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Electricity outage to hit Mai Khao
Electricity outage to hit Mai Khao
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Mai Khao tomorrow (Oct 30) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Maxican Night at Speakeasy Yacht Club
Maxican Night at Speakeasy Yacht Club
Join the Mexican Night on the 1st November 2019, A La Carte Menu will be available! at Speakeasy Yacht Club, Royal Phuket Marina. 99 Baht only for selected Mexican beverage by the glass. Start From 5.30PM to 9PM. RSVP: 081 971 2082, Email: catherinem@royalphuketmarina.com
Phuket condo drug raid nets 2.4kg of crystal meth, 76k meth pills
Phuket condo drug raid nets 2.4kg of crystal meth, 76k meth pills
PHUKET: A drug raid on a condo south of Phuket Town has netted three suspects, 2.4kg of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) and 76,800 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah), Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana announced today (Oct 22).
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup in style at the Angsana Ballroom
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup in style at the Angsana Ballroom
The Melbourne Cup hosted by The Good Shepherd and Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation is back and is odds-on to be your favourite fundraiser this year!
Phuket hotels slash prices, brace for rare slump
Phuket hotels slash prices, brace for rare slump
PHUKET: Hotels in Phuket have been forced to slash prices with rooms left vacant and beaches sparse as tourist chiefs struggle with a plunge in Chinese visitors caused by the US trade war and a stronger baht, reports AFP.
Nuengrutai first woman to coach Thai League 1 side
Nuengrutai first woman to coach Thai League 1 side
FOOTBALL: Nuengrutai Srathongvian has made history by becoming the first woman to coach a Thai League 1 team after being named boss of Ratchaburi Mitr Phol.
Rapinoe named but Modric, Neymar miss out on Ballon D'Or shortlist
Rapinoe named but Modric, Neymar miss out on Ballon D'Or shortlist
FOOTBALL: While Megan Rapinoe is the leading candidate for the second ever women's Ballon D'Or, the holder of the men's award, Luka Modric, and the world's most expensive player Neymar missed out as France Football unveiled nominees in four categories on Monday (October 21).
Sineenart titles, ranks removed
Sineenart titles, ranks removed
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has removed all the titles, military ranks and positions of Chao Khun Phra Sineenart Pilaskalayanee, as well as recalling all the royal decorations she was given, for failing to conform with codes of conduct for palace officials and being disloyal to His Majesty.
Phuket authorities unable to confirm ‘Flight from Hell’ arrests
Phuket authorities unable to confirm ‘Flight from Hell’ arrests
PHUKET: Phuket authorities today were unable to confirm whether any of the three men reportedly handed over to police on landing at Phuket International Airport on Saturday were taken into custody after being hauled off the “Flight from Hell” to Phuket, as dubbed by international media. Two of the men were forcibly separated amid a drunken “blazing row” on board a Nordwinds charter flight from Moscow to Phuket, while the third was allegedly caught smoking a cigarette in one of the toilet cubicles mid-flight on board the aircraft, reported the Daily Mail. The flight was reportedly a no-alcohol flight led, the Daily Mail noted. (See story here.) No leading officers at Phuket Immigration, the Immigration office at Phuket International Airport, Phuket Tourist Police, Sakoo Police Station, which is the police station responsible for making standard arrests at the airport, or even the Tourist Assistance Centre at Phuket airport, which is often involved in or receives reports of arrests made at the terminal, were able to confirm whether any of the three men had been taken into custody. The flight was dubbed the “Flight from Hell” as headlines such as “Terror at 33,000 feet” screamed across the internet after one man attempted to open the emergency exit mid-flight. Passengers tackled the man to prevent him from opening the exit, and seven people were needed to restrain the "wild hooligan”, who was eventually bound by cling film until the plane made an emergency landing in Uzbekistan, said the Daily Mail report. The man, who was also accused of abusing female flight attendants during the flight, was hauled off the Nordwind Airline Boeing 777 by local law enforcement on landing in Uzbeksitan, the report added. “Trouble started several hours after takeoff from Moscow when terrified passengers watched in horror as an intoxicated man in his 30s tried to open an emergency door at 33,000 ft,” said the report. Elena Demidova, a TV reporter on the tourist flight, said in a video filmed on board, “The first half of the flight was normal, but then I noticed strange activity among stewardesses. People in the cabin were whispering to each other that a doctor was called for somebody. “Then on the intercom they asked if anybody had plastic food wrap. This was found and used to subdue the unnamed passenger. The reporter said, “Suddenly the sign ‘fasten your seat belts’ began to flash. Why? Minutes later the captain explained a passenger in the rear of the plane was drunk and rowdy. “A doctor tried to calm him. Then tougher measures were taken. They tried to use plastic food wrap to tie him. Seven people were holding him, but nothing helped.” Russian transport police confirmed the “air hooligan” was handed to Uzbek police in Tashkent, noted the Daily Mail. News agency Rosbalt reported Elena Markovskaya, an official with the Moscow Multi-Regional Transport Investigative Department, as saying that the man had “abused the stewardesses and made the flight really uncomfortable for other passengers”, the Daily Mail added. After a four hour delay in Tashkent, the flight continued, then the two dunken men had to be forcibly separated and the third man was caught smoking in the toilet.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Locals save 2 from car fire! Tourist, dive instructor drown! Dead jumbo recovery? || October 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Locals save 2 from car fire! Tourist, dive instructor drown! Dead jumbo recovery? || October 21
PHUKET XTRA - October 21 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Two escape after crash, car fire |:| Tourist, dive instructor drown |:| Man found dead at fresh market |:| Two more dead jumbos recovered |:| Airport taxi driver in deadly wipeout to hear charges, finally Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Mains water supply outage in Cherng Talay
Mains water supply outage in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut off in Cherng Talay tomorrow (Oct 22) while works are carried out on the mains connection in front of Soi Had Surin 2.
Phuket Governor inspects sites for proposed convention centre, sports complex
Phuket Governor inspects sites for proposed convention centre, sports complex
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana on Friday led an inspection tour of two sites in Phuket, one where the provincial government hopes to build an “international convention centre”, the other where the provincial government hopes to build a sports complex.
Man arrested for murder of Nai Yang hotel security guard
Man arrested for murder of Nai Yang hotel security guard
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man for the murder of a 52-year-old Nai Yang hotel security guard whose body was found in his rented room last Wednesday night (Oct 16).
Wales rising star Wainwright puts World Cup celebrations on hold
Wales rising star Wainwright puts World Cup celebrations on hold
RUGBY: Wales won't be celebrating anything until they win the World Cup, rising star Aaron Wainwright said Monday (October 21) after playing a key role in the team's run to the semi-finals.
Five arrested in separate Phuket drug busts in one day, petrol station dealer caught
Five arrested in separate Phuket drug busts in one day, petrol station dealer caught
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police led by Maj Pichit Thongtor arrested five suspects with a total of 265 grams of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) in four separate drug busts on Friday (Oct 18).
All Blacks must be 'on their game' for England - Retallick
All Blacks must be 'on their game' for England - Retallick
RUGBY: New Zealand lock Brodie Retallick said the All Blacks would have to be 'on their game' in the World Cup semi-final against England, a side he described as both physical and skilful.
Faldo Series Phuket 2019 [VIDEO]
Faldo Series Phuket 2019 [VIDEO]
Phuket is the first leg of a brand-new Faldo Series Thailand, which will take place across the country in an Order of Merit for a chance to compete in the big show! Watch to find out more! Co-organised by Fore Management Group & Golf Development Asia
Chow Down for Charity
Chow Down for Charity
On November 30th, dine at one of our exclusive participating restaurants, savoring the unique Chef's Table menu specially created for the evening. 100% of ticket donations go to Phuket Has Been Good To Us to teach English to underprivileged children. Seating is limited! For bookings and inquiries: tina@phukethasbeengoodtous.org or 080 143 9554 or message Chow Down For Charity on Facebook!
Man found dead at busy Phuket Town fresh market
Man found dead at busy Phuket Town fresh market
PHUKET: Police have yet to identify the body of a man found dead on a bench right in front at Phuket City Municipality Public Fresh Market on Ranong Rd in Phuket Town yesterday morning (Oct 20).
Two women escape serious injuries as car rams 18-wheeler at traffic lights, catches fire
Two women escape serious injuries as car rams 18-wheeler at traffic lights, catches fire
PHUKET: Two young women escaped serious injury when the car they were driving slammed into the back of an 18-wheeled truck waiting at a set of lights early this morning (Oct 21). The car caught fire, with passers-by rushing to the women’s aid and safely recovering them from the vehicle.