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Man found hanged in Phuket Town
Man found hanged in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Police are investigating the circumstances leading to a man being found hanged at a sign-making shop where he worked in Phuket Town today (Aug 8).
Jongkolphan, Rawinda triumph
Jongkolphan, Rawinda triumph
BADMINTON: Women’s doubles stars Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai claimed their third national title after winning the Thailand National Badminton Championships 2022 at Central Chaengwattana in Nonthaburi yesterday (Aug 7).
Lucky licence plate auction nets B25mn
Lucky licence plate auction nets B25mn
PHUKET: An auction of “lucky” specialised licence plates by the Phuket Land Transport Office raised more than B25 million for road safety initiatives yesterday (Aug 7).
Shooting nightclub closed 30 days
Shooting nightclub closed 30 days
PHUKET: The nightlife venue where a man brandishing a sword was shot dead by a pub security guard last week has been ordered closed for 30 days for late trading.
More Ukraine grain sets sail as new strike hits nuclear site
More Ukraine grain sets sail as new strike hits nuclear site
KYIV: Four more ships loaded with grain set off from Ukrainian ports yesterday (Aug 7), as Moscow and Kyiv blamed each other for a new strike at a Russian-occupied nuclear plant.
Haaland double gives Man City dream start, Man Utd beaten by Brighton
Haaland double gives Man City dream start, Man Utd beaten by Brighton
FOOTBALL: Erling Haaland scored twice on his Premier League debut as Manchester City opened their defence of the title with a 2-0 win at West Ham, while Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Brighton in Erik ten Hag’s first game in charge yesterday (Aug 7).
Mountain B owner offers full confession
Mountain B owner offers full confession
CHON BURI: Phongsiri Panprasong, 27, the owner of Mountain B pub in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district, has confessed to both charges so far pressed against him following the deadly blaze at his pub on Friday (Aug 8) which has left 15 people dead and 38 others injured.
Fatal fire pub owner detained, admits guilt
Fatal fire pub owner detained, admits guilt
CHON BURI: The owner of the Sattahip pub that burned down early on Friday morning (Aug 5), killing 15, is under detention at a police station after he reported to police last night.
Thais exceed Asean Para Games target
Thais exceed Asean Para Games target
ASEAN PARA GAMES: Thailand finished second overall at the 11th Asean Para Games in Solo, Indonesia, which ended yesterday (Aug 6).
Phuket International Surfing Competition receives ASC Sanctioning
Phuket International Surfing Competition receives ASC Sanctioning
SURFING: The Thailand Surfing Federation is proud to announce that the Asian Surf Cooperative (ASC) will sanction the Phuket Beach Festival 2022’s International Surfing Competition that will take place from Aug 23-28 at Kata Beach in Phuket.
Local school welcomes Crown Prince of Perlis
Local school welcomes Crown Prince of Perlis
PHUKET: Teachers and students from Muslim Wittaya School in Koh Kaew welcomed Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, Crown Prince of Perlis Malaysia yesterday (Aug 6).
Sustainably Yours: The importance of Phuket’s mangroves
Sustainably Yours: The importance of Phuket’s mangroves
Mangrove forests are an overlooked attraction on Phuket. They are not places that you will find most tourists, who generally favour our sunny beaches and raucous nightlife, but with the recent announcement that the forests east of Phuket Town will be developed into an eco-tourist attraction, perhaps that will soon change.
National medical policy seminar held in Phuket
National medical policy seminar held in Phuket
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health Anutin Charnvirakul was in Phuket on Friday (Aug 5) to drive a seminar focused on outlining the nation’s medical policies, including the increased use of medicinal marijuana.
Liverpool stumble, Spurs shine on Premier League’s opening weekend
Liverpool stumble, Spurs shine on Premier League’s opening weekend
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge got off to a sluggish start as the Reds were held 2-2 at newly-promoted Fulham, while Tottenham delivered on their pre-season hype by thrashing Southampton 4-1 yesterday (Aug 6).
Soi Dog calls for an end to the Asian dog meat trade
Soi Dog calls for an end to the Asian dog meat trade
Soi Dog Foundation has relaunched its latest campaign to end the dog and cat meat trade in Asia after the COVID-19 pandemic hampered progress during 2020 and 2021.
Opening hours for entertainment venues to be revised
Opening hours for entertainment venues to be revised
BUSINESS: The Tourism and Sports Minister is planning to propose new opening hours for entertainment venues, allowing them to open until 4am to revitalise tourism sentiment during the upcoming high season.
COVID curbs have harmed student performance
COVID curbs have harmed student performance
BANGKOK: Young children have reportedly fallen behind in their learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, and researchers are urging everyone concerned to speed up countermeasures and help them catch up for their future.
Drugs and firearms blitz nets 18 arrests in one day
Drugs and firearms blitz nets 18 arrests in one day
PHUKET: Police in Phuket are continuing their campaign to crackdown on illegal drugs and firearms possession after it was confirmed an impressive 18 arrests alone were made yesterday (Aug 5) across the island.
Call for foreign workers to be vetted
Call for foreign workers to be vetted
PHUKET: A group of disgruntled workers in the local enterntainment industry have filed an official letter of complaint urging authorities to act on the numbers of illegal workers across the island.
Safety drill in Patong after Chon Buri pub fire
Safety drill in Patong after Chon Buri pub fire
PHUKET: Authorities carried out safety inspections at selected venues in Patong last night (Aug 5) as part of a drive to check building safety and evacuation standards to ensure the welfare of patrons is protected.