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Karon landslide risk prompts evacuation drill
Karon landslide risk prompts evacuation drill
PHUKET: Authorities have ordered full-scale evacuation drills in Karon next month as part of urgent measures to strengthen landslide preparedness ahead of the rainy season, following a high-level meeting held earlier this week.
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president yesterday (Apr 10), continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after snatching power in a military coup.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 350 POLICE ON STREETS: Phuket’s Songkran Safety Plan, Jellyfish at Koh Racha || April 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 350 POLICE ON STREETS: Phuket’s Songkran Safety Plan, Jellyfish at Koh Racha || April 10
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‘Seven Days of Danger’ gets underway in Phuket
‘Seven Days of Danger’ gets underway in Phuket
PHUKET: The annual ‘Seven Days of Danger’ road safety campaign got underway at midnight last night (Apr 10) with no fatalities recorded so far, officials have confirmed.
Phuket gears up for Songkran
Phuket gears up for Songkran
PHUKET: Authorities across the island are ramping up preparations for Songkran 2026, combining traditional merit-making ceremonies, large-scale water festivities and public safety campaigns aimed at ensuring a safe and respectful Thai New Year.
Bodies of three Thai crew to be repatriated before Songkran
Bodies of three Thai crew to be repatriated before Songkran
BANGKOK: The bodies of three Thai crew members of the MV Mayuree Naree, who lost their lives in an attack on the vessel in the Strait of Hormuz are expected to be repatriated to Thailand in time for Songkran, said Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Grab driver falls asleep, ploughs into motorbikes and shop
Grab driver falls asleep, ploughs into motorbikes and shop
PHUKET: A female Grab driver who fell asleep at the wheel after dropping off a passenger crashed into multiple motorcycles before ploughing into a roadside shop in Pa Khlok early this morning (Apr 10), leaving one woman severely injured with her leg severed.
Arsenal wary of in-form Man City, De Zerbi begins Spurs salvage mission
Arsenal wary of in-form Man City, De Zerbi begins Spurs salvage mission
FOOTBALL: The Premier League returns from a three-week hiatus this weekend with huge clashes in the battle for the title, European places and survival.
DBD pushes to scrap paper corporate records
DBD pushes to scrap paper corporate records
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Business Development (DBD) has ordered 325 government agencies to stop requesting corporate documents in paper form from July 1, in a bid to accelerate a shift towards a fully digital government.
Swedish fugitive linked to murder, drugs arrested in Kathu
Swedish fugitive linked to murder, drugs arrested in Kathu
PHUKET: A Swedish man wanted internationally for murder, firearms and drug trafficking offences was arrested at a Kathu condominium after being found illegally overstaying in Thailand, Immigration Bureau Region 6 has confirmed.
Egyptian driver veers across lane, hits three teens in Phuket
Egyptian driver veers across lane, hits three teens in Phuket
PHUKET: An Egyptian driver crossed into oncoming traffic struck a motorcycle carrying three teenage girls in Sakhu on Wednesday (Apr 8), leaving all three with serious injuries.
Phuket delegation joins royal merit-making ceremony honouring Queen Mother
Phuket delegation joins royal merit-making ceremony honouring Queen Mother
PHUKET: A 200-strong delegation from Phuket Province travelled to Bangkok to take part in a royal merit-making ceremony paying respects to the late Queen Sirikit at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall yesterday (Apr 9).
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for Orthodox Easter
MOSCOW: Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries’ leaders said yesterday (Apr 9), announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.
Phuket youngster shines at national tennis comp
Phuket youngster shines at national tennis comp
TENNIS: A young tennis player from Phuket lit up the court at a recent national championship, winning two major trophies in the process.
French fugitive wanted by Interpol arrested in Kata
French fugitive wanted by Interpol arrested in Kata
PHUKET: Immigration police have arrested a French national wanted by Interpol on dozens of drug trafficking and money laundering charges during a raid on a luxury hotel in Kata.
Mutilated dugong found off Koh Yao Noi
Mutilated dugong found off Koh Yao Noi
PHANG NGA: A headless dugong carcass bearing signs of foul play was discovered off Koh Yao Noi, east of Phuket, prompting an official investigation.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: CONFIRMED: 3 Thai Casualties in Hormuz Attack, Phuket-Phi Phi Fares Increase || April 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: CONFIRMED: 3 Thai Casualties in Hormuz Attack, Phuket-Phi Phi Fares Increase || April 9
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Phuket Airport boosts Songkran safety amid tourism dip
Phuket Airport boosts Songkran safety amid tourism dip
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has stepped up security and emergency preparedness ahead of the Songkran holiday, with officials expressing confidence that key markets will sustain tourism despite a projected dip in arrivals linked to war in the Middle East.
Euro Champions Cup Blockbusters
Euro Champions Cup Blockbusters
RUGBY: Teams competed fiercely in the Investec Champions Cup for a spot in the quarter-finals last weekend. Of the eight games played seven were won by the home side, with the only winners away from home Sale at Harlequins.