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Police confident Phuket airport taxi driver who wiped out six vehicles, killed motorcyclist will face formal charges soon
Police confident Phuket airport taxi driver who wiped out six vehicles, killed motorcyclist will face formal charges soon
PHUKET: More than six months after a Phuket airport taxi driver wiped out six vehicles and killed a motorbike rider whilst driving a tourist from the airport on Thepkrasattri Rd during morning rush hour traffic, the lead police investigator for the case is pretty confident that he will finally hand the case over to the Phuket Prosecutor to proceed with legal action next Tuesday (May 7).
Phuket Hotels Association launches online charity auction with luxury prizes
Phuket Hotels Association launches online charity auction with luxury prizes
The Phuket Hotels Association, a nonprofit organisation of hoteliers focused on promoting a positive image of Phuket, is inviting people to bid in an online auction to raise funds for scholarships as part of its PHAB 2019 campaign, which will also include a “PHAB 003 Shaken Not Stirred” charity gala dinner at Latitude Laguna Marquee on May 3.
JW Marriott Phuket bestowed MICE award and special recognition
JW Marriott Phuket bestowed MICE award and special recognition
PHUKET: The JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has received one award as well as special recognition for its MICE facilities. The awards were bestowed at the MICE Standards Day 2019 award ceremony held at The Berkley Hotel Pathunam in Bangkok on Monday (Apr 29).
Security guard dead after motorbike collides with minivan
Security guard dead after motorbike collides with minivan
PHUKET: A man has died after his motorbike was hit by a minivan in Thalang in the early hours of this morning (May 2).
Illegal luxury mansion given 30 days to be removed
Illegal luxury mansion given 30 days to be removed
PHUKET: The owners of the luxury mansion under construction overlooking Bang Wad reservoir in Kathu have been given 30 days to remove the structure or face legal action.
King’s Coronation public holiday
King’s Coronation public holiday
PHUKET: As the nation celebrates the Royal Coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun this weekend, the third and final day of the ceremony on Monday (May 6) will be a national public holiday.
Mercedes breaks records, Ferrari hearts
Mercedes breaks records, Ferrari hearts
BAKU: The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was supposed to be a slam-dunk Ferrari weekend, but all the Scuderia took away from Baku was the realisation that rumours of Mercedes’s impending demise have been greatly exaggerated.
Klopp hails ‘unstoppable’ Messi after Barca star shines in CL semi
Klopp hails ‘unstoppable’ Messi after Barca star shines in CL semi
BARCELONA: Jurgen Klopp admitted Lionel Messi was “unstoppable” on Wednesday (May 1) after he left Liverpool needing a miracle to reach the Champions League final.
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Talks resume between SAS and pilots as 4,000 flights cancelled
Talks resume between SAS and pilots as 4,000 flights cancelled
Negotiations have resumed between Scandinavian airline SAS and its striking pilots, a mediator said Wednesday (May 1), as hundreds more flights were cancelled due to the strike action which has affected over 380,000 passengers.
New queen named
New queen named
BANGKOK: His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has announced his marriage to Gen Suthida Vajiralongkorn na Ayudhya, who is now known as Queen Suthida, according to a royal statement.
Royal Coronation brooches become available in Phuket
Royal Coronation brooches become available in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday (Apr 30) officiated a ceremony to homage to His Majesty The King as part of event to formally launch the sale of Royal Coronation brooches in Phuket.
Australian Navy takes Patong Beach by storm
Australian Navy takes Patong Beach by storm
PHUKET: Visitors at Patong Beach yesterday morning were treated to a welcome surprise as Royal Australian Navy (RAN) landing craft, including two amphibious vehicles, made their way onto the beach. The mission was to deliver a huge store of much needed life-saving equipment to Patong’s lifeguards.
Electricity cuts in Cherng Talay
Electricity cuts in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Thursday (May 2) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Drug abuse ’still rising’ in Phuket
Drug abuse ’still rising’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Drug abuse continues to rise in Phuket according to the latest figures announced yesterday (Apr 29) by Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai.
As heavens open, Phuket water supply restored
As heavens open, Phuket water supply restored
PHUKET: As the rain continues to soak Phuket today (Apr 30), the Chief of the Phuket office of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has confirmed that water pressure in mains supply pipes to residents and businesses across most of the island has been restored to near full normal pressure.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hospital gang fight #3! Removing forest mansion? Official’s truck fire, was it arson? || April 30
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hospital gang fight #3! Removing forest mansion? Official’s truck fire, was it arson? || April 30
PHUKET XTRA - April 30 Another gang fight at hospital |:| Forested mansion to be remove |:| Patong’s underground cable update |:| Arson suspected in official’s truck torching |:| Private hospitals sue |:| Australian Navy brings flagship to Phuket! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket to hold public events for Royal Coronation
Phuket to hold public events for Royal Coronation
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department of Thailand has released a notice announcing the official public events to be held to mark the Royal Coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun this weekend.
Bangkok up in lights for Royal Coronation
Bangkok up in lights for Royal Coronation
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Transport has installed decorative lights along 13 bridges across the Chao Phra River in honour of His Majesty the King on the occasion of the Royal Coronation Ceremony.
Arson suspected as retired forestry official’s pickup torched
Arson suspected as retired forestry official’s pickup torched
PHUKET: Police are investigating alleged arson of a pickup truck belonging to a retired forestry official that was gutted by fire in Rassada in the early hours of this morning (Apr 30).