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In a case that could easily be mistaken for a plot twist in a summer thriller, a daring late-night grab left beachgoers along Patong Beach reeling in disbelief. But in an impressively coordinated effort, the local police proved that justice never sleeps, successfully apprehending the culprits in record time. The scene of the crime? None other than the lively sands of Patong Beach, where two unsuspecting Burmese suspects found themselves at the center of an impromptu police operation. The arrests, carried out on the 4th of July, saw officers descend upon a property nestled at 122/4 Soi Prom Phriang within Phuket’s captivating Thalang district. This operation, a seamless display of law enforcement prowess, was spearheaded under the keen supervision of Police Colonel Chalermchai Hirasawat, the astute Superintendent of Patong Police Station. The operational muscle was lent by Police Lieutenant Colonel Suchart Chumphusang, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation, along with Pol. Lt.…

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Bising (international name: Danas) will intensify into a severe tropical storm within the next 24 hours, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Bising was last seen 460 kilometers west of Basco, Batanes — which is still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Pagasa said

Thailand’s hopes of clinching a breakthrough tax agreement with the United States have hit a stumbling block, leaving officials scrambling for solutions—and exporters nervously watching from the sidelines. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira admitted yesterday, July 4, that the much-anticipated deal remains out of reach despite days of high-level negotiations in Washington. …

The story Thai US tax talks stall as Vietnam races ahead as seen on Thaiger News.

Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has committed to a comprehensive nationwide campaign to address narcotics, crime syndicates, and mafia-style figures, highlighting the drug crisis as a significant threat to national security. Phumtham, currently acting as prime minister, outlined these policies to senior ministry officials and provincial governors across the country on his inaugural day at the …

The story Thailand’s interior minister launches nationwide anti-drug campaign as seen on Thaiger News.

MANILA, Philippines — A member of the House prosecution team said the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is “not optional.” Last June 25, Senate President Francis Escudero said the chamber, sitting as an impeachment court, can dismiss the case against Duterte if a motion is made and passed by a simple majority,

Sen. Risa Hontiveros Chides Senate Spox over Recent Remarks RISA HONTIVEROS – The senator judge asserted that Senate spokesman Atty. Reginald Tongol can only speak for Senate President Chiz Escudero and not all of them senator judges. Currently, countless people are wondering if the impeachment trial of Vice Pres. Sara Duterte will push through. The ... Read more

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Another Round of Oil Price Rollback Expected Next Week, DOE Says FUEL PRICE UPDATE – The Department of Energy is expecting another round of oil price rollback starting Tuesday (July 8, 2025)  Filipino motorists can expect another round of fuel price rollbacks next week, giving a bit of breathing space after the consecutive big increases.  ... Read more

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MANILA, Philippines — Police caught a 14-year-old boy for allegedly snatching a smartphone from a jeepney passenger in Quezon City. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon along Aurora Boulevard and E. Rodriguez Avenue in Barangay Immaculate Concepcion, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said in a statement on Saturday. Authorities chased after the teenager and managed

GARDENING and creating outside spaces with wildlife in mind is now essential going forward.

And Rebecca Bevan, who works for the National Trust – has just written a book called Nature Friendly Gardening.

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Foxgloves are native plants that grows well in gardens and seeds itself around.[/caption]

She said: “Even the smallest outside space contribute to a mosaic created by the gardens across the neighbourhood.

“Your garden could be providing the overwintering spot for the newts that breed in your neighbours pond in Spring, while their tree is the nesting spot for the blue tits which clean your roses of aphids.

“Even if all you have is a patchy lawn, you may well be hosting a healthy population of soil-dwelling grubs, which in turn might be helping to support blackbirds or starlings.

“If it’s lumpy with anthills, so much the better – ants make up the majority of the diet of the beautiful green woodpecker, which is resident in Britain all year round.”

Her seven top tips for nature gardening are:

PLANT A FLOWERING SHRUB OR TREE

Even the tiniest tree will have more flowers on it than a whole border of small plants. It uses the empty vertical space in a garden and hopefully provides places for birds to perch or even nest.

PLANT LESS POTS AND HANGING BASKETS

Put more perennial plants directly into the ground. Plants growing in soil need no extra water, feed, pots or potting compost and will last for years.

Rebecca’s favourite Perennials include…

• Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) – A native plant that grows well in gardens and seeds itself around. Popular with bumblebees. B&Q is currently selling Mr Fothergill’s Oh Sow Simple Foxy Mix Foxglove flower seeds.
• Marjoram – (Origanum vulgare) Loved by pollinating insects, tolerant of sun or shade and almost any soil and useful in salads and cooking.
• Lungwort – (Pulmonaria officinalis) Great in shade with attractive spotty foliage for many months and flowers in early spring which are great for bees.
• Sedum (Hylotelephium spectabile) Very structural plant which flowers in late summer and has seed heads that last through winter.
• Sea holly (Eryngium) Great for a dry, sunny spot, these lovely spiky flowers attract many insects and their long-lasting seedheads are popular with birds.

CHOOSE A FEW NATIVE WILDFLOWERS

Hedgerow plants like cow parsley and red campion look great in gardens where you can admire them up close and they will attract native creatures.

DITCH THE WEEDKILLERS

Especially on your lawn. Every weed is a wildflower which can help boost biodiversity. Clover and daisies in lawns can also keep them greener in dry weather. Less lovely weeds can be easily removed with a handfork or patio weeder for between paving slabs.

MOW YOUR LAWN LESS OFTEN

Once every 3 weeks will allow the grass to get lusher and some wildflowers to bloom.

STOP TAKING WASTE TO THE TIP

Stop taking your garden waste to the tip. Make a compost heap to recycle the nutrients and feed your soil or just make a pile for creatures to live in.

LOOK AFTER YOUR SOIL

It’s a complex system of micro-organisms which recycle nutrients, help keep in air and water and feed plant roots.  Too much digging or trampling can hurt it so keep it covered with perennial plants and stick to the paths.

It was a morning of raids, arrests and shocked shopfronts as Thai police swooped in on street vendors and salons suspected of illegally employing foreign workers. The Chon Buri Employment Office, led by Phuwakorn Toshingkhon, teamed up with the Provincial Labour Office under Chalermphon Niamsakul and the Internal Security Operations Command yesterday, July 4, to …

The story Foreign worker crackdown: 17 nabbed in Chon Buri street job sting as seen on Thaiger News.