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Plastic bottles top 1.4mn items of beach litter collected
Plastic bottles top 1.4mn items of beach litter collected
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has reported that 1,427,831 pieces of beach litter were collected throughout 2021, with plastic bottles the most common item of trash found on the sands.
State news punts Belarus, China may play ‘middleman’ for Thai exports to Russia
State news punts Belarus, China may play ‘middleman’ for Thai exports to Russia
PHUKET: A report by state news agency NNT has explained how Thailand may still export to Russia through “middlemen” Belarus and China. The report was citing a statement by Thailand – Russia Business Council (TRBC) Chairman Kriengkrai Thiennukul.
Power outage to affect Ao Por, Koh Yao islands
Power outage to affect Ao Por, Koh Yao islands
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off tomorrow (Mar 8) in Ao Por, also affecting the Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi islands, as work is carried out on upgrading high-voltage cables.
Gulf in class clear to Rangnick as Man City humble Man Utd
Gulf in class clear to Rangnick as Man City humble Man Utd
FOOTBALL: Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick recognised the gulf between the Red Devils and Premier League leaders Manchester City after doubles from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez inflicted a 4-1 derby defeat yesterday (Mar 6).
Mental health dept warns about stress due to excessive news consumption
Mental health dept warns about stress due to excessive news consumption
BANGKOK: The Department of Mental Health has indicated concern for people who constantly follow news and social media updates to the point of stressing themselves out, noting that this is particularly the case when many serious developments are taking place.
Tangmo’s death ‘an accident’
Tangmo’s death ‘an accident’
BANGKOK: The death of TV actress Nida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong appears to be an accident based on the evidence, according to national police chief Suwat Jangyodsuk.
Police to oppose bail in Jimi Sandhu case
Police to oppose bail in Jimi Sandhu case
BANGKOK: Thai police will ask a Canadian court to deny bail for a Canadian national, who is suspected of being involved in the murder of an Indian gangster in Phuket last month, says the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
Phuket marks 592 new COVID cases, one more death
Phuket marks 592 new COVID cases, one more death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 592 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Mar 6), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 37,113.
Woman hit by car on Phuket’s main road
Woman hit by car on Phuket’s main road
A 54-year-old Myamnar national sustained heavy injuries when she was hit by a vehicle on Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew last Saturday (Mar 5).
Luxury Yacht Charter
Luxury Yacht Charter
Phuket is one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand. It has numerous gorgeous beaches to explore, but when holidaying in Phuket, you definitely cannot miss visiting its unique archipelago of islands. Apart from a luxury boat hire, Charter Dock A Thailand offers incredible cruise trips with a selection of routes and options to make your trip memorable, whether day or night.
NCSA warns heightened cyber threats following Ukraine invasion
NCSA warns heightened cyber threats following Ukraine invasion
BANGKOK: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has warned against cyber attacks due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, urging firms and agencies to increase cyber protection.
Delivery service sector rakes in B44bn in 2020
Delivery service sector rakes in B44bn in 2020
BANGKOK:- The Department of Business Development (DBD) has revealed that the document and parcel delivery service sector grew exponentially in 2021 from 2020, recording B44 billion in revenue in 2020.
Visa, Mastercard suspend global support of cards issued by Russian banks
Visa, Mastercard suspend global support of cards issued by Russian banks
NATIONWIDE: Card payment giants Visa and Mastercard announced this Saturday (Mar 5) they are suspending their operations in Russia amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Of huge importance for Thailand is that Russian travelers will no longer be able to use their Visa and Mastercard cards while abroad.
China pulls Premier League coverage over Ukraine support plans
China pulls Premier League coverage over Ukraine support plans
FOOTBALL: The Chinese rights holders of the English Premier League are not airing its football matches this weekend, schedules show, with the games expected to show solidarity with Ukraine after Russia’s invasion.
John Magee, the high-flyer who landed in Phuket
John Magee, the high-flyer who landed in Phuket
John Magee is well known as the American entrepreneur who in 1993 founded the ’Phuket Gazette’ and published it for 25 years. It was the island’s first English-language newspaper and it had an enormous impact on the development of Phuket – not just as a tourist destination but also as a cosmopolitan and much sought-after place to live.
China’s annual parliament opens in key year for Xi
China’s annual parliament opens in key year for Xi
BEIJING: Thousands of delegates gathered for the annual meeting of China’s rubber-stamp parliament yesterday (Mar 5), a week of highly choreographed sessions that will lay out the leadership’s blueprint for the year ahead.
Liverpool close gap on Man City, Tuchel slams Chelsea fans
Liverpool close gap on Man City, Tuchel slams Chelsea fans
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s Sadio Mane sealed a 1-0 win against West Ham that moved the Premier League title chasers within three points of leaders Manchester City, while Thomas Tuchel slammed the Chelsea fans who sang Roman Abramovich’s name during a minute’s applause for Ukraine yesterday (Mar 5).
Displaced Ukrainians pack trains to western border
Displaced Ukrainians pack trains to western border
DNIPRO: Thousands of people queued for hours yesterday (Mar 5) in Dnipro, a city on the edge of eastern Ukraine, trying to catch a train to the country’s west, as Russian forces bombard their cities.
Russian embassy urges Thais not to join fight
Russian embassy urges Thais not to join fight
BANGKOK: The embassy of Russia in Bangkok has warned Thai citizens against volunteering to fight alongside Ukrainians.
Don’t take Favipiravir without prescription, Phuket hospital warns
Don’t take Favipiravir without prescription, Phuket hospital warns
PHUKET: Mission Hospital Phuket warned people against self-treatment with Favipiravir citing safety reasons.