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Thailand miss out on Women’s World Cup spot
Thailand miss out on Women’s World Cup spot
FOOTBALL: Thailand’s dream of competing in their third consecutive Women’s World Cup is over after the Chaba Kaew fell 2-0 to Cameroon in a qualifying playoff on Saturday (Feb 18).
PLTO continues campaign against ‘out of province’ taxis
PLTO continues campaign against ‘out of province’ taxis
PHUKET: The campaign by the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) against legally registered ‘green plate’ taxis from outside Phuket operating on the island is continuing, despite the office holding talks with the drivers last week.
Ruling party seeks to turn nightlife ‘bribes into tax’
Ruling party seeks to turn nightlife ‘bribes into tax’
BANGKOK: Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, deputy leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, has proposed the state relax rules on entertainment places and alcohol sales to raise tax and get rid of bribes.
US says China mulling arming Russia in Ukraine war
US says China mulling arming Russia in Ukraine war
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States yesterday (Feb 19) accused China of considering arming Russia in its war against Ukraine, ratcheting up tensions as the conflict hits its one-year mark this week.
Drug mule arrested at Phuket Check Point
Drug mule arrested at Phuket Check Point
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man driving onto the island with more than 14,000 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) as well as a semi-automatic handgun.
Rashford shines as Man Utd rout Leicester amid takeover race
Rashford shines as Man Utd rout Leicester amid takeover race
FOOTBALL: Erik ten Hag said Marcus Rashford helped Manchester United recover from a “rubbish” start as the England forward’s double inspired a 3-0 win against Leicester as the race to buy the Old Trafford club gathers pace.
Police HQ commander shot dead ‘by wife’
Police HQ commander shot dead ‘by wife’
BANGKOK: Pol Lt Gen Panya Pinsuk, 59, commander of the Royal Thai Police Office, was found shot dead at his home yesterday afternoon (Feb 20) and the Bangkok police chief said his wife killed him out of stress.
Kathu mayor election becomes two-horse race
Kathu mayor election becomes two-horse race
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Election Commission of Thailand (PEC) has announced just two candidates to contest the election as the new Kathu Mayor.
Loic’s portrait of the future
Loic’s portrait of the future
Phuket boy Loic Tim at just 6½ years old has already collected enough awards most artists would be proud of at twice his age.
Turkey-Syria relief efforts fun run draws support
Turkey-Syria relief efforts fun run draws support
PHUKET: Hundreds of runners turned out at Bang Wad Dam in Kathu early this morning (Feb 19) to join a charity fun run to raise funds to help victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Journalists union urges end to culture of chronic overworking
Journalists union urges end to culture of chronic overworking
BANGKOK: The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) has urged media organisations to protect journalists’ labour rights, calling for more transparent discussions about their long working hours.
Rio holds first all-out carnival since COVID
Rio holds first all-out carnival since COVID
BRAZIL: With a swirl of glitter, sequins and samba, Rio de Janeiro will kick off its famed carnival parades today , the climax of the festival’s first full-on edition since COVID-19 and Brazil’s bitterly divisive elections.
All choked up on bad air
All choked up on bad air
BANGKOK: A white mask looked dusty and had turned grey as if it had been left in a dustbin when in fact it had been worn for just one day by a resident in Lampang.
A GRIP IT response for blood donations
A GRIP IT response for blood donations
After GRIP IT’s first blood donation drive went succesfully at Wat Sawang Arom in Rawai in November, the charitable organisation team based in Phuket decided to continue working together with the Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC) and nine Rotary Clubs across Phuket to provide more critically needed blood to the people in need.
Arsenal regain top spot as Manchester City stumble in title race
Arsenal regain top spot as Manchester City stumble in title race
FOOTBALL: Arsenal regained pole position in the Premier League title race on Saturday (Feb 18) as the Gunners fought back for a thrilling 4-2 victory at Aston Villa, while Manchester City were held to a damaging 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.
Power outage to affect Nai Harn Lake area
Power outage to affect Nai Harn Lake area
PHUKET: The Chalong branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Chalong) has announced a power outage that will affect the Nai Harn Lake area on Wednesday (Feb 22).
Policeman’s resignation letter cites ‘loss of faith’
Policeman’s resignation letter cites ‘loss of faith’
BANGKOK: A resignation letter purported to be from a Suphan Buri police sergeant has triggered a deluge of comments and queries after it was posted online.
Phuket Opinion: A mountain to climb
Phuket Opinion: A mountain to climb
PHUKET: Tourism & Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has his hands full if he is going to attempt to untangle even just some of the issues thrown at him on Friday to help improve Phuket’s tourism industry.
Arsenal seek swift response to take title fight to Man City
Arsenal seek swift response to take title fight to Man City
FOOTBALL: Arsenal have no time to lick their wounds after losing top spot in the Premier League to Manchester City as the Gunners aim to snap a four-game winless streak at Aston Villa later today (Feb 18).
Phuket tourism industry unloads slew of critical issues on Phiphat
Phuket tourism industry unloads slew of critical issues on Phiphat
PHUKET: Tourism & Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn was in Phuket yesterday (Feb 17) to hear firsthand the slew of critical infrastructure issues facing the tourism industry on the island, including  insufficient tap water, traffic and taxi operators and ‘mafia figures’ operating hotels on the island.