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300 endangered turtles found dead off Mexico beach
300 endangered turtles found dead off Mexico beach
MEXICO: More than 300 sea turtles from an endangered species were found dead on a beach in southern Mexico, trapped in a banned type of fishing net, environmental authorities said.
Thailand ranks 10th most popular for global visitors
Thailand ranks 10th most popular for global visitors
BANGKOK: Thailand continued to position itself as a destination for travellers to visit by staying in the top 10 in the latest report by the UN travel agency.
Girl, boyfriend wanted for rape of her autistic sister caught
Girl, boyfriend wanted for rape of her autistic sister caught
SONGKHLA: A 15-year-old girl and her 22-year-old boyfriend she allegedly allowed to rape her young autistic sister and rob her grandmother were arrested yesterday (Aug 29).
Dept plans marine parks e-ticketing to curb visitors
Dept plans marine parks e-ticketing to curb visitors
NATIONWIDE: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) says it is to introduce an e-ticketing system at marine locations to regulate visitors and prevent corruption.
Army steps in to clean Surin Beach, police helicopter landing ‘for convenience’
Army steps in to clean Surin Beach, police helicopter landing ‘for convenience’
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Army has stepped in over the appalling state of Surin Beach, with it piles of rubbish growing higher and litter strewn along the sand, and dilapidated food stalls creating an eyesore for tourists.
Clear air at top of Rawai Pool League
Clear air at top of Rawai Pool League
POOL: Mango Bar’s run of successive wins finally came to an end at the hands of White Hart, last season’s Rawai Pool League champions. It was a close-run match, with White Hart’s victory sealed only in the beerleg. The singles matches also brought to an end to Thong’s fine run of individual wins for Mango Bar, beaten 1-2 by another of Rawai’s top players, White Hart’s Dum.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Vachira Hospital overcrowded! Dog day morning? Hunt for teen rapist! || August 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Vachira Hospital overcrowded! Dog day morning? Hunt for teen rapist! || August 29
PHUKET XTRA - August 29 Overcrowded hospital says ’go’ |:| Summons for alleged Koh Tao rape victim |:| Hunt for alleged rapist of autistic pre-teen |:| Saving a dog from canal |:| Kamala canal wastewater Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Aussie jumps bail for assaulting female cabin crew, steals Phuket yacht to sail home
Aussie jumps bail for assaulting female cabin crew, steals Phuket yacht to sail home
PHUKET: An Australian already on the run for assaulting two air stewardess on a flight from Sydney to Bangkok last year has been arrested and released in Darwin after fleeing Thailand on a yacht chartered out of Phuket.
‘Snap for Stray’ Photo Contest held by Soi Dog
‘Snap for Stray’ Photo Contest held by Soi Dog
On Saturday, August 25, Soi Dog Foundation arranged an event to launch its first ever photo contest ‘Snap for Stray’, which aims to show the beauty of all soi dogs through the lens of the contestants.
Man’s old dog ‘Chao Mum’ rescued from Chalong canal
Man’s old dog ‘Chao Mum’ rescued from Chalong canal
PHUKET: A 12-year-old dog called ‘Chao Mum’ was rescued from a canal in Chalong this morning (Aug 29) after it became trapped as the banks of the canal had been reinforced with four-metre-high concrete walls.
Police search for suspect as 80ft tour boat sunk in Chalong Bay
Police search for suspect as 80ft tour boat sunk in Chalong Bay
PHUKET: Police are investigating possible sabotage the led to an 80-foot Phuket tour boat moored in Chalong Bay to be sunk this morning (Aug 29).
Hunt for Kamala wastewater dumping heads upstream
Hunt for Kamala wastewater dumping heads upstream
PHUKET: Inspections of a beachfront business and two workers’ camps that were issued formal warnings last week for dumping untreated wastewater into a canal at Kamala Beach have been conducted, with officials saying they are not satisfied with the results and will continue to search upstream for other polluters.
Easy Living make life hard for Patong Blue
Easy Living make life hard for Patong Blue
CRICKET: As the C&C Marine sponsored league reaches its final round of matches, fifth positioned Easy Living CC faced third placed Patong Blue last Sunday (August 26) at the ACG in a fixture that should have presented a trouble-free victory for the Blues considering both teams’ respective standings and previous results.
Thailand’s Chayanisa vaults to historic medal
Thailand’s Chayanisa vaults to historic medal
ASIAN GAMES: It was another quiet day for Thailand at the Asian Games in Indonesia yesterday (Aug 28) as pole vault star Chayanisa Chomchuendee won the country’s only medal – a silver.
French and British fishermen clash in scallop war skirmish
French and British fishermen clash in scallop war skirmish
FRANCE: Stone-throwing, insults and dangerous manoeuvres on the high seas: French and British fishermen clashed in the English Channel over a hoard of scallops yesterday (Aug 29), the latest flare-up in a years-long war over the prized shellfish.
Finn ‘satisfied’ after bitcoin scandal talks
Finn ‘satisfied’ after bitcoin scandal talks
BANGKOK: Finnish businessman Aarni Otava Saarimaa, who lost millions of baht in an alleged high-profile bitcoin scam, is now “satisfied” after negotiating a settlement deal with two key suspects who yesterday (Aug 28) acknowledged fraud charges pressed by the Crime Suppression Division (CSD).
Police to issue official summons for alleged Koh Tao rape victim
Police to issue official summons for alleged Koh Tao rape victim
SURAT THANI: Police in the southern province are to summons the British girl, 19, who was reportedly drugged, raped and robbed on Koh Tao and her British male friend for questioning to verify the report.
Overcrowded Vachira Phuket Hospital to refuse non-critical patients due to bed shortage
Overcrowded Vachira Phuket Hospital to refuse non-critical patients due to bed shortage
PHUKET: Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town, which is the main government hospital on the island, from Oct 1 will begin refusing to treat non-critical inpatients from other areas across the island unless they have been referred by a medical specialist due to a bed shortage.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Charges in Phoenix tragedy! Body washes up? Prison for brothel staff! || August 28
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Charges in Phoenix tragedy! Body washes up? Prison for brothel staff! || August 28
PHUKET XTRA - August 28 Charges pressed in Phoenix boat tragedy |:| Missing tourist’s body washes up |:| Prescription from all? |:| Thailand politics to resume, sort of |:| Prison for brothel staff Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Caddy Shack stay top after intense week of PPL action
Caddy Shack stay top after intense week of PPL action
POOL: The 13th and 14th rounds of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables and Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant & Tualek Whisky, were played last Monday (Aug 20) and Thursday (Aug 23), and despite suffering a big 10-2 defeat in their first game of the week, league leaders Caddy Shack managed to pull back points in their second game to keep them six points clear at the top of the table.