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Navy drone intercepts diesel smuggler off Phuket
Navy drone intercepts diesel smuggler off Phuket
PHUKET: A Royal Thai Navy drone searching for Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing vessels yesterday (July 24) identified a modified fishing boat that was later seized while delivering illegal diesel to other fishing boats east of Phuket.
Pompeo calls for ‘free world’ to triumph over China’s ‘new tyranny’
Pompeo calls for ‘free world’ to triumph over China’s ‘new tyranny’
WORLD: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on “free nations” to triumph over the threat of what he said was a “new tyranny” from China.
WTA, ATP tennis cancel all tournaments in China over coronavirus
WTA, ATP tennis cancel all tournaments in China over coronavirus
TENNIS: All international tennis tournaments in China this year, including the Shanghai Masters and WTA Finals, were cancelled today (July 24) because of the coronavirus, the ATP and WTA said.
Charges against Red Bull heir dropped
Charges against Red Bull heir dropped
THAILAND: The heir to the Red Bull energy drink empire who was accused of a deadly hit-and-run road accident in 2012 has had criminal charges against him dropped, police confirmed today (July 23).
Phuket based Yan shows No Mercy as he takes UFC crown
Phuket based Yan shows No Mercy as he takes UFC crown
MMA: It has been a long journey from Siberia to UFC glory in Abu Dhabi for Petr Yan but the Phuket-based MMA fighter has finally realised his goal of becoming UFC bantamweight champion.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Man steals ambulance? Murder chargers in Lumpini rape case! || July 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Man steals ambulance? Murder chargers in Lumpini rape case! || July 23
PHUKET XTRA - July 23 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Phuket resorts look to become quarantine facilities |:| Eight more cases |:| Man steals Phuket ambulance to drive home, caught! |:| Murder charges in Lumpini snatch case Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Social Security Office to extend unemployment payouts by three months
Social Security Office to extend unemployment payouts by three months
PHUKET: Ministry of Labour Permanent Secretary Sutthi Sukoson revealed today (July 23) that the Cabinet has approved a budget of B890 million to extend unemployment payouts through the Social Security Office by three months.
Man arrested in Phuket Town with 63g of ice, homemade handgun
Man arrested in Phuket Town with 63g of ice, homemade handgun
PHUKET: Officers from the Border Patrol Police Unit 425 have reported arresting a man in Phuket Town found in possession of more than 60 grammes of crystal meth and a homemade handgun.
Man steals Phuket ambulance to drive home, caught in Phang Nga
Man steals Phuket ambulance to drive home, caught in Phang Nga
PHUKET: Kathu Police are bringing a 19-year-old man back from Takua Pa, north of Phuket, where he was arrested for stealing an ambulance from the Kathu branch of the Kusoldharm Foundation rescue center this early morning (July 23).
Move to designate Phuket hotels as Alternative Local State Quarantine venues underway
Move to designate Phuket hotels as Alternative Local State Quarantine venues underway
PHUKET: So far 14 hotels in Phuket have applied to be designated as “Alternative Local State Quarantine” (ALSQ) in order to accommodate people allowed to enter the country under the conditions set by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Will anyone catch Mercedes?
Will anyone catch Mercedes?
FORMULA ONE: The F1 paddock’s burning question, to be clear, isn’t whether Mercedes can be beaten to the championship; the question is whether Mercedes can be beaten in a race at all.
Undefeated Wanheng to fight again
Undefeated Wanheng to fight again
BOXING: Unbeaten WBC minimumweight champion Wanheng Menayothin will fight in the US for the first time after reversing his decision to retire, his promoter Golden Boy Promotions said.
China launch Mars probe in space race with US
China launch Mars probe in space race with US
WORLD: China aims to launch a rover to Mars today (July 23) on a journey coinciding with a similar US mission as the powers take their rivalry into deep space.
Klopp delighted by trophy lift after Liverpool hit Chelsea for five
Klopp delighted by trophy lift after Liverpool hit Chelsea for five
FOOTBALL: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said having the opportunity to lift the Premier League trophy at Anfield meant the world to him despite having to do so in an empty stadium with fans shut out due to coronavirus.
Thailand to be star player in COVID success story doco
Thailand to be star player in COVID success story doco
THAILAND: The World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen Thailand and New Zealand for a film documentary on successful models for handling and curbing COVID-19.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand emergency decree extended! Visa amnesty approved! || July 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand emergency decree extended! Visa amnesty approved! || July 22
PHUKET XTRA - July 22 || Brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Visa amnesty extension approved |:| Emergency decree extended |:| Phuket Governor takes Phuket’s water woes to Bangkok |:| Foreign inmates to teach English in prisons? |:| Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Cabinet approves visa amnesty extension, but Immigration removes announcement
Cabinet approves visa amnesty extension, but Immigration removes announcement
PHUKET: The Cabinet has approved the automatic visa extension for all visa types, previously set to expire on July 31, to be extended until Sept 26. However, the public notice published by the Immigration Bureau announcing the extension was taken offline late this afternoon.
Fugitive arrested for Phuket shooting death of girl, 17
Fugitive arrested for Phuket shooting death of girl, 17
PHUKET: A Thai man in Phang Nga has been arrested for his role in a gun attack that killed a 17-year-old girl and left her boyfriend with serious injuries in Tambon Thepkrasattri, central Phuket, more than two years ago.
State of emergency extended
State of emergency extended
THAILAND: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (July 22) approved the extension of the state of emergency nationwide for another month until Aug 31.
Governor takes Phuket’s water woes to the Cabinet
Governor takes Phuket’s water woes to the Cabinet
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew is to attend a meeting with a Cabinet committee today (July 22) to help gain momentum in resolving Phuket’s crippling water-supply situation.