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Embarassed AIS offers redress for live-match outage
Embarassed AIS offers redress for live-match outage
BANGKOK: Embarrassed telecom operator Advanced Info Service (AIS) has apologised for the outage during its live-stream of the Liverpool-Manchester United match in Bangkok on Tuesday (July 12) night, and is offering customers limit free services as compensation.
Great start for Ten Hag as United thump Liverpool 4-0
Great start for Ten Hag as United thump Liverpool 4-0
FOOTBALL: Erik Ten Hag said he was “satisfied” yesterday (July 12) after getting off to a perfect start as Manchester United manager, but insisted he would not be getting carried away after a 4-0 thumping of arch-rivals Liverpool in a preseason friendly in Thailand.
Boutique hotels in Patong appeal for help
Boutique hotels in Patong appeal for help
PHUKET: Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam was in Patong yesterday (July 12) to hear firsthand how more than 200 small hotels that were not allowed to legally open had been seized in foreclosure motions for failure to pay loans.
Island ferries in Surat Thani resume
Island ferries in Surat Thani resume
SURAT THANI: Ferries to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan resumed yesterday (July 12), but small boats were advised to remain ashore until 5am today due to high winds and strong waves.
Heavy weather dumps marine trash on Patong Beach
Heavy weather dumps marine trash on Patong Beach
PHUKET: Strong waves pounding the west coast dumped piles of debris onto Patong Beach as the strong winds and heavy scattered downpours continued across the island yesterday (July 12).
St Andrews offers iconic setting as stellar field gathers for historic Open
St Andrews offers iconic setting as stellar field gathers for historic Open
GOLF: St Andrews provides an iconic setting for a historic British Open this week as in-form Rory McIlroy and world number one Scottie Scheffler lead the contenders to win the Claret Jug and maybe divert attention away from the continuing fallout over the breakaway LIV Series.
Strong winds down trees in Kamala
Strong winds down trees in Kamala
PHUKET: Strong winds brought down trees and branches in Kamala yesterday (July 12), landing on power cables and people’s houses. No injuries or serious damage were reported. 
Phuket marks 22 new COVID cases, two deaths
Phuket marks 22 new COVID cases, two deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 22 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 12), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,826.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Official surrenders in abuse & trafficking case, Tsunami drill July 20, Director abducted? || July 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Official surrenders in abuse & trafficking case, Tsunami drill July 20, Director abducted? || July 12
PHUKET XTRA - July 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Kyiv warns Russia will step up Donbas fight
Kyiv warns Russia will step up Donbas fight
KYIV: Ukraine warned yesterday (July 11) that Russian forces were preparing to intensify their fight for key cities in the Donbas, as President Volodymyr Zelensky bitterly accused Canada of undermining sanctions against Moscow.
Government official surrenders in abuse enquiry
Government official surrenders in abuse enquiry
BANGKOK: The deputy director-general of the Department of Children and Youth and a Surat Thani Shelter for Children and Families official, who are alleged to have been involved in child sex trafficking, turned themselves in yesterday (July 11).
Swiss sailor adrift off Koh Yao Yai declines assistance
Swiss sailor adrift off Koh Yao Yai declines assistance
PHUKET: A Swiss sailor on a yacht diasbled by engine failure off Koh Yao Yai has declined assistance from a Royal Thai Navy patrol to be towed back to safe harbour.
ONE Championship to host Muay Thai qualifiers
ONE Championship to host Muay Thai qualifiers
MMA: ONE Championship and Fairtex Fight Promotion have announced a long-term partnership to host three Muay Thai tournaments beginning on Aug 6.
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, one death
Phuket marks 24 new COVID cases, one death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 24 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (July 11), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 53,804.
Turtle chokes to death on plastic, washes ashore Phuket beach
Turtle chokes to death on plastic, washes ashore Phuket beach
PHUKET: A Hawksbill sea turtle that had choked to death on plastic was found washed ashore at Mai Khao Beach earlier today (July 11).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist Police officer arrested over bribes as big boss wanted || July 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Tourist Police officer arrested over bribes as big boss wanted || July 11
PHUKET XTRA - July 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket || Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Religious holidays bring two alcohol ban days
Religious holidays bring two alcohol ban days
PHUKET: The auspicious Buddhist holidays Asarnha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent), also called “Vassa”, will be observed across the country on Wednesday and Thursday (July 13-14), respectively.
China says SE Asia nations should avoid becoming ‘chess pieces’
China says SE Asia nations should avoid becoming ‘chess pieces’
JAKARTA: Southeast Asian nations should avoid becoming “chess pieces”, China’s foreign minister said today (July 11), as he revealed proposing a set of “rules” to promote positive interactions between Beijing and Washington at a recent meeting.
Security in Thailand tightened after Abe’s assassination
Security in Thailand tightened after Abe’s assassination
BANGKOK: Government officials are tightening their security following the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe by a disgruntled man at a political rally in the Nara prefecture on Friday (July 8).
Surat Thani halts all island ferries as storms pound region
Surat Thani halts all island ferries as storms pound region
SURAT THANI: All island ferry services were halted as ships and boats were ordered to remain ashore until at least Tuesday (July 12) as storms whipped up high seas in the Gulf of Thailand.