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Jobless Patong bartender, security guard arrested for house robbery attack on German expat
Jobless Patong bartender, security guard arrested for house robbery attack on German expat
PHUKET: A bartender and a security guard left jobless in Patong have been arrested for the violent house robbery last week that saw a 72-year-old German expat with 12cm gash to his left forearm and bound to a chair while the pair threatened his wife with a sword and a long knife.
Krathong girl makes thousands on floats
Krathong girl makes thousands on floats
BANGKOK: The 15-year-old girl who recently made headlines after she was targeted and extorted by a “copyright agent” made over B16,000 over the weekend, as people flocked to buy her floats before the Loy Krathong festival on Monday.
THAI hopes to pare losses to B2.2bn
THAI hopes to pare losses to B2.2bn
BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) is expected to post a loss of around B2.2 billion baht this year, significantly less than its initially projected B10bn in losses, according to Sumeth Damrongchaitham.
Banyan Tree, Laguna founder KP Ho bestowed HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award
Banyan Tree, Laguna founder KP Ho bestowed HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award
PHUKET: Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings and Laguna Resorts and Hotels, and Executive Chairman of Thai Wah Public Company, Ho Kwon Ping was conferred the prestigious HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent 30th annual Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) held in Hong Kong.
Police hope to identify body found beside bypass road
Police hope to identify body found beside bypass road
PHUKET: Police are hoping to identify the body of a found this afternoon (Nov 12) near a large billboard beside the northbound lanes of the bypass road.
Chinese tourist rescued at Nai Harn Beach
Chinese tourist rescued at Nai Harn Beach
PHUKET: A 42-year-old man from Hebei, in northern China, is in hospital on assisted breathing, but conscious and alive, after he was pulled from the water unresponsive at Nai Harn Beach this morning (Nov 12).
5.8 tons of krathong cleared from Saphan Hin lagoon
5.8 tons of krathong cleared from Saphan Hin lagoon
PHUKET: The Loy Krathong festivities at Saphan Hin Park, on the outskirts of Phuket Town, saw 5.8 tons of krathong left floating in the lagoon near the main stage area, which last night served as the centre of the Loy Krathong activities at the popular park last night (Nov 11).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket water woes! Murder charge forces surrender? Award-winning cakes! || November 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket water woes! Murder charge forces surrender? Award-winning cakes! || November 12
PHUKET XTRA - November 12 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Two wanted for deadly south attack! |:| Thailand wins cake awards! |:| Phuket water woes for the new year? |:| Ex-park chief surrenders to answer murder charge |:| 'Copyright agents' face warrants Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Electricity outage to hit Thepkrasattri
Electricity outage to hit Thepkrasattri
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thepkrasattri tomorrow (Nov 19) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Defendant shoots dead plaintiff, lawyer in courtroom
Defendant shoots dead plaintiff, lawyer in courtroom
CHANTHABURI: A retired senior policeman due to hear judgment in a land dispute case shot dead the plaintiff and his lawyer before being fatally shot by an on-duty police officer in a Chanthaburi courtroom on Tuesday morning (Nov 12).
Swedish woman killed by motorbike while crossing Khao Lak highway
Swedish woman killed by motorbike while crossing Khao Lak highway
PHANG NGA: A 30-year-old Thai man is facing a charge of reckless driving causing death after his motorbike struck a Swedish woman crossing the main highway through Khao Lak, north of Phuket, on Saturday night (Nov 9).
Saudi Arabia to host January Spanish Super Cup
Saudi Arabia to host January Spanish Super Cup
FOOTBALL: The Spanish Super Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia and moved to the winter for the next three editions, Spain's football association (RFEF) announced on Monday (Nov 11).
Rally Australia cancelled because of raging bushfires
Rally Australia cancelled because of raging bushfires
RALLY: Organisers Tuesday (Nov 12) cancelled this week's Rally Australia, the final round of the 2019 FIA World Rally Championship, because of bushfires raging near the Coffs Harbour venue in New South Wales.
Gatland says no to All Blacks top job
Gatland says no to All Blacks top job
RUGBY: Former Wales coach Warren Gatland confirmed Tuesday (Nov 12) he has turned down an offer to apply for the All Blacks head coaching job.
‘Chow Down For Charity’ dining experience to raise vital funds for Phuket nonprofit
‘Chow Down For Charity’ dining experience to raise vital funds for Phuket nonprofit
Reserve a Chef’s Table for you and your friends on Saturday, November 30 for a din­ing experience unlike any other.
‘Copyright agents’ face arrest warrants for krathong floats ‘sting’
‘Copyright agents’ face arrest warrants for krathong floats ‘sting’
BANGKOK: Police will seek arrest warrants for “copyright agents” who ordered krathong floats adorned with copyrighted cartoon characters from a 15-year-old girl, and then had her arrested and fined for copyright infringement.
Two wanted for deadly South attack
Two wanted for deadly South attack
BANGKOK: Police are seeking arrest warrants for two suspects whose DNA samples were found at the scene of last Tuesday’s massacre at a security checkpoint in Yala’s Muang district, which killed 15 and injured five others.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 'Human traffickers' busted! Arrests in Southern massacre! Pope's cousin in Thailand? || November 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 'Human traffickers' busted! Arrests in Southern massacre! Pope's cousin in Thailand? || November 11
PHUKET XTRA - November 11 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Gang busted for human trafficking |:| Phuket Prison enters final stages |:| Arrests made in connection with attack that killed 15 in South Thailand |:| Pope Francis to reunite with cousin on visit to Thailand |:| Phraya Wichit Songkham to be honoured Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Banyan Tree Best of Brunch
Banyan Tree Best of Brunch
From noon to 15:30 on Sunday, we brunch introducing Banyan's Tree Best Of Brunch showcasing our culinary's team favorite dishes combined with an array of refreshing beverages. Relax. Enjoy & indulge it's Sunday. Food Only - THB 2,800 per guest. Inclusive of free flow of soft drinks, hops, grapes - THB 3,700 per guest. Inclusive of free flow bubbly - THB 4,000 per guest.   *ALCOHOL MAY BE A HEALTH HAZARD *
Phuket police chief spotlights pre-Loy Krathong crime blitz
Phuket police chief spotlights pre-Loy Krathong crime blitz
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Chief Maj Gen Rungrote Thakurapunyasiri today announced that police had prosecuted 368 cases in an anti-crime blitz in the 10 days leading up to the Loy Krathong Festival, which is celebrated across the country today (Nov 11).