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New entry limit causes ticketing chaos
New entry limit causes ticketing chaos
PHUKET: Chaos erupted at the Similan Islands ticket office after the area was re-opened for a limited number of visitors, according to local authorities.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brit charged in horror crash! Flashy road-rage? Drugs from anyone? || Oct. 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Brit charged in horror crash! Flashy road-rage? Drugs from anyone? || Oct. 17
PHUKET XTRA - October 17 Brit expat charged in horrific Phuket crash |:| Getting prescription drugs from anyone? |:| Police: No evidence of Koh Tao rape |:| NACC official’s flashy road-rage |:| Another Patong raid Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Patong PEA announces electricity shut-off for tomorrow
Patong PEA announces electricity shut-off for tomorrow
PHUKET: The Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Patong office has today (Oct 17) announced an electricity shut-off for between 9am and 5pm tomorrow (Oct 18).
NACC official being investigated over pistol incident
NACC official being investigated over pistol incident
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has launched an inquiry into the actions of an NACC assistant secretary-general seen in an internet video clip aiming a pistol at another driver in the grounds of the government complex in Laksi district, Bangkok, last week.
Best Western to open BW Premier Collection in Phuket
Best Western to open BW Premier Collection in Phuket
PHUKET: Best Western Hotels & Resorts has signed a landmark agreement to introduce its BW Premier Collection by Best Western soft brand to Phuket.
Brit expat charged for horrific Phuket accident
Brit expat charged for horrific Phuket accident
PHUKET: Police confirmed today (Oct 17) that British expat Paul John Mercer has been charged with reckless driving causing death.
Black Sheep crush Mango to set up three way race for RPL
Black Sheep crush Mango to set up three way race for RPL
POOL: Monday night marked the midway point in the 14th season of the Rawai Pool League with all teams now having played each other once.
Patong raid nets more than 4,000 items of fake-brand clothing
Patong raid nets more than 4,000 items of fake-brand clothing
PHUKET: Police from the Royal Thai Police Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD).and officials from Department of Intellectual Property yesterday (Oct 16) arrested two men at the popular OTOP market in Patong and seized more than 4,000 fake brand-name products.
Suvarnabhumi’s new terminal designer set to sue
Suvarnabhumi’s new terminal designer set to sue
BANGKOK: Renowned architect Duangrit Bunnag, who won the bid to design Suvarnabhumi airport’s new passenger terminal, will file defamation suits against the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) and two media companies, he has said.
No evidence to back claim of Koh Tao rape, say police
No evidence to back claim of Koh Tao rape, say police
SURAT THANI: Police investigators have concluded there is insufficient evidence to substantiate a young British woman’s claim in UK media that she was raped on Koh Tao in Surat Thani in June. National police chief Chakthip Chaijinda said yesterday (Oct 16) that the young woman had been questioned recently by investigators and she was unable to give details of the rapist or the crime scene.
Phuket pharmacists up in arms over Drugs Act
Phuket pharmacists up in arms over Drugs Act
PHUKET: Local pharmacists gathered at Phuket Provincial Hall today (Oct 16) to submit a formal request for the government to revise the provisions in a bill being drafted to update and amend the Drugs Act 1967.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B20 Mn fighting cock! Similans quota to stay? Fatal plunge! || Oct. 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B20 Mn fighting cock! Similans quota to stay? Fatal plunge! || Oct. 16
PHUKET XTRA - October 16 Fatal plunge at Phuket waterfall |:| Over 1,000 foreigners arrested in Phuket |:| Owner rejects B20Mn for fighting cock |:| Wild boars meet Zlatan |:| Similans quota to stay Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
All eyes on Caddy Shack, Natalie Bar as PPL heads to final week
All eyes on Caddy Shack, Natalie Bar as PPL heads to final week
POOL: First placed Caddy Shack and second placed Natalie Bar are set to battle it out for the title of Patong Pool League (PPL) champions in the final week of action set to take place on Thursday (Oct 18.
Over 1,000 arrested in Phuket ‘Operation X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner’ clampdown
Over 1,000 arrested in Phuket ‘Operation X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner’ clampdown
PHUKET: In just two weeks over 1,000 foreigners have been arrested in Phuket for visa violations and other immigration offences according to the chief of the Phuket Immigration Office.
Police warn of more Veg Fest traffic jams in Phuket Town
Police warn of more Veg Fest traffic jams in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket City Traffic Police this morning repeated their advisory for motorists to avoid Phuket Town during Vegetarian Festival processions – especially the roads leading to Sapan Hin during the last night of the festival tomorrow night (Oct 17).
Chalong Bay Wonderland - The people behind the improbable success story
Chalong Bay Wonderland - The people behind the improbable success story
You know what the issue is with this world? Everyone wants some magical solution to their problem, and everyone refuses to believe in magic.” - Alice in Wonderland
Retirement depression blamed in former nature officer gun suicide
Retirement depression blamed in former nature officer gun suicide
PHUKET: Depression brought on by retirement has been blamed for a former of Khao Phra Thaew Natural and Wildlife Education Centre officer shooting himself in the head.
Phuket Sportfishing Tournament 2018
Phuket Sportfishing Tournament 2018
The PST 2018 is the only “Offshore Fishing” Tournament in Thailand. Over the years we brought Fishermen and women from all over the world to Phuket. The tournament is an “All Billfish Release” event. Junior anglers are free of Entry fee and unlimited in numbers. A Lady Angler Trophy will be given to the Lady with the most points. The Venue for our PST 2018 this year will be “ROSI'S RESTAURANT AND BAR” on the waterfront in Chalong. The “Prize giving Party” will also held at “ROSI'S RESTAURANT AND BAR” from 8:00pm onwards.
3rd Faldo Series Thailand Championship - South
3rd Faldo Series Thailand Championship - South
Entries are now open for the 2018 Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South and Junior Open, to be staged at Laguna Golf Phuket from 11 – 13 November 2018. Aimed to create access to the sport for a younger audience through grass-roots initiatives at its tournaments, this event will consist of 54 holes in a stroke play format, open to junior golfers aged 12 – 21 holding a USGA or nationally recognised handicap. Grass roots divisions for golfers under 12 years old are available as part of Laguna Junior Open, but they will not qualify for the Faldo Series division winners. Tournament packages start from THB 2,950. Contact Laguna Golf Phuket to be part of this championship competition!
Blockbuster drug haul worth over B2bn in Chiang Rai
Blockbuster drug haul worth over B2bn in Chiang Rai
CHIANG RAI: More than 20 million speed pills (ya bah) and 100 kilograms of crystal meth (ya ice) – worth over B2 billion – have been seized and three alleged traffickers arrested in two major police operations in Chiang Rai province.