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Girl, 13, lured into Pattaya sex trade
Girl, 13, lured into Pattaya sex trade
CHONBURI: A young female suspect has been nabbed by police after she allegedly procured a 13-year-old girl to have sex with an elderly Japanese man in Pattaya.
China ‘okay’ about fracas at airport
China ‘okay’ about fracas at airport
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon denied the Chinese government has issued a warning to its citizens against visiting Thailand following an airport security guard’s alleged assault on a Chinese tourist.
Patong Mayor holds emergency meeting over floods, landslides
Patong Mayor holds emergency meeting over floods, landslides
PHUKET: The Mayor of Patong today held an emergency meeting with relevant local government officials over yesterday’s flooding and landslides in Patong and Kamala.
Phuket sees 50% drop in Chinese tour groups arrivals
Phuket sees 50% drop in Chinese tour groups arrivals
PHUKET: The number of Chinese tour groups arriving in Phuket is down by half over safety worries and serious efforts are needed to restore confidence and bring them back, the Phuket Tourism Association has warned.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Riled up over Maya Bay? Chinese arrival down 50%! New top cop! || Oct. 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Riled up over Maya Bay? Chinese arrival down 50%! New top cop! || Oct. 3
PHUKET XTRA - October 3 Tour firms riled up over Maya Bay |:| Chinese arrivals down by 50% |:| Election 2019 |:| New Phuket police commander |:| South Korea makes it easy for Thais to leave Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
KHABIB vs MCGREGOR @ Irish Times Phuket
KHABIB vs MCGREGOR @ Irish Times Phuket
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Black Sheep go three points clear in RPL
Black Sheep go three points clear in RPL
POOL: The Rawai Pool League, sponsored by Thailand Pool tables, entered its ninth week of the season on Monday (Oct 1), with the weeks big game in Division A being Black Sheep against a strong Pita Bar side.
New Provincial Police commander arrives in Phuket
New Provincial Police commander arrives in Phuket
PHUKET: The new Phuket Provincial Police commander arrived in Phuket yesterday officially starting his duties at the Phuket Provincial Police Station in the afternoon.
Thalang PEA announces electricity shut-off for Thepkrasattri Rd
Thalang PEA announces electricity shut-off for Thepkrasattri Rd
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office announced today (Oct 3) that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Friday (Oct 5) as works are carried out on installing new high-voltage power cables.
Thanyapura Colour Fun Run set for November return
Thanyapura Colour Fun Run set for November return
FUN RUN: Gather up your friends or gear up solo for the vibrant Thanyapura Colour Fun Run, which is set to return from 4pm-8pm on November 10 at the Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort.
Indonesia clamps down on looting as quake-tsunami toll tops 1,200
Indonesia clamps down on looting as quake-tsunami toll tops 1,200
INDONESIA: More than 1,200 people are now known to have died in the quake-tsunami that smashed into Sulawesi, Indonesia said Tuesday, as police pledged to clamp down on looting by survivors taking advantage of the chaos.
Government attempts to woo back wary China travellers
Government attempts to woo back wary China travellers
BANGKOK: The government is stepping up efforts to woo back Chinese tourists following a series of recent negative incidents.
Tour firms up in arms over Maya Bay closure
Tour firms up in arms over Maya Bay closure
PHUKET: The indefinite closure of Maya Bay, which was confirmed to The Phuket News yesterday (Oct 2), has drawn immediate protests from tour operators according to the Bangkok Post.
Phuket Governor visits flood damaged Kamala
Phuket Governor visits flood damaged Kamala
PHUKET: Following today’s downpours, which seriously affected Patong and Kamala, Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana went to inspect the worst hit area on the Patong – Kamala Road (route 4233).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Maya Bay closed indefinitely! Ban on immigration ’tips’? One dead in ’Phoenix’ raising || Oct. 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Maya Bay closed indefinitely! Ban on immigration ’tips’? One dead in ’Phoenix’ raising || Oct. 2
PHUKET XTRA - October 2 Maya Bay closed INDEFINITELY |:| 1 dead in ’Phoenix’ salvage |:| Ban on ’tops’ to immigration officers |:| missing tourist found |:| Landslide, flooding on road Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Bangkok officials declare Maya Bay a tourist no-go zone
Bangkok officials declare Maya Bay a tourist no-go zone
PHUKET: Officials from the Department of National Parks (DNP) in Bangkok have declared Maya bay, including Loh Samah Bay, a tourist no-go zone until the marine environment improves to their satisfaction.
Daily seafood at Sala Bua beachfront restaurant
Daily seafood at Sala Bua beachfront restaurant
Spoil yourself with seafood set from noon – 10 pm. every day! Come and crack open some crab legs grilled mussels, peel some prawns, rock lobsters, sip some spicy tom yam soup and toast to your perfect night at this beachfront restaurant in Patong overlooking the sea(sunset) views. Start from THB 450.
Landslide, flooding block Patong – Kamala road
Landslide, flooding block Patong – Kamala road
PHUKET: Motorists are advised to avoid using route 4233 (the Patong – Kamala road) following a landslide and flooding this morning (Oct 2).
One dead in ‘Phoenix’ salvage operation
One dead in ‘Phoenix’ salvage operation
PHUKET: It has been confirmed today that one person died on Saturday during the operation to salvage the ‘Phoenix’ tour boat which sank on July 5 killing 47 Chinese tourists.
British tourist reported missing a Phuket’s Promthep Cape found safe
British tourist reported missing a Phuket’s Promthep Cape found safe
PHUKET: A British tourist who was reported missing after getting separated from his friends at Promthep Cape yesterday was found safe and well 40 minutes after the report was filed.