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Former Thai PM Yingluck says she can’t pay B10bn compensation
Former Thai PM Yingluck says she can’t pay B10bn compensation
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra took to social media yesterday (May 22) to defend herself against a ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court, which ordered her to pay over B10 billion in damages over her administration’s failed rice-pledging scheme, despite never being named a defendant in the case.
‘Swiss David’ sentenced to one month in prison
‘Swiss David’ sentenced to one month in prison
PHUKET: Swiss expat Urs Fehr, nicknamed by the Thai media as ‘Swiss David’, has been sentenced to one month in prison for kicking Dr Thandao Chandam, a doctor at Dibuk Hospital, in front of his luxury villa at Cape Yamu in February last year.
Tourism stimulus ‘likely a damp squib’, says stock brokerage
Tourism stimulus ‘likely a damp squib’, says stock brokerage
BANGKOK: The recently approved tourism stimulus is unlikely to have a significant impact on the stagnant sector during the low season given the limited budget allocation, although aviation and hospitality stocks may benefit in the short term, says Daol Securities.
More heavy weather to come
More heavy weather to come
PHUKET: Patong Police are calling on motorists to drive with extra caution as heavy downpours continue to drench the island, making roads slippery and treacherous ‒ particularly on Patong Hill.
LGBTQ Thai ghost story wins prize at Cannes
LGBTQ Thai ghost story wins prize at Cannes
CANNES: Film director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke, who won a top prize at the Cannes Festival on Wednesday (May 21), recruited a major influencer for his off-the-wall gay comedy with a political punch.
Coach driver ‘used tourist’s card to withdraw B280k’
Coach driver ‘used tourist’s card to withdraw B280k’
SURAT THANI: A coach driver has been arrested on charges of stealing the credit card of a Romanian tourist who was travelling to Phuket and using it to withdraw a total of B280,000 from ATMs.
Darasamut Underpass to close for cleaning, electrical repairs
Darasamut Underpass to close for cleaning, electrical repairs
PHUKET: The Darasamut Underpass will be closed overnight for two nights to allow for cleaning and electrical system maintenance.
Three Myanmar nationals arrested for working illegally at Downtown Market
Three Myanmar nationals arrested for working illegally at Downtown Market
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested three Myanmar nationals for working without the proper authorisation at a mobile phone shop in the Talat Nuea area of Phuket Town.
Parcel company probed for encroaching on street, causing traffic woes
Parcel company probed for encroaching on street, causing traffic woes
PHUKET: A parcel delivery company on Chao Fa East Rd in Wichit is under investigation for allegedly encroaching on public land and causing traffic obstructions, following complaints from local residents.
Phuket Vagabonds flop in Pattaya
Phuket Vagabonds flop in Pattaya
RUGBY: Always a popular event on the Asian Rugby calendar, the Chris Kays Memorial 10s Rugby tournament held on the weekend of May 3-4 at the Laem Chabang football stadium on the outskirts of Pattaya attracted a list of 14 highly competitive regional teams.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannabis regulations set to hit Thailand & how we got here || May 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannabis regulations set to hit Thailand & how we got here || May 22
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Hospital says temple holding back
Hospital says temple holding back
NAKHON PATHOM: Mettapracharak Hospital says it has not received any donations or financial support from Wat Rai Khing for more than three years, despite the presence of donation boxes at the temple collecting funds for the hospital.
One dead, 50,000 stranded in eastern Australia floods
One dead, 50,000 stranded in eastern Australia floods
SYDNEY: Torrential rain continued to lash eastern Australia today (May 22), swelling already engorged rivers, engulfing roads and leaving almost 50,000 people stranded.
Chinese Consul General visits Phuket
Chinese Consul General visits Phuket
PHUKET: The Chinese Consul General in Songkhla, Wang Zhijian, paid a courtesy visit to Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat at the Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (May 21).
Spurs edge Man Utd to win Europa League and end trophy drought
Spurs edge Man Utd to win Europa League and end trophy drought
FOOTBALL: Brennan Johnson’s scrambled goal ended a 17-year Tottenham trophy drought with a battling 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final yesterday (May 21).
Commerce Ministry steps up nominee probe
Commerce Ministry steps up nominee probe
BANGKOK: The Commerce Ministry is accelerating its investigation into nominee businesses while aiming to finalise revisions to the 1999 Anti-Money Laundering Act within three months.
Russian woman arrested for prostitution in Cherng Talay
Russian woman arrested for prostitution in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: A Russian woman has been arrested in Cherng Talay for “alleged involvement in prostitution” as part of an ongoing crackdown targeting crimes affecting tourism, report Tourist Police.
Four arrested in gambling raid at Patong shop
Four arrested in gambling raid at Patong shop
PHUKET: Four people were arrested at a shop in Patong for allegedly gambling illegally in a covert card game known as ‘Kang cards’.
Cannabis users in Thailand ‘will need medical certificates’
Cannabis users in Thailand ‘will need medical certificates’
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin says cannabis users in Thailand will be required to have medical certificates to make sure that the plant is used for medical purposes only.
Body of foreign man found off Nui Beach
Body of foreign man found off Nui Beach
PHUKET: The body of a foreign man was discovered floating off the coast of Nui Beach in Karon yesterday afternoon (May 21), prompting an investigation by local police and forensic officials.