AFGHANISTAN: Since Rokhsar Azamee began driving the streets of Kabul last year, she has endured condescension, ridicule, and even threats to her life with some men deliberately causing “accidents” to harass her. But she will not be deterred.
FOOTBALL: During a recent Phuket FC training session at Republic Phuket, The Phuket News were able to catch up with new Head Coach Pittaya “Odd” Phimarnman. Coach Odd sat down for his first interview shortly before the session got underway and talked about a range of topics related to the team.
BANGKOK: The Department of Fisheries does not expect Thailand to be hit with a red card by the European Union, citing positive signals from EU representatives over progress in dealing with illegal fishing during their visit to the country this week.
ECONOMICS: Global stocks suffered another rout Wednesday as US oil prices slid to fresh 12-year lows, heaping further pressure on financial markets from London and Paris to Moscow and New York.
PHUKET: A national park officer on the popular Koh Phi Phi Don has returned B100,000 to an Iranian tourist who lost his wallet on a beach.
The 19th year of The Bay Regatta is expected to be the biggest yet and will firmly stand out as one of South East Asia’s finest yachting events. Taking place in some of the most beautiful scenery the region has to offer, the four days racing and …
PHUKET: Police are currently trying to identify the body of a man believed to be Thai who was found floating in Bang Wad Dam this afternoon (Jan 20). Due to wounds found on the mans neck, police suspect he was the victim of a murder.
PHUKET: Armed with search warrants, a police task force of at least 27 law-enforcement officers today (Jan 20) arrested a man after an arsenal of firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were found at his home near Paradise Beach, on the headland south of Patong.
CRICKET: Last Sunday’s (Jan 18) second game of the 40/40 season got off to a nice start when Laguna won the toss against the call and decided to bat.