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Former Governor appointed Honorary Advisor to Chamber of Commerce
Former Governor appointed Honorary Advisor to Chamber of Commerce
PHUKET: The Phuket Chamber of Commerce (PCC) has appointed former Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat as its new Honorary Advisor, strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors to support the island’s economic growth.
Stolen speedboat abandoned at Nai Yang
Stolen speedboat abandoned at Nai Yang
PHUKET: Police are still searching for at least one suspect involved in the theft of a tour speedboat from Asia Marina Pier on Koh Siray, after the vessel was found abandoned at Nai Yang Beach yesterday (Oct 8).
Thailand wins gold as 16 records fall at IWF
Thailand wins gold as 16 records fall at IWF
WEIGHTLIFTING: Thailand’s Weeraphon Wichuma stunned the weightlifting world by claiming gold in the men’s 71kg category at the IWF World Championships in Forde, Norway, yesterday (Oct 8) on a day that saw an extraordinary 16 world records shattered.
Anutin sets terms for Trump
Anutin sets terms for Trump
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has responded to US President Donald Trump’s offer to act as a mediator in peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia, saying that while the gesture reflects goodwill, any negotiations must adhere to previously agreed principles.
Phuket Police launch cyber safety campaign after B900mn in online scams
Phuket Police launch cyber safety campaign after B900mn in online scams
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched a major public education drive on cyber safety after revealing that online scams have cost victims on the island more than B900 million over the past three years.
Newin’s brother to advise PM Anutin
Newin’s brother to advise PM Anutin
BANGKOK: Pol Gen Permpoon Chidchob, a former education minister and younger brother of Newin Chidchob - widely regarded as the real power behind the governing Bhumjaithai Party - has been appointed as an adviser to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Tourist Saved From Propeller Accident, Phuket Airport Runway, Couple Caught || Oct 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket Tourist Saved From Propeller Accident, Phuket Airport Runway, Couple Caught || Oct 8
PHUKET XTRA - October 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket flights disrupted after Navy aircraft incident
Phuket flights disrupted after Navy aircraft incident
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport was forced to close its runway for nearly three hours today (Oct 8) after a Royal Thai Navy aircraft experienced a landing gear malfunction during touchdown.
Phuket MP slams alcohol law confusion
Phuket MP slams alcohol law confusion
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has blasted the current state of the law regulating the sale of alcohol on Buddhist religious holidays for creating chaos, saying inconsistent interpretations are confusing both businesses and law enforcement.
Indonesia school collapse toll hits 67 as search ends
Indonesia school collapse toll hits 67 as search ends
SIDOARJO: The search for victims of last week’s Indonesian school collapse ended yesterday (Oct 7) with the death toll climbing to 67, an official said.
New Governor keeps busy with social events
New Governor keeps busy with social events
PHUKET: New Phuket Governor Saransak Srikruanetra has continued his first official duties as the highest-ranking Bangkok-appointed official on the island by attending a slew of social events.
Tourist saved from propeller accident, unlicensed boat captain arrested
Tourist saved from propeller accident, unlicensed boat captain arrested
PHUKET: Officers from the Phuket Marine Police rushed to prevent a female foreign tourist from being struck by a non-moving boat propeller yesterday morning (Oct 7) ‒ and later arrested the vessel’s captain for operating the boat without a valid licence.
UEFA ‘reluctantly’ approves European league games in US, Australia
UEFA ‘reluctantly’ approves European league games in US, Australia
FOOTBALL: European football governing body UEFA said on Monday (Oct 6) it had “reluctantly” approved the staging of a Spanish La Liga and an Italian Serie A match in the United States and Australia respectively despite fan protests.
Thai stocks unlikely to suffer from US shutdown
Thai stocks unlikely to suffer from US shutdown
BANGKOK: The US government shutdown is likely to have a minimal impact on the Thai stock market, which bounced back to surpass 1,300 points on Tuesday (Oct 7), unless the standoff in Washington is prolonged, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Couple caught smuggling 20,000 meth pills from Krabi
Couple caught smuggling 20,000 meth pills from Krabi
PHUKET: Police in Thalang have arrested a local couple and seized more than 20,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in what officers described as a major drug operation targeting dealers moving drugs from Krabi into Phuket.
Thaksin’s pardon request confidential, ‘no need to go to Cabinet’
Thaksin’s pardon request confidential, ‘no need to go to Cabinet’
BANGKOK: The Cabinet Secretariat confirmed yesterday (Oct 7) that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s petition for a royal pardon did not require Cabinet consideration.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Father & Son Rescued In Kalim, Deep South Gold Heist, Phuket Autonomy Push || Oct 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Father & Son Rescued In Kalim, Deep South Gold Heist, Phuket Autonomy Push || Oct 7
PHUKET XTRA - October 7 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
DES targets e-commerce monopolies
DES targets e-commerce monopolies
BANGKOK: New Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob is to address the alleged monopolisation of the online delivery business by some foreign e-commerce platforms, with the aim of benefiting consumers.
Girl, 16, drowns at Bang Tao
Girl, 16, drowns at Bang Tao
PHUKET: A 16-year-old girl from Phatthalung drowned while swimming at Bang Tao Beach yesterday afternoon (Oct 6).