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US and China finally agree and sign trade deal
US and China finally agree and sign trade deal
WASHINGTON: After nearly two years of conflict between the world’s top two economic powers, the United States and China signed a trade truce yesterday (Jan 15), letting businesses around the globe breathe a sigh of relief.
Tiger footage spurs hope for Thai big cat population
Tiger footage spurs hope for Thai big cat population
THAILAND: Extraordinary footage has emerged of a male tiger nosing the bloodied carcass of its latest kill in a Thai national park, something conservationists are hailing as a rare spot of good news for the endangered big cats.
Mother of foetus dumped in front of Rawai house found, now recovering in hospital
Mother of foetus dumped in front of Rawai house found, now recovering in hospital
PHUKET: The mother of an eight-month-old foetus found dumped in front of a house in Rawai yesterday (Jan 15) is in hospital recovering, with doctors also attending to her mental and emotional well-being, police have confirmed.
Chinese New Year arrivals ‘too early to tell’, says TAT Phuket chief
Chinese New Year arrivals ‘too early to tell’, says TAT Phuket chief
PHUKET: The Chinese New Year holidays from Jan 25 to Feb 1 are expected to see more than 430,000 tourists visit Phuket and generate an estimated B15.825 billion for the local economy, reports Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office Director Kanokkittika Kritwutikon.
German expat, 84, dies of suspected heart attack at Phuket airport car park
German expat, 84, dies of suspected heart attack at Phuket airport car park
PHUKET: An 84-year-old German expat who had lived in Phuket for years on retirement was found dead of suspected heart attack in his car at the Phuket International Airport parking lot yesterday afternoon (Jan 15).
PM orders provinces to ‘dig for water’
PM orders provinces to ‘dig for water’
THAILAND: All 76 provinces across the country have been ordered to begin khut din laek nam (digging for water) as part of urgent state measures to fight a drought which has already parched 18 provinces.
Chalong raids net two suspects with ice, meth and homemade zip gun
Chalong raids net two suspects with ice, meth and homemade zip gun
PHUKET: Police have arrested two men in Soi Yodsane, Chalong, found in possession of more than 1,000 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills and more than 360 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice). One of the men, an 18-year-old, was found with an improvised zip gun and ammunition.
Japan reports case of mystery virus behind China outbreak
Japan reports case of mystery virus behind China outbreak
TOKYO: A case of the mystery respiratory infection related to the potentially deadly SARS virus, which first emerged in China, has been confirmed in Japan, authorities said earlier today (Jan 16).
Phuket Street Food Buffet At Seedlings Restaurant
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Electricity outage to hit road over Karon Hill
Electricity outage to hit road over Karon Hill
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off along a section of Patak Rd over Karon Hill on Friday (Jan 17) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Nishino proud of his terrific players that he says are on par with Asia's finest
Nishino proud of his terrific players that he says are on par with Asia's finest
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Akira Nishino said his players proved they are capable of competing against Asia’s top sides after the young War Elephants held Iraq to a 1-1 draw in their final group game in the AFC U23 Championship on Tuesday (Jan 14).
Graftbusters go after ex-NOB chief's wealth
Graftbusters go after ex-NOB chief's wealth
THAILAND: The Anti-Corruption Commission plans to confiscate assets worth 575.1 million baht from former National Office of Buddhism director Nopparat Benjawattananan and seven others in connection with an unusual wealth case.
AKA Thailand Phuket's Kape is one super hero who doesn’t wear a cape!
AKA Thailand Phuket's Kape is one super hero who doesn’t wear a cape!
MMA: There were extra celebrations for Phuket based Manel Kape on New Year’s Eve as he emerged victorious as bantamweight champion at the Rizin 20 MMA bout in Tokyo, Japan.
Policeman shoots dead robber during knife attack in Phuket Town
Policeman shoots dead robber during knife attack in Phuket Town
PHUKET: A Phuket City Police officer shot dead a knife-wielding robber in Phuket Town early this morning after the robber attacked the officer, leaving him with a knife wound to his neck.
Phuket PWA receives B406.9mn for projects to solve water problems
Phuket PWA receives B406.9mn for projects to solve water problems
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana today (Jan 15) announced that the Phuket Provincial Office has received a budget of B406.9 million to solve the island’s problems of running out of water supply.
Highways Department targets slow drivers
Highways Department targets slow drivers
THAILAND: Slow driving in designated fast lanes is becoming a major cause of road accidents in Thailand, according to the Highways Department.
Chinese tourist nanny drowns in Phuket villa swimming pool as child looks on
Chinese tourist nanny drowns in Phuket villa swimming pool as child looks on
PHUKET: Police have yet to reveal what led to a Chinese nanny looking after a young girl in a rented villa swimming pool to drown while the girl remained floating in an inflatable ring just metres away.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sentences upheld for teen rapists! Student champs in World Math Olympiad! || January 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sentences upheld for teen rapists! Student champs in World Math Olympiad! || January 15
PHUKET XTRA - January 15 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Student champs in World Math Olympiad! |:| Man arrested for violent robberies |:| Teen rape sentences upheld |:| Baht's moves dodge US watch list |:| Vendors allowed back on BKK streets! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
 
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Future Forward Party lays out reform for booze producers
Future Forward Party lays out reform for booze producers
BANGKOK: The Future Forward Party (FFP) on Tuesday (Jan 14) unveiled a plan to push a law touted through parliament that would open up the country’s alcoholic beverage industry and ensure fair treatment for new and small liquor and beer producers.