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Finland opens Honorary Consulate in Phuket
Finland opens Honorary Consulate in Phuket
PHUKET: The Republic of Finland has officially opened an honorary consulate in Phuket, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and improving services for Finnish nationals on the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: POLICE OFFICER INJURED: Driver Surrenders, Patong 'Troublemaker' Hunt || April 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: POLICE OFFICER INJURED: Driver Surrenders, Patong 'Troublemaker' Hunt || April 21
PHUKET XTRA - April 21 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Senate advisor ‘realises’ impacts of Phuket’s landfill crisis
Senate advisor ‘realises’ impacts of Phuket’s landfill crisis
PHUKET: An advisor to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Environment has realised that Phuket’s landfill crisis is creating “visual pollution” – with piles of garbage now beginning to affect the island’s image as a “world-class tourist city”, in what many might consider a statement of the obvious.
Fuel crisis upends state's fiscal plans
Fuel crisis upends state's fiscal plans
BANGKOK: The energy crisis may pose a challenge for the government in pursuing its fiscal plan, which aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to no more than 3% of GDP, increase revenue through a higher value-added tax (VAT), and keep public debt below 70% of GDP, according to the Finance Ministry.
Russian arrested for withdraws from mule accounts
Russian arrested for withdraws from mule accounts
PHUKET: A Russian man wanted on an arrest warrant for his role in a call centre scam network has been arrested in Phuket after repeatedly withdrawing funds from so-called ‘mule accounts’ linked to online fraud cases.
Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon
Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon
MARATHON: A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday (Apr 19), showcasing the rapid technological advancement achieved by Chinese makers.
Thailand International Boat Show secures Phuket Yacht Haven backing
Thailand International Boat Show secures Phuket Yacht Haven backing
PHUKET: Organisers of the Thailand International Boat Show A Luxury Lifestyle Event have secured a strategic investment from Phuket Yacht Haven Marina, in a move aimed at accelerating the show’s growth and reinforcing Phuket’s position as a leading yachting hub in the Asia-Pacific region.
Patong Police target ‘troublemaking’ tourists
Patong Police target ‘troublemaking’ tourists
PHUKET: Patong Police and local officials are ramping up enforcement and preventative measures targeting disruptive foreign tourists following a series of incidents during the Songkran holiday, with police confirming that most offenders have already been tracked down and prosecuted.
Phuket traffic police officer injured in U-turn collision
Phuket traffic police officer injured in U-turn collision
PHUKET: A traffic police officer on duty was left with a fractured jaw after a collision with a car at a U-turn point on Thepkrasattri Rd on Sunday night (Apr 19).
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north
TOKYO: Japan issued a special advisory yesterday (Apr 20) warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country’s north and prompted a tsunami warning.
Filthy Phuket rental room sparks online outrage
Filthy Phuket rental room sparks online outrage
PHUKET: A rental room in Ratsada left strewn with piles of rubbish and foul-smelling waste has prompted widespread backlash online after images of the squalid conditions went viral.
Russian man dies in fall from building
Russian man dies in fall from building
PHUKET: A 22-year-old Russian man died after falling from a condominium building in Wichit yesterday afternoon (Apr 20), with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
New US visa rules draw opposition
New US visa rules draw opposition
BANGKOK: The United States Embassy in Thailand announced new visa application rules yesterday (Apr 20) requiring applicants to make their social media pages public for review of online activity.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: SAMURAI SWORD: Phuket Owner Chases Off Burglar, Immigration Silence On Fees || April 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: SAMURAI SWORD: Phuket Owner Chases Off Burglar, Immigration Silence On Fees || April 20
PHUKET XTRA - April 20 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
New plan to lower oil price
New plan to lower oil price
BANGKOK: Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has signalled that a second reduction in refining margins of more than B2 per litre could be implemented this week, raising expectations of relief at the pump.
Restaurant owner chases off burglar with samurai sword
Restaurant owner chases off burglar with samurai sword
PHUKET: A restaurant owner in Wichit chased off a would-be burglar with a samurai sword after catching the suspect sneaking around his premises in the early hours of Friday (Apr 17).
Police hunt suspects in separate knife, iron bar attacks
Police hunt suspects in separate knife, iron bar attacks
PHUKET: Police in Phuket are searching for suspects in two separate violent incidents in Thalang and Kathu that left multiple people injured, both cases drawing strong reaction on social media.
Live Theatre - The See Saw Tree
Live Theatre - The See Saw Tree
A Must See! - Real theatre means no phones for an hour or so...just real people on a real stage, telling real stories about real impacts... now you can’t get any more real than that! The play centers on a majestic, ancient oak tree that has stood for hundreds of years, providing a home and a delicate ecosystem for a diverse community of animals. The conflict arises when a local developer plans to cut down the tree to make way for a children’s playground—ironically featuring a see-saw made of wood. It’s a story with a plea for planetary preservation and a reminder that once a natural resource is destroyed, the "see-saw" of our ecosystem tips toward disaster. Produced in conjunction with The Litter Club, this story mirrors it’s mission: protecting the existing beauty of Phuket from "waste". Show dates Apr 30, May 1, 3, 7, 8 & 10. 650.00THB - Adult 500.00THB - Students with ID Free - 3 years and under Groups of 10 or more enter Coupon Code GROUP10 for a 10% discount. Tickets available at www.thelitterclub.org/events See you at the show
Eight children dead in US domestic violence shooting
Eight children dead in US domestic violence shooting
SHREVEPORT: A man shot dead eight children - seven of them his own - early yesterday (Apr 19) in the southern US state of Louisiana in an incident of domestic violence that spanned three locations, police said.
Man City gain edge over Arsenal in Premier League title race
Man City gain edge over Arsenal in Premier League title race
FOOTBALL: The spectre of a charging Manchester City haunts Arsenal once more after a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium yesterday (Apr 19) put a huge dent in the Gunners’ hopes of a first Premier League title in 22 years.