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Man dies as motorbike slams into roadside 18-wheeler
Man dies as motorbike slams into roadside 18-wheeler
PHUKET: A security assistant manager at a Phuket resort died after the motorbike he was riding slammed into the back of an 18-wheeled truck parked on the verge of Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang in the early minutes of this morning.
Thai golfer qualifies for FedEx Cup play-offs
Thai golfer qualifies for FedEx Cup play-offs
GOLF: Eight of Asia’s most talented golfers, including Thailand’s Kiradech Aphibarnrat, have qualified for the FedEx Cup play-offs, earning a shot at winning the PGA Tour’s biggest prize which comes with a bumper US$15 million bonus payday.
Joint Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
Joint Phuket Sundowners hosted by AustCham
Taking advantage of the beautiful surroundings at the Boat Lagoon, the Phuket Sundowners offers a great opportunity to network with like-minded people from the business community. Prior to the Sundowners, we will hold a Panel Discussion on “Asian Regattas – Highlights on Phuket, Towards Sustainability”, with a panel of experts on organising and participating in regattas in Phuket and throughout Asia. Baht 500 for AustCham members, partner Chambers' members and Australian Alumni Members. Baht 900 for non-members. More details please call 02 210 0216 or email maneesa@austchamthailand.com
Tourism Minister promises more support for Phuket’s lifeguards
Tourism Minister promises more support for Phuket’s lifeguards
PHUKET: Following his inspection tour of Phuket last weekend, new Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has voiced support for an increase in the number of lifeguards taking care of tourists at Phuket beaches, reports state news agency NNT.
BoT surprises market with rate cut
BoT surprises market with rate cut
BANGKOK: The Bank of Thailand stunned the market yesterday (Aug 7) by following the lead of other major central banks with a 25-basis-point rate cut, the first rate decrease since 2015, in an effort to boost the economy.
Australian publisher jailed for 13 years in Myanmar over drugs
Australian publisher jailed for 13 years in Myanmar over drugs
MYANMAR: A Myanmar court sentenced a veteran Australian media publisher to 13 years in jail yesterday (Aug 7) after a police raid uncovered a stash of drugs at his home last year.
TMD issues weather warning for Phuket, Andaman coast
TMD issues weather warning for Phuket, Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has reissued a weather advisory for Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi, warning of heavy isolated rains and strong wind waves reaching up to four metres high from Thursday (Aug 8) through to Sunday (Aug 11).
Phoenix wreck sold at auction
Phoenix wreck sold at auction
PHUKET: The salvaged wreck of the tour boat Phoenix, which sank off Phuket in July last year, killing 47 Chinese tourists, sold at auction today for B905,000 – just B5,000 more than the starting bids.
Public invited to witness 800kg marijuana, 300kg kratom burnoff
Public invited to witness 800kg marijuana, 300kg kratom burnoff
PHUKET: A total of 500kg of marijuana and along 300kg of kratom were incinerated in Phuket today (Aug 7) in a public display of the government’s efforts in the fight against drugs.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Dwarf sperm whale rescue! Ridding Thai landmines? Superyacht on fire! || August 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Dwarf sperm whale rescue! Ridding Thai landmines? Superyacht on fire! || August 7
PHUKET XTRA - August 7 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Superyacht gutted by fire |:| Demining all of Thailand |:| Rescue dwarf sperm whale recovering |:| Search continues for Myanmar crewman |:| Stranded fisherman to be flown from Africa Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Elephant farm operators defend accusations from foreign media
Elephant farm operators defend accusations from foreign media
BANGKOK: Elephant farm operators across the country have held a conference to defend themselves against accusations made by foreign media affecting their business. They are set to file legal charges to protect themselves and the elephants.
Krabi airport capacity to be doubled
Krabi airport capacity to be doubled
BANGKOK: Krabi International Airport will be expanded to double its passenger throughout capacity to 8 million passengers a year under a Department of Airports project to develop three provincial airports in the country.
Superyacht gutted by fire at Phuket marina
Superyacht gutted by fire at Phuket marina
PHUKET: A 55-metre superyacht moored at Ao Po Grand Marina, on Phuket’s east coast, caught fire this morning (Aug 7), devastating the multi-million-baht vessel.
Police arrest seven more in Bangkok blasts probe
Police arrest seven more in Bangkok blasts probe
BANGKOK: Seven more suspects have been arrested in connection with the bombings in Bangkok and Nonthaburi last Friday (Aug 2), government spokeswoman Naruemon Pinyosinwat said yesterday (Aug 7).
Government hospital ex-directors probed for overcharging foreigner
Government hospital ex-directors probed for overcharging foreigner
HUA HIN: A disciplinary inquiry will be held against two former directors of Hua Hin Hospital after the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) found there were grounds to a Dutchman’s complaint that he was overcharged for medical services at the hospital.
TAT announces five new national parks in Thailand
TAT announces five new national parks in Thailand
BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that Thailand has added five new national parks around the country during 2016 to 2019 since the start of the reign of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (King Rama X).
Sunken Phuket fishing boat: One Myanmar crewman rescued, search continues for other
Sunken Phuket fishing boat: One Myanmar crewman rescued, search continues for other
PHUKET: The search for one crewman who remains missing from a Thai fishing boat that sank off Naka Noi Island, off Phuket’s east coast, on Monday continues today (Aug 7) after one of the two missing crewman was rescued yesterday.
Demining push off with a bang
Demining push off with a bang
THAILAND: The Ministry of Defence is destroying a total of 3,133 landmines in a bid to get Thailand off the Ottawa Convention’s blacklist.
Former Phuket Governors to take top-level positions
Former Phuket Governors to take top-level positions
PHUKET: Two former Phuket Governors have been appointed to top-level prominent positions, with one to become Governor of Phang Nga Province, north of Phuket, and the other being appointed national Director-General of the Department of Land.
Phuket marine experts have ‘Hope’ for rescued newborn dwarf sperm whale
Phuket marine experts have ‘Hope’ for rescued newborn dwarf sperm whale
PHUKET: A newborn male dwarf sperm whale rescued offshore Khok Kloi, in Phang Nga province north of Phuket, is now recovering at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC).