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Phuket taxi rip-offs in the TikTok spotlight
Phuket taxi rip-offs in the TikTok spotlight
PHUKET: Phuket taxi drivers, the fares they charge and the fear they exert over other taxi drivers in picking up customers has become a fiery issue on the TikTok platform after the son of a TikTok celebrity became embroiled in a spat over a taxi driver wanting to charge a B600 fare.
The Beijing Winter Olympics wins a gold medal for controversy
The Beijing Winter Olympics wins a gold medal for controversy
WINTER OLYMPICS: We may be living in unceratin times but the controversy surrounding the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Beijing is crystal clear and unabating.
‘Licence to Clean’ launched to keep Phuket beaches clear of trash
‘Licence to Clean’ launched to keep Phuket beaches clear of trash
Last Sunday (Jan 23) marked a historic day for Phuket, when Thai non-profit organisation Oceans For All launched its eco-friendly catamaran ‒ itself made from 100% recyclable materials ‒ to rid Phuket’s shores of plastic.
Oil spill the last straw for Rayong tourism
Oil spill the last straw for Rayong tourism
BANGKOK: Oil washing up on Mae Ramphueng beach in Rayong could be the “nail in the coffin” for hotels and restaurants already brought low by the pandemic, local hospitality business operators said on Saturday (Jan 29).
Phuket Opinion: Shooting dogs
Phuket Opinion: Shooting dogs
PHUKET: The shooting dead of beloved family dog Harley while she was walking with her master along a well-used trail in Baan Manik sent a wave of anger throughout the expat community this week. There is nothing that could motivate a humane person to shoot a playful dog in the face. The act was despicable, immoral and cowardly.
Barty time Down Under as Ash wins Open
Barty time Down Under as Ash wins Open
TENNIS: An imperious Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years yesterday (Jan 29), halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets.
Phuket City Police track down plant bandit
Phuket City Police track down plant bandit
PHUKET: Police have tracked down and arrested the thief who stole five plants from in front of a house in Soi Patchanee, Bang Chee Lao, Thepkrasattri, and broke a little girl’s heart.
Phuket marks 360 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 360 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 360 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 29), bringing the total number of infections recorded since Jan 1 to 13,804.
Man injured, two dogs killed in tiger attack
Man injured, two dogs killed in tiger attack
KANCHANABURI: A Karen tribal man was badly injured and two dogs killed in an attack by three tigers in a forest in Thong Pha Phum district, national park officials said on Saturday (Jan 29).
Mass arrivals for Chinese New Year
Mass arrivals for Chinese New Year
BANGKOK: With more than 465,000 tourists expected at Suvarnabhumi airport between Jan 26 and Feb 7, during the Chinese New Year festivities, the government says it is fully prepared for the resumption of the Test & Go scheme this Tuesday (Feb 1).
Corruption probe launched over Phuket mangrove clearing
Corruption probe launched over Phuket mangrove clearing
PHUKET: Officials from the National Anti‑Corruption Commission (NACC) Phuket office are investigating the clearing of three rai of mangrove forest in Koh Kaew, with promises to take legal action if they find any wrongdoing.
Indonesian boats caught fishing illegally off Phuket
Indonesian boats caught fishing illegally off Phuket
PHUKET: A patrol boat of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command boarded and seized two Indonesian boats caught fishing illegally in Thai waters and brought the 19 crewmen, including a 13-year-old, to shore to face charges.
Phuket Chinese New Year starts with ‘Lantern Festival’
Phuket Chinese New Year starts with ‘Lantern Festival’
PHUKET: Official festivities for the Chinese New Year got underway in Phuket Town last night (Jan 28) with the launch of the ‘Phuket Lantern Festival’ in front of the iconic Standard Chartered Bank in the heart of the old town area.
Resident Evil goes back to its roots
Resident Evil goes back to its roots
Cinema-goers have had a very turbulent relationship with the ‘Resident Evil’ franchise over the years. That is largely because of the fact that the quality of the films that have been released have been very up and down. Even the most hardened fans are quick to admit that the franchise went on a little too long, and yes it also had some weak films. But on the flipside the original and ‘Resident Evil: Extinction’ were two of the best action films to ever be made.
Thief steals young girl’s beloved plants from outside family home
Thief steals young girl’s beloved plants from outside family home
PHUKET: A four-year-old girl has issued a heartfelt plea to a thief to return several of her beloved flowering plants that he stole from outside her family home in the early hours of Thursday morning (Jan 27).
Oil spill reaches Rayong beaches
Oil spill reaches Rayong beaches
BANGKOK: Oil from the underwater pipeline leak in the Gulf of Thailand earlier this week has now reached beaches in Rayong province.
Russian invasion of Ukraine would be ‘horrific’: Pentagon
Russian invasion of Ukraine would be ‘horrific’: Pentagon
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon said yesterday (Jan 28) that the destruction and human cost of a full-scale incursion by Russian forces into Ukraine would be “horrific,” but that there was still time for diplomacy to avoid a war.
Phuket marks 366 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 366 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 366 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 28).
A weekend hacker’s review of the new Aquella Golf & Country Club
A weekend hacker’s review of the new Aquella Golf & Country Club
GOLF: There is a new course now open less than 30 minutes drive from Phuket that serves as a fantastic complement to the existing number of world-class courses on or near to the island and I was fortunate enough to be asked to test it out recently.
Details of revised Test & Go scheme announced
Details of revised Test & Go scheme announced
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced details for the Test & Go program which will be reinstated on Tuesday (Feb 1).