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Phuket accelerates second incinerator as waste crisis deepens
Phuket accelerates second incinerator as waste crisis deepens
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is pushing ahead with construction of a second waste incinerator, but officials have warned the project will not ease the island’s worsening garbage crisis for at least another year — leaving Phuket dependent on already overfilled landfill sites in the meantime.
Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
NAIROBI: The scars on Victor’s forearm remind him constantly of the day a Ukrainian drone attacked him after he was forcibly conscripted, like hundreds of young Kenyans, into the Russian army.
Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
Major Thai chains reduce sugar in beverages
BANGKOK: Nine major Thai beverage chains have partnered with the Department of Health to introduce a new standard for drink sweetness aimed at reducing sugar consumption and lowering risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases.
The Compost Bank: Tackling Phuket’s food waste
The Compost Bank: Tackling Phuket’s food waste
The Compost Bank is a sustainable waste management initiative focused on redirecting organic waste away from landfills and transforming it into valuable resources for Phuket. While the island faces a growing waste challenge driven by high volumes and mixed waste streams, the main barrier to effective waste management is not awareness, but infrastructure – specifically, the lack of systems to properly process organic waste.
Statham’s Shelter serves up another run-of-the-mill action flick
Statham’s Shelter serves up another run-of-the-mill action flick
One of the things I love about Jason Statham as an actor is that he has never tried to stray too far out of his lane. When it comes to choosing roles, Statham knows that his fan base loves action films with basic storylines. Therefore, we haven’t seen him do the same as Arnold Schwarzenegger or Vin Diesel and go out and try to be funny in a comedy.
Anutin dismisses ‘sick man of Asia’ label for Thailand
Anutin dismisses ‘sick man of Asia’ label for Thailand
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence in Thailand’s economic outlook following the recent general election, rejecting foreign media portrayals that labelled the country the “sick man” of Asia.
Call to let foreigners buy more insurance
Call to let foreigners buy more insurance
BANGKOK: Allowing foreigners to buy insurance policies in Thailand with foreign currencies, particularly yuan, would lift the domestic insurance industry, which is pressured by low interest rates and a sluggish economy, says the Thai unit of French insurer AXA.
Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet
Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet
WINTER OLYMPICS: Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which depicts victims of his country’s war with Russia.
BISP hosts PISAC football, cross country tournaments
BISP hosts PISAC football, cross country tournaments
FOOTBALL / RUNNING: British International School, Phuket (BISP) was proud to host the Phuket Island Small School Activities Conference (PISAC) Football and Cross Country Championships last month, welcoming schools from across the island for two major sporting events that showcased teamwork, resilience and high standards of competition.
Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition government
Pheu Thai backs Bhumjaithai to lead coalition government
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party has formally pledged support for the Bhumjaithai Party to take the lead in forming a new government as Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul says both sides are ready to put past differences behind them and move forward together.
Nine Ugandan women arrested on Bangla Rd for prostitution, overstays
Nine Ugandan women arrested on Bangla Rd for prostitution, overstays
PHUKET: Nine Ugandan women were arrested on Bangla Rd in Patong yesterday (Feb 13) for alleged prostitution offences, with two also found to have overstayed their visas.
Phuket Eye surveillance system set to go live in April, officials told
Phuket Eye surveillance system set to go live in April, officials told
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn has confirmed that the ‘Phuket Eye’ smart surveillance system is expected to become operational in April, ahead of Songkran, as authorities step up efforts to improve public safety and reduce road accidents across the island.
Phuket Old Town to host Chinese New Year festival
Phuket Old Town to host Chinese New Year festival
PHUKET: Phuket Old Town will be transformed into a major cultural and food festival zone later this month as Phuket City Municipality prepares to host the Phuket Chinese New Year (Third Month) Festival 2026, featuring parades, performances, more than 400 food stalls and the return of the popular ‘Fire Dragon Tunnel’.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3kg Cocaine Seizure at Phuket Airport, Police Raid Illegal Dental Clinic || Feb 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 3kg Cocaine Seizure at Phuket Airport, Police Raid Illegal Dental Clinic || Feb 13
PHUKET XTRA - February 13 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup ‘miracles’
Arsenal, Man City eye trophy haul, Macclesfield more FA Cup ‘miracles’
FOOTBALL: Arsenal and Manchester City take a break from their battle at the top of the Premier League to try and remain on course for a quadruple this weekend as Wigan and Salford seek monumental FA Cup shocks.
Taiwanese dentist arrested in Wichit for running unlicensed clinic
Taiwanese dentist arrested in Wichit for running unlicensed clinic
PHUKET: A Taiwanese man was arrested yesterday (Feb 12) during a raid on an unlicensed dental clinic in Wichit and now faces four charges, including operating a medical facility without a licence and practising dentistry without legal permission.
Davidson, the pathfinder for women referees, to make Six Nations history
Davidson, the pathfinder for women referees, to make Six Nations history
RUGBY: Hollie Davidson has achieved many firsts in her career, but tomorrow (Feb 14) will come the highlight so far, becoming the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations match when Ireland host Italy.
Anutin signs off on border security plan
Anutin signs off on border security plan
BANGKOK: Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul has approved a series of measures intended to bolster security along the border with Cambodia, including the construction of more border fencing, in the wake of another landmine blast which injured three Thai soldiers in Si Sa Ket.
Nine foreigners arrested in Rawai poker villa raid
Nine foreigners arrested in Rawai poker villa raid
PHUKET: Nine foreign nationals – seven Russians, one Ukrainian and one Kazakhstani – have been arrested in a police raid on an illegal poker den operating from a luxury villa in Rawai after organisers recruited players through Instagram.
Department estimates bumper foreign investment
Department estimates bumper foreign investment
BANGKOK: Foreign investors are expected to continue investing in advanced technology, healthcare and sustainability industries this year, following a record high of more than B324 billion in outlays last year, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD).