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Rise in drug use among Phuket labourers
Rise in drug use among Phuket labourers
PHUKET: There has been a noticeable increase in the use of drugs, including methamphetamine (ya bah), crystal meth (ya ice) and heroin, across Phuket, especially among labourers on the island.
War Elephants land tough World Cup, Asian Cup draw
War Elephants land tough World Cup, Asian Cup draw
FOOTBALL: Thailand were handed a tough draw yesterday (July 27) for the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
TAT adopts cautious approach to visa fee waiver scheme
TAT adopts cautious approach to visa fee waiver scheme
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand is taking a cautious approach toward implementing a visa fee waiver scheme to attract more foreign tourists.
Growth forecast revised down to 3.5%
Growth forecast revised down to 3.5%
BANGKOK: The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has revised its forecast for this year’s economic growth to 3.5%, down by 0.1%, due to a decrease in international tourism revenues and a slowdown in exports, said Director-General Pornchai Thiraveja.
PPAO to host monthly discounted household essentials market
PPAO to host monthly discounted household essentials market
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Commerce Office will hold a special market during the first week of each month from August through December to help poor residents cope with high prices of household essentials.
Phuket marks His Majesty’s birthday
Phuket marks His Majesty’s birthday
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew this morning led a series of ceremonies to homage to His Majesty King Vachiralongkorn to honour the monarch on his 71st birthday today (July 28).
Japan says North Korea threat more serious than ‘ever’
Japan says North Korea threat more serious than ‘ever’
TOKYO: Japan said today (July 28) that North Korea posed a more serious threat to its national security than “ever before”, as nuclear-armed Pyongyang rattles its neighbours with repeated missile tests and belligerent rhetoric.
Thais reach quarters but Aimsaards lose
Thais reach quarters but Aimsaards lose
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon and Kunlavut Vitidsarn advanced to the quarter-finals of the US$850,000 (B29 million) BWF Japan Open in Tokyo yesterday (July 27).
Thaksin can seek royal pardon, says Wissanu
Thaksin can seek royal pardon, says Wissanu
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can petition for a royal pardon on the first day of his imprisonment, acting Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday (July 27).
 
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Phuket prepares to honour His Majesty the King’s birthday
Phuket prepares to honour His Majesty the King’s birthday
PHUKET: Several temples across the island underwent a series of extensive cleaning campaigns today (July 27) as Phuket prepares to honour His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 71st birthday tomorrow.
Low-cost carriers ramp up China flights
Low-cost carriers ramp up China flights
BANGKOK: Low-cost airlines are ramping up flights to China, although capacity continues to lag the level recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) doesn’t wish to rush into using a visa fee waiver scheme to attract more foreign tourists.
Environmental sustainability awareness drive held in Wichit
Environmental sustainability awareness drive held in Wichit
PHUKET: An event promoting environmental sustainability was held in Wichit yesterday (July 26) with a specific focus on combating climate change and managing plastic pollution.
Toyota Gazoo Racing returns to Phuket
Toyota Gazoo Racing returns to Phuket
MOTORSPORTS: Phuket is gearing up to welcome the return of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Motorsport Thailand event after organisers confirmed the popular motorsports race will take place next weekend (Aug 5-6) at Saphan Hin Park.
Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down
Cambodian PM Hun Sen to step down
PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving leaders, said yesterday (July 26) he will resign and hand power to his eldest son after almost four decades of hardline rule.
‘Collapsed plate’ caused Don Mueang walkway accident
‘Collapsed plate’ caused Don Mueang walkway accident
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) has concluded that a collapsed plate on a moving walkway caused a woman to fall and her leg to be severed at Don Mueang airport last month.
Ratchanok thrills on a good day for Thais
Ratchanok thrills on a good day for Thais
BADMINTON: Ratchanok Intanon and Supanida Katethong set up an all Thai clash in the last 16 of the US$850,000 (B29 million) BWF Japan Open today (July 27) while compatriot Kunlavut Vitidsarn also came through his opening match at the World Tour Super 750 event in Tokyo.
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies aged 56
DUBLIN: Irish pop singer Sinead O’Connor, who shot to worldwide fame in the 1990s, has died at the age of 56, Irish media reported yesterday (July 26).