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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Baby drowns! Worst air pollution in world? Kamala’s sewage solution? || March 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Baby drowns! Worst air pollution in world? Kamala’s sewage solution? || March 13
PHUKET XTRA - March 13 Kamala’s wastewater treatment plant |:| Baby in stroller drowns |:| Fatal crashes in Koh Kaew, Rawai |:| Link between student & bombs? |:| Chiang Mai, worst air pollution in world? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Thailand bans Boeing 737 MAX flights for 7 days
Thailand bans Boeing 737 MAX flights for 7 days
BANGKOK: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand said today (Mar 13) it is suspending the use of the Boeing Co’s 737 MAX 9 due to safety concerns.
Phuket, Andaman coast issued ‘Summer Storm Warning’
Phuket, Andaman coast issued ‘Summer Storm Warning’
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department Southern Meteorological Center (West Coast), based near Phuket International Airport, has issued as “Summer Storm Warning” for all provinces along the Andaman coast.
Phuket bag first league win
Phuket bag first league win
PHUKET: Phuket City FC, officially known as Banbueng FC, won their first league game on Saturday (Mar 8) with a home win over Chamchuri United.
Kamala to get B58mn wastewater plant
Kamala to get B58mn wastewater plant
PHUKET: Construction of Kamala’s first wastewater-treatment plant began this week, with the B58 million facility scheduled for completion by February next year. The news comes after another week of black wastewater from Pak Bang Canal at the southern end of Kamala fouling the water at the popular tourist beach.
Scheduled blackout for Baan Manik, Thalang
Scheduled blackout for Baan Manik, Thalang
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts along Srisoonthorn Rd in Thalang on Friday (Mar 15) as works are carried out on high-voltage power operation
British parliament rejects Brexit deal for second time
British parliament rejects Brexit deal for second time
LONDON: British MPs resoundingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal for a second time on Tuesday (Mar 12), plunging the country into further uncertainty just 17 days before it is due to split from the European Union.
Chiang Mai air pollution worst in the world
Chiang Mai air pollution worst in the world
CHIANG MAI: Forest fires have sent air quality in nine provinces to a level considered harmful to people’s health, as cities in the North like Chiang Mai registered air quality that was among the world’s worst.
Phuket police mobilise in pre-election security campaign
Phuket police mobilise in pre-election security campaign
PHUKET: A total of 245 Phuket police, law-enforcement officers and volunteers assembled at Phuket City Police Station in Phuket Town yesterday evening (Mar 11) to receive their orders to suppress crime and keep the peace as the country goes to the polls on March 24.
Phuket superyacht arrivals set record in Thailand
Phuket superyacht arrivals set record in Thailand
PHUKET: The growing number of superyachts visiting Phuket has set a new record, with 36 superyachts occupying berths at Yacht Haven Marina just last month. The news comes as Phuket’s marine industry continues to expand with facilities and services for the high-end marine market.
British motorcyclist dies in Rawai crash
British motorcyclist dies in Rawai crash
PHUKET: A 70-year-old British man has died after his motorbike hit a pickup truck in Rawai yesterday afternoon (Mar 11).
‘Ghost rider’ dies after Koh Kaew collision
‘Ghost rider’ dies after Koh Kaew collision
PHUKET: A motorcyclist driving against traffic has died after colliding with a car in Koh Kaew last night (Mar 11).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Questionable planes in the air? ’No security fears’ in Phuket! Transgender beauty queen! || March 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Questionable planes in the air? ’No security fears’ in Phuket! Transgender beauty queen! || March 12
PHUKET XTRA - March 12 Questionable planes still flying? |:| Security beefed-up in Phuket |:| American wins transgender pageant |:| Pickup smashes, no deaths |:| Phuket’s ’smart city’ development Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Dedication: In honour of the Rawai Municipality emergency team
Dedication: In honour of the Rawai Municipality emergency team
In nearly every emergency, accident or otherwise, The Phuket News notes the good, unfaltering work done by the teams of rescue workers who are on standby to assist at any time of day, in any kind of emergency situation. Here, The Phuket News reprints a letter received from a reader in Rawai, marking the outstanding contribution the Rawai Municipality emergency team made in assisting his friend. The letter readers as follows:
Zinedine Zidane returns to Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane returns to Real Madrid
MADRID: Zinedine Zidane has made a sensational return as coach of Real Madrid after Santiago Solari’s sacking was finally confirmed on Monday (Mar 11).
Phuket among provinces to be transformed into ‘smart city’
Phuket among provinces to be transformed into ‘smart city’
BANGKOK: The government is gearing up to achieve its target of 30 smart cities in 24 provinces, including Phuket, by next year and hopes to transform 100 cities nationwide to smart cities by 2022.
King’s coronation emblem unveiled
King’s coronation emblem unveiled
BANGKOK: The government has unveiled the official emblem, which will be used for His Majesty the King’s coronation in May.
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Phuket’s biggest Paddy's day party. Live music, come on down.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Crash leaves bike hanging! Molesting a hospital patient? Bombs over Southern Thailand!|| March 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Crash leaves bike hanging! Molesting a hospital patient? Bombs over Southern Thailand!|| March 11
PHUKET XTRA - March 11 Crash leaves bike hanging |:| Bombs all over Southern Thailand |:| Resorts rolling in own water tankers |:| Kalim Beach clean-up |:| Man charged for molesting katoey Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Renovated 3bed Home BoatLagoon
Renovated 3bed Home BoatLagoon
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