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Rawai residents forced to evacuate due to ammonia gas leak
Rawai residents forced to evacuate due to ammonia gas leak
PHUKET: Residents in Rawai living close to Rawai Temple were forced to evacuate their properties in the middle of the night when it was discovered that ammonia gas was leaking from a nearby ice and water making facility.
81 cabbies held for breaking laws
81 cabbies held for breaking laws
BANGKOK: Eighty-one taxi drivers were caught for violating the vehicles law and refusing passengers as police stepped up a crackdown on public transport drivers taking advantage of foreign and Thai passengers in areas around the Grand Palace on Thursday morning (July 4).
Phoenix: A year after Thailand’s worst tour boat disaster, safety remains a publicity priority
Phoenix: A year after Thailand’s worst tour boat disaster, safety remains a publicity priority
PHUKET: There will be no official memorial service today (Friday, July 5) for the 47 Chinese tourists killed in the Phoenix tour boat disaster a year ago, because no one wants one, the Phuket Governor announced earlier this week.
Phuket’s MaAnn scrambles to find lifeguards for Surin Beach
Phuket’s MaAnn scrambles to find lifeguards for Surin Beach
PHUKET: MaAnn Samran, Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) told The Phuket News today (July 4) that is now scrambling to provide trained lifeguards at Surin and Bang Tao beaches.
Lampard makes sentimental return to Chelsea as manager
Lampard makes sentimental return to Chelsea as manager
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard has accepted the challenge of taking over Chelsea just one year into his managerial career as the return of the club’s record goalscorer to Stamford Bridge was confirmed today (July 4).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: German cook is criminal runaway? Rassada Killer confesses? Tourist drowns! || July 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: German cook is criminal runaway? Rassada Killer confesses? Tourist drowns! || July 4
PHUKET XTRA - July 4 Thai woman summits Mt. Denali! |:| Camera trap project reveals safe haven |:| German cook is runaway suspect |:| Rassada killer thought he WOULD be caught |:| Tourist drowns Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Rajabhat University launches ‘Lad WorKor’ market
Phuket Rajabhat University launches ‘Lad WorKor’ market
PHUKET: Phuket Rajabhat University this week launched its “Lad Wor-Kor” market to offer traders unable to secure stall pitches sites at other markets a chance to sell their wares.
Dead sperm whale found with jaw hacked off on Koh Lanta
Dead sperm whale found with jaw hacked off on Koh Lanta
KRABI: A beached sperm whale found dead on Koh Lanta on Tuesday (July 2) is being examined by experts to determine the cause of its death.
Body of foreign man found floating off Phuket
Body of foreign man found floating off Phuket
PHUKET: Police are hoping to soon identify the body of a foreign man found floating off Ao Yon, on Phuket’s east coast, this morning (July 4).
Phuket’s Splash Beach Resort hosts China MICE delegation
Phuket’s Splash Beach Resort hosts China MICE delegation
PHUKET: Splash Beach Resort, Maikhao Phuket this week is hosting representatives from China in the hope of securing new partnerships in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions) industry.
‘I thought I would be caught’, confesses Rassada killer
‘I thought I would be caught’, confesses Rassada killer
PHUKET: The man arrested in Prachuap Khiri Khan on a bus bound for Bangkok yesterday has admitted to police that he genuinely thought he would not get away with the murder of his ex-partner in Phuket earlier that day.
Boats urged to avoid Sarasin Bridge for Navy triathlon
Boats urged to avoid Sarasin Bridge for Navy triathlon
PHUKET: The Marine Department in Phang Nga has asked people not to sail their boats near Sarasin Bridge between now and July 14 as the area is prepared for the 4th Royal Navy Triathlon which will be held on Saturday, July 13.
Electricity outage in Cape Panwa
Electricity outage in Cape Panwa
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cape Panwa in Wichit on Friday (July 5) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Irish Times - Comedy Night
Irish Times - Comedy Night
Do not miss JOHN LYNN (Ireland) with special guest KAVIN JAY (Malaysia) and host SAM SEE (Singapore) at Irish Times Pub on Tuesday, 16th July. Tickets are on sale now for 350 THB, which includes one selected drink. Tickets are available for purchase at the venue. For more info - facebook.com/IrishTimesPhuket
Six attempted suicides per hour and rising
Six attempted suicides per hour and rising
THAILAND: About 53,000 Thais attempt suicide each year – an average of six per hour – and 4,000 succeed in taking their own lives, according to the Department of Mental Health.
Premier League considers takeover of English Women’s Super League
Premier League considers takeover of English Women’s Super League
FOOTBALL: The Premier League is weighing up taking control of the English Women’s Super League from the Football Association, according to British media reports on Wednesday (July 3).
Hong Kong tourist drowns at Phuket Beach
Hong Kong tourist drowns at Phuket Beach
PHUKET: A British national from Hong Kong drowned in deadly waves after being caught in a rip and dragged away from shore at Surin Beach, on Phuket’s west coast, this afternoon (July 3).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Scared to death? Pervy official wanted! Stop ignoring the red flags at the beach! || July 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Scared to death? Pervy official wanted! Stop ignoring the red flags at the beach! || July 3
PHUKET XTRA - July 3 Phang Nga official wanted for molesting teen! |:| Murder suspect caught! |:| Two pulled from strong surf |:| Two men in coma after stabbing |:| Woman dies while watching horror movie! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Man wanted for strangling ex-partner in Phuket caught on Bangkok-bound bus
Man wanted for strangling ex-partner in Phuket caught on Bangkok-bound bus
PHUKET: The man wanted for strangling his ex-partner in a rented room in Rassada, north of Phuket Town, has been caught more than 500km from Phuket on a bus heading to Bangkok.
Two Myanmar men in coma after stabbing at migrant workers’ camp
Two Myanmar men in coma after stabbing at migrant workers’ camp
PHUKET: Two Myanmar men are in a coma after being stabbed by their fellow countryman at a workers’ camp in Thalang last night (July 2).