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Blazing Saddles: New Year Revolutions
Blazing Saddles: New Year Revolutions
Making ‒ and often immediately breaking ‒ New Year’s resolutions is an age-old tradition all over the world as we pass from one year into the next. Hope, and its close cousin, self-delusion, are abundant at this time of year as we promise to be better and brighter versions of ourselves. In Thailand, in fact you get not just one, but three clear chances to make and then try to keep your resolutions, as Thailand munificently celebrates three separate New Years – Gregorian, Chinese and Thai!
Thailand capture sixth Suzuki Cup
Thailand capture sixth Suzuki Cup
BANGKOK: Thailand captured the AFF Suzuki Cup for a record-extending sixth time on Saturday night (Jan 1), battling a scrappy Indonesia to a 2-2 draw in the second leg of the final for an aggregate victory of 6-2.
Army probes Democrat claims of poll meddling
Army probes Democrat claims of poll meddling
BANGKOK: Army chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewthae has ordered a probe into a report of soldiers interfering in the Democrat Party’s preparations for a by-election in Chumphon, said army deputy spokeswoman Sirichan Ngathong.
Phuket marks 85 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 85 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 85 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Jan 1), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,924.
Five injured on Day 3 of Seven Days road-safety campaign
Five injured on Day 3 of Seven Days road-safety campaign
PHUKET: Phuket suffered five people injured in five accidents on Day 3 of the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the New Year, officials have reported.
Omicron in Patong: 11 cases confirmed on Soi Bangla
Omicron in Patong: 11 cases confirmed on Soi Bangla
PHUKET: Proactive screening has identified 11 Thai women working in the Soi Bangla area of Patong as infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
A big year of sport ahead in 2022
A big year of sport ahead in 2022
ALL SPORTS: As we usher in the New Year we can look forward to an action-packed calendar of sporting events that are certain to thrill enthusiasts throughout 2022.
Young guns helping Arsenal fire
Young guns helping Arsenal fire
FOOTBALL: Alan Hansen once famously derided Alex Ferguson’s decision to trust in youth at Manchester United before the class of ’92 went onto achieve greatness at Old Trafford.
The King’s Man excels
The King’s Man excels
One of the best franchises to have surfaced over the past decade has been the very British ‘Kingsman’ franchise. A kind of mix between James Bond and a Quentin Tarantino film, the original film not only made Taron Egerton a household name but also introduced the world of a cinema to a secret organisation that could even see Colin Firth lay waste to a room full of villains.
Only four injured in New Year road accidents, report Phuket officials
Only four injured in New Year road accidents, report Phuket officials
PHUKET: According to Phuket officials, only four people have been injured in road accidents on the island since the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the New Year began at midnight on Tuesday.
Christmas Hospitality Golf Challenge 2021
Christmas Hospitality Golf Challenge 2021
GOLF: A very special Christmas edition of the Phuket Hospitality Challenge Golf Tournament took place at Laguna Golf Phuket last Thursday (Dec 23).   An impressive field of 76 golfers played their merry little hearts out under the beating hot sun, battling for that elusive first place spot and their team’s name on the Trophy. The atmosphere was full of joy as everyone enjoyed some very warm welcomes at the Sponsors holes with festive nibbles and drinks being served. Lady Pie, Drinks & Co, Angsana, Cassia, Banyan Tree, Banyan Tree Spa, Churchills, Captains Bar, Bollywood, B Health and The Hole in One bar all played and important part in making it a really enjoyable day out for everyone. The organiser, Mark Cameron of Asean Events, said, “It was fantastic to see many loyal supporters of the event returning and some new faces too and without their support and the holes sponsors support we wouldn’t have an event like this every year. "Our charity raffle supporters also need some recognition as without their support we wouldn’t raise as much as we do for the charity. Many thanks to the Intercontinental Hotel in Kamala, Aquella Golf Course, Paradise Resort Koh Yao, Pullman Panwa, Four Points Sheraton and all the Laguna Resorts for all their kind donations, which in the end raised B120,000 for the Children’s First Fund (CFF). "Lastly, a big, big thank you to Jason and his team at The Phuket News and Live 89.5FM for their ever-lasting media coverage of the event.” To register your team and/or interest in becoming a sponsor for next year’s event, please visit www.lagunagolf.com/phuket or email golf@lagunaphuket.com or mark.hio1211@gmail.com for more information.
Care for fellow Thais, says HM
Care for fellow Thais, says HM
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has conveyed New Year wishes of happiness and kind thoughts for the people.
Phuket sees in New Year with Bocelli, 20,000-firework spectacle
Phuket sees in New Year with Bocelli, 20,000-firework spectacle
PHUKET: People celebrating the New Year in Phuket Town were treated to a spectacle at midnight last night as 20,000 fireworks lit up the sky as part of the official government countdown event at Saphan Hin.
Phuket marks 64 new COVID cases, no new deaths
Phuket marks 64 new COVID cases, no new deaths
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 64 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 31), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to 19,796.
Remove your tattoos, Beijing tells Chinese football players
Remove your tattoos, Beijing tells Chinese football players
FOOTBALL: Players in China’s national football team should remove any existing tattoos and are “strictly prohibited” from getting any new ones, the country’s sports administration body has said.
Last Phuket sunset for 2021 disappoints crowds
Last Phuket sunset for 2021 disappoints crowds
PHUKET: Some 2,000 people turned out at Phuket’s iconic Promthep Cape yesterday to witness the last sunset of 2021 only to be disappointed as the usually stunning view of the sun dipping below the horizon on the Andaman Sea was obscured by clouds.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket New Year Countdown all set, Road accident tallies || December 31
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket New Year Countdown all set, Road accident tallies || December 31
PHUKET XTRA - December 31 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Phuket NY Countdown all set |:| Road accident tallies |:| Bangla alcohol rules |:| New Cherng Talay OrBorTor chief |:| Fire at island hotel |:| Phuket COVID Update Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
‘Snow guns’ spewing Beijing Olympics snow raise environment concerns
‘Snow guns’ spewing Beijing Olympics snow raise environment concerns
YANQING: Bright yellow turbines line the slopes of the Beijing Winter Olympics, spraying out the artificial snow needed for the Games to take place.
Thai athletes who lifted the clouds of gloom in 2021
Thai athletes who lifted the clouds of gloom in 2021
ALL SPORTS: As with the majority of the world’s population, Thailand was unable to escape the wrath of COVID-19 in 2021.
New Year holiday starts with 39 road deaths, 362 injured
New Year holiday starts with 39 road deaths, 362 injured
BANGKOK: Traffic accidents caused 39 deaths, with 362 other people injured, on Wednesday (Dec 29), the start of the New Year holiday road safety campaign.