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Search for Belarus tourist, missing in Phuket surf, continues
Search for Belarus tourist, missing in Phuket surf, continues
PHUKET: The search for missing Maksim Shchartsou failed to locate the 31-year-old Belarus tourist, officials confirmed today (Oct 31), despite the Royal Thai Navy dispatching a helicopter and national park officials deploying search teams in dinghies to find the man.
Driver escapes with just scratches as wipeout leaves car embedded in guardrail
Driver escapes with just scratches as wipeout leaves car embedded in guardrail
PHUKET: A 24-year-old man has been charged with reckless driving causing damage to state property but is lucky to escape a serious wipeout with just scratches after his car took out a guardrail on the main road onto the island earlier this afternoon (Oct 31).
Body of local man missing from Layan Beach found
Body of local man missing from Layan Beach found
PHUKET: The body of Sarawut Dungsikaew, who disappeared in the surf while crab fishing at Layan Beach on Tuesday evening, was found off Phuket’s west coast, between Patong and Kamala, earlier today (Oct 31).
Omani online scammer arrested in Phuket
Omani online scammer arrested in Phuket
PHUKET: An Omani national has been arrested in Phuket for operating an online scam that netted a reported nearly B10 million from its victims, the Immigration Bureau has announced.
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MARTINA CARUSO : THE BEST FEMALE CHEF OF THE YEAR
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Phuket expat charged in Australia over child sex offences
Phuket expat charged in Australia over child sex offences
PHUKET: Peter Harris, a retired Australian school principal well known in Phuket for his deep involvement in local community charity projects, has been arrested in Australia on child sex offences allegedly committed as far back as the 1970s an ’80s.
The Sunday Brunch Club: Brunch & Pool Party
The Sunday Brunch Club: Brunch & Pool Party
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Patong roads to close for Phuket Carnival
Patong roads to close for Phuket Carnival
PHUKET: Patong Traffic Police have announced the road closures in the busy tourism town of Patong tomorrow (Nov 1) as the annual Patong Carnival gets underway with its renowned parade, which will snake through the town and along the Patong beach road.
Myanmar Police Chief welcomed to Phuket
Myanmar Police Chief welcomed to Phuket
PHUKET: Myanmar Police Chief Lt Gen Aung Win Oo was in Phuket yesterday (Oct 30) to meet Royal Thai Police counterparts on the island and to observe some tactical training.
Belarusian man disappears while swimming at Nai Thon Beach
Belarusian man disappears while swimming at Nai Thon Beach
PHUKET: The search continues today for a 31-year-old man from Belarus who disappeared in the sea at Nai Thon Beach last night (Oct 30).
Ford at fly-half as England unchanged for World Cup final
Ford at fly-half as England unchanged for World Cup final
RUGBY: England fly-half George Ford will start the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa after coach Eddie Jones named an unchanged XV on Thursday (October 21).
Liverpool reach League Cup quarters after 10-goal thriller against Arsenal
Liverpool reach League Cup quarters after 10-goal thriller against Arsenal
FOOTBALL: Liverpool reached the League Cup quarter-finals in thrilling style as their incredible 5-5 draw against Arsenal was followed by a 5-4 penalty shoot-out triumph, while Manchester United won 2-1 at Chelsea on Wednesday (October 30).
Pattaya faces water shortages next year
Pattaya faces water shortages next year
CHON BURI: Pattaya is likely to experience water shortages next year as levels in five major reservoirs in Chon Buri have dropped sharply to only around 32% of capacity.
Brothers wanted in UK truck disaster probe
Brothers wanted in UK truck disaster probe
UNITED KINGDOM: British police probing the deaths of 39 people in a truck said Tuesday (Oct 30) they wanted to question two Northern Irish brothers on suspicion of manslaughter and human trafficking.
Baht vexes tourism groups
Baht vexes tourism groups
BANGKOK: A strong baht presents the most pressing challenge for tourism this high season after the currency reached its highest level in six years, say tourism business leaders.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Elephant lays on car! Piglet toy as meth mule? Arrest in 'body in fridge' case || October 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Elephant lays on car! Piglet toy as meth mule? Arrest in 'body in fridge' case || October 30
PHUKET XTRA - October 30 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Elephant lies down on car |:| Using piglet toy as meth mule |:| Plastic recycling project in Krabi |:| Arrest in 'body in fridge' case |:| Man dies in plunge from roof after ransacking apartment Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Major water supply outage to hit Chalong
Major water supply outage to hit Chalong
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that a water supply outage tomorrow (Oct 31) will affect homes and businesses along Chao Fa East Rd in Chalong, from Luang Por Chaem Rd all the way to Chalong Circle.
Phuket airport underpass completed on time, without fanfare
Phuket airport underpass completed on time, without fanfare
PHUKET: The island’s fifth underpass, at the turnoff to Phuket International Airport on Theprkrasattri Rd, has been completed on time – including a four-month reprieve due to factors beyond the contractor’s control – and the project will be officially handed over by the contractor to the Phuket office of the Highways Department tomorrow (Oct 31).
Search continues for man missing off Layan beach
Search continues for man missing off Layan beach
PHUKET: The search continues today for a local man who disappeared in strong waves at Layan Beach last night (Oct 29).
Phuket PR clarifies Dec 30 public holiday
Phuket PR clarifies Dec 30 public holiday
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department has posted a notice clarifying the extra New Year holiday on Dec 30 announced by Cabinet yesterday