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Louise Landgraf starts the year in style
Louise Landgraf starts the year in style
GOLF: Local golfing sensation Louise Landgraf achieved another major milestone when she won the international player quota for the Blue Canyon Ladies Championship 2025 at the national qualifying competition at the Blue Canyon Country Club in Phuket last Sunday (Feb 9).
Thailand cracks down on nominee businesses
Thailand cracks down on nominee businesses
BANGKOK: Authorities have prosecuted 820 cases of nominee businesses that caused nearly B12.5 billion in damages, and identified over 200,000 mule accounts nationwide.
Thailand readies for influx of freed foreign scam-centre victims
Thailand readies for influx of freed foreign scam-centre victims
BANGKOK: The government is preparing for a possible influx of foreigners released from the clutches of scam gangs in Myanmar after Thailand cut off all power, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said yesterday (Feb 12).
PM orders review of 2-5pm alcohol sale ban
PM orders review of 2-5pm alcohol sale ban
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a review of the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages from 2pm to 5pm following calls by business groups for eased regulations to support tourism.
Municipal elections to bring another 24-hour alcohol ban
Municipal elections to bring another 24-hour alcohol ban
PHUKET: While tourists and local residents are enjoying a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol in observance of the Makha Bucha Buddist religious holiday today (Feb 12), they can look forward to another 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol for the upcoming local municipality elections.
Kamala officials forced to take action over wastewater
Kamala officials forced to take action over wastewater
PHUKET: A top environmental official has called for urgent action to address garbage and wastewater issues affecting Kamala’s marine environment, warning that cooperation from all sectors is essential to solving the problem.
Zelensky offers land swaps as Russia heartens Trump with prisoner release
Zelensky offers land swaps as Russia heartens Trump with prisoner release
WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready to swap land in negotiations with Russia, which freed an American prisoner in a gesture President Donald Trump described yesterday (Feb 11) as a goodwill gesture on ending the war.
Xi weighs in on casino project
Xi weighs in on casino project
BANGKOK: During an official visit to China last week by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, President Xi Jinping reportedly warned the Thai government that its much-touted casino-entertainment complex project could cause a spike in criminal activity.
13th Kathu Cultural Street festival underway
13th Kathu Cultural Street festival underway
PHUKET: The annual Kathu Cultural Street festival is underway at the main stage area at Kathu Municipality, with free live concerts and hundreds of stalls to entertain visitors.
Foreign arrivals poised to grow 5% in February to 3.5mn
Foreign arrivals poised to grow 5% in February to 3.5mn
BANGKOK: Thailand is expected to welcome 3.5 million foreign tourist arrivals in February, a 5% increase year-on-year, with all major markets surging between 2% and 20%, except the Chinese market, which is on course to plummet by 7% due to safety concerns, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
England edge France, Wales facing wooden spoon
England edge France, Wales facing wooden spoon
RUGBY: England’s much vaunted change of moving Marcus Smith to 15 and replacing him with Fin Smith at 10, had some merit as the home team edged out France 26-25 in Round 2 of the Six Nations Championship at a rainswept Twickenham last Saturday (Feb 8).
Taiwanese gambling, money laundering syndicate raided in Phuket
Taiwanese gambling, money laundering syndicate raided in Phuket
PHUKET: In a major crackdown on international cybercrime, officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) arrested six individuals, including three Taiwanese nationals, linked to an elaborate online gambling and money laundering operation in Phuket.
Officials probe alleged physical abuse of Patong kindergarten student
Officials probe alleged physical abuse of Patong kindergarten student
PHUKET: Local officials have launched an investigation into reports of student injuries at Patong Kindergarten following concerns raised on social media. A high-level meeting was held yesterday (Feb 10) to discuss the case, with officials pledging a thorough and fair inquiry.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: From prison to park: Shovels hit the ground in Phuket Town, Russian hackers caught || Feb 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: From prison to park: Shovels hit the ground in Phuket Town, Russian hackers caught || Feb 11
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Virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fears
Virus disinformation drives anti-China sentiment, lockdown fears
HONG KONG: A deluge of disinformation about a flu-like virus called HMPV is stoking anti-China sentiment across Asia and spurring unfounded concerns of renewed lockdowns, despite experts dismissing comparisons with the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago.
Construction begins on new public park in Phuket Town
Construction begins on new public park in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Construction has begun on a large green space to be dedicated as a public park at the site of the old Phuket Prison in Phuket Town.
Vachira cancer centre donations hit surplus
Vachira cancer centre donations hit surplus
PHUKET: Surplus donations made for the construction of a new cancer treatment building for Vachira Phuket Hospital, the main government hospital on the island, will be used for buying essential medical equipment for the centre, Weerasak Lothongkam, Director of Vachira Phuket Hospital, has confirmed.
Patong Municipality ramps up alcohol ban warnings
Patong Municipality ramps up alcohol ban warnings
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has ramped up efforts to ensure compliance with the 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol for Maka Bucha Day tomorrow (Feb 12). The ban comes into effect at midnight tonight.
Aeroflot flight departs Phuket, makes emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi
Aeroflot flight departs Phuket, makes emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi
PHUKET: A Moscow-bound Boeing 777-300ER Aeroflot Airlines plane with 346 people onboard made an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport last night (Feb 10) after a landing gear problem developed after taking off from Phuket.
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 21
Thai League 1 Deep Dive: Matchday 21
FOOTBALL: Nakhon Ratchasima and Ratchaburi FC played out a thrilling 1-1 draw on Saturday (Feb 8) in a match full of drama and talking points, despite the scoreline suggesting a stalemate. In the Thai League 1 clash Ratchaburi dominated possession, while Nakhon Ratchasima relied on counter-attacks.