Phuket News | The Phuket News

MONDAY | May 20, 2013 | Last update: 10:24 AM.

PHUKET NEWS

Phuket News

Phuket rain fails to dampen locals' merit making spirit

PHUKET: This morning's heavy rain did not affect the turnout for the “Tam boon klang lhad” (Merit Day) as hundreds of locals poured into downtown Phuket to donate food and items to the local monks and 'make merit'.

Latest Phuket News

Bangkok: Reconciliation bill comes under fire

BANGKOK: The reconciliation bill sponsored by Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung is facing growing opposition as it would exonerate those responsible for the crackdown on the 2010 red shirt protests.

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler spotted in Phuket Town

PHUKET: Phuket Town locals got a shock last night (May 18) when they spotted Aerosmith's lead singer Steven Tyler partying at Timber Hut bar in Phuket Town.

Phuket Police must stamp out abuse of tourists, says Chinese envoy

PHUKET: China’s Haad-Yai-based Vice Consul, Qin Jian, has urged police to crack down hard on sexual attacks on tourists, following yesterday’s alleged molestation of a 19-year-old Chinese tourist by a “black taxi” driver who picked her up from the airport.

Duo re-enact Michelle Smith killing

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 26 June 2012, 11:29AM

PHUKET: There were emotionally charged scenes this morning close to the Katathani Resort at Kata Noi Beach, when police staged a re-enactment of the June 20 murder of Australian travel agent Michelle Smith on the site where the attack took place.

Ex-airline board member dies in bike smash

Phuket News / Phuket

Tuesday 26 June 2012, 10:02AM

PHUKET: Phuket resident Miles Cattle, 63, died on Sunday (June 24) when he lost control of his Harley Davidson motorbike in Phang Nga, on his way back from a ride to Khao Sok.

Thailand's top policeman arrives in Phuket

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 25 June 2012, 09:45PM

PHUKET: General Priewpan Damapong, Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, flew into Phuket late this afternoon to preside over the final act of the manhunt for the two men wanted for the killing of Australian travel agent Michelle Smith.

Michelle 'should have let go of her bag'

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 25 June 2012, 05:43PM

PHUKET: Tourist Police Division commander, Maj Gen Adis Ngamchitsuksri has said Australian stabbing victim “might have escaped” injury and death had she let go of her bag during the attack, and has issued advice to other tourists.

AirAsia announces move to Don Muang

Phuket News / Business

Monday 25 June 2012, 04:30PM

Thai AirAsia has announced that it will move all its Bangkok operations to the city’s Don Muang International Airport by October 1 this year.

Malaysia court orders Iranian extradited over blast

Phuket News / Thailand

Monday 25 June 2012, 02:35PM

A Malaysian court on Monday approved the extradition of an Iranian to Thailand on suspicion of being involved in an alleged bomb plot against Israeli diplomats in the country.

Two suspects named, arrested

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 25 June 2012, 02:24PM

PHUKET: Two men suspected of stabbing Michelle Smith and driving the motorbike involved have now been named, following their arrests this morning.

FLASH: Fleeing knife man caught

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 25 June 2012, 01:06PM

PHUKET: The man suspected of stabbing Michelle Smith has now been arrested in mountains in Nakhon Sri Thammarat Province, police have announced.

FLASH: Police arrest bike driver in Michelle case

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 25 June 2012, 12:56PM

PHUKET: Police in Samut Sakhon province, to the west of Bangkok have arrested the man believed to have driven the motorbike involved in the killing of Australian Michelle Smith.

FLASH: Police set to arrest Michelle's killer

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 25 June 2012, 12:15PM

PHUKET: Police are expected today to arrest the two men involved in the stabbing to death of 60-year-old Australian travel agent Michelle Smith on Wednesday night (June 20).

Michelle Smith case reward brings in witnesses

Phuket News / Phuket

Monday 25 June 2012, 10:43AM

PHUKET: The B300,000 award announced for information leading to the capture of the killers of Australian travel agent Michelle Smith, has resulted in several people contacting police.

'Red Shirts' stage mass protest in Bangkok

Phuket News / Thailand

Sunday 24 June 2012, 07:48PM

Tens of thousands of supporters of Thailand's "Red Shirt" protest movement staged a mass rally in Bangkok on Sunday, police said, amid renewed political tensions in the troubled kingdom.

China earthquake kills two, injures 100: Xinhua

Phuket News / World

Sunday 24 June 2012, 07:48PM

A shallow earthquake hit a mountainous area of southwest China on Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring around 100, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

Graphic video released of attack (WARNING: disturbing content)

Phuket News / Phuket

Sunday 24 June 2012, 07:16PM

PHUKET: Phuket Police have released graphic video footage of the attack on Australian travel agent Michelle Smith.

Police issue sketch of Michelle Smith killer

Phuket News / Phuket

Sunday 24 June 2012, 05:47PM

PHUKET: Police today issued a sketch of the man they believe killed Australian travel agent Michelle Smith, 60, on Wednesday night (June 20).

BIG LIST: Animal Aphrodisiacs

Phuket News / Weird World

Sunday 24 June 2012, 02:45PM

So the tortoise story got us thinking – if aphrodisiacs don’t work, just how do animals spice up their love life when things go a little stale? Well, it turns out they may take a few cues from us.

Single mum's booty call bunker uncovered

Phuket News / Weird World

Sunday 24 June 2012, 02:42PM

A single mum in Sweden has sparked a major police operation after her secret sex bunker in dense woodlands sparked fears it may be a crime scene.

50 Cent goose-steps shooting

Phuket News / Weird World

Sunday 24 June 2012, 02:41PM

A goose, which was shot seven times with a pellet gun, has been named 50 Cent after the rapper who also survived a number of shootings.

Giant tortoises part after 115 years of 'marriage'

Phuket News / Weird World

Sunday 24 June 2012, 02:40PM

What is thought to be the world’s longest animal ‘marriage’ first looked shaky when Bibi bit off part of Poldi’s shell.

Orange Lightning

Phuket News / Features

Sunday 24 June 2012, 02:36PM

PHUKET: Adam Tepper says with a straight face, “It’s completely reliable and never overheats, even in traffic.” But you just know there’s no way that’s why he bought it, or why he loves it.

Page: « 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 »

Matches 1,000 result(s)

Post a classified ad - fast, easy and free1

Phuket Hotel Search

Destination

Check-in

Check-out

Rooms :

Child

Adult(s)

PHUKET NEWS
Phuket
Thailand
Asia
World
Business
Features
Opinion
Weird World
ARCHIVE
POLL

PHUKET SPORT
Phuket
Thailand
Asia
World
Competitions
Tipping Comp

PHUKET LIFE
Phuket Arts
Phuket Dining
Phuket Education
Phuket Environment
Phuket Film
Phuket Health
Phuket Legal
Phuket Music
Phuket People
Phuket Tech
Phuket Travel
Photo Galleries
COLOURING BOOK

PHUKET CLASSIFIEDS
Phuket Buy and Sell
Phuket Jobs
Phuket Property
Phuket Cars and Boats
Phuket Community
Phuket Services
SEARCH CLASSIFIEDS
POST CLASSIFIED

PHUKET EVENTS
Phuket Event listings
Phuket Event calendar
Phuket Ticketmaster
POST EVENT

PHUKET DIRECTORY
Phuket Bars, pubs and clubs
Phuket Hotels and villas
Phuket Restaurants
Phuket Yellow Pages
POST LISTING

ABOUT US
Q&A
The Company
Distribution points
Subscribe
Advertise with us
Pay for advert
Contact us
F.A.Q.
CONTESTS