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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.
Verstappen wins again in chaotic Dutch Grand Prix
Verstappen wins again in chaotic Dutch Grand Prix
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen claimed a record-equalling ninth victory after a sudden downpour red-flagged his home Dutch Grand Prix seven laps from the finish yesterday (Aug 27).
Phuket Marine Office issues weather safety notice
Phuket Marine Office issues weather safety notice
PHUKET: The Phuket Marine Office has issued a ‘navigation warning’, advising all boat operators of large waves and heavy rain expected in the coming days.
PPAO gifts B400k to fund to help the poor
PPAO gifts B400k to fund to help the poor
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) has increased its contributions to the community welfare fund, which is used to carry out projects to assist poor people in increasing their income, and to help them to sustainably improve their quality of life.
See how they run!
See how they run!
Robert is a nut. A train nut. When you hear that a guy is retiring early to go and live in Thailand, the last kind of model you think he’s going to be hanging out with is a model railroad. But that’s exactly what Robert Kief of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce wound up doing. And he doesn’t mind you knowing that he’s loving it.
Fishing boat destroyed by fire
Fishing boat destroyed by fire
PHUKET: Officials are investigating what started a fire that destroyed a fishing boat moored near the main fishing port area in Ratsada on Sunday (Aug 27)*.
Man Utd rally to beat Forest, Arsenal held by 10-man Fulham
Man Utd rally to beat Forest, Arsenal held by 10-man Fulham
FOOTBALL: Manchester United hit back from conceding twice in the first four minutes to beat Nottingham Forest 3-2 yesterday (Aug 26) as Arsenal dropped Premier League points for the first time this season in a 2-2 draw with 10-man Fulham.
Solving the Climate Crisis
Solving the Climate Crisis
Palmer Owyoung is a long-term Phuket expat who lives on Phuket’s central west coast. For years, Palmer penned the ‘Sustainably Yours’ column for The Phuket News, through which many people became familiar with his writing, and his thinking.
Verstappen dominates home qualifying as record-equalling ninth win beckons
Verstappen dominates home qualifying as record-equalling ninth win beckons
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen dominated qualifying for his home Dutch Grand Prix yesterday (Aug 26) after two red flags turned the pole-setting session into a single-lap shootout.
PM Srettha goes to Phang Nga
PM Srettha goes to Phang Nga
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Pheu Thai tourism policy working group continued their visit to the Andaman coast yesterday with a visit to Khao Lak in Phang Nga, north of Phuket.
Surge in elderly care business registrations
Surge in elderly care business registrations
BANGKOK: The Department of Business Development (DBD) has reported that Thailand continues to experience a significant uptick in the registration of businesses focused on elderly care services. This rise is particularly noteworthy as Thailand is already classified as an aging society, with over 10% of its population aged 60 and above.
Phuket Town gears up for Por Tor Festival
Phuket Town gears up for Por Tor Festival
PHUKET: Phuket Town is all set to host the ‘Por Tor Festival’, also called the Hungry Ghost Festival, with activities scheduled to be held from tomorrow (Aug 28) through to Sept 14.
Indonesian trawlers seized off Phuket
Indonesian trawlers seized off Phuket
PHUKET: The 29 crew members on board two Indonesian trawlers have been detained after their fishing boats were seized by the Royal Thai Navy early yesterday morning (Aug 25).
Bar off Bangla caught with underage hostess
Bar off Bangla caught with underage hostess
PHUKET: Just hours after Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin conducted his visit to Bangla Rd in Patong last night, police moved in and charged a bar operator for having a minor work as a hostess at a venue serving alcohol, and for having a minor work inappropriate hours.
Korean epic ‘The Moon’ impresses
Korean epic ‘The Moon’ impresses
Disaster movies don’t normally come with a serious storyline. Normally they are films full of amazing special effects, loud noises and people running for their lives. A decent screenplay is normally the last thing on the filmmakers’ minds – but the latest film from South Korean director Kim Young-hwa (Take Off) bucks that trend as it delivers both amazing visuals and a biting screenplay that makes a strong political statement.
Patong bar late trading ‘possible’, says Srettha
Patong bar late trading ‘possible’, says Srettha
PHUKET: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin during his visit to Bangla Rd in Patong last night (Aug 25) told local bar operators that extending the closing time for entertainment venues from 2am to 4am was ‘possible’.
South Africa send New Zealand crashing to record defeat
South Africa send New Zealand crashing to record defeat
RUGBY: Reigning champions South Africa completed their World Cup preparations with a record 35-7 rout of 14-man New Zealand as the All Blacks suffered their all-time heaviest margin of defeat yesterday (Aug 25).
Phuket Peranakan Festival earns Creative Excellence Award
Phuket Peranakan Festival earns Creative Excellence Award
PHUKET: Organisers of the inaugural Phuket Peranakan Festival have been honored with the Creative Excellence Award from the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) of Thailand. Held in June this year, the festival became the first tourist-oriented event aimed at introducing Phuket’s rich Chinese heritage to a broad audience of Thai and international visitors.
Sterling sparkles as Pochettino earns first Chelsea win
Sterling sparkles as Pochettino earns first Chelsea win
FOOTBALL: Raheem Sterling sparkled with a brace and Nicolas Jackson bagged his first goal for the club as Chelsea swept aside Luton 3-0 to give Mauricio Pochettino his first Premier League win as Blues boss yesterday (Aug 25).