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No laws covering ATV safety, say Phuket Tourist Police
No laws covering ATV safety, say Phuket Tourist Police
PHUKET: An official from the Phuket Tourist Police has today confirmed that there are no laws currently in place covering ATV safety.
PHUKET XTRA - September 7 No free plastic bags at Central Phuket |:| Murder-suicide of Thai students in US |:| Phuket whale shark probe |:| Ex-cop pulls runner |:| Tham Luang boys thank rescuers
PHUKET XTRA - September 7 No free plastic bags at Central Phuket |:| Murder-suicide of Thai students in US |:| Phuket whale shark probe |:| Ex-cop pulls runner |:| Tham Luang boys thank rescuers
PHUKET XTRA - September 7 No free plastic bags at Central Phuket |:| Murder-suicide of Thai students in US |:| Phuket whale shark probe |:| Ex-cop pulls runner |:| Tham Luang boys thank rescuers
Go Eco Phuket call for volunteers for underwater clean up
Go Eco Phuket call for volunteers for underwater clean up
PHUKET: Go Eco Phuket are calling for volunteers to take part in an underwater clean up that will take place at 7am on September 15.
Family of slain Thai student accepts US coroner’s finding
Family of slain Thai student accepts US coroner’s finding
BANGKOK: The family of the 25-year-old Thai law student stabbed to death in an apartment in the United States has accepted the finding of a Seattle coroner that she was killed by her older friend, who then killed herself.
Happy End put in shock performance in week 16 of PPL
Happy End put in shock performance in week 16 of PPL
POOL: Week 16 of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, was played last night (Sept 6) with Happy End Bar putting in the performance of the season to beat third placed Kwans Birdie Team 9-2.
Phuket Fisheries Dept still await croc’s DNA results
Phuket Fisheries Dept still await croc’s DNA results
PHUKET: The Chief of the Phuket Fisheries Department has today (Sept 7) confirmed that they are still awaiting DNA tests results for the crocodile caught on July 29 near the rocks off Koh Kata, just offshore from Layan Beach, after it eluded capture for 11 days.
Navy launches search for fishermen missing north of Phuket
Navy launches search for fishermen missing north of Phuket
PHUKET: Royal Thai Navy officers in Phuket have launched a search for four fishermen who were last seen departing on a fishing trip in Phang Nga on Monday (Sept 3), but whose boat was found capsized five nautical miles off Khuk Khak, north of Khao Lak.
Police wait for British police’s questioning report on ‘Koh Tao rape’
Police wait for British police’s questioning report on ‘Koh Tao rape’
SURAT THANI: British police will send within this month their report on the questioning of the British woman, 19, who claimed to have been drugged, raped and robbed on Koh Tao in June while local police have said they would arrest more people sharing false information on the case.
US stars head to France bidding to end 25-year Ryder Cup wait
US stars head to France bidding to end 25-year Ryder Cup wait
GOLF: The United States have assembled a star-studded Ryder Cup side featuring Tiger Woods as one of nine major champions, preparing for a trip to Paris in three weeks’ time to take on a European outfit looking to continue their dominance on home turf.
Park Inn Radisson to debut in Phuket Town
Park Inn Radisson to debut in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale brand from Radisson Hotel Group, will make its debut in Thailand with the launch of a brand-new hotel in Phuket Town.
Toll from Japan quake rises to 16 as hopes fade for survivors
Toll from Japan quake rises to 16 as hopes fade for survivors
JAPAN: Japanese rescue workers with bulldozers and sniffer dogs scrabbled through the mud yesterday (Sept 6) to find survivors from a landslide that buried houses after a powerful quake, as the death toll rose to 16.
‘Fire risk’ warning for new Suvarnabhumi terminal design
‘Fire risk’ warning for new Suvarnabhumi terminal design
BANGKOK: The Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT) has warned that the winning design for the new passenger terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport poses a huge fire risk with its huge wooden structures.
Yoga...is not a dirty word
Yoga...is not a dirty word
Mention the word ‘yoga’ to many and they envision a group of tie-dyed bohemians, chanting in unison while perched in peculiar body contortions. However, in this modern age, yoga has become an easily accessible past time, featured in many gyms, health centres and online wellness sites.
Tham Luang cave boys says thanks to all rescuers
Tham Luang cave boys says thanks to all rescuers
BANGKOK: The 12 young footballers who captured the world’s attention in the rescue operation at Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai have shown their appreciation to His Majesty the King and all people involved in the mission.
Central Phuket pledges to ban free plastic bags
Central Phuket pledges to ban free plastic bags
PHUKET: The Central Group, Thailand’s largest retailer, has pledged to abolish the practice of giving away free plastic bags to its customers on Phuket.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 1 dead in Phuket shootout! Tattoo shop warnings? Slithery sea snakes! || Sept. 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 1 dead in Phuket shootout! Tattoo shop warnings? Slithery sea snakes! || Sept. 6
PHUKET XTRA - September 6 1 dead in daylight shootout |:| Tattoo shop warnings! |:| Teacher repays all 21 student loans |:| Feedback wanted on unlicensed driver penalties |:| Lifeguards warn of sea snakes in Phuket! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Mystery surrounds death of two Thai students in Seattle
Mystery surrounds death of two Thai students in Seattle
BANGKOK: One of the two female Thai students found dead in their apartment in Seattle on Tuesday (Sept 4) had flown to the United States only two weeks ago to further her studies for a master’s degree in law, according to a member of her family.
Phuket whale shark fishing boats probed for human trafficking
Phuket whale shark fishing boats probed for human trafficking
PHUKET: The two boats involved in the illegal catching of a whale shark off Phuket earlier this year are also under investigation for possible human trafficking, the Phuket Prosecutor’s Office confirmed today (Sept 6).
Phuket lifeguards warn beachgoers of venomous sea snakes at west coast beaches
Phuket lifeguards warn beachgoers of venomous sea snakes at west coast beaches
PHUKET: Lifeguards stationed at the island’s west coast beaches are warning beachgoers to be aware after venomous sea snakes have been found on two beaches this week.
Phuket drug suspect dead after police shootout
Phuket drug suspect dead after police shootout
PHUKET: A drug suspect is dead after a shootout with police in Srisoonthorn, central Phuket, late yesterday afternoon (Sept 5).