Patty Tavatanakit made a gutsy final-hole birdie to write her name into Honda LPGA Thailand folklore.
Phuket holds night fun run and mini marathon
Phuket holds night fun run and mini marathon
RUNNING: The “Discover Phuket Night Run” held yesterday (Feb 24) has been declared a big success by authorities, with more than 1,500 people taking part.
Filipino DJ dead in Patong motorbike crash
Filipino DJ dead in Patong motorbike crash
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that a Filipino national who worked in Phuket as a DJ died following a motorcycle accident in Patong in the early hours of this morning (Feb 25).
Man United deflated as Man City, Arsenal close on Liverpool
Man United deflated as Man City, Arsenal close on Liverpool
FOOTBALL: Manchester United’s air of optimism was punctured as Alex Iwobi’s 97th minute winner handed Fulham their first win at Old Trafford since 2003, while Manchester City edged past Bournemouth 1-0 to close the gap on leaders Liverpool to one point yesterday (Feb 24).
Navalny’s body given to his mother
Navalny’s body given to his mother
WARSAW: The body of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been handed to his mother more than a week after he died in an Arctic prison colony, his team said yesterday (Feb 24).
Permanent visa exemption for Kazakhs expected
Permanent visa exemption for Kazakhs expected
BANGKOK: A permanent visa exemption for Kazakh visitors to Thailand is expected to be announced by April, while Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, is planning to increase flights during the low season to cater to growing demand.
Phuket Globetrotter: Upended in Uganda
Phuket Globetrotter: Upended in Uganda
I sensed this would be a different journey before I got off the plane in Uganda. The first bottleneck occurred while deplaning at Entebbe airport, a process that abruptly jammed without explanation. Military people were milling on the ground, more than seemed justified for a routine flight from Dubai. Something was happening outside.
Black wastewater concerns at Bang Tao Beach
Black wastewater concerns at Bang Tao Beach
PHUKET: Black wastewater was visible at Bang Tao Beach in Cherng Talay yesterday (Feb 23) prompting local residents to once again demand action from authorities to remedy the situation.
Expat completes children charity swim around Phuket
Expat completes children charity swim around Phuket
SWIMMING: Phuket resident Todd Blankenship recently successfully completed his ambitious mission to swim around Phuket to raise money and help local children via a Rotary Club of Patong Beach initiative.
Taxes slashed for booze, pubs
Taxes slashed for booze, pubs
BANGKOK: The Excise Department has cut tax rates for alcohol and nightlife venues, effective as of Friday (Feb 23), in a bid to boost tourism and domestic spending.
Outrage as teen videoed skating on temple
Outrage as teen videoed skating on temple
PHUKET: Two teenagers have caused a stir after one of them was videoed skating on a building in the grounds of Wat Mueang Mai in Thalang on Friday (Feb 23).
More turtle eggs laid at Mai Khao Beach
More turtle eggs laid at Mai Khao Beach
PHUKET: Officials have confirmed the second case of a leatherback turtle laying eggs at Mai Khao Beach in the past fortnight after a nest containing 137 eggs was discovered early this morning (Feb 24).
Phuket hosts senior tennis comp
Phuket hosts senior tennis comp
TENNIS: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat officially welcomed teams from all over the world as he opened the 12th International Senior Tennis Cup this morning (Feb 24).
Underdogs shine as Kamala Bowls Club sees record turnout
Underdogs shine as Kamala Bowls Club sees record turnout
BOWLS: A record field of bowlers took to the green last Friday (Feb 16) at Kamala Lawn Bowls club to compete in The Phuket Open Pairs Championship, the fourth of this season’s ‘majors’.
New beginnings for rescued lion cub
New beginnings for rescued lion cub
PHUKET: The lion cub used to attract tourists to a cafe north of Phuket Town by a Chinese national has found a new home, a new play mate and a new name.
‘The Zone of Interest’: Chilling normality amid the Holocaust
‘The Zone of Interest’: Chilling normality amid the Holocaust
For many film lovers these days the cinema has become a place of action blockbusters, epic stunts and superhero franchises. But all of that seems to change when the world’s focus turns to Awards season. In Phuket over the next month or so we are going to see a range of this year’s Oscar-nominated films – and lovers of serious cinema are in for an absolute treat.
Krabi National Park enjoys tourism boom
Krabi National Park enjoys tourism boom
KRABI: Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in Krabi has generated more than B260 million in entry fees in less than four months, owing to the continual increase in the number of tourists visiting the popular island attraction.
German parliament votes to legalise recreational cannabis
German parliament votes to legalise recreational cannabis
BERLIN: The German parliament voted yesterday (Feb 23) to legalise the possession and controlled cultivation of cannabis starting in April, despite fierce objections from the opposition and medical associations.
Thaksin can ‘advise’ on politics, says Probation Dept
Thaksin can ‘advise’ on politics, says Probation Dept
BANGKOK: Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is allowed to take positions in politics and offer advice during his parole period, the deputy chief of the Probation Department said yesterday (Feb 23).