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New Zealand man, 57, found dead on road in Karon
New Zealand man, 57, found dead on road in Karon
PHUKET: Police investigating the death of a New Zealand man whose body was found on Patak Rd in Karon early this morning (Apr 22) believe that his motorbike was not struck by any other vehicle, leading to his fatal fall on the road.
Navy launches operation ’Remove Seastead’
Navy launches operation ’Remove Seastead’
PHUKET: Royal Thai Navy ships HTMS Sriracha and HTMS Rin departed Phuket this morning (Apr 22) to begin the operation to remove the controversial “seastead” from its location some 42km south of Phuket.
India’s Cricket Club of Dibrugarh see off the local challenge to lift the Cup
India’s Cricket Club of Dibrugarh see off the local challenge to lift the Cup
PHUKET: Cricket Club of Dibrugarh lifted the crown as the 2019 Thalang International Cricket 7s Cup winners after defeating locally based side Phuket Misfits by 29 runs to conclude the tournament on another stunning day at the Alan Cooke Ground in Phuket.
Phuket Opinion: For stupidity, click repeat
Phuket Opinion: For stupidity, click repeat
PHUKET: The Navy’s action to file a criminal complaint against American Chad Elwartowski and his Thai partner Supranee Thepdet for the “seastead” built in the waters some 42 kilometres south of Phuket is sadly laughable, but should come as no surprise.
Navy in motion to remove Phuket seastead
Navy in motion to remove Phuket seastead
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy today (Apr 20) conducted another inspection of the controversial “seastead” south of Phuket that is to be removed as soon as practically possible without delay.
CC’s Hideaway presents ‘Stargazer’, its 5th annual talent contest
CC’s Hideaway presents ‘Stargazer’, its 5th annual talent contest
CC’s Hideaway, located in Kata, proudly presents its 5th ‘Stargazer Talent Contest’ which will take place on Apr 27 between 6pm and 11pm.
Police open door to no death penalty charge over Phuket seastead case
Police open door to no death penalty charge over Phuket seastead case
PHUKET: The police investigator tasked with the Royal Thai Navy complaint against American Chad Elwartowski and his Thai partner Supranee Thepdet over the ‘seastead’ built south of Phuket told The Phuket News today (Apr 19) that he will not move to charge the couple under Section 119 – which may incur the death penalty – if he finds no evidence that the structure threatens national security.
ACST International Cricket 7s Day One sees Dibrugarh come out on top
ACST International Cricket 7s Day One sees Dibrugarh come out on top
PHUKET: Cricket Club of Dibrugarh came out on top after Day One of the 2019 ACST Thalang International Cricket 7s.
Italians, boat crew and guide all arrested for fishing in national park
Italians, boat crew and guide all arrested for fishing in national park
PHUKET: Two Italian men in the 70s along with their guide and boat crew have been taken into custody for fishing within the national park at the Similan Islands.
Australian Tham Luang cave rescue divers receive Thai award
Australian Tham Luang cave rescue divers receive Thai award
BANGKOK: Australian cave divers Dr Richard Harris and Dr Craig Challen have been conferred the MostAdmirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn at a ceremony in Bangkok, for their crucial role in the Tham Luang cave rescue last year.
Suspect arrested after British tourist raped on Koh Phi Phi
Suspect arrested after British tourist raped on Koh Phi Phi
KRABI: A member of a boat crew has been detained and charged with the rape of a British tourist on Koh Phi Phi.
Wildfire contained at Phromthep Cape, fire warning re-issued
Wildfire contained at Phromthep Cape, fire warning re-issued
PHUKET: Firefighters from the Rawai Municipality Fire Department today urged people to beware wildfires and ofbehaviours that may carelessly start a wildfire after a blaze broke out near the tourist-popular Phromthep Cape this afternoon (Apr 18).
Boy, 14, killed as Phuket suffers worst Songkran road safety record in years
Boy, 14, killed as Phuket suffers worst Songkran road safety record in years
PHUKET: Phuket has suffered its worst tally of people killed during the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran holidays in at least six years, with a 14-year-old boy among the fatalities.
Catch Junior family beach club opens on Bang Tao Beach
Catch Junior family beach club opens on Bang Tao Beach
The creative team behind Phuket’s best-loved beach club, Catch Beach Club, have set up a place dedicated for young people to call their very own on Bang Tao Beach.
Mains water supply to be cut in Wichit
Mains water supply to be cut in Wichit
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in parts of Wichit on Thursday (Apr 18) due to necessary pipe repairs.
Filipino killed by drunk driver
Filipino killed by drunk driver
PHUKET: A Filipino man has died after his motorbike was hit by a car in Wichit in the early hours of this morning (Apr 17).
Day 6 of Seven Days road-safety campaign sees woman hospitalised in motorbike accident
Day 6 of Seven Days road-safety campaign sees woman hospitalised in motorbike accident
PHUKET: According to official statistics, Phuket suffered just one injury during Day 6 of the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran holidays, from midnight to midnight yesterday (Apr 16).
American, Thai partner in hiding, fearful of charges for seastead south of Phuket
American, Thai partner in hiding, fearful of charges for seastead south of Phuket
PHUKET: An American man and his Thai partner say they are in hiding from Thai authorities and are fearful for their lives after the Royal Thai Navy filed a police complaint against them over a “seastead” living platform built in the waters more than 40 kilometres south of Phuket.
Phuket suffers third road death for Songkran holidays
Phuket suffers third road death for Songkran holidays
PHUKET: Disaster officials confirmed this morning (Apr 16) that Phuket’s tally of road accident deaths and injuries during the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran holidays has climbed to three dead, 32 injured in 29 accidents.
Heritage Cricketers of Bangladesh Cup winners at 2019 Phuket International Cricket Sixes
Heritage Cricketers of Bangladesh Cup winners at 2019 Phuket International Cricket Sixes
PHUKET: Heritage Cricketers of Dhaka are the 2019 Cup winners of the 16th ACST Phuket International Cricket Sixes after a wonderful day’s play at the Alan Cooke Ground to round off another fine event.