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Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai parties forge pact
Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai parties forge pact
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties have forged a political alliance with 212 House seats to form a coalition government, saying they already have the backing of MPs from other parties to ensure a solid House majority.
Another Phuket man arrested for opening scam gang mule account
Another Phuket man arrested for opening scam gang mule account
PHUKET: Officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) have arrested a man in Wichit for opening a bank account for an online fraud operation that has defrauded people out of more than B1.4 million.
Nitithorn back on form to win Mandiri Indonesia Open
Nitithorn back on form to win Mandiri Indonesia Open
GOLF: Thai golfer Nitithorn Thippong clinched the Mandiri Indonesia Open on Sunday (Aug 6), rediscovering the form that made him emerge as one of the brightest young regional talents last year to win his third Asian Tour title.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Oil & tar on Phuket beaches as officials launch search, Gruesome murder confession || August 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Oil & tar on Phuket beaches as officials launch search, Gruesome murder confession || August 7
PHUKET XTRA - August 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Wandering’ tsunami buoy recovered
‘Wandering’ tsunami buoy recovered
PHUKET: The tsunami warning buoy that had drifted from its installed location some 340 kilometres northwest of Phuket in the Andaman Sea has been recovered and brought back to the mainland for inspection.
Arsenal have proved they can slug it out with Man City: Arteta
Arsenal have proved they can slug it out with Man City: Arteta
FOOTBALL: Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal’s Community Shield victory against Manchester City yesterday (Aug 6) proves they can go toe to toe with the treble winners in the Premier League title race.
Patong barber shop owner charged for illegally hiring foreigners
Patong barber shop owner charged for illegally hiring foreigners
PHUKET: A 38-year-old woman in Patong is to be charged with illegally hiring foreigners at her barber shop after she was found with her second foreigner working illegally at her salon.
Cambodian King appoints Hun Sen’s son as new PM
Cambodian King appoints Hun Sen’s son as new PM
PHNOM PENH: Hun Manet was appointed Cambodia’s new leader by the king today (Aug 7), after having effectively been given the post from his father who ruled for nearly four decades.
Pickup slams into tree on road onto Phuket
Pickup slams into tree on road onto Phuket
PHUKET: Police are investigating how a Chalong man lost control of the pickup truck he was driving and slammed into a tree while driving onto the island in Mai Khao last yesterday afternoon (Aug 6).
Patong shooter charged with attempted murder
Patong shooter charged with attempted murder
PHUKET: Police have arrested the man wanted for the street shooting in Patong early last Thursday morning (Aug 3) that left two men injured in hospital.
Pastel Bangkok: Where Mediterranean Food Meets Breathtaking Panoramas
Pastel Bangkok: Where Mediterranean Food Meets Breathtaking Panoramas
Bangkok, the lively capital of Thailand, is famous for its busy streets, cultural temples, and a varied food scene that satisfies every taste. In the midst of this lively city, there is a secret treasure that guarantees a captivating experience blending culinary creativity and stunning rooftop views.
All Blacks playmakers excited by World Cup prospects
All Blacks playmakers excited by World Cup prospects
RUGBY: Playmakers Aaron Smith and Richie Mo’unga say the All Blacks have taken “massive steps” from their troubles of last year and are ready to challenge for the Rugby World Cup.
Spanish chef faces murder rap for Phangan dismemberment
Spanish chef faces murder rap for Phangan dismemberment
SURAT THANI: The Koh Samui Provincial Court has approved a warrant for the arrest of a Spanish chef, suspected to have killed and dismembered the body of his Colombian surgeon lover in a hotel room on Koh Phangan island.
Bitcoin and Smart Contracts: Automating Transactions
Bitcoin smart contracts are undoubtedly automating local and global transactions. Here’s what you should know about these innovations.
Brokers upbeat on Pheu Thai’s role in new government
Brokers upbeat on Pheu Thai’s role in new government
BANGKOK: Although prolonged political uncertainty has been weighing on the stock market, brokers share a positive view of Pheu Thai Party’s leadership role in forming the new government as the party has policies to drive the economy and investment through capital markets, benefitting large-cap stocks.
Taking a tour of the green
Taking a tour of the green
Last year, I visited friends near Kalasin. Deep in the heart of Isan. Driving north past interminable paddy fields was a dispiriting experience. Barely ‒ and the adverb conveys a literal truth ‒ a tree in sight. Tight-fisted husbandry had meant their remorseless eradication, either because they siphoned up too much precious water, or because the space was needed for the main subsistence crop: rice.
Search on for oil slick culprits as beach clean-up continues
Search on for oil slick culprits as beach clean-up continues
PHUKET: Authorities have confirmed that the search is on to find the culprits that caused extensive oil slick and tar ball pollution to several beaches along the west coast of the island.
Prayut vows army will continue to ‘protect the country’
Prayut vows army will continue to ‘protect the country’
BANGKOK: The armed forces will continue to lead in “protecting the country”, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday (Aug 5) when asked about the state of military stability amid rising political tensions.
Phuket honours National Youth Games Wushu medal winners
Phuket honours National Youth Games Wushu medal winners
WUSHU: Eight young athletes who won medals in the sport of Wushu while representing Phuket at the recent Thailand National Youth Games were honoured in a special ceremony on Friday (Aug 4).
Stephff: A celebration of satire
Stephff: A celebration of satire
Stéphane Peray, better known as ‘Stephff’, is a French cartoonist based in Bangkok. He is renowned throughout the region as one of the best satirical cartoonists in Asia.