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Chelsea, Liverpool stalemate shows need for Caicedo
Chelsea, Liverpool stalemate shows need for Caicedo
FOOTBALL: Chelsea and Liverpool had to settle for a 1-1 draw to start their Premier League season yesterday (Aug 13) as Tottenham also drew 2-2 at Brentford as they began life without Harry Kane.
Protesters slam Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai for alliance with military parties
Protesters slam Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai for alliance with military parties
BANGKOK: A group of protestors, mostly on bicycles and motorcycles, rallied in front of Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai party headquarters yesterday (Aug 13) to denounce their efforts to form the next government with military-linked parties.
Tourist injured after ATV collides with bus on Phuket public road
Tourist injured after ATV collides with bus on Phuket public road
PHUKET: A Chinese tourist was rushed to the hospital earlier this week after the ATV he was driving collided with a tour bus on Soi Yod Sane, a public road leading from Chao Fa West Rd to Big Buddha.
A snapshot of the South
A snapshot of the South
To my amazement, the party ‒ celebrating my partner’s family acquisition of a new house ‒ went on all day. I should have expected it. After all, the previous day’s preparations had been exhaustive, and the cost far above what anyone might expect in a poor rural community. No expense had been spared.
Arson attack on Berlin memorial to deported Jews
Arson attack on Berlin memorial to deported Jews
BERLIN: A man set fire to a box of books on Nazism that was part of a Berlin monument dedicated to the Jews deported by the Nazis, city police said Saturday (Aug 12).
England survive Colombia scare, Aussies beat France
England survive Colombia scare, Aussies beat France
FOOTBALL: England fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 yesterday (Aug 12) in a bruising encounter and set up a tasty Women’s World Cup semi-final with Australia.
Tour boat hit, sunk by waterspout, 2 missing
Tour boat hit, sunk by waterspout, 2 missing
PHETCHABURI: Two tourists went missing after a tour boat was hit by a waterspout and sank in the middle of Bang Ta Boon bay off Ban Laem district on Saturday (Aug 12).
At the helm of Rotary Patong
At the helm of Rotary Patong
Walter Wyler has been elected President of Rotary Club of Patong Beach, the only English-language Rotary Club on the island. This is his second term as President, re-elected late last month to take up the mantle from outgoing President Best Wanamakok.
Arsenal launch Premier League title bid, Newcastle hit Villa for five
Arsenal launch Premier League title bid, Newcastle hit Villa for five
FOOTBALL: Arsenal began their Premier League title challenge by beating Nottingham Forest 2-1 yesterday (Aug 12) as Alexander Isak scored twice in Newcastle’s 5-1 thrashing of Aston Villa.
No more FamilyMart for Thailand as retailer withdraws from market
No more FamilyMart for Thailand as retailer withdraws from market
BANGKOK: The well-known Japanese retail chain FamilyMart is leaving the Thai market, with all of its remaining convenience stores to continue operating as Tops Daily, a brand owned by Central Group. The conversion should be finished within the rest of 2023.
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Sea turtle rescued from Phuket oil slick in Rawai area
Sea turtle rescued from Phuket oil slick in Rawai area
PHUKET: One more sea turtle was found in Phuket smothered with oil yesterday (Aug 11) and taken to the Sireetarn Marine Endangered Animal Rescue Centre, operated under the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
Phuket marks Mother’s Day with merit-making and special events
Phuket marks Mother’s Day with merit-making and special events
PHUKET: Governor Narong Woonciew led Phuket officials this morning (Aug 12) at a ceremony to celebrate Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s birthday, which is also celebrated throughout the nation as Mother’s Day. The festivities will continue throughout the day.
All former champions out of Women’s World Cup
All former champions out of Women’s World Cup
FOOTBALL: A new name will be engraved on the Women’s World Cup after Sweden clung on to defeat the 2011 champions Japan 2-1 yesterday (Aug 11), with Spain awaiting in the semi-final.
Last suspect in Patong shooting arrested
Last suspect in Patong shooting arrested
PHUKET: The last suspect involved in the street shooting in Patong on Aug 3 has surrendered to police to be charged for her role in the crime, Patong Police have announced.
‘Simulant’ more real than meets the eye
‘Simulant’ more real than meets the eye
It is sometimes strange how a good film can seem to magically appear out of thin air. With very little publicity many could assume that April Mullen’s (‘Wander’) ‘Simulant’ may not be worth the price of admission. But that assumption would be wrong because this turns out to be one of the most unusual and underrated films of 2023.
Plant name honors Queen Mother
Plant name honors Queen Mother
CHIANG MAI: Researchers from Chiang Mai University have named a newly found species of the Annonaceae family Majestatis to celebrate the 91st birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Man City start with a win as Spurs confirm Kane exit
Man City start with a win as Spurs confirm Kane exit
FOOTBALL: Manchester City opened the Premier League season with a 3-0 win at Burnley yesterday (Aug 11) although the defending champions could be without Kevin De Bruyne for a number of weeks after he suffered the recurrence of a hamstring injury.
Soi Dog carries out annual vaccination drive at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
Soi Dog carries out annual vaccination drive at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
Soi Dog Foundation carried out its annual vaccination drive at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang – also known as the government dog pound or GDP – this month.
Dr Thon calls for greater environmental protection
Dr Thon calls for greater environmental protection
PHUKET: Well-known marine life environmentalist Dr Thon Thamrongnawasawat has called on officials to do more to protect Thailand’s coast from environmental disasters, even if only for the sake of preventing massive losses to the tourism industry, following the oil slick that plagued Phuket’s west coast beaches for the past week.