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‘Martial Arts Olympics’ to hit millions of more screens
‘Martial Arts Olympics’ to hit millions of more screens
MMA: Is America ready for a Muay Thai high? ONE Championship chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong and his Amazon Prime partners in pugilism are taking it to the bank.
Kanokwan suspended over land
Kanokwan suspended over land
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court yesterday (Aug 26) suspended Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan from performing her duties after accepting a petition accusing her of serious ethical misconduct in a land encroachment case.
Shortboard quarterfinals decided as conditions increase wave size
Shortboard quarterfinals decided as conditions increase wave size
SURFING: In an intense day of shortboard competition on Day 4 of the Phuket Beach Festival International Surfing Competition yesterday (Aug 26), quarterfinalists were decided in both Men’s and Women’s Shortboard Divisions with Men’s Round’s 2 and 3 as well as Women’s Round 2, while the Women’s Round 1 was completed Thursday afternoon.
Firefly resumes Phuket-Penang flights
Firefly resumes Phuket-Penang flights
PHUKET: Firefly Airlines resumed its Phuket-Penang flights yesterday (Aug 26) as the first scheduled flight from the carrier in over two years touched down on the island.
Liverpool look to end dismal start, Arsenal on the up
Liverpool look to end dismal start, Arsenal on the up
FOOTBALL: Troubled Liverpool will be desperate to get their first win of the Premier League season when they face Bournemouth later today (Aug 27).
‘Beast’ brings suspense to the savannah
‘Beast’ brings suspense to the savannah
Back in 2018 a lot of people laughed when it was announced that a movie was to be released that was basically action hero Jason Staham versus a big shark. Much to the surprise of those that laughed, ‘The Meg’ turned out to be a fun, and more than okay, kind of film. Well now Hollywood is set to take on the animal kingdom once again with Idris Elba facing up to the king of the jungle – a rogue lion.
No one’s getting high on the new cannabis laws
No one’s getting high on the new cannabis laws
We only need to go back to June, when the cannabis market for food and beverage was said to quickly reach B10 billion and the cosmetic industry around several billion baht. Instead, recreational use has received most of the attention, and the potential heavy-handed response to bludgeoning the recreational cannabis market may delay any rush to “green gold”.
China shows signs of tourism revival
China shows signs of tourism revival
BUSINESS: Tourism operators and airlines are seeing positive signs from the Chinese market as the country becomes more active in promoting tourism and loosening flight restrictions for Thai carriers.
Youngsters help Phuket MMA Dojo continue its rise
Youngsters help Phuket MMA Dojo continue its rise
MMA: Young athletes from local Mixed Martial Arts Studio Dojo at Blue Tree Phuket continue to impress after winning a total of 31 medals at two provincial championships held on the island last weekend.
Nightlife fire safety hits agenda in push for 4am closing
Nightlife fire safety hits agenda in push for 4am closing
PHUKET: Nightlife venue operators along Bangla Rd are working with officials to make sure that fire safety is not an issue that might see Patong overlooked in the current impetus to allow nightclubs to remain open until 4am.
Prawit begins caretaker PM duty
Prawit begins caretaker PM duty
BANGKOK: Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon will follow Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha’s lead in the annual military and police reshuffle and refrain from meddling in lists already prepared by Prayut, according to a government source.
Phuket officials to plug Long Term Resident visa
Phuket officials to plug Long Term Resident visa
PHUKET: Phuket officials met yesterday (Aug 25) to discuss promoting the new Long Term Resident (LTR) visa. Applications for the new visa type open next Thursday (Sept 1).
Motorists warned of road collapse
Motorists warned of road collapse
PHUKET: Motorists have advised to avoid using the road from Kathu to Koh Kaew (Route 3030) after a large section of road collapsed earlier today (Aug 26).
Phuket yacht industry eyes Thailand Charter Week
Phuket yacht industry eyes Thailand Charter Week
PHUKET: The Thai Yachting Business Association (TYBA), based in Phuket, is ready to kickstart the upcoming tourism high season with the second edition of the Thailand Charter Week from Nov 16-19.
Longboard quarterfinalists decided at Phuket International Surfing Competition
Longboard quarterfinalists decided at Phuket International Surfing Competition
SURFING: Yesterday (Aug 25) saw another exciting day of competition at the Phuket Beach Festival in Kata Beach as the men and women longboarders put on a great display of style, grace and flow in the 2-3 foot waves on offer under mostly sunny skies to earn their quarterfinal spots.
Police fine woman B500 for ghost driving
Police fine woman B500 for ghost driving
PHUKET: Police have confirmed that they have fined a woman B500 for driving against traffic flow on a small road at the busy intersection leading to Phuket Rajabhat University.
Trump social media platform faces money woes, modest following
Trump social media platform faces money woes, modest following
NEW YORK: Signs are growing that Donald Trump’s social media platform Truth Social is in financial trouble, with just a modest following six months after launching.
Thai household debt surges, reaching a 16-year climax
Thai household debt surges, reaching a 16-year climax
BANGKOK: Thai households are dealing with the highest level of debt in 16 years thanks to prolonged COVID-19 outbreaks and slow economic growth, according to the latest survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
PM pressured over defence role
PM pressured over defence role
BANGKOK: Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted he will continue working as defence minister despite growing calls for him to step down from the role.
Last roll of the dice as Ferrari takes final shot at season salvation
Last roll of the dice as Ferrari takes final shot at season salvation
FORMULA ONE: Ferrari’s chronic underperformance has put it on the cusp of throwing away both titles, but a resurgence at the Belgian Grand Prix after the midseason break could keep its slim hopes alive.