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Thais evacuated from Ukraine, rally in Bangkok
Thais evacuated from Ukraine, rally in Bangkok
BANGKOK: Forty-seven Thais arrived at the help centre in the Ukrainian city of Lviv with more on their way yesterday (Feb 27), according to the Thai embassy in Warsaw, the capital of neighbouring Poland.
Ukraine says will meet Russia as Putin puts nuclear defences on alert
Ukraine says will meet Russia as Putin puts nuclear defences on alert
UKRAINE: Ukraine said Sunday (Feb 27) it had agreed to talks with Russia after four days of conflict, as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his defence chiefs to put nuclear “deterrence forces” on alert. 
Jones urges England to be more ‘ruthless’ after nervy win over Wales
Jones urges England to be more ‘ruthless’ after nervy win over Wales
RUGBY: Eddie Jones said England needed to be more “ruthless” after accepting they had the “rub of the green” in a 23-19 win over Six Nations champions Wales at Twickenham yesterday (Feb 27).
Sustainably Yours: Building a Sustainable Phuket - Part 2
Sustainably Yours: Building a Sustainable Phuket - Part 2
Last week, in Part 1 of this special report, we talked about improving environmental education, public transportation, creating walking spaces and adding wind and solar to build a sustainable Phuket. This week, we talk about fixing the food system, improving waste management and job skills.
Fake monk gets naked after soliciting alms
Fake monk gets naked after soliciting alms
PHUKET: Police are now searching for a man who solicited alms from the public while dressed as a monk at a main fresh market in the heart of Phuket Town, then stripping naked in a field nearby to change into layman’s clothes before leaving the area.
Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea as Premier League shows Ukraine support
Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea as Premier League shows Ukraine support
FOOTBALL: Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich handed over control of Chelsea to trustees of its charitable foundation yesterday (Feb 26) as Premier League players showed their support for war-torn Ukraine.
Days of rain trigger floods in Narathiwat
Days of rain trigger floods in Narathiwat
NARATHIWAT: Communities in 13 districts have been flooded, as rains caused by northeasterly winds over the Gulf of Thailand have continued for three consecutive days in the southern border province.
Russian troops ordered to advance in Ukraine
Russian troops ordered to advance in Ukraine
UKRAINE: Moscow ordered its troops to advance in Ukraine “from all directions” on Saturday (Feb 25), as the Ukrainian capital Kyiv imposed a blanket curfew after fighting in the city that saw Russian troops pushed back.
Phuket marks 683 new COVID cases, two more deaths
Phuket marks 683 new COVID cases, two more deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 683 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Feb 26), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 31,419.
Phuket student selected for international Judo comp
Phuket student selected for international Judo comp
JUDO: Kenneth Thongsong, a student at Blue Tree Phuket’s Dojo Martial Arts Studio, has been selected to compete in the Asian Cadet & Junior Judo Championship 2022.
Phuket Opinion: Common ground
Phuket Opinion: Common ground
PHUKET: A handful of Russians and Ukrainians in Phuket have delivered the right message to the world in their stand against the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, a stand that even Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha still has yet to take.
Body of actress ‘Tangmo’ found in Chao Phraya
Body of actress ‘Tangmo’ found in Chao Phraya
BANGKOK: Rescuers found the body of TV actress Nida ‘“Tangmo”’ Patcharaveerapong floating in the Chao Phraya River near the Pibul Songkhram 1 pier in Nonthaburi on Saturday (fEB 26), two days after she fell from a speedboat.
Phuket leads Pattaya in Amateur Ryder Cup
Phuket leads Pattaya in Amateur Ryder Cup
GOLF: Phuket leads Pattaya 3.5 points to 2.5 points overall after Day 1 of the 15th Phuket-Pattaya Amateur Ryder Cup, played at the Phuket Country Club (PCC) in Kathu yesterday (Feb 25).
Phuket Music Scene: Rocking around the island
Phuket Music Scene: Rocking around the island
I’ve had a busy few months as I’ve tried to get around as many live music venues as possible post-lockdown, not always easy as my wife and designated driver doesn’t like Classic Rock or Blues music as much as I do.
England look to Lawes for a lead against Wales after Tuilagi blow
England look to Lawes for a lead against Wales after Tuilagi blow
RUGBY: England hope the return of captain Courtney Lawes will still give an “edge to the team” in a Six Nations clash with champions Wales after Manu Tuilagi was dramatically sidelined from today’s match at Twickenham (Feb 26).
Authorities distribute COVID-19 survival bags in Kamala
Authorities distribute COVID-19 survival bags in Kamala
PHUKET: Local authorities donated survival bags to local communitites in Kamala yesterday (Feb 25) as part of the drive to help those affected by COVID-19.
Neeson shines in ‘Blacklight’
Neeson shines in ‘Blacklight’
Over the past decade actor Liam Neeson has established himself as an action hero in sleek thrillers that you can normally guarantee are better than the stock standard films in the genre. Even his films that take a more indie approach, like The Ice Road, always seem to have something about them that makes them an enjoyable watch from beginning to end. That tradition continues with Neeson’s latest film – Blacklight from director Mark Williams (Honest Thief).
Russian Grand Prix cancelled in wake of Ukraine crisis
Russian Grand Prix cancelled in wake of Ukraine crisis
FORMULA ONE: The Russian Grand Prix scheduled for Sept 25 has been cancelled in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the sport’s owners Formula One announced yesterday (Feb 25).
Patong Police flamed for arresting woman selling flowers on Bangla
Patong Police flamed for arresting woman selling flowers on Bangla
PHUKET: Patong Police have been flamed for a plainclothes officer arresting a flower vendor on Bangla Rd and forcibly restraining her on the street for peddling in a public area without a permit.
Vagabonds wrangle win against Cobras
Vagabonds wrangle win against Cobras
RUGBY: Flying the flag for Phuket last Saturday (Feb 19), the Vagabonds took on Chiang Mai Cobras at the Chang Mai University campus ground in a thoroughly absorbing encounter that resulted in a tense final five minutes, with the visitors ultimately clinging on to a deserved 20-15 victory over their northern rivals.