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Khao Lak killer road claims another life
Khao Lak killer road claims another life
PHUKET: Members of the local community in Khao Lak, about an hour’s drive north of Phuket, are calling for measures to be introduced to reduce motorists’ speed along the main highway through the tourist-popular town after a second foreigner was killed trying to cross the recently expanded road last night (Sept 18).
Arsenal regain top spot, field youngest ever Premier League player
Arsenal regain top spot, field youngest ever Premier League player
FOOTBALL: Arsenal moved back to the top of the Premier League as goals from William Saliba, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira put the gloss on a dominant performance to beat Brentford 3-0 yesterday (Sept 18).
Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
Britain and the world say farewell to Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II is to be laid to rest today (Sept 19), after a grand state funeral attended by leaders from around the world, and a historic last ceremonial journey through the packed streets of London.
Patong Police ordered to arrest Bangla drug dealer
Patong Police ordered to arrest Bangla drug dealer
PHUKET: A man arrested for intimidating foreign tourists with a gun loaded with blanks on Bangla Rd in Patong earlier this year has been arrested again, this time for selling marijuana and the opioid painkiller Tramadol.
Thailand advance to Davis Cup World Group I play-offs
Thailand advance to Davis Cup World Group I play-offs
TENNIS: Thailand booked their place in the 2023 Davis Cup World Group I play-offs after they defeated Bolivia 3-1 on Saturday (Sept 17).
Tourist injured in ATV accident
Tourist injured in ATV accident
PHUKET: A woman tourist from Saudi Arabia was injured when the ATV she was in struck a power pole in a small street in Chalong yesterday (Sept 18).
Could a blockchain-based digital government be the future for Singapore?
Blockchain technology, the foundation for most cryptocurrencies, is now being implemented by various industries and institutions. Businesses ranging from public records to real estate, airline companies and cloud storage are incorporating blockchain technology to enhance the transparency and security to cope with today’s emerging digitalization across the globe.
Plastic ban to be done in phases
Plastic ban to be done in phases
BANGKOK: The government is planning to ban plastic scrap imports in 2025, a move that will be carried out in phases over the next three years, says Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
Wat Ban Don celebrates tenth lunar month
Wat Ban Don celebrates tenth lunar month
PHUKET: A colourful cultural parade was held earlier today (Sept 18) at Thepkrasattri Temple, often referred to as Wat Ban Don, to mark the tenth lunar month.
Strong quake strikes Taiwan, Japan issues tsunami alert and typhoon warning
Strong quake strikes Taiwan, Japan issues tsunami alert and typhoon warning
TAIPEI: A strong earthquake struck Taiwan’s southeastern coast today (Sept 18), the US Geological Survey said, bringing at least one building down in a small town and prompting Japan to issue a tsunami warning.
Blazing Saddles: Cycling with Steve
Blazing Saddles: Cycling with Steve
It was the mid-1990s and I was working as a senior vice president for one of the world’s largest communications groups based in Bangkok. I seemed to be forever jet-lagged from flying around Asia-Pacific to various meetings. I had high blood pressure, took sleeping pills to cope with work stress and jet-lag and had intractable sinusitis from the acrid air pollution of the city.
Phuket honours National Youth Day
Phuket honours National Youth Day
PHUKET: A ceremony to celebrate this year’s National Youth Day was held at Sirinath National Park earlier today (Sept 18).
Slick Man City go top as Son’s treble fires Spurs
Slick Man City go top as Son’s treble fires Spurs
FOOTBALL: Manchester City powered to the top of the Premier League as Jack Grealish scored for the first time this season in a 3-0 win over Wolves, while Son Heung-min ended his goal drought with a 13-minute hat-trick in Tottenham’s 6-2 rout of Leicester yesterday (Sept 17).
On the death of Queen Elizabeth II
On the death of Queen Elizabeth II
On the death of Queen Elizabeth II and ascension of King Charles III to the throne, British expat Andy Tong Dee contributes his personal thoughts at the end of an era in his nation’s history. 
Kathu road safety campaign launched
Kathu road safety campaign launched
PHUKET: A campaign promoting road safety was launched in Kathu yesterday (Sept 17) as officials strive to raise awareness and encourage good discipline to prevent unnecessary accidents, injury and loss of life.
Phuket expat spurs windsurfing renaissance
Phuket expat spurs windsurfing renaissance
WINDSURFING: Long-term Phuket expat Brian Stamm will be representing the United States at the Windsurfer World Championships 2022 in Palermo, Sicily, in October. Asked how he managed to be registered for the global windsurfing championships, light-heartedly he laughed, “I asked!”
Fanatics swarm to stores for iPhone 14
Fanatics swarm to stores for iPhone 14
BUSINESS: Hype was intense on Friday (Sept 16) for the launch of the iPhone 14 lineup in Thailand, with fans flocking to stores, buoyed by Apple’s promotion of the country to its first tier for new products.
Phuket Opinion: The passport jam
Phuket Opinion: The passport jam
PHUKET: People looking to travel to Phuket by year’s end but need to renew their passports better hurry. The delays in passports being issued in the UK and Australia might upset their end-of-year holiday plans.
11 immigration police, officials arrested on bribery charges
11 immigration police, officials arrested on bribery charges
SONGKHLA: Eleven government officials, including six immigration police, have been arrested and charged for allegedly taking bribes to facilitate the release of five foreign fishing trawlers earlier confiscated for illegally fishing in Thai waters.
Satree School students receive scholarships
Satree School students receive scholarships
PHUKET: A total of 418 scholarships amounting to almost B1.5 million were distributed to students at Satree Phuket School yesterday (Sept 16).