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Patong Police chief creates LINE group with locals to monitor tourist road users
Patong Police chief creates LINE group with locals to monitor tourist road users
PHUKET: Patong Police have urged Patong locals to report any disruptive behaviour in the area after locals complained about tourists on motorbikes riding fast and making loud noises at night near Malin Plaza in Patong.
A third king cobra caught at Kathu construction camp
A third king cobra caught at Kathu construction camp
Phuket: Two huge king cobras were caught on Thursday (Mar 7) at a construction workers’ camp in Kathu where another king cobra was caught only four days prior.
Safety zone at Phuket Airport to be implemented
Safety zone at Phuket Airport to be implemented
Phuket: A safety zone around Phuket International Airport where locals and tourists go to take selfies under landing planes will be implemented following a meeting held by officials on Wednesday (Mar 6) amid safety concerns.
Police reveal new suspect in Chinese tourist tuk-tuk attack
Police reveal new suspect in Chinese tourist tuk-tuk attack
PHUKET: A police investigation has revealed that the tuk-tuk driver accused of attacking a Chinese tourist on Feb 27 was not the one who carried out the assault.
Several senior Phuket police to be moved in national reshuffle
Several senior Phuket police to be moved in national reshuffle
PHUKET: Six senior police officers in Phuket are to be moved to new posts as part of a national migration ordered by national police chief, Jakthip Chaijinda.
Divers search for ’mentally unstable’ man who jumped off Thao Thepkasattri Bridge
Divers search for ’mentally unstable’ man who jumped off Thao Thepkasattri Bridge
Phuket: Marine police and divers have yet to find a man who jumped off of Thao Thepkasattri Bridge on Thursday (Mar 7).
21 horses dead in 2 months at famous California race track
21 horses dead in 2 months at famous California race track
CALIFORNIA: Santa Anita has suspended racing indefinitely after officials confirmed a 21st horse has died at the California racetrack, fuelling fresh safety concerns at the fabled course over the spike in fatalities.
Electoral Commission branded biased failure in independent review
Electoral Commission branded biased failure in independent review
BANGKOK: The Open Forum for Democracy Foundation (P-Net) claims the Election Commission (EC) has not fulfilled its work requirements in its first six months in office.
Constitutional Court disbands Thai Raksa Chart party for princess nomination
Constitutional Court disbands Thai Raksa Chart party for princess nomination
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court has unanimously ordered the dissolution of the Thai Raksa Chart party for nominating Princess Ubolratana as its prime ministerial candidate, citing customary law.
Motorcyclist crushed under turning truck
Motorcyclist crushed under turning truck
Phuket: A man has died after his motorcycle hit a truck in Thalang as he was riding to work with his wife early this morning (Mar 7).
Emergency water supplies deployed in Koh Kaew
Emergency water supplies deployed in Koh Kaew
PHUKET: Emergency water supplies have been deployed in selected areas of Koh Kaew following a slew of complaints of tap water running at very low pressure – or even not all – despite assurances from the Chief of the Phuket Waterworks Authority that no water-saving measures have been introduced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cabbie shot dead! Patong cables to go under? Thailand 23rd most polluted! || March 7
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cabbie shot dead! Patong cables to go under? Thailand 23rd most polluted! || March 7
PHUKET XTRA - March 7 Patong cables FINALLY go under |:| Alcohol ban for two weekends |:| Thailand 23rd most polluted |:| Manhunt after cabbie shot dead |:| ’Eye sore’ villa halted Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Ocean Property launches first Phuket development
Ocean Property launches first Phuket development
PHUKET: Thai real estate developer Ocean Property today launched the company’s first real estate development in Phuket, the B700 million townhome and modern commercial home office project ‘Ocean Town Muang-Ratsada’.
Phuket Bike Week 2019
Phuket Bike Week 2019
Phuket Bike Week 2019 "World Ride Together", the Asian biggest motorcycle event, will celebrate the 25th anniversary on 12-20 April 2019. This event will be the large gathering of motorcyclists, expecting to draw over 5,000 motorcycles, 50,000 visitors from more than 30 countries to Phuket. The excitement will take place in Patong beach on 12 - 14 April 2019 and in Phuket Town (Phuket Boat Lagoon) on 19 - 20 April 2019.
Manhunt underway as Patong taxi driver shot dead in broad daylight
Manhunt underway as Patong taxi driver shot dead in broad daylight
PHUKET: Patong police are hunting for a taxi driver who is believed to have shot dead another taxi driver in broad daylight at a taxi rank in Patong.
Power outage announced by Thalang PEA
Power outage announced by Thalang PEA
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Tuesday (Mar 12) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Turning Points: What is addiction rehab?
Turning Points: What is addiction rehab?
Thailand is one of the fastest growing locations for new addiction rehabilitation centres. While the first Western-style addiction treatment program appeared in Thailand about 10 years ago, today there at least 12 facilities that advertise themselves as rehab facilities.
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an Open Irish Mic night, traditional Irish inspired beverages and buffet, followed by the live showing of the Six Nations Rugby game, Wales vs Ireland from 9:30 pm. Each performer receives a complimentary drink, and wear St. Patrick's festive green colours, receive a complimentary shooter! Entrance is complimentary, the Irish themed buffet is priced at THB 890 ++ per person, 6 - 9 pm, beverages are priced individually. Reservations and Open Mic registration.
Future Forward Party sues media outlet for defamation
Future Forward Party sues media outlet for defamation
BANGKOK: The Future Forward Party (FFP) filed two libel suits Wednesday against a minor royal and TNEWS news agency, over claims the party is trying to supplant the monarchy.
United dump PSG in historic Champions League stunner
United dump PSG in historic Champions League stunner
PARIS: Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said his side “can go all the way” in the Champions League after Marcus Rashford’s dramatic stoppage-time penalty gave them a stunning 3-1 win away to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday (Mar 6) as they improbably reached the quarter-finals on away goals.