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Firefighters battle blazes on two fronts in California, 50 dead
Firefighters battle blazes on two fronts in California, 50 dead
UNITES STATES: Thousands of firefighters battled blazes in northern and southern California yesterday (Nov 13) as body recovery teams searched the remains of houses and charred cars for victims of the deadliest wildfire in the history of the US state.
Islander host Black Bull as Owner Mark joins B team for first time this season
Islander host Black Bull as Owner Mark joins B team for first time this season
POOL: This week’s report into Monday night’s (12 Nov) coverage of the Rawai Pool League starts with Division B where Islander B hosted Black Bull.
Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show 2018
Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show 2018
Thailand's Biggest Boating Lifestyle & Leisure Show. Don't miss it! Find out what the marine and lifestyle industries have on offer – sail, power, big and small, all are represented. See the latest gadgets and gizmos, revel in the delicious waterfront pop-up eateries, and take some time to relax with friends and family. Free to enter – Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, 29 November – 2 December 2018 at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Pattaya.
Phuket Police ready for Loy Krathong
Phuket Police ready for Loy Krathong
PHUKET: More than 280 police, military officers and volunteers assembled at Phuket City Police Station at 6pm yesterday evening (Nov 13) for Region 8 Police Deputy Commander Lt Gen Chalit Thinthanee to order them to ramp up their efforts during the upcoming Loy Krathong Festival.
Thai activist gets political refugee tag in South Korea
Thai activist gets political refugee tag in South Korea
BANGKOK: Anti-junta activist Chanoknan Ruamsap, who fled the country earlier this year after being charged with lese majeste, has received political refugee status from the South Korean government.
Pot approved for research, medical use
Pot approved for research, medical use
BANGKOK: The cabinet yesterday (Nov 13) approved a draft amendment to the 1979 Narcotics Act to legalise cannabis for medical and research purposes. However, all use of the drug will be kept under strict control.
Child boxer 13, dies after fight
Child boxer 13, dies after fight
SAMUT PRAKAN: A 13-year-old boy has died after suffering a brain haemorrhage during a Muay Thai fight yesterday night (Non 12).
Immigration Chief Surachate to inspect new Phoenix salvage attempt
Immigration Chief Surachate to inspect new Phoenix salvage attempt
Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana announced the news today (Nov 13) at a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall. “A 1,200-tonne,100-metre-long floating crane accompanied by a 34-metre-long tugboat has already arrived Krabi province,” Gov Phakaphong explained earlier today. The boat and crane were to arrive in Phuket after 3pm this afternoon, he said. However, as of 6pm this evening, The Phuket News had yet to confirm that the boat and crane had arrived. After the wreck is lifted to the surface, it will be taken to Ratanachai shipyard in the Tha Jeen Canal, on the east side of Phuket Town, Gov Phakaphong reiterated. “The Phuket Marine Office, police and experts will inspect the boat,” he said. Gov Phakaphong again confirmed that the company previously contract to salvage the Phoenix, Spitz Tech Co Ltd, has cancelled its agreement with the Phuket Marine Office to recover the wreck. “A new company named Seaquest Marine has sent the divers into the area,” he said. “Representatives of the Marine Department are not present at this meeting, but information of the salvage will be revealed soon,” Governor Phakaphong added. “Tomorrow, Maj Gen Surachet Hakpan will inspect the site of the wreck and check the process of salvage,” he said. Materials for the new salvage team have arrived at Phuket Deep Sea Port, and divers from Seaquest Marine arrived to inspect the site last Friday (Nov 9). (See story here.) Marine Department has issued a notice ordering all vessels to stay clear of the salvage area for safety – all day and all night – from today (Nov 13) through Thursday (Nov 15). The salvage site was given as 7º42'14.6" North, 98º23'06.9" East. (Click here.) The Phoenix sank 1.5 nautical miles off Koh Hei in storm conditions on July 5 in a disaster that killed 47 Chinese tourists. Previous attempts to move the boat either failed entirely or achieved little success, with the first attempt in late September managing to move the boat only about 400 meters from where it sank before a tether broke. (See story here.)
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pinned under truck! Fatal stabbing in self-defence? Acid attack investigated! || Nov. 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Pinned under truck! Fatal stabbing in self-defence? Acid attack investigated! || Nov. 13
PHUKET XTRA - November 13 Woman safe after pinned under truck! |:| Fatal stabbing in self-defence? |:| Acid attack investigation! |:| Election officially in February? |:| Marijuana patent bid shot down Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
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Woman safe after pinned under cab in 7-Eleven delivery truck flip
Woman safe after pinned under cab in 7-Eleven delivery truck flip
PHUKET: The girlfriend of a truck driver who was riding shotgun in a 7-Eleven delivery truck has suffered serious injuries to her left arm after she was pinned under the cab of the truck when it flipped onto its side on Thepkrasattri Rd early this morning (Nov 13).
NBTC asks WHO for clarity on telecom base health risks
NBTC asks WHO for clarity on telecom base health risks
BANGKOK: The telecom regulator is urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to clarify whether radio-frequency electromagnetic fields emitted by telecom base stations have any effect on public health.
Myanmar man, 56, claims self-defence after fatally stabbing shackmate
Myanmar man, 56, claims self-defence after fatally stabbing shackmate
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Myanmar man after he confessed to fatally stabbing his housemate in Phuket Town last night (Nov 12) in what he claims was self-defence.
Thanyapura’s Colour Fun Run – The Happiest Run on Phuket!
Thanyapura’s Colour Fun Run – The Happiest Run on Phuket!
More than 1,000 runners of all ages and abilities came out last Saturday evening (Nov 10) to enjoy the annual Colour Fun Run at Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort. The event, as always, was popular with tourists and families residing in Phuket.
Only days to go until ACST 50th Anniversary Tournament
Only days to go until ACST 50th Anniversary Tournament
CRICKET: The Asian Cricket Sixes Tour (ACST) celebrate their 50th Anniversary Tournament with the fun starting from Thursday (Nov 15) as the competing teams assemble in Northern Thailand.
Amnesty strips Aung San Suu Kyi of highest honour
Amnesty strips Aung San Suu Kyi of highest honour
UNITED KINGDOM: Amnesty International yesterday (Nov 12) stripped Aung SanSuu Kyi of its highest honour over the de facto Myanmar leader’s “indifference’ to the atrocities committed by the military against Rohingya Muslims.
NACC stands firm on asset rule
NACC stands firm on asset rule
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has refused to back down on a new rule that requires mandatory asset declaration by university council chairpersons and members, but said it is likely to postpone its enforcement.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop son arrests dad’s killer! Alleged rapist arrested! Hero diver statue almost ready! || Nov. 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop son arrests dad’s killer! Alleged rapist arrested! Hero diver statue almost ready! || Nov. 12
PHUKET XTRA - November 12 Cop son arrests father’s killer 20 years on |:| Chalong drug dealer picked up |:| Alleged rapist arrested in Rawai |:| PM can’t campaign to be PM |:| Statue of hero cave diver almost ready Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Scheduled power outages to hit main areas in Patong
Scheduled power outages to hit main areas in Patong
PHUKET: The Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Patong office has today (Nov 12) announced a two scheduled power outages that will affect main areas in Patong between 9am and 5pm tomorrow (Nov 13).
British Embassy and Ministry of Social Development & Human Security collaborate to improve handling of child protection and abduction
British Embassy and Ministry of Social Development & Human Security collaborate to improve handling of child protection and abduction
BANGKOK: The Child Safeguarding in Thailand conference launched at the Sivatel Bangkok Hotel today (Nov 12). The conference will be held over two days with the aims of enhancing the understanding of how UK and Thai officials can support each other to safeguard British children in Thailand.