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Police called in to hunt down alleged ‘black taxi’
Police called in to hunt down alleged ‘black taxi’
PHUKET: Police in Cherng Talay were called in to track down a man wanted for using a private car to pick up tourists at Bang Tao after being booked through the Grab app.
Amazing Thailand Dance With Me
Amazing Thailand Dance With Me
Just what Thailand’s needs is this new tonic stunning film and beautiful music, a new video. The new song and video was launched today by Senator Weerasak Kowsurat the ex tourism minister of Thailand at the Hyatt Regency on Sukhumvit. A magical piece of work by creative genius and British Producer Will Robinson, who is known by many travelers who come to Thailand as “The Isan Project”, Will’s music and video creations continue to be popular amongst overseas visitors especially those in Phuket.
Krabi man hits reduce speed sign, dies
Krabi man hits reduce speed sign, dies
PHUKET: A 24-year-old man from Krabi was killed when he lost control of the motorbike he was riding and hit a ‘City Limits - Reduce Speed’ sign by the side of Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday (Mar 5).
One in 10 Thai children obese
One in 10 Thai children obese
BANGKOK: Almost 10% of Thai children are clinically obese, according to a Department of Health study that was released yesterday (Mar 5).
Liverpool rewrite record books in 7-0 thrashing of Man Utd
Liverpool rewrite record books in 7-0 thrashing of Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah all scored twice as Liverpool shrugged off a season of frustration to thrash Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield yesterday (Mar 5).
Verstappen dominates Bahrain GP in foreboding title warning
Verstappen dominates Bahrain GP in foreboding title warning
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen dominated the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull Racing teammate Sergio Perez yesterday (Mar 5), but Fernando Alonso stole the show with a thrilling third for the newly competitive Aston Martin team.
Hatching leatherback turtles get a helping hand
Hatching leatherback turtles get a helping hand
PHUKET: It is past midnight on a beach in southern Thailand and 12-year-old Prin Uthaisangchai is anxiously staring at a leatherback turtle nest, waiting for scores of the endangered hatchlings to scrabble out from the sand.
Eco-friendly Jet Ski World Championships comes to Phuket
Eco-friendly Jet Ski World Championships comes to Phuket
WATERSPORTS: Phuket is gearing up to host the eco-friendly four-day WPG#1 Waterjet Offshore World Championship 2023 at Laguna in Cherng Talay between March 16-19, it has been confirmed.
Phuket Dojo shines Down Under
Phuket Dojo shines Down Under
JUDO: Fresh off the back of their success in Manila last month, the team from Dojo at Blue Tree Phuket once again showed their worth with another impressive medal haul at the Sydney International Judo tournament last Sunday (Feb 26).
Howson leaving the 89.5 house
Howson leaving the 89.5 house
After an outstanding eight years hosting Good Morning Phuket on Live 89.5 FM, we must bid farewell to Chris Howson. At the end of February 2023 the voice that has kept us entertained on our morning drive to the office departed the Phuket airwaves, to further his career and not have to wake up at 4am every day to host a breakfast radio show. His replacement is a familiar face and voice to all of us in Phuket, JP Mestanza.
Arsenal stage thrilling fightback to maintain five-point lead over Man City
Arsenal stage thrilling fightback to maintain five-point lead over Man City
FOOTBALL: Arsenal recovered from conceding the second fastest goal in Premier League history as Reiss Nelson’s stoppage-time strike gave the Premier League leaders a thrilling 3-2 win over Bournemouth after title rivals Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 yesterday (Mar 4).
Illegal cigarette smugglers busted
Illegal cigarette smugglers busted
PHUKET: Police arrested two women yesterday (Mar 4) on charges of smuggling illegal cigarettes onto the island in addition to being in possession of electronic cigarettes and hookahs, known as ‘baraku’ in Thailand.
Phuket Opinion: On the cards
Phuket Opinion: On the cards
PHUKET: The new system of ‘yellow cards’ and ‘red cards’ for law-breaking foreigners in Phuket announced by the regional Immigration chief this past week is a cause for concern – but not because Immigration is looking to take action against foreigners caught wantonly flouting the law.
At least four dead, tens of thousands evacuated in Malaysia floods
At least four dead, tens of thousands evacuated in Malaysia floods
KUALA LUMPUR: At least four people have died and nearly 41,000 were evacuated in Malaysia after floodwaters caused by “unusual” torrential rains lasting days swept through several states, officials said yesterday (Mar 4).
Wild Boar Dom’s ashes come home
Wild Boar Dom’s ashes come home
BANGKOK: The ashes of young “Wild Boars” footballer Duangphet “Dom” Phromthep were returned to the embrace of his grieving family in Thailand yesterday (Mar 4) following his sudden death and cremation in England.
Red Bull Racing lockout front row in Bahrain
Red Bull Racing lockout front row in Bahrain
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen led a Red Bull Racing front-row lockout ahead of teammate Sergio Perez for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix today (Mar 5).
Saphan Hin festival to mark Makha Bucha Day
Saphan Hin festival to mark Makha Bucha Day
PHUKET: A food and goods festival is underway in Saphan Hin to mark Makha Bucha Day and the long weekend.
Phuket targets more French tourists
Phuket targets more French tourists
PHUKET: A roadshow held in Paris on Thursday (Mar 2) is aiming to increase the number of tourists visiting Phuket from France, officials have confirmed.
Fab Andrade wins ONE Bantamweight title
Fab Andrade wins ONE Bantamweight title
MMA: After five gruelling years on the island, training with some of the world’s top fighting talent, Phuket-based Fabricio Andrade has finally laid claim to the ONE Championship Bantamweight title.
Shadow boxing with ‘Creed II’
Shadow boxing with ‘Creed II’
While many people were a little concerned when it was announced that the ‘Rocky’ franchise would continue under the umbrella of the ‘Creed’ films – so far the ‘Creed’ films have held their own and all be worthy watches. That tradition continues with ‘Creed III’ that does hold up as a worthy film, but also at the same time feels like a missed opportunity.