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Woman tells of brutality at hands of Chinese scam gang in Manila
Woman tells of brutality at hands of Chinese scam gang in Manila
BANGKOK: A woman who fled virtual slavery in the Philippines has told police she was one of dozens of Thais lured into working for a romance scam gang run by Chinese, and those who tried to leave were beaten, handcuffed and terrorised with electric shocks.
Record-breaking Haaland hits City treble
Record-breaking Haaland hits City treble
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland hit a second successive hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Nottingham Forest 6-0, while leaders Arsenal extended their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa yesterday (Aug 31).
Soi Dog carries out annual vaccination drive at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
Soi Dog carries out annual vaccination drive at Phuket Stray Dog Shelter
Soi Dog Foundation recently carried out its annual vaccination drive at the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter in Thalang – also known as the government dog pound.
Thailand, Indonesia drawn in same Asean group
Thailand, Indonesia drawn in same Asean group
FOOTBALL: Defending Asean champions Thailand and last year’s runners-up Indonesia were drawn in Group A for the first round battles of this year’s competition which has been renamed the Mitsubishi Electric Cup.
Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dies at 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, last Soviet leader, dies at 91
MOSCOW: Mikhail Gorbachev, who changed the course of history by triggering the demise of the Soviet Union and was one of the great figures of the 20th century, has died in Moscow aged 91.
Prawit granted full powers as PM
Prawit granted full powers as PM
BANGKOK: The cabinet yesterday (Aug 30) issued a resolution entrusting Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon with the full prime ministerial powers including authorising high-level appointments and passing budgetary decisions.
Night venues seeking longer hours
Night venues seeking longer hours
BANGKOK: Night entertainment business operators have renewed calls for the government to consider extending the closing time for nightspots in certain tourist districts.
Panchaya to take part in World Championships
Panchaya to take part in World Championships
SNOOKER: Panchaya Channoi, who claimed the women’s singles title at the World U21 Snooker Championships in Bucharest last week, was accorded a hero’s welcome upon her return to Bangkok on Monday (Aug 29).
Kata Hill lane closure results in Rawai detour
Kata Hill lane closure results in Rawai detour
PHUKET: Chalong Traffic Police have issued a notice to remind motorists that the westbound lane over Kata Hill will be closed today (Wednesday, Aug 31) so that workers can remove the roadside power poles as part of the road repairs and road-safety improvement project.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Flood prevention targeted || August 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Flood prevention targeted || August 30
PHUKET XTRA - August 30 || Brought to you by @PVC PhuketHosted by: Chris Howson ||   1. Officials target Soi Paniang flooding 2. Unemployment lowest since start of COVID outbreak 3. Ban on e-cigarettes to remain 4. Power outage to affect Mai Khao area
Phuket businesses reminded of human rights
Phuket businesses reminded of human rights
PHUKET: Pitikan Sithidej of the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand was in Phuket yesterday (Aug 29) to lead a seminar held to explain to local business operators the necessity of upholding human rights in business operations.
Power outage to affect Mai Khao area
Power outage to affect Mai Khao area
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced a power outage to affect a section of Thepkrasattri Rd in Mai Khao tomorrow (Aug 31) so that repairs and maintenance can be carried out on high-voltage cables in the area.
‘Third’ of Pakistan under water as flood aid efforts gather pace
‘Third’ of Pakistan under water as flood aid efforts gather pace
PAKISTAN: Aid efforts ramped up across flooded Pakistan today (Aug 30) to help tens of millions of people affected by relentless monsoon rains that have submerged a third of the country and claimed more than 1,100 lives.
Thais rout Vietnam in 3rd-place play-off
Thais rout Vietnam in 3rd-place play-off
VOLLEYBALL: Thailand finished third in the AVC Cup for Women 2022 after defeating Southeast Asian rivals Vietnam 3-0 in the Philippines yesterday (Aug 29).
Officials target Soi Paniang flooding
Officials target Soi Paniang flooding
PHUKET: Ratsada Municipality has installed a pump to help drain the Soi Paniang community just north of Samkong so that residents can access their homes and to help alleviate fears of more homes being flooded.
Phuket readies for Veg Fest
Phuket readies for Veg Fest
PHUKET: The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival this year, to be held from Sept 26 - Oct 4, will maintain its COVID-19 prevention measures, officials have confirmed.
Rising star Kunlavut settles for silver
Rising star Kunlavut settles for silver
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn claimed a silver medal at the BWF World Championships 2022 after losing to world No.1 Viktor Axelsen 21-5, 21-16 in the men’s singles final in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday (Aug 28).
Ban on e-cigarettes to remain
Ban on e-cigarettes to remain
BANGKOK: The government has affirmed its stance against vaping, saying e-cigarettes are affecting the health of vapers of whom more than half are considered youths.
FIFA World Cup trophy tour to visit all 32 qualified nations
FIFA World Cup trophy tour to visit all 32 qualified nations
ZURICH: The second and final leg of this year’s FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola kicked off last Wednesday (Aug 24) in Seoul, Korea Republic, following a send-off event at the Home of FIFA in Zurich starring 2002 FIFA World Cup winner Gilberto Silva.
Water supply outage to affect Patong
Water supply outage to affect Patong
PHUKET: Residents and businesses on Nanai Rd in Patong will see their mains water supply shut off today (August 30) due to an electricity outage in Phuket’s resort city.