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Injured turtle rescued at Kamala
Injured turtle rescued at Kamala
PHUKET: A young turtle with serious injuries was rescued at Kamala Beach earlier today (Aug 24) and taken to the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) in the hope of making a full recovery.
Tri Trang Beach corals survive Patong Bay wastewater onslaught
Tri Trang Beach corals survive Patong Bay wastewater onslaught
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong ordered officials across the island to ramp up their efforts to clean up pollution in their respective areas today (Aug 24) after hearing a comprehensive report on the close-call survival of corals at Tri Trang Beach that were deluged with wastewater from Patong.
Hurricane Lane pummels Hawaii with torrential rain
Hurricane Lane pummels Hawaii with torrential rain
HAWAII: Torrential rains struck Hawaii as Hurricane Lane moved toward the island state, triggering land slides and flash flooding.
Phuket gets own Administrative Court
Phuket gets own Administrative Court
PHUKET: Phuket will gets its own Administrative Court for hearing cases between government agencies and private citizens when the Administrative Court of Phuket opens in Mai Khao on Oct 1.
Kamala beachfront business, workers’ camps warned over illegal wastewater dumping
Kamala beachfront business, workers’ camps warned over illegal wastewater dumping
PHUKET: One beachfront business and two worker’s camps have been issued formal warnings over illegally releasing untreated wastewater into a canal in Kamala, officials confirmed today (Aug 24).
Phuket beachgoers warned as surf danger continues
Phuket beachgoers warned as surf danger continues
PHUKET: The International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) has issued warning of continuing dangerous surf conditions at beaches along Phuket’s west coast.
Bank of Thailand working to launch own cryptocurrency
Bank of Thailand working to launch own cryptocurrency
PHUKET: The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has entered into a collaborative project to develop and launch a cryptocurrency that is to be used as a trading platform for transfers between participating banks. The new digital currency is scheduled for launch in Q1 2019.
Mother protests silence over child rape
Mother protests silence over child rape
BANGKOK: The mother of a 7-year-old boy who claims her son was sexually abused by a high-ranking soldier filed a complaint with the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) yesterday (Aug 23), demanding he be formally charged rather than receive a slap on the wrist.
Clean the Beach Boot Camp making us all feel a little respect
Clean the Beach Boot Camp making us all feel a little respect
Whilst loving the world-class beaches we have on offer across the island, it’s a little difficult at times not to be disappointed at how badly they are maintained and looked after.
NACC in ‘final leg’ of 2009 police housing probe
NACC in ‘final leg’ of 2009 police housing probe
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is close to concluding its investigation into alleged misconduct in the 2009 construction of 163 police flats and 396 police stations nationwide, NACC president Watcharapol Prasarnrajkit revealed yesterday (Aug 23).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Arrested for volunteering? Waterfall in the BTS! 94 kids can now swim! || August 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Arrested for volunteering? Waterfall in the BTS! 94 kids can now swim! || August 23
PHUKET XTRA - August 23 Two women arrested for volunteer teaching? |:| Waterfall in the BTS sky train |:| 94 children learn to swim! |:| Heavy downpours & floods |:| Phuket mass ceremonies for Phoenix victims Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket 1- Heavy downpours bring traffic snarls, flooding and more   2- Phuket mass ceremonies honour spirits of the Phoenix tragedy   3- Two migrant women arrested for teaching children as volunteers   4- Water streams through roof of BTS Skytrain   5- 94 children learn to swim thanks to Rotary Club of Patong Beach  
Phuket anti-crime arrests include illegal possession of e-cigarette, firearms, drugs
Phuket anti-crime arrests include illegal possession of e-cigarette, firearms, drugs
PHUKET: Sakoo police arrested three Thai men yesterday when they were found in possession of various illegal items, with one of those arrested being in possession of an e-cigarette and e-liquid.
Kata Rock’s ’Rainy Day’ bliss package...for the perfect rainy day
Kata Rock’s ’Rainy Day’ bliss package...for the perfect rainy day
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100 investigators to join ‘Phoenix’ probe, says Tourism Minister
100 investigators to join ‘Phoenix’ probe, says Tourism Minister
PHUKET: Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat last night revealed that 100 investigators will be assigned to investigate the Phoenix boat disaster, with the huge investigation team being overseen by Royal Thai Police Deputy Commander Gen Rungrot Saengkhram.
Big bike driver’s licence to be introduced next year
Big bike driver’s licence to be introduced next year
NATIONWIDE: The Land Transport Department has announced it will introduce big bike driver’s licences next year for motorcycles with engine capacity of 400cc or more.
[VIDEO] The Tattoo High
[VIDEO] The Tattoo High
A tattoo experience that leaves you buzzing?! Sak Yants are believed to offer protection and more, so we followed The Phuket News Editor Matt Pond to see for ourselves.
94 children learn to swim thanks to the Swim Safe programme run by the Rotary Club of Patong Beach
94 children learn to swim thanks to the Swim Safe programme run by the Rotary Club of Patong Beach
On Wednesday August 22, Ban Sai Nam Yen School, Patong celebrated their Swim Safe Graduation. A total of 94 children have learnt to swim over a 10 week course which was sponsored and administrated by the Rotary Club of Patong Beach.
Heavy downpours bring traffic snarls, small boats banned from leaving shore
Heavy downpours bring traffic snarls, small boats banned from leaving shore
PHUKET: Heavy downpours across the island brought traffic a standstill on major roads and caused a minor landslide on the coastal road this morning (Aug 23).
Phuket prepares for Vegetarian Festival
Phuket prepares for Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Preparations are already underway for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which this year will be celebrated from October 9-17.
Register for 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon, Sprint and Charity Fun Run
Register for 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon, Sprint and Charity Fun Run
TRIATHLON: Laguna Phuket invites runners and triathletes to register for the 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT), inaugural ‘25 For 25 Sprint’ triathlon and 2nd annual LPT Charity Fun Run ‘Run for Fun, Run for Kids’ that raises funds through the group’s Children First Fund (CFF) for more than 400 children in seven orphanages in Phuket.