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Perez takes first career pole in Jeddah after Schumacher smash
Perez takes first career pole in Jeddah after Schumacher smash
FORMULA ONE: Sergio Perez claimed his first ever Formula 1 pole position after an enormous crash for Mick Schumacher delayed qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for almost an hour yesterday (Mar 26).
Phuket marks 282 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 282 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 283 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 26), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 45,278.
Isan university to dismiss 15 students over deadly hazing
Isan university to dismiss 15 students over deadly hazing
NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI) will dismiss 15 students involved in a violent hazing ritual that resulted in the death of Padyos “Prem” Chonpakdi, a 19-year-old freshman.
Navy assists injured Vietnamese crewman
Navy assists injured Vietnamese crewman
PHUKET: A Vietnamese crewman was taken to Phuket by the Royal Thai Navy after having sustained a head injury while working on board.
Fifth turtle nest found north of Phuket
Fifth turtle nest found north of Phuket
Phang Nga marine wildlife officials have discovered a new turtle nest on Thai Muang Beach and relocated the eggs to a safer area to protect them.
Elderly get COVID shots in Thalang, Rawai
Elderly get COVID shots in Thalang, Rawai
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) is continuing its province-wide vaccination campaign to provide third-dose booster injections to senior citizens and other people in the ‘Group 608’ classification.
[VIDEO] Best launch wins! Slip and fly contest at Blue Tree!
[VIDEO] Best launch wins! Slip and fly contest at Blue Tree!
Slip and Fly contest at Blue Tree Phuket! PHUKET THAILAND, YOU SHOULD GO THERE! Follow Jon Nutt as he tours Phuket, Thailand for the best deals & steals. From dinner plates to real estate. There is always something going on in the Pearl.
Roi Rim Lay lights up Nai Yang
Roi Rim Lay lights up Nai Yang
PHUKET: Another Roi Rim Lay fair is underway at Nai Yang beach south of Phuket International Airport. The three-day seafood and local food festival is aimed at helping redistribute income throughout the community and cheer up locals amid the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19.
Ruling on ‘Joe Ferrari’ case set for June 8
Ruling on ‘Joe Ferrari’ case set for June 8
BANGKOK: Seven former policemen accused of murdering a drug suspect by suffocating him with a plastic bag will learn their fate on June 8, the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has announced.
Farewell, Jackass
Farewell, Jackass
Remember when Jackass was the coolest thing on TV? It’s good if you do because given the amount of the concussions the cast of Jackass have had over the years they probably don’t! But anyway, there was once a time when Johnny Knoxville (Bad Grandpa) and his loyal band of misfits were the most watched thing on TV and teenagers right around the world were crashing bikes and hurting themselves in a bid to try and emulate their heroes.
Songkran to test COVID-19 curbs
Songkran to test COVID-19 curbs
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed provincial governors to devise measures to contain COVID-19 over Songkran as health officials warned daily caseloads could top 100,000 after the festival unless precautions are taken.
‘Rhino bond’ charges onto markets to save endangered species
‘Rhino bond’ charges onto markets to save endangered species
WASHINGTON: Critically endangered black rhinos in South Africa will get help from an unusual source in the guise of Wall Street, where institutional investors have expressed a willingness to buy a new type of bond being issued by the World Bank that will pay for efforts to save the animals.
Stargazers set sights for triple-planet ‘cosmic communion’
Stargazers set sights for triple-planet ‘cosmic communion’
PHUKET: Stargazers in Phuket are in for a treat as Venus, Mars, Saturn and the Moon will all be traversing the same patch of sky before dawn early Monday morning (Mar 28).
A loss for the Vagabonds, but a victory for local charity
A loss for the Vagabonds, but a victory for local charity
RUGBY: The Phuket Vagabonds may have lost the game last Saturday (Mar 19), but they certainly won the day with an excellent showcase of rugby across age groups and genders.
Phuket marks 269 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 269 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 269 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 25), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 44,981.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: A stable Songkran could push Thailand to lift more Travel restrictions by June || March 25
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: A stable Songkran could push Thailand to lift more Travel restrictions by June || March 25
PHUKET XTRA - March 25 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket NGO’s protest outside ministry over bill |:| Man rescued after 10 days adrift to India |:| Wanted Rohingya trafficker arrested after 7 years in hiding |:| Pla Wan safe as Bently rolls in accident |:| Easier entry to Thailand depends on Songkran holiday Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Tourists take Patong tuk-tuk for joyride
Tourists take Patong tuk-tuk for joyride
PHUKET: A group of four tourists have yet to learn whether they will face any legal action for allegedly taking a Patong tuk-tuk parked at the beach end of Bangla Rd for a joyride early yesterday morning (Mar 24).
Local civil rights group files formal request to resolve slew of issues
Local civil rights group files formal request to resolve slew of issues
PHUKET: Some 60 members of the Phuket Community Rights Development Network gathered in front the New Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Mar 24) to submit a formal request to the Phuket Governor to expedite action on a slew of grievances affecting local residents.
Pongsakorn wins gold at the Dubai World Championships
Pongsakorn wins gold at the Dubai World Championships
ATHLETICS: Paralympic hero Pongsakorn Paeyo showed he has lost none of his quality after storming to gold medal success on the opening day of the Dubai 2022 World Para Athletic Grand Prix and Fassa International Para Athletic Championships.
Ferrari’s back!
Ferrari’s back!
FORMULA ONE: Ferrari has had no shortage of critics over the last two years of painfully poor results, but after a comprehensive victory in Bahrain it’s ready to answer every single one of them.