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G7 vows ‘severe costs’ for those helping Russia in Ukraine
G7 vows ‘severe costs’ for those helping Russia in Ukraine
KARUIZAWA: G7 foreign ministers warned today (Apr 18) that those helping Russia wage war in Ukraine would face “severe costs”, as they offered a united front on another key policy challenge: China.
Phuket closes Songkran ‘Seven Days’ campaign with five dead
Phuket closes Songkran ‘Seven Days’ campaign with five dead
PHUKET: Phuket officials have recognised 51 road accidents resulting in five deaths and 51 people injured during the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign for Songkran 2023, which concluded at midnight last night (Apr 17).
American stomped at Phuket pub, police deny inaction
American stomped at Phuket pub, police deny inaction
PHUKET: Chalong Police have denied that they are stalling their investigation into an American tourist being stomped on the face by a security staffer at the Laguna Plaza bar complex on Wiset Rd in Rawai.
Huge storms wreck properties as search for capsized trawlers continues
Huge storms wreck properties as search for capsized trawlers continues
BANGKOK: Around 1,800 houses in ten provinces were damaged after summer storms wreaked havoc across the Northeast and South over the weekend, as authorities continued the search for crew members of stricken trawlers off the coast of Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Rins rules in Austin after Bagnaia blunder
Rins rules in Austin after Bagnaia blunder
MOTO GP: Alex Rins won Sunday’s (Apr 16) attritional Grand Prix of the Americas following a blunder from Ducati’s MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia.
More than 25,000 men volunteer for military service
More than 25,000 men volunteer for military service
BANGKOK: A total of 25,100 Thai men men had applied for voluntary enlistment this year as of yesterday (Apr 16), with backgrounds as diverse as being monks and holders of a master’s degree, army deputy spokeswoman Maj Gen Sirichan Ngathong has said.
Myanmar junta to free 3,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty
Myanmar junta to free 3,000 prisoners in New Year amnesty
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta said today (Apr 17) it would release more than 3,000 prisoners to mark the Buddhist New Year, without specifying whether those jailed in its bloody crackdown on dissent would be freed.
Donating Mobility: Wheelchairs for those in need
Donating Mobility: Wheelchairs for those in need
Over the past year Living Waters Phuket Foundation (LWPF) has donated more than 2,500 wheelchairs to the Thai Red Cross Society. This mobility project is part of a nationwide, strategic initiative to help fund the purchase of wheelchairs for use in hospitals, clinics and centres across Thailand to assist those with mobility challenges. 
Seven injured, no deaths recorded for Day 6 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
Seven injured, no deaths recorded for Day 6 of ‘Seven Days’ campaign
PHUKET: Phuket officials have recognised seven road accidents resulting in eight people injured during Day 6 of the ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road and water safety campaign yesterday (Apr 16).
SEA Games to be shown on Thai TV
SEA Games to be shown on Thai TV
SEA GAMES: The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has announced that live broadcasts of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will be televised for viewers in Thailand.
PLTO arrests 10 more taxi drivers at Phuket airport
PLTO arrests 10 more taxi drivers at Phuket airport
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has confirmed arresting 10 more drivers for operating illegally at Phuket International Airport.
One dead, 7 missing as storm sinks fishing boats in South
One dead, 7 missing as storm sinks fishing boats in South
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: One person died, at least seven others went missing and at least seven fishing boats sank when a windstorm struck the coast of the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat yesterday morning (Apr 16).
Phuket officials assure smog is clearing
Phuket officials assure smog is clearing
PHUKET: Phuket officials have assured that the heavy smog that has plagued Phuket for days is now clearing, and that people can safely enjoy outdoor activities.
Saka penalty miss proves costly as Arsenal blow lead again in West Ham draw
Saka penalty miss proves costly as Arsenal blow lead again in West Ham draw
FOOTBALL: Arsenal blew a two-goal lead for the second game in a row as Bukayo Saka’s penalty miss proved crucial in the Premier League leaders’ damaging 2-2 draw against West Ham yesterday (Apr 16).
Over 8,000 runners expected for 2023 Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon
Over 8,000 runners expected for 2023 Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon
MARATHON: The Supersports Laguna Phuket Marathon is set to welcome over 8,000 runners from more than 40 countries to compete in one of Southeast Asia’s favourite destination marathons on June 10-11, organisers have confirmed.
Catch and transmit: Phuket through the optic of Niravit Voravanitcha
Catch and transmit: Phuket through the optic of Niravit Voravanitcha
In the brave new world of mass production, not only material objects are manufactured at factories – images and ideas are created in a similar manner. Just Google “Phuket” and enjoy the selection of identical “iconic images” of a tropical paradise complete with white sand, blue sea, a long-ail boat in the foreground and a lime rock in the background. This is Phuket as it is marketed to the world, and nobody actually cares that the scene in the picture is literally not Phuket but a different province. Feel Good Inc produces ideas for Dear Valued Customers just as Cadbury makes chocolate bars for them.
Phuket Water Festival making a splash
Phuket Water Festival making a splash
PHUKET: Narong Woonciew, Governor of Phuket, officially inaugurated the “Phuket Water Festival 2023 Water Festival...Thai Way” yesterday (Apr 15) to welcome in the Thai New Year while promoting the province as a desirable tourists destination.
Health warning issued as heat and smog persist
Health warning issued as heat and smog persist
PHUKET: At-risk people have been urged by health experts to take precautions as sustained heat and heavy smog continue to plague Phuket.
EC offers B1 million reward for info on election cheats
EC offers B1 million reward for info on election cheats
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) is offering up to B1 million to anyone who can provide evidence of electoral corruption including vote buying.
Krabi to Phuket swim aims to raise marine conservation efforts
Krabi to Phuket swim aims to raise marine conservation efforts
SWIMMING: A group of volunteers will soon be aiming to set a national record by swimming from Krabi to Phuket via Phang Nga as part of a marine conservation and awareness project.