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Air pollution greatest global threat to human health, says benchmark study
Air pollution greatest global threat to human health, says benchmark study
WASHINGTON: Air pollution is more dangerous to the health of the average person on planet Earth than smoking or alcohol, with the threat worsening in its global epicenter South Asia even as China fast improves, a study showed yesterday (Aug 29).
Power outages to affect Nai Yang, Pa Khlok areas
Power outages to affect Nai Yang, Pa Khlok areas
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced power outages that will affect homes and businesses at Nai Yang Beach and Baan Para in Pa Khlok tomorrow (Aug 31).
Thaksin prepares bid for royal pardon
Thaksin prepares bid for royal pardon
BANGKOK: A lawyer for Thaksin Shinawatra is preparing all necessary documents to seek a royal pardon for the former prime minister.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: All taxi app drivers to be allowed at Phuket Airport, Patong drainworks continue || August 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: All taxi app drivers to be allowed at Phuket Airport, Patong drainworks continue || August 29
PHUKET XTRA - August 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Patong residents angered as Phra Metta drainworks continue
Patong residents angered as Phra Metta drainworks continue
PHUKET: Residents of Patong are becoming increasingly frustrated as the closure of a section of Phra Metta Rd, which runs behind Jungceylon shopping mall, goes beyond its initially planned reopening date.
Mancini eyes Asian Cup as he seals lucrative Saudi move
Mancini eyes Asian Cup as he seals lucrative Saudi move
FOOTBALL: Roberto Mancini said he hoped to lead Saudi Arabia to Asian Cup victory within months as he signed a multi-million dollar deal yesterday (Aug 28), just a fortnight after quitting as Italy coach.
Warning over household debt surge
Warning over household debt surge
BANGKOK: The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) warns that Thailand’s household debt is continuing to increase, with close monitoring required for auto loans and debt from savings cooperatives.
Phuket airport to welcome all taxi app drivers
Phuket airport to welcome all taxi app drivers
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport will open its doors to taxis from all ride-hailing applications, allowing them to pick up passengers from this Friday (Sept 1), reports the Phuket Info Center, operated under the Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior.
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PM Srettha: Cabinet line-up finalised
PM Srettha: Cabinet line-up finalised
BANGKOK: Newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday (Aug 28) his cabinet line-up was finalised, amid speculation the new defence minister could be a civilian member of the prime minister’s Pheu Thai Party
Power outages to affect Bang Tao, Pa Khlok areas
Power outages to affect Bang Tao, Pa Khlok areas
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced power outages that will affect homes in Bang Tao, in Cherng Talay, and Baan Tha La, in Pa Khlok, tomorrow (Aug 30).
Thais finish third at Asean U23 meet
Thais finish third at Asean U23 meet
FOOTBALL: Thailand finished third in the AFF U23 Championship following a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Malaysia after a goalless stalemate at the end of a 90-minute tussle in Rayong on Saturday (Aug 26).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Premier addresses late nightlife hours push, Weather advisory, Fatal Kathu attack || August 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Premier addresses late nightlife hours push, Weather advisory, Fatal Kathu attack || August 28
PHUKET XTRA - August 28 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Woman slain by ex in knife attack
Woman slain by ex in knife attack
PHUKET: A 32-year-old man from Phetchabun has been taken into custody after he attacked his estranged wife with a knife, killing her, in Kathu this morning (Aug 28).
Subdistrict chiefs grilled over illegal houses near Phuket airport
Subdistrict chiefs grilled over illegal houses near Phuket airport
PHUKET: Thalang District Chief Bancha Thanu-in has ordered the chiefs of the Thepkrasattri Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) and the Sakhu OrBorTor to investigate 49 houses believed to have been built illegally within their areas.
Kunlavut makes Thai badminton history
Kunlavut makes Thai badminton history
BADMINTON: Kunlavut “View” Vitidsarn became Thailand’s first world badminton champion in men’s singles when he beat Japan’s Kodai Naraoka at the BWF World Championship 2023 at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, yesterday (Aug 27).
Phuket Governor enters monkhood before retirement
Phuket Governor enters monkhood before retirement
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has entered a 15-day ordainment as a monk at a temple in Lamphun province to make merit ahead of his official retirement as Governor of Phuket on Sept 30.
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Pheu Thai ‘not at disadvantage’ despite Bhumjaithai ministerial posts
Pheu Thai ‘not at disadvantage’ despite Bhumjaithai ministerial posts
BANGKOK: Coalition leader Pheu Thai Party will remain in the driver’s seat despite offering the interior minister post to ally Bhumjaithai, according to an academic.
Fears linger over possibly ‘radioactive’ seafood from Japan
Fears linger over possibly ‘radioactive’ seafood from Japan
BANGKOK: The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Fisheries to take strict measures to screen seafood imported from Japan for fear it could be contaminated by a radioactive isotope.