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Swiss man, 57, killed by Phuket passenger van
Swiss man, 57, killed by Phuket passenger van
PHUKET:  A 57-year-old Swiss man was killed when the driver of a passenger van lost control while coming down a steep hill north of Promthep Cape this morning (Dec 13). The van swerved across the road and struck the Swiss man on his motorbike before slamming into a roadside power pole.
South Korea says no boycott of Beijing Olympics
South Korea says no boycott of Beijing Olympics
SEOUL: South Korea’s president today (Dec 13) ruled out joining a US diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, citing the need to work with China.
Man arrested with 800 meth pills, 311g of ice, and bullets
Man arrested with 800 meth pills, 311g of ice, and bullets
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man in Wichit after he was found with more than 800 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) and more than 300 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice).
Geminid meteor shower treat for stargazers
Geminid meteor shower treat for stargazers
BANGKOK: Stargazers are advised to stay awake after midnight to fully enjoy a beautiful display from the Geminid meteor shower tonight (Dec 13).
Body of missing fisherman found
Body of missing fisherman found
PHUKET: Search teams have found the body of the fishermen missing from the fishing boat that capsized off Phuket’s east coast late Saturday night.
Phuket marks 62 new COVID cases, one new death
Phuket marks 62 new COVID cases, one new death
PHUKET: The latest Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID situation report has marked 62 new local infections confirmed across the island yesterday (Dec 12), bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 was reported to 18,710.
Verstappen beats Hamilton to title in controversial season finale
Verstappen beats Hamilton to title in controversial season finale
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen beat Lewis Hamilton to the 2021 world championship in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday (Dec 12), but Mercedes is protesting the outcome after a last-lap safety car restart turned the race on its head.
One person missing as fishing ship sinks off Phuket coast
One person missing as fishing ship sinks off Phuket coast
PHUKET: The search is continuing for the missing crewman of Chokhongthong fishing boat which crashed into a shipwreck and sank near Tapao Island off Phuket coast around 8.20pm last night (Dec 11).
Family of slain motorbike taxi driver still ‘clueless’ as to reason for murder
Family of slain motorbike taxi driver still ‘clueless’ as to reason for murder
PHUKET: Family and friends of the motorbike taxi driver shot dead at Phuket Bus Terminal 2, north of Phuket Town, on the night of Dec 4 are still without any clue as to why the execution was carried out.
More easing of COVID-19 curbs likely
More easing of COVID-19 curbs likely
BANGKOK: Further easing of COVID-19 curbs, reopening of border checkpoints in the south and guidelines for New Year celebrations are expected to be debated by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday (Dec 13).
Thailand fully recognises mixed vaccination
Thailand fully recognises mixed vaccination
PHUKET: The ’Phuket Info Center’ – operated by the Phuket office of the Ministry of Interior – has posted an update on which vaccines are recognised by Thailand as of Dec 11.
Thai ace Thongchai earns PGA Tour Champions card
Thai ace Thongchai earns PGA Tour Champions card
GOLF: Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee regained his PGA Tour Champions card by finishing tied second in the final stage of the qualifying tournament at TPC Tampa Bay on Friday (Dec 10).
Phuket pioneer Alan Cooke passes away
Phuket pioneer Alan Cooke passes away
PHUKET: Alan Cooke, who served as the British Honorary Consul in Phuket from 2001 to 2008, for which he was awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) personally received from HM Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away.
Blazing Saddles: E-Zee does it!
Blazing Saddles: E-Zee does it!
If you Google “E-biking and the Covid pandemic” you’ll be deluged with over 160 million listings extolling the many superb benefits of adopting this mode of transport during the haunted days we presently inhabit. Another Google deluge you’ll frequently receive concerns the fact that we humans have only got until about next Wednesday to do something drastic about climate change and our addiction to carbonising our environment. So, in the grip of this pandemic which has made us realise that social-distancing, being fit and healthy, avoiding obesity and getting lots of fresh air and vitamin D, going out for a bit of a bike ride has become something of a “no-brainer”.
Powerful tornadoes kill more than 80 in six US states
Powerful tornadoes kill more than 80 in six US states
USA: Dozens of devastating tornadoes roared through six US states overnight, leaving more than 80 people dead and dozens missing in what President Joe Biden said was likely to be “one of the largest” storm outbreaks in American history.
Thailand cruise past Myanmar at Suzuki Cup
Thailand cruise past Myanmar at Suzuki Cup
FOOTBALL: Teerasil Dangda scored twice as Thailand beat Myanmar 4-0 yesterday (Dec 11) for their second victory at the 2020 AFF Suzuki Cup.
New road to connect Pa Khlok and Srisoonthorn
New road to connect Pa Khlok and Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) has officially launched a new road between Na Nuea and Khuan Ta Taen to help people travelling from Pa Khlok to Srisoonthorn and back.
Verstappen beats Hamilton to crucial pole in title decider
Verstappen beats Hamilton to crucial pole in title decider
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen snatched the all-important pole position from championship rival Lewis Hamilton in qualifying for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix yesterday (Dec 11).
Phuket Opinion: A sporting chance
Phuket Opinion: A sporting chance
PHUKET: The recent opening of the Kathu Municipal Stadium, a brand-new football field with world-class running track located in the heart of a residential area, marks a positive milestone for Phuket. The facility highlights an aspect that has long been missing from the island all through the attempts to lure people back to the island.
New stimulus measures to be New Year’s gifts
New stimulus measures to be New Year’s gifts
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Finance is planning to introduce new stimulus measures in early 2022 as New Year’s gifts to the Thai people, particularly to increase spending among those with high purchasing power.