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Massive power cut hits Phuket and entire South

PHUKET: A massive blackout apparently originating from a fault at the hydropower station at the Rachaphrapa dam in Surat Thani blacked out Phuket tonight, along with all provinces to the south.

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'Biggest blackout ever' hits Phuket and 13 other provinces

PHUKET: The 'biggest power outage ever' in Thailand blacked out 14 southern provinces Tuesday evening, plunging almost the entire South, including Phuket, into blackness for lengthy periods.

Nine foreigners held on work permit charges

PHUKET: Nine people, apparently Chinese and Burmese nationals, were arrested this afternoon (May 21) at Wat Kathu for working without work permits.

Top Phuket chefs showcased at ‘Six of the Best’

PHUKET: Experiencing six of Phuket’s top dining experiences over the course of a year would be special enough, but to experience them in one night is exceptional.

Malaysian family of 700 gather for Eid reunion

Phuket News / World

Wednesday 22 August 2012, 05:35PM

Nearly 700 descendants of the founder of a village in northern Malaysia gathered in what is believed to be the largest family reunion for the Muslim Eid al-Fitr celebration in the country.

Thai 'Yellow Shirt' founder denies royal slur

Phuket News / Thailand

Wednesday 22 August 2012, 05:34PM

The founder of Thailand's royalist "Yellow Shirt" protest movement on Tuesday denied charges of insulting the monarchy, saying his trial was politically motivated.

Tax boosted on cigarettes and some booze

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 22 August 2012, 04:17PM

PHUKET: The price of cigarettes and some types of alcoholic drinks rose on Tuesday following a Cabinet decision to increase “sin” taxes.

Illegal water wells raided

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 22 August 2012, 03:10PM

PHUKET: Police and officials of the Phuket Office of the Natural Resources and Environment Department (NRE) raided the construction site of new restaurant on Soi Luang Pusupha in Chalong this morning (August 22), where they found evidence of ground water being pumped illegally.

Cherng Talay villages hit by flash floods

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 22 August 2012, 12:10PM

PHUKET: A massive 163.5 mm of rain fell on Phuket between 7am yesterday (August 21) and 7am today, the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DPM) says.

Phuket authorities issue second flood advisory

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 22 August 2012, 11:55AM

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial has issued a second advisory for roads around Phuket following last night's heavy rain.

Phuket authorities advise caution

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 22 August 2012, 11:31AM

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial has issued a statement advising people to avoid the following areas in Phuket Town: Komarapat intersection, Satree Phuket intersection, Tor Nam intersection, Talang Road, Yaowarat Road, Ranong Road, Rassada Road, Bangkok Road and Suriyadet Circle.

Major landslip on Patong Hill

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 22 August 2012, 10:40AM

PHUKET: There has been a large landslip on Patong Hill following heavy rain in the area last night.

Phuket tsunami immortalised in ‘The Impossible’

Phuket News / Phuket

Wednesday 22 August 2012, 09:37AM

PHUKET: It’s been almost eight years since the December 26 tsunami devastated Phuket and the surrounding areas.

First Tiger fire body identified

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 21 August 2012, 05:17PM

PHUKET: The Superintendent of Kathu Police Station, Pol Col Chiraphat Pochanaphan, confirmed this afternoon that one of the four dead bodies recovered from the burned-out wreck of the Tiger Discotheque has been confirmed as that of Briton Michael Tzouvanni, 24.

More details of Patong tunnel plan emerge

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 21 August 2012, 03:09PM

PHUKET: The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) expects the total budget for the Patong tunnel to be B6 billion – more expensive than the original plan drawn up for Patong’s municipal government.

Seafood Fiesta begins on Friday

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 21 August 2012, 02:39PM

PHUKET: The Phuket Seafood Fiesta 2012 kicks off on Friday (August 24) with an official opening at 6pm at Jungceylon in Patong.

German accused of burglary at North Pattaya restaurant

Phuket News / Thailand

Tuesday 21 August 2012, 09:44AM

Police arrested a 48-year-old German national in the early hours of Monday, accused of stealing five cartons of cigarettes worth B4,000.

Bangla mourns Tiger victims

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 21 August 2012, 09:02AM

PHUKET: About 100 people gathered in the rain in front of the Tiger Discotheque on Soi Bangla in Patong at 2:39 this morning (August 21) to mourn the four people killed during Friday’s horrific blaze.

Tesco defends Phuket Town plan

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 20 August 2012, 07:31PM

PHUKET: Tesco Lotus Thailand today (August 20) issued a statement defending itself following the recent street protests against plans to build a new Tesco store on Bangkok Rd in Phuket Town.

Styrofoam 'sped up Tiger blaze'

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 20 August 2012, 05:50PM

PHUKET: Excessive use of flammable material along with modifications to the building may have contributed to the severity of the deadly fire at the Tiger Discotheque early on Friday morning.

Thai economy posts brisk 2Q growth

Phuket News / Business

Monday 20 August 2012, 05:44PM

Thailand's economy has logged a second straight quarter of solid growth, buoyed by investment to repair factories damaged by last year's devastating floods and strong domestic demand, data showed Monday.

French snorkeller killed by speedboat

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 20 August 2012, 04:24PM

PHUKET: A French tourist was killed when a speedboat hit him while he was snorkelling off Phi Phi island on Saturday (August 18).

Briton appeals for news of his brother

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 20 August 2012, 12:43PM

PHUKET: British man Joseph Tzouvanni yesterday (August 19) appealed for help in finding his younger brother Michael, 24, who has not been seen or heard from since the Tiger disco fire three days ago.

Four reported missing after Tiger fire

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 20 August 2012, 09:51AM

PHUKET: The Superintendent of Kathu Police Station Pol Col Jirapat Poachanaphan has confirmed to the Phuket News today that four people – two Thais and two Europeans – have been reported missing following the fire at Tiger Discotheque on Friday morning.

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