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British man stabbed, girlfriend disappear as police hunt for suspect stalls
British man stabbed, girlfriend disappear as police hunt for suspect stalls
PHUKET: Police have yet to make any progress in arresting a foreign man for stabbing a British national in Phuket earlier this month – with the victim and his girlfriend both not answering police calls or assisting the police in any other way, The Phuket News has been told.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannibal secrets? Thalang Riot arrest! Restoring Maya Bay corals! || May 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cannibal secrets? Thalang Riot arrest! Restoring Maya Bay corals! || May 16
PHUKET XTRA - May 16 ’Mushroom picker’s’ released from prison |:| Cannibal’s secrets to be exposed? |:| Coral restoration at Maya Bay |:| Arrest over Thalang Riot |:| FINALLY, town cables go underground |:| Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Power outage in Chalong
Power outage in Chalong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Chalong branch has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Chalong on Friday (May 17) as work is carried out on high voltage power cables.
Phuket man, 21, arrested in Bangkok over Thalang Riot
Phuket man, 21, arrested in Bangkok over Thalang Riot
PHUKET: A 21-year-old Phuket man studying in Bangkok has been arrested on an outstanding warrant for a slew of charges for his alleged role in the Thalang Riot four years ago.
Scheduled blackout to affect Pa Khlok, Koh Yao islands
Scheduled blackout to affect Pa Khlok, Koh Yao islands
PHUKET: A scheduled blackout to allow works to be carried out on high-voltage cables will see a large section of Pa Khlok and both Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi islands without mains electricity supply on Friday (May 17).
Siriraj Hospital to expose secrets of ‘man eater’
Siriraj Hospital to expose secrets of ‘man eater’
BANGKOK: The management of Siriraj Hospital promised to soon reveal more information about executed “man eater” Si Quey, whose body has long been preserved and displayed at its museum, despite an online campaign intended to protect his dignity.
Crystal Palace deny takeover talks with Thaksin
Crystal Palace deny takeover talks with Thaksin
LONDON: Crystal Palace are not in talks with former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra for a possible takeover of the English Premier League club, according to the Evening Standard.
Mandatory health insurance for retirement visas to start July
Mandatory health insurance for retirement visas to start July
PHUKET: The mandatory health insurance for applicants of Non-Immigrant O-A “retirement” visas approved by the Cabinet last month is likely to be introduced in July, reports The Nation.
Tourism income up 5% at B885bn in Q1
Tourism income up 5% at B885bn in Q1
BANGKOK: Thailand posted income of around B885 billion from tourism in the first quarter this year, thanks to a 5% increase in foreign and Thai tourists, says the governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Foreign divers volunteer for Maya Bay coral restoration project
Foreign divers volunteer for Maya Bay coral restoration project
PHUKET: A new coral restoration project will begin at Maya Bay tomorrow (May 15) according to the chief of Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, Worapoj Lomlim.
Phuket Town underground cable works to finish early
Phuket Town underground cable works to finish early
PHUKET: The project to bury power and communication cables along parts of Phang Nga Rd and Rassada Rd will be completed well ahead of the projected October deadline, the chief of the Phuket office of the Public Works and Town Planning & Country Planning Department (DPT-Phuket) has announced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket prisoners pardoned? Bangla Rd. killer charged! June 3 new national holiday! || May 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket prisoners pardoned? Bangla Rd. killer charged! June 3 new national holiday! || May 15
PHUKET XTRA - May 15 HRH Princess to visit Phuket, June 3 new holiday |:| Over 200 Phuket prisoners pardoned |:| Bangla Rd. killer charged |:| Smuggling migrants in mail truck |:| Rawai fastest-growing Airbnb area in Thailand Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
More than 200 Phuket prisoners released by royal pardon
More than 200 Phuket prisoners released by royal pardon
PHUKET: More than 200 prisoners were released from Phuket Provincial Prison this morning (May 15) after receiving a royal pardon from His Majesty in honour of his Royal Coronation.
Aston Villa beat West Brom on penalties to reach playoff final
Aston Villa beat West Brom on penalties to reach playoff final
FOOTBALL: Aston Villa progressed to within one game of a return to the Premier League after edging West Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion 4-3 on penalties in the Championship playoff semi-finals on Tuesday (May 14).
Reef-World completes first ever Green Fins “Train the Trainer” pilot
Reef-World completes first ever Green Fins “Train the Trainer” pilot
The Reef-World Foundation – the international coordinators of Green Fins – has completed the successful pilot of its Green Fins “Train the Trainer” programme; the first of its kind in the world in the 11 years Green Fins has been adopted as a management approach by participating governments.
Senators seen as PM puppets
Senators seen as PM puppets
BANGKOK: At least 160 or two-thirds of the 250 newly appointed senators are close associates of the regime with military or police backgrounds, sparking criticism that the Upper House is a tool to extend the regime’s rule, which critics say would renew political conflict and create a fresh impasse.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand’s Game of Thrones? Fleeing a tiger! Bangla Rd. stabbing! || May 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand’s Game of Thrones? Fleeing a tiger! Bangla Rd. stabbing! || May 14
PHUKET XTRA - May 14 Escaping a tiger up a bamboo tree! |:| Thailand’s Game of Thrones continues |:| New mandatory requirement for older visas |:| Fatal stabbing on Bangla Road |:| Rape suspect arrested! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to visit Phuket
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to visit Phuket
PHUKET: Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will conduct an official visit to Phuket next week during her royal visit to both Phuket and Phang Nga.