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Filipino killed by drunk driver
Filipino killed by drunk driver
PHUKET: A Filipino man has died after his motorbike was hit by a car in Wichit in the early hours of this morning (Apr 17).
Manhunt launched for American over ‘seastead’ fiasco
Manhunt launched for American over ‘seastead’ fiasco
PHUKET: Phuket officials this morning confirmed that they are now searching for American Chad Elwartowski, whose permit to stay in Thailand has been revoked and is now wanted on criminal charges filed by the Royal Thai Navy.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal zipline fall! B60Mn up in Patong smoke? Doggie paddling miracle! || April 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fatal zipline fall! B60Mn up in Patong smoke? Doggie paddling miracle! || April 17
PHUKET XTRA - April 17 Dog paddles to safety in the sea! |:| Major problems with seasted off Phuket? |:| B60Mn in damages after Patong fire |:| Fatal zipline fall! |:| Gang brawl at hospital Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Day 6 of Seven Days road-safety campaign sees woman hospitalised in motorbike accident
Day 6 of Seven Days road-safety campaign sees woman hospitalised in motorbike accident
PHUKET: According to official statistics, Phuket suffered just one injury during Day 6 of the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran holidays, from midnight to midnight yesterday (Apr 16).
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List seat saga ‘may drag on’
List seat saga ‘may drag on’
BANGKOK: A former member of the Election Commission (EC) that is overseeing the March 24 poll voiced concern on Tuesday (Apr 16) that a controversy over the way party-list seats are calculated and allocated would drag on with no clear solution even though the matter has been referred to the Constitutional Court.
Local residents dive in to clean filthy Patong canal
Local residents dive in to clean filthy Patong canal
PHUKET: Tired of no action from officials, one local resident in Patong has spearheaded a campaign to carry out his own ongoing clean-up of the Pak Bang Canal, which empties into Patong Bay at the southern end of the beach.
Brit, 58, found dead in Patong hotel room
Brit, 58, found dead in Patong hotel room
PHUKET: Police at this stage do not suspect foul play in the death of a 58-year-old British man whose body found in a Patong hotel room this morning (Apr 16).
American, Thai partner in hiding, fearful of charges for seastead south of Phuket
American, Thai partner in hiding, fearful of charges for seastead south of Phuket
PHUKET: An American man and his Thai partner say they are in hiding from Thai authorities and are fearful for their lives after the Royal Thai Navy filed a police complaint against them over a “seastead” living platform built in the waters more than 40 kilometres south of Phuket.
Phuket suffers third road death for Songkran holidays
Phuket suffers third road death for Songkran holidays
PHUKET: Disaster officials confirmed this morning (Apr 16) that Phuket’s tally of road accident deaths and injuries during the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran holidays has climbed to three dead, 32 injured in 29 accidents.
Heritage Cricketers of Bangladesh Cup winners at 2019 Phuket International Cricket Sixes
Heritage Cricketers of Bangladesh Cup winners at 2019 Phuket International Cricket Sixes
PHUKET: Heritage Cricketers of Dhaka are the 2019 Cup winners of the 16th ACST Phuket International Cricket Sixes after a wonderful day’s play at the Alan Cooke Ground to round off another fine event.
AirAsia’s failed ad campaign is a reminder of the perils of word play
AirAsia’s failed ad campaign is a reminder of the perils of word play
My Thai experience is bookended with two memorable explanations of impolite English phrases. The first was 30 years ago; the second a few weeks ago.
Huge fire engulfs Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris
Huge fire engulfs Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris
PARIS: Crowds of stunned Parisians and tourists -- some crying, others offering prayers -- watched in horror in central Paris on Monday night as firefighters struggled for hours to extinguish the flames engulfing the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Pet-sitting: travel for animal lovers with a sense of adventure
Pet-sitting: travel for animal lovers with a sense of adventure
There are plenty of established ways to travel the world. Backpacking, couchsurfing, volunteering, sailing, road-tripping, taking a cruise… But pet-sitting? That’s a new one on me. (And one I wish I was familiar with before I, fresh off the boat, was met with a bill for five rabies injections after attempt­ing to befriend a street cat.)
Phuket Songkran road accident toll climbs to two dead
Phuket Songkran road accident toll climbs to two dead
PHUKET: The driver of a water truck that slammed into a roadside boulder on the steep hill to Nakalay, north of Patong yesterday (April 14), has died, becoming the second fatality on the island during the Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign for the Songkran holidays.
Songkran road accidents, death toll continue to drop
Songkran road accidents, death toll continue to drop
BANGKOK: Officials have been buoyed by the falling number of road accidents, deaths and injuries as the Songkran holiday safety campaign passed mid-way on Sunday (Apr 14)
HM King expresses concern over losses from Songkran accidents
HM King expresses concern over losses from Songkran accidents
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King expressed concern over the loss of life on the roads during the Songkran festival. The prime minister has urged all agencies to follow His Majesty’s advice on accident prevention measures.
Ancient sites put up Unesco shield
Ancient sites put up Unesco shield
BANGKOK: Residents in Phetchabun province who oppose oil exploration near an ancient historical site can breathe a sigh of relief after the Cabinet approved a proposal to push for Si Thep Historical Park to be granted Unesco World Heritage Site status.
QSI Phuket to hold 11th Trash Fashion Show
QSI Phuket to hold 11th Trash Fashion Show
On May 3, QSI International School of Phuket (QSIP) will host the 11th annual Trash Fash­ion Show at its school campus. This year, the show will be hosted by the new art teacher Ms Thali, who has plans to make it slightly different from previous years.
Hamilton wins F1’s 1,000th race
Hamilton wins F1’s 1,000th race
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton cruised to the chequered flag at the Chinese Grand Prix to claim a straightforward victory at the 1000th world championship race.