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German targeted by royalist over protest against Prawit, Prayut
German targeted by royalist over protest against Prawit, Prayut
BANGKOK: A key member of a royalist group is asking police to take action against a German man on a solo, public crusade against Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon and Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Electrical fault sparks shop fire in Ratsada
Electrical fault sparks shop fire in Ratsada
PHUKET: No people were injured by a fire that engulfed the back of a small grocery shop in Baan Kuku, Ratsada, last night (Sept 4).
Staying in Thailand just got a bit easier with LTR Visas
Staying in Thailand just got a bit easier with LTR Visas
Starting this month, wealthy expats will be given another option to live, work, and invest in Thailand via the upcoming Long-term Resident (LTR) Visa program which will allow those who meet the program’s requirements to stay in the country for up to 10 years. 
Serena greatness will never be matched, says former coach
Serena greatness will never be matched, says former coach
TENNIS: The departure of Serena Williams from tennis will leave a void in the sport that may never be completely filled, according to the coach who played a pivotal role in nurturing her talent more than 30 years ago.
Green Thoughts: In the blooming water
Green Thoughts: In the blooming water
As the high annual rainfall continues to soak Phuket during these months of the southwestern monsoon, we continue our look at water-borne plants that feature prominently across Thailand’s floral landscape. Among those are water lilies (nympheas).
Phuket rains fail to dampen Baba Wedding Festival
Phuket rains fail to dampen Baba Wedding Festival
PHUKET: Minister of Culture Itthiphol Khunpluem was in Phuket yesterday (Sept 3) to officiate the Baba Wedding Festival, which saw three couples marry in full costume and following local Peranakan traditions.
GRIP IT sets sights on clean drinking water
GRIP IT sets sights on clean drinking water
After many successful projects in the past year, GRIP IT, a charitable organisation based in the south of Phuket that consists of friends from around the world who want to do good for the community, came up with a new exciting project. And this time, it’s about the most important element of life: clean drinking water.
Governor expedites flood assistance
Governor expedites flood assistance
PHUKET:  Phuket officials led by Governor Narong Woonciew are expediting assistance to more than 800 people whose homes were directly affected by the flash floods that struck areas in Thalang yesterday (Sept 3).
Havertz seals controversial Chelsea win, Man City held by Villa
Havertz seals controversial Chelsea win, Man City held by Villa
FOOTBALL: Kai Havertz scored the late winner as big-spending Chelsea fought back for a controversial 2-1 win against West Ham, while Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw after Leon Bailey snatched a late equaliser for struggling Aston Villa yesterday (Sept 3).
Phuket Opinion: All the right moves
Phuket Opinion: All the right moves
PHUKET: Even despite the flooding in areas across northern Phuket this week, many people on the island have good reason to believe that brighter days are coming.
Russians bid farewell to Gorbachev, but without Putin
Russians bid farewell to Gorbachev, but without Putin
MOSCOW: Russians paid their final respects to the last leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, in a ceremony held in Moscow yesterday (Sept 3) without much fanfare and with President Vladimir Putin notably absent.
Verstappen storms to home pole
Verstappen storms to home pole
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen pipped Charles Leclerc to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix after a thrilling final-lap duel at Zandvoort yesterday (Sept 3).
Mountain B pub inferno death toll rises to 23
Mountain B pub inferno death toll rises to 23
BANGKOK: The death toll from the Mountain B pub fire in Chon Buri has risen to 23 after a 27-year-old navy officer who succumbed to serious burns on Friday (Sept 2).
Fuel leak sees launch of NASA’s Artemis rocket scrubbed again
Fuel leak sees launch of NASA’s Artemis rocket scrubbed again
FLORIDA: NASA on Saturday scrapped a second attempt to get its new 30-storey rocket off the ground and send its uncrewed test capsule toward the Moon after engineers detected a fuel leak.
‘We are not mafia’ say Ratsada Pier drivers
‘We are not mafia’ say Ratsada Pier drivers
PHUKET: The man who stopped a passenger van and forced four tourists to take another taxi at Ratsada Pier yesterday has denied that the taxi operators at the busy pier are “mafia”.
Liverpool eye derby delight, Arsenal aim to extend perfect start
Liverpool eye derby delight, Arsenal aim to extend perfect start
FOOTBALL: Bolstered by one of their “best nights”, Liverpool will look to pile fresh misery on Merseyside rivals Everton this weekend.
Phuket tourists caught in taxi dispute over passengers
Phuket tourists caught in taxi dispute over passengers
PHUKET: Four tourists at Rassada Pier found themselves in the middle of a dispute yesterday (Sept 2) over which vehicles are allowed to pick up passengers at the popular pier, which serves as the main terminal in Phuket for ferries bound for Phi Phi Island.
Don’t wait for ‘The Invitation’
Don’t wait for ‘The Invitation’
Famous Australian screenwriter Ray Mooney once told one of his screenwriting classes that when it comes to writing a screenplay, the first 10 minutes must totally capture the viewer while the end of the film has to leave the audience fulfilled by wanting more. Brand-new horror/thriller ‘The Invitation’ is a classic example of how not adhering to one of those rules can totally drag down a film.
Traffic fines to increase from Monday
Traffic fines to increase from Monday
BANGKOK: Fines for traffic offences will increase, with penalties for speeding or failing to stop at pedestrian crossings rising four-fold to B4,000, when the amended Land Traffic Act comes into force on Monday (Sept 5).
Phuket sailing duo impress at Inclusion World Championship
Phuket sailing duo impress at Inclusion World Championship
PARA SAILING: Thailand was represented for the first time on the international inclusion sailing stage recently and the Phuket-based team managed a highly credible eighth place finish in a world-class field of 25 teams.