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Police called to investigate alleged arson wildfire at Thai Mueang national park
Police called to investigate alleged arson wildfire at Thai Mueang national park
PHUKET: Police in Thai Muang, Phang Nga, have been asked to investigate possible arson for a fire that quickly spread out of control on Wednesday (Feb 27) and scorched more than 60 rai inside a national park.
Bangkok Asia-Europe Meeting to target marine waste
Bangkok Asia-Europe Meeting to target marine waste
BANGKOK: New political commitments to protect marine resources are expected to be announced in two key international marine meetings to be held in Bangkok next week, officials announced yesterday (Feb 28).
Stranded passengers at Suvarnabhumi peak at 4,900
Stranded passengers at Suvarnabhumi peak at 4,900
BANGKOK: Some 4,900 passengers were stranded at Suvarnabhumi airport yesterdya (Feb 28) due to the temporary closure of airspace over Pakistan which snarled regional air traffic, especially between Asia and Europe.
Erawadee to face charges over Russian illegal worker blitz
Erawadee to face charges over Russian illegal worker blitz
PHUKET: Police have confirmed they will press charges against the ’owner’ of a store in Chalong for hiring 15 foreigners without work permits.
Dog attack victim Eemi heads home
Dog attack victim Eemi heads home
PHUKET: Five-year-old Finnish boy Eemi Nikula, mauled by stray dogs at Ao Nang Beach in Krabi last Wednesday, was finally cleared by doctors to fly home yesterday. His family wasted no time. They boarded a flight that departed Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok at 1:20am today (Feb 28).
Fire breaks out at LPG refit centre
Fire breaks out at LPG refit centre
PHUKET: Firefighters took more than an hour to extinguish a blaze at an LPG conversion centre in Rassada early this morning (Feb 28). Luckily, there were no LPG reserves stored at the site and no persons were in harmed in the fire, officers reported.
Joey Chou announced as new Asia Pop 40 host
Joey Chou announced as new Asia Pop 40 host
EON Media Group of Singapore announced today that its weekly flagship radio programme, Asia Pop 40, has a new host from this weekend. Taiwanese-Canadian radio jockey Joey Chou is the new voice of Asia Pop 40, replacing Dom Lau who has hosted Asia Pop 40 since it commenced airing in mid-2013.
Mountain of undelivered mail found at postman’s house
Mountain of undelivered mail found at postman’s house
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: A postman in Bang Saphan Noi district faces the axe after thousands of undelivered letters were found in his home.
Developer Noble issues dividend on the back of strong results
Developer Noble issues dividend on the back of strong results
BANGKOK: The Board of Directors of Noble Development Public Company Limited (SET: NOBLE) has approved a cash dividend of B6.9 per share for the third quarter of fiscal year 2018. The company’s dividend is the largest payout in its history, and a reflection of the Board of Director’s commitment to create shareholder value and confidence in the Company’s future cashflows, said a statement announcing the payout.
Gerd Kotlorz appointed General Manager of Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach
Gerd Kotlorz appointed General Manager of Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach
PHUKET: Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach has announced the appointment of Gerd Kotlorz as its new General Manager, who formally took up his new position on Monday (Feb 25).
THAI resumes normal flight operations to Europe
THAI resumes normal flight operations to Europe
PHUKET: Thai Airways has released a statement announcing that normal flight operations to Europe have now resumed following cancellations due to the conflict between India and Pakistan.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Deported over vaping? Thailand’s 1st legal marijuana farm! Changes coming to Patong? || Feb. 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Deported over vaping? Thailand’s 1st legal marijuana farm! Changes coming to Patong? || Feb. 28
PHUKET XTRA - February 28 Tourist deported over vaping |:| Thailand’s 1st legal marijuana farm |:| Major development coming to Patong |:| Tuk-tuk driver hits female tourist? |:| Mountain of undelivered mail! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Turning Points: Depression
Turning Points: Depression
One of the most common but underdiagnosed disorders in society is depression, often called major depressive disorder. Research indicates that 7-21% of studied populations have experienced one or more episodes of diagnosed major depression, while another 10% of the population likely experience it but have never been treated or diagnosed.
Region 8 Police seize weapons haul in election safety campaign
Region 8 Police seize weapons haul in election safety campaign
PHUKET: Region 8 Police, whose headquarters are located at the northern tip of Phuket, held a press conference yesterday (Feb 27) to highlight the number firearms and drugs seized during an ongoing campaign against “influential people and hired gunmen” ahead of the upcoming national election to be held on Mar 24.
Rawai Pool League: Tight Games and the Odd Demolition
Rawai Pool League: Tight Games and the Odd Demolition
PHUKET: The first game in week two features last season’s Division B champions Rose’s Bar who played host to neighbouring Masaya Bar.
AoT at Phuket Aiport providing support as THAI cancels Europe flights
AoT at Phuket Aiport providing support as THAI cancels Europe flights
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand (AoT) staff are offering support for passengers stranded at Phuket International Airport following THAI Airways International last night cancelling all flights to and from Europe after Pakistan closed its airspace.
Chelsea FC to conduct free Youth Coaches Clinic at Thanyapura
Chelsea FC to conduct free Youth Coaches Clinic at Thanyapura
PHUKET: Chelsea Football Club will conduct a FREE Youth Coaches Clinic on Monday March 4 from 6pm-8pm at Thanyapura Sports Resort.
Public urged to wear ‘coronation yellow’
Public urged to wear ‘coronation yellow’
BANGKOK: The government is urging the public to wear a yellow shirt bearing the royal emblem of His Majesty the King from April until July as part of nationwide celebrations of the royal coronation in May.
THAI cancels all Europe flights
THAI cancels all Europe flights
BANGKOK: All Thai Airways International flights between Thailand and Europe were cancelled Wednesday night (Feb 27) and early Thursday after Pakistan closed its airspace.
Patong tuk-tuk driver wanted for attacking Chinese women tourists
Patong tuk-tuk driver wanted for attacking Chinese women tourists
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police have requested their Patong counterparts to track down a tuk-tuk driver wanted for assaulting a Chinese female tourist during an argument in early hours of this morning (Feb 27).