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18,000 meth pills, ice and firearm seized in drug arrests
18,000 meth pills, ice and firearm seized in drug arrests
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have reported four arrests for drugs across the island in raids that netted more than 18,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah), over 100 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) and a Smith & Wesson .357 revolver.
Prize model for sustainability
Prize model for sustainability
The One Phuket Sustainability Fair & Lean On Me Live Fest 2 held at Phuket Boat Lagoon last month was a collaborative sustainability and charity event that helped to raise awareness of people in need and the environment.
WHO triggers highest alert on monkeypox
WHO triggers highest alert on monkeypox
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday (July 23) declared the monkeypox outbreak, which has affected nearly 16,000 people in 72 countries, to be a global health emergency - the highest alarm it can sound.
PM, cabinet survive vote of confidence after censure debate
PM, cabinet survive vote of confidence after censure debate
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and 10 other cabinet ministers, targeted by the opposition during a three-day debate, yesterday (July 23) won a vote of confidence held at the end of proceedings.
Belgian rafter still missing in Chiang Mai
Belgian rafter still missing in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI: A search continued on Saturday (July 23) for a Belgian man who fell from an inflatable raft into the Taeng River during heavy rain while on a whitewater rafting trip with three friends on Friday.
Leclerc on pole in France
Leclerc on pole in France
FORMULA ONE: Charles Leclerc will lead title lead Max Verstappen off the line from pole position at the French Grand Prix later today (July 24).
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, no deaths
Phuket marks 20 new COVID cases, no deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 20 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 23), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 54,037.
Phuket Opinion: Chasing the excuse
Phuket Opinion: Chasing the excuse
PHUKET: Of all people Nigerian national Osmond Chihazirim Nzere, 27, branded as the first person in Thailand to be confirmed infected with monkeypox, deserves at least a modicum of sympathy, because one thing is for sure ‒ he most certainly is not the first person in Thailand to have been infected with monkeypox.
UN court rejects Myanmar challenge in Rohingya genocide case
UN court rejects Myanmar challenge in Rohingya genocide case
THE HAGUE: The UN’s highest court ruled on Friday (July 22) that a landmark case accusing military-ruled Myanmar of genocide against minority Rohingya Muslims can go ahead.
Nigerian monkeypox patient arrested in Cambodia
Nigerian monkeypox patient arrested in Cambodia
PHUKET: Osmond Chihazirim Nzerem, 27, the Nigerian man reported as the first person in Thailand to be confirmed infected with monkeypox, and who has been missing from Phuket since Tuesday (July 19), has been arrested in Cambodia.
Big cleanup before BIE Expo inspection visit
Big cleanup before BIE Expo inspection visit
PHUKET: Local municipalities are conducting major cleanups of key areas across the island as part of the preparations for an inspection visit by representatives of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) next week.
Impressive Sadom shines at St Andrews
Impressive Sadom shines at St Andrews
GOLF: Amidst the excitement of the thrilling finish to the British Open at St Andrews last Sunday (July 17), won in scintillating fashion by Australia’s Cameron Smith, we should not overlook the fine performance of Thai golfer Sadom Kaewkanjana who finished in joint 11th place in his first appearance in the championship.
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners - Business Briefing
Joint Chambers Phuket Sundowners - Business Briefing
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with partner Chambers, invite you to attend a business briefing on “Moving Forward with Yacht Charters”. Join us for a discussion on the current charter status for foreign registered yachts and general business considerations in light of current developments. Free of charge for AustCham members, partner Chambers’ members, and Australian Alumni Members. For registration code for Australian Alumni members, please contact AustCham team at 02 109 9616 or email to office@austchamthailand.com Please register in advance, as walk-ins are not allowed for this event . Limited spaces, please book early to avoid disappointment
Phuket police dodge reports monkeypox patient found in Sa Kaeo
Phuket police dodge reports monkeypox patient found in Sa Kaeo
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Sermphan Sirikong has responded to reports online saying that the Nigerian man wanted for absconding from Phuket while infected with monkeypox has been found in Sa Kaeo province, on the Cambodian border, saying authorities did not yet have the man in custody.
‘Official Competition’ for a courageous laugh
‘Official Competition’ for a courageous laugh
Actors are vain humans who are all about themselves and directors are strange individuals who will do anything, no matter how crazy, in order to bring their artistic dream alive. It seems strange that that would be the point that a film is trying to make yet that is exactly what we find with Mariano Cohn (The Man Next Door) and Gaston Duprat (The Artist) brand-new film ‘Official Competition’.
Ex-Trump aide Bannon found guilty of contempt of Congress
Ex-Trump aide Bannon found guilty of contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON DC: A federal jury found Donald Trump’s former aide Steve Bannon guilty of contempt of Congress yesterday (July 22) for defying a subpoena to testify before lawmakers investigating the assault on the US Capitol.
Prayut defends weapons deals
Prayut defends weapons deals
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted the government will purchase submarines and F-35 fighter jets as he defended the country’s military spending on the last day of the censure debate on Friday.
Ronaldo in limbo as Europe’s elite turn their backs on Man Utd star
Ronaldo in limbo as Europe’s elite turn their backs on Man Utd star
FOOTBALL: Cristiano Ronaldo faces an uncertain future after the Manchester United striker’s attempt to force his way out of Old Trafford failed to spark the expected rush for his signature.
Phuket marks 16 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 16 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 16 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 22), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 54,017.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket monkeypox case, Cannabis could generate 43 billion baht by 2025 || July 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket monkeypox case, Cannabis could generate 43 billion baht by 2025 || July 22
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