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Green Thoughts: Rain, Rain... The ordeal by water
Green Thoughts: Rain, Rain... The ordeal by water
There are various ditties about rain. Those I remember from my childhood include: ‘Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day’, ‘The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain’ ‒ a line from Bernard Shaw’s  ‘Pygmalion’ ‒ and ‘When it rains, it pours’. The last quote is particularly apposite. Not that we need any reminding. The stuff has been remorseless this year. Phuket is on course to record one of its wettest years ever,
Thai parks dept submits controversial forest bills to Cabinet
Thai parks dept submits controversial forest bills to Cabinet
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will submit two draft laws to the Cabinet next week, despite opposition from the People’s Movement for a Just Society (P-Move), which fears local communities could lose rights to their ancestral lands.
Police launch anti-crime blitz for Loy Krathong
Police launch anti-crime blitz for Loy Krathong
PHUKET: Police and other local law-enforcement authorities have launched a major crime suppression operation in a bid to ensure public safety during the Loy Krathong Festival, which will be observed across the country this coming Friday (Nov 15).
Phuket-bound trailer truck slams into bus in Phang Nga
Phuket-bound trailer truck slams into bus in Phang Nga
PHUKET: The driver of a trailer truck hauling a load of part-processed rubber to the Deep Sea Port in Phuket died after his truck slammed into a bus in Phang Nga last night (Nov 9).
Balinese hope construction freeze can tame tourism
Balinese hope construction freeze can tame tourism
INDONESIA: On Indonesia’s beach-fringed resort island of Bali, fed-up locals want to slow the mass tourism that is their biggest money earner ‒ hoping a plan to freeze hotel-building can restore some calm.
Learning to ‘Infuse’ at Diamond Resort
Learning to ‘Infuse’ at Diamond Resort
Minimalistic and charming, Infuse Restaurant by Diamond Resort boasts a warm atmosphere. It’s a popular dining destination, not only amongst the resort’s guests, but also within the local expat community. The restaurant has built an excellent reputation for serving good, honest food. My dining partner and I had previously visited the restaurant, but we were excited to get back and enjoy a meal.
Thai deputy PM makes case for Cambodia deal
Thai deputy PM makes case for Cambodia deal
TRAT: The government on Saturday (Nov 9) reiterated that a 2001 memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cambodia is a mechanism to protect Thailand’s best interests, while insisting Thailand has sole sovereignty over Koh Kut in this eastern province.
TAT predicts Loy Krathong can generate B6.9bn
TAT predicts Loy Krathong can generate B6.9bn
BANGKOK: Loy Krathong festivals across five regions are expected to generate B6.9 billion in tourism revenue from 1.9 million domestic trips, with the North attracting the most tourists, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Brits charged for hooning on motorbikes
Brits charged for hooning on motorbikes
PHUKET: Nine British men have been arrested and fined for hooning on motorbikes after reports of reckless driving and causing a disturbance in Rawai.
Liverpool extend lead as Man City lose again
Liverpool extend lead as Man City lose again
FOOTBALL: Manchester City slumped to a fourth consecutive defeat after blowing the lead to lose 2-1 at Brighton, allowing Liverpool to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win against Aston Villa yesterday (Nov 9).
Step by Step: Is it time to look beyond tourism?
Step by Step: Is it time to look beyond tourism?
OPINION: Bangkok is expected to clinch the title of most visited city in the world in 2024, a title it held in 2023 and has consistently featured in the top 10 list for the last few years. Despite these accolades, the government relentlessly pushes for increased tourism targets in an effort to boost the now flailing Thai economy. 
‘Red One’ delivers a very special Christmas treat
‘Red One’ delivers a very special Christmas treat
It hasn’t taken very long into this Christmas period to find a film that is guaranteed to become a Christmas classic. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, ‘Red One’ takes the action genre and mixes it with mythological and a splash of comedy and the result is very special.
Bodies of four Thai workers arrive home
Bodies of four Thai workers arrive home
BANGKOK: The bodies of four Thai workers killed by Hezbollah rocket fire in northern Israel on Oct 31 arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on Friday (Nov 8).
Man City seek to end mini-slump as Liverpool soar
Man City seek to end mini-slump as Liverpool soar
FOOTBALL: Injury-hit Manchester City are desperate to snap their losing streak in their final Premier League game before the international break as Chelsea aim to deepen Arsenal’s misery.
Manhunt ends with arrest for attacking ex-boss with axe
Manhunt ends with arrest for attacking ex-boss with axe
PHUKET: Police have arrested the 41-year-old man wanted for attacking his former employer with an axe, leaving him with serious injuries.
B400 minimum wage ‘a New Year present’
B400 minimum wage ‘a New Year present’
BANGKOK: Thailand plans to increase the daily minimum wage to B400 next year, Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Friday (Nov 8).
French tourist hospitalised after apparent suicide attempt
French tourist hospitalised after apparent suicide attempt
PHUKET: A 34-year-old French tourist was found in critical condition after an apparent suicide attempt in a hotel room in Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 8).
Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with ‘Preserve Freedom’ party
Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with ‘Preserve Freedom’ party
GERMANY: Germany marks 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell with festivities from Saturday (Nov 9) under the theme ‘Preserve Freedom!’ as Russia’s war rages in Ukraine and many fear democracy is under attack.
Armed drug dealer arrested driving Phuket taxi
Armed drug dealer arrested driving Phuket taxi
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 30-year-old man driving a registered taxi for illegal possession of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and crystal meth (ya ice), and a loaded firearm.
B800mn investment fraud suspect arrested in Wichit
B800mn investment fraud suspect arrested in Wichit
PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested a suspect found hiding in Phuket who was involved in a large-scale investment scam that defrauded over B800 million from Thai and foreign investors.