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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.

Bangkok gov orders billboard inspections after fatal fall

Phuket News / Thailand

Tuesday 14 August 2012, 09:09AM

Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra has ordered safety checks on all of Bangkok’s estimated 900 billboards after one collapsed in heavy rain on Rama II Road Sunday and killed a man.

Oops. Senator accidentally shoots ex-wife at dinner

Phuket News / Thailand

Monday 13 August 2012, 05:01PM

A Thai senator accidentally shot his ex-wife dead as he tried to put away the 9mm sub-machine gun that he had placed on the table during a family meal, police said today (August 13).

Thai flagship visits Phuket

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 13 August 2012, 12:48PM

PHUKET: Thailand’s naval flagship and largest warship, the RTNS Chakri Naruebet, visited Phuket Deep Sea Port at the weekend.

One dead, one hurt in teen bike smash

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 13 August 2012, 12:26PM

PHUKET: A 16-year-old student died and another is in critical condition after the motorbike they were riding slammed into a power pole early yesterday morning (August 12) in front of the PTT gas station on Chao Fa West Rd, close to Land and House.

Crowd demand justice for man bashed and slashed

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 13 August 2012, 12:24PM

PHUKET: About 20 local people gathered at Thalang police headquarters Saturday morning (August 11), demanding justice for a young man from Baan Bang Jo who was injured in a brawl. Police said they would track down his assailant.

Work restarts on Istana

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 13 August 2012, 11:04AM

PHUKET: Construction of the troubled Istana property development, near Nai Thon, is now under way again.

German retiree found dead

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 13 August 2012, 08:59AM

PHUKET: A retired former German civil servant, Elke Doris Geissler, 60, was found dead in her home near Wat Kata on Friday morning (August 10).

Local people urged to form anti-graft network

Phuket News / Phuket

Sunday 12 August 2012, 09:27PM

PHUKET: The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) organized a “White-Hearted Government Officers Roadshow” at Central Festival yesterday (August 11) to encourage Phuket people to create an anti-corruption network to watch over the island.

True introduces 17 HD channels

Phuket News / Phuket

Friday 10 August 2012, 06:04PM

PHUKET: Good news for armchair sportsmen and adventurers: Satellite TV company True Vision is introducing 17 high definition (HD) TV channels in Phuket, the largest number in Thailand.

SE Asia leads growth in arrivals of tourists

Phuket News / Business

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:32PM

Collective international arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations grew by 4 per cent year-on-year during April 2012, according to preliminary data released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).

Thailand 'most popular in Asia' for property buyers

Phuket News / Business

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:31PM

Thailand remained the most popular target in Asia for overseas property buyers and investors, with a sharp increase in interest levels being seen during July.

IBAP speaker to explain crisis management

Phuket News / Business

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:28PM

PHUKET: The speaker at tonight's meeting (August 10) of the International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) will be Singapore-based crisis management specialist Richard Hancock.

Tourism industry calls for changes at ministry

Phuket News / Business

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:25PM

Thailand’s three main private tourism organisations have called into doubt the competence of top politicians and officials charged with managing the country’s tourism industry.

Another new move at Pata

Phuket News / Business

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:22PM

PHUKET: The staffing merry-go-round near the top of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata) continues to spin, with yet another senior appointment: the promotion of Puangthip “Mam” Chotipantawanon to Director of Operations.

GDP not a true measure of success – BoT governor

Phuket News / Business

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:21PM

Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul has remarked that the gross domestic product (GDP) is not the sole indicator of economic strength.

TAT backs medical tourism fair

Phuket News / Business

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:19PM

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed its support for the first medical and wellness trade fair in Thailand, with over 100 companies due to take part in the event held from September 11 to 14 at the Centara Grand at CentralWorld Bangkok.

Once mighty, Somalia's army struggles to rebuild

Phuket News / World

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:16PM

As hundreds of Somali army recruits march haltingly around a dusty parade ground on the outskirts of Mogadishu, Ugandan officer Assa Mutebi admits that sometimes his job can feel a little strange.

Thai court postpones 'Red Shirt' terror trial

Phuket News

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:07PM

The terrorism trial of Thai "Red Shirt" leaders in connection with deadly civil unrest in 2010 was postponed Thursday until November because some of the defendants enjoy immunity while parliament is in session.

Casinos are 'secret strategy' to protect Cambodia: PM

Phuket News / World

Friday 10 August 2012, 02:06PM

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday said allowing the construction of a spate of border casinos was part of a "secret strategy" to protect the country's territory from its neighbours.

Rang Noi Island owners 'to be charged'

Phuket News / Phuket

Thursday 9 August 2012, 04:16PM

PHUKET: The Office of the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression Division (NREC) plans to charge the owners of the Kan Krao Co today (August 9) with “occupying forest without permission” on Rang Noi Island, after the company failed to produce documents to prove their innocence before the August 8 deadline set by the NREC.

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