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Krabi ex-mayor loses legal fight in claim for tourist hotspot island
Krabi ex-mayor loses legal fight in claim for tourist hotspot island
BANGKOK: The Supreme Court yesterday (Sept 10) handed down a suspended three-and-a-half-year prison sentence to former Krabi Town Mayor Chuan Pukaoluan for encroaching on national park land, ending his 33-year legal battle with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
England, France hammer minnows, Ronaldo shines for Portugal
England, France hammer minnows, Ronaldo shines for Portugal
FOOTBALL: England and Portugal both scored five goals while France scored three as they overcame lowly-ranked Kosovo, Andorra and Lithuania in Euro 2020 qualifying on Tuesday (September 10).
Thamanat wins PM’s backing
Thamanat wins PM’s backing
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday (Sept 10) played down criticism of Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow following an Australian press report of his conviction in Australia in connection with drug charges, saying every government has had its flaws.
Three motorbikes torched on road to Freedom Beach
Three motorbikes torched on road to Freedom Beach
PHUKET: Police are investigating what caused three motorbikes to be destroyed on fire while parked by the side of the road to Freedom Beach, south of Patong, this afternoon (Sept 10).
Chalong Underpass to close for electrical works
Chalong Underpass to close for electrical works
PHUKET: Both lanes through the Chalong Underpass will be closed from 9am to 1pm tomorrow (Sept 11) while Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) carry out works to the electrical system in the tunnel.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Studying malaria in space! 6th best healthcare in world! Minister's 'drug past' report? || September 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Studying malaria in space! 6th best healthcare in world! Minister's 'drug past' report? || September 10
PHUKET XTRA - September 10 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Studying Malaria cure in space! |:| Minister's 'drug past' report |:| Thailand's healthcare 6th best |:| New Phuket Provincial Hall is pricey! |:| Black bear found dead after attack Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Council garbage truck driver fined B1k for brake failure ending in 10-car Patong pile-up
Council garbage truck driver fined B1k for brake failure ending in 10-car Patong pile-up
PHUKET: The driver of a Kamala Municipality garbage truck has been fined B1,000 for reckless driving after the brakes allegedly failed while he was descending Patong Hill this morning (Sept 10), causing a 10-car pile-up at the bottom of the hill.
Brit rescue volunteer in Patong snares two-metre cobra beside 7-Eleven
Brit rescue volunteer in Patong snares two-metre cobra beside 7-Eleven
PHUKET: A British volunteer who assists the Patong division of Kusoldharm Foundation rescue workers snared a cobra measuring about two metres long in front of a 7-Eleven store on the beachfront road in Kalim, just north of Patong, last night (Sept 9).
Power outage to see areas in Chalong, Rawai and Karon without mains water supply
Power outage to see areas in Chalong, Rawai and Karon without mains water supply
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that the mains water supply will be shut-off in parts of Chalong, Rawai and Karon on Thursday (Sept 12) due to a scheduled power outage in Chalong.
Wyndham takes two in Phuket
Wyndham takes two in Phuket
PHUKET: Global hotel group Wyndham will take over the management of two more Phuket hotels, resurrecting one project in Nai Harn and managng another under construction near Soi Palai in Chalong.
Phuket Town in spotlight as Asean forum targets sea trash, youth education
Phuket Town in spotlight as Asean forum targets sea trash, youth education
PHUKET: Participants at the Asean Plus Three Youth Environment Forum (AYEF) 2019 currently being held in Phuket will be visiting the waste-management facility at Saphan Hin on the outskirts of Phuket Town to study how waste management should be done, officials revealed yesterday (Sept 9).
World Cup Rugby 2019! at Two Chefs
World Cup Rugby 2019! at Two Chefs
Come and visit Two Chefs between 20 September until 2 November during the World Cup Rugby 2019! For only 295 Baht Two Chefs will prepare a delicious deep-fried chicken burger or a beautiful chicken parmigiana for you, while you watching the exciting World Cup Rugby Games all day and night! And if you do need some hydration, just order an ice-cold drink for just 99 Baht! Book your table now at twochefs.com/twochefsreservations or call our branch in Kata (076-333-370, opens 8am until 12am) Karon (076-286-479, opens 5pm until 12am) or Patong (076-344-914, opens 12pm until 12am. And of course our Houseband will entertain you with some amazing live music starts from 8pm every day! Come for the FOOD, stay for the FUN!
Score goals, Nishino tells Thais
Score goals, Nishino tells Thais
FOOTBALL: Thailand and their new coach Akira Nishino go into their Tuesday night's (September 10) 2022 World Cup Asian Zone Group G qualifier against Indonesia knowing fully well that they desperately need three points from the game for many reasons.
Belgium, Netherlands hit four as Germany edge closer to Euros
Belgium, Netherlands hit four as Germany edge closer to Euros
FOOTBALL: Belgium and the Netherlands both cruised to 4-0 wins over Scotland and Estonia respectively in Euro 2020 qualifying on Monday (September 9), while Germany claimed a crucial victory over Northern Ireland in their bid to qualify for next year's finals.
Schumacher in Paris for cell therapy - report
Schumacher in Paris for cell therapy - report
SPORT: The stricken seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher is in Paris' Georges-Pompidou hospital for cell therapy surgery, according to French daily Le Parisien.
Nine districts of Ubon Ratchathani declared disaster zones
Nine districts of Ubon Ratchathani declared disaster zones
UBON RATCHATHANI: Prime Minister/Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha visited Ubon Ratchathani province, where the flood situation has not yet improved and is keeping authorities on the alert. Nine districts of the province have been declared disaster zones.
Malaysia to make it rain as Indonesian smog pollutes air
Malaysia to make it rain as Indonesian smog pollutes air
MALAYSIA: Malaysia prepared to seed clouds after air quality in parts of the country reached unhealthy levels due to smog from forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia, an official said yesterday (Sept 9).
Australian report challenges Thammanat’s claims
Australian report challenges Thammanat’s claims
BANGKOK: An Australian report has challenged Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompow’s accounts about his role in a 3.2kg heroin-smuggling crime that landed him in a Sydney jail in 1993.
US review ranks Thailand’s healthcare sixth best in the world
US review ranks Thailand’s healthcare sixth best in the world
BANGKOK: Thailand is gaining worldwide recognition for the quality of its healthcare services, after the US magazine CEOWORLD placed Thailand sixth in its’ 2019 list of countries with the best healthcare systems, the Public Health Ministry said.
Sales /Marketing for Pool Cage
Sales /Marketing for Pool Cage
We are a Spanish Pool Enclosure Company and we plan to expand to Thailand. We seek an agent in Phuket and other areas.