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Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’ as sanctions pressure grows
Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’ as sanctions pressure grows
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned Vladimir Putin yesterday (May 27) that he was “playing with fire,” taking a fresh jab at his Russian counterpart as Washington weighs new sanctions against Moscow over the Ukraine war.
Mudslide complaint halts luxury villa project in Rawai
Mudslide complaint halts luxury villa project in Rawai
PHUKET: A luxury villa construction project in Rawai has been temporarily suspended after local residents filed complaints about mudslides encroaching on public land.
Hotels, condo projects approved in Phuket environmental review
Hotels, condo projects approved in Phuket environmental review
PHUKET: Four hotel developments and three condominium projects have been approved following a review by the Expert Committee on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Phuket’s environmental protection areas.
Lilo & Stitch truly lights up the big screen
Lilo & Stitch truly lights up the big screen
Many people have been critical of Disney’s decision to turn some of their classic animated films into live-action movies but to be honest I have never seen the issue with it. The Lion King probably set everything up the whole idea with its marvellous re-working looking amazing with the modern CGI technology.
Ladyboy pickpocket caught red-handed
Ladyboy pickpocket caught red-handed
PHUKET: A Thai transgender woman has been arrested for pickpocketing a tourist in Patong early yesterday morning (May 27).
Thai shuttlers advance at Singapore Open
Thai shuttlers advance at Singapore Open
BADMINTON: Mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran moved into the second round of the BWF Singapore Open yesterday (May 27).
Coalition to last full term, says Thaksin
Coalition to last full term, says Thaksin
BANGKOK: House dissolution is nowhere in sight as the ruling Pheu Thai Party and its key coalition partner, Bhumjaithai Party, are committed to working side by side until the end of the coalition’s four-year term, according to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Violent teen gang caught, Phuket corruption conviction overturned, Helmet crackdown || May 27
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Violent teen gang caught, Phuket corruption conviction overturned, Helmet crackdown || May 27
PHUKET XTRA - May 27 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
MaAnn sentence overturned
MaAnn sentence overturned
PHUKET: Suwat Saowarat, Chief of Phuket office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC Phuket) has criticised the Office of the Attorney General for not appealing the overturned conviction of MaAnn Samran, who was earlier sentenced to two years in prison on corruption charges.
Government set to amend investment rules
Government set to amend investment rules
BANGKOK: The government has committed to revising investment regulations in the stock market to help stimulate Thailand’s capital market.
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay, Srisoonthorn
Power outage to affect Cherng Talay, Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage in Cherng Talay on Thursday (May 29) to facilitate high-voltage system upgrades.
‘Fake marathon’: Organisers a no-show at Bangkok public park
‘Fake marathon’: Organisers a no-show at Bangkok public park
MARATHON: Runners have complained that the organisers of an event at the Suanluang Rama 9 park in Bangkok’s Prawet district on Sunday morning (May 25) failed to appear.
Teen gang arrested after shootings, explosives attack
Teen gang arrested after shootings, explosives attack
PHUKET: Police have arrested several teenagers believed to be behind two violent attacks involving firearms and giant firecrackers that injured two people in Phuket over the weekend.
Police raids hit foreign criminal businesses
Police raids hit foreign criminal businesses
PHUKET: A coordinated crackdown led by Region 8 Police and Phuket Provincial Police has targeted illegally foreign-run businesses, with raids carried out at seven locations across the island.
PM Paetongtarn talks up Thai role at ASEAN summit
PM Paetongtarn talks up Thai role at ASEAN summit
KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand has pledged to take a leading role in steering ASEAN towards achieving its “ASEAN Community Vision 2045”, which focuses on advancing green finance, climate change mitigation, clean energy and digital transition.
All police aircraft grounded after two fatal crashes
All police aircraft grounded after two fatal crashes
BANGKOK: The national police chief has grounded all police aircraft pending complete safety checks after two crashes in a single month claimed the lives of the nine people aboard.
PM stokes local F1 race hopes
PM stokes local F1 race hopes
FORMULA ONE: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has hinted at good news for Thais in the government’s persistent efforts to secure a deal for the country to host a Formula 1 street circuit race.
Pakistan Ambassador visits Phuket
Pakistan Ambassador visits Phuket
PHUKET: The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Thailand, Rukhsana Afzal, paid a courtesy visit to Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (May 26).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket heavy rains to continue, Helmet used in Phuket road rage, Temple case update || May 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket heavy rains to continue, Helmet used in Phuket road rage, Temple case update || May 26
PHUKET XTRA - May 26 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Norris savours ‘dream’ Monaco maiden win to close gap on Piastri
Norris savours ‘dream’ Monaco maiden win to close gap on Piastri
FORMULA ONE: Lando Norris beamed with satisfaction yesterday (May 25) after he trimmed McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri’s lead in the drivers’ world championship to three points with a controlled maiden triumph at a chaotic and tactical Monaco Grand Prix.