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Andaman claim Phuket T20 title
Andaman claim Phuket T20 title
CRICKET: Scorching conditions greeted the Phuket T20 finalists last Sunday (Mar 19) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang, but it was Rishi Sadaranghani’s Andaman Cricket Club (ACC) who proved cooler under pressure with a decisive five-wicket victory over Patong Warriors to claim the first quarterly trophy of 2023.
John Wick returns in style
John Wick returns in style
One of the most interesting films to be released in cinemas this year may well be ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. When someone looks at the synopsis of this film they could be forgiven for wondering how a plot so thin could entertain an audience for close to three hours. Yet, after they have watched the film they will be left thinking they have seen one of the best action films of 2023.
Biden says not seeking conflict with Iran after deadly strikes
Biden says not seeking conflict with Iran after deadly strikes
BEIRUT: President Joe Biden said yesterday (Mar 24) the United States is not seeking conflict with Tehran, after Washington carried out strikes on Iran-linked groups in Syria in retaliation for a deadly drone attack.
Warmer summer this year after protracted cool season
Warmer summer this year after protracted cool season
BANGKOK: The temperature will be 1 degree Celsius higher on average this summer than last year, according to the Meteorological Department (TMD).
Tekkim Cup football tournament underway in Phuket
Tekkim Cup football tournament underway in Phuket
FOOTBALL: The hugely popular Tekkim Cup football competition is underway in Phuket with 24 teams fighting it out for the title of champions.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal Rawai crash, Warning over Pa Khlok fires, Phuket on TIME Greatest Places list || March 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal Rawai crash, Warning over Pa Khlok fires, Phuket on TIME Greatest Places list || March 24
PHUKET XTRA - March 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Tourist police clamp down on overstay, tourism-related crimes
Tourist police clamp down on overstay, tourism-related crimes
CHONBURI: Thailand’s Tourist Police have launched a nationwide campaign to suppress tourism-related crime, including overstay and other violations of the law by foreigners in Thailand as well as crimes against them.
Island on Nai Harn Lake to be closed for two weeks
Island on Nai Harn Lake to be closed for two weeks
PHUKET: The small lake in the middle of Nai Harn Lake will be temporarily closed for visitors from Mar 26 through Apr 10.
Trans women banned from female athletics
Trans women banned from female athletics
ATHLETICS: Transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in female track and field events regardless of their levels of testosterone, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said yesterday (Mar 23), citing fairness over inclusion.
Warning issued amid continuing fires in Pa Khlok
Warning issued amid continuing fires in Pa Khlok
PHUKET: Pa Khlok Municipality has issued a warning and published a set of guidelines on fire safety and fire extinguishing at garbage dumping grounds amid continuing fires in the area. The warning was posted after a fire at a landfill which was then followed by two wildfires and one residential fire within two days.
Cat slaughterhouse shut down, 197 cats rescued in ‘milestone moment’ for animal welfare in Vietnam
Cat slaughterhouse shut down, 197 cats rescued in ‘milestone moment’ for animal welfare in Vietnam
An industrial-scale cat slaughterhouse in the southern Vietnamese province of Dong Thap, capable of slaughtering up to 500 innocent cats a day, has ceased all operations following landmark intervention from the authorities.
Candidates for PPAO byelections confirmed
Candidates for PPAO byelections confirmed
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (ECT Phuket) has confirmed the eligible candidates to contest the byelections for new representatives to join the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) council next month.
Horseshoe crab warning issued after two deaths
Horseshoe crab warning issued after two deaths
BANGKOK: Health officials have issued warnings to the public after two people died and five others were hospitalised after consuming mangrove horseshoe crabs, which are lethally toxic.
Thailand records 5.57mn tourist arrivals in first quarter
Thailand records 5.57mn tourist arrivals in first quarter
BANGKOK: Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisulee Traisaranakul has reported that Thailand has seen a rapid recovery in its tourism sector, with 5.57 million foreign tourist arrivals recorded between Jan 1 and Mar 18 this year.
Phuket, Isan shine on TIME’s list of world’s greatest places
Phuket, Isan shine on TIME’s list of world’s greatest places
PHUKET: The island of Phuket and Thailand’s northeastern region of Isan have both been included in 2023 World’s Greatest Places list by the respected TIME magazine.
Plan in place to safeguard votes abroad as poll nears
Plan in place to safeguard votes abroad as poll nears
BANGKOK: The Foreign Affairs Ministry is gearing up for advance voting by Thai citizens abroad, with a system to be introduced to monitor the voting in real time.
Governor calls consuls to ’keep the peace’ meeting
Governor calls consuls to ’keep the peace’ meeting
PHUKET: Phuket Governor met with Consul-Generals and honorary consuls from across the island yesterday (Mar 23) to discuss a raft of topics, including tourist arrivals and crime involving foreigners.
Kane leads England to win in Italy, Ronaldo sets new caps record as Portugal cruise
Kane leads England to win in Italy, Ronaldo sets new caps record as Portugal cruise
FOOTBALL: Harry Kane became England’s all-time leading goalscorer as the Three Lions enjoyed a perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying by winning 2-1 away to Italy yesterday (Mar 23), as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his record 197th cap in Portugal’s 4-0 win over Liechtenstein.
Water outage to affect Cape Panwa
Water outage to affect Cape Panwa
PHUKET: The Phuket Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a water outage in Wichit on Friday (Mar 24) while work is conducted on a mains pipe supplying the area.
Stand-Up Comedy - RON JOSOL & ISMO - Live in Phuket!
Stand-Up Comedy - RON JOSOL & ISMO - Live in Phuket!
The Comedy Club Bangkok very proudly present Canadian TV comic - RON JOSOL & the Finnish Legend himself - ISMO - Live in Phuket for our biggest show yet at Junkyard Theatre!   Ron Josol, is a Canadian-Filipino TV comedian veteran of 20 years, well received from every corner of the world. Ron has a ridiculous number of TV credits including AMAZON PRIME, SHOWTIME, COMEDY CENTRAL and DRY BAR!     ISMO is a Finnish comedian who is most well-known for his unique perspective on dissecting languages, starting comedy in Finland and exploding globally since making his US debut in 2014 at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood where he won the title of “The Funniest Person in the World". More recently in 2018 his set on CONAN went absolutely viral making him a true international star!     So PHUKET prepare yourself once again as RON JOSOL & ISMO are coming to bring back the laughs at Junkyard Theatre!     From ฿600 in advance online at bit.ly/MARCH30-COMEDY-PHUKET / ComedyClubBKK.com. From ฿800 at the door. LINE/Whatsapp at 061-174-3716 / email Bookings@JunkYardTheatre.com.