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Parks department wins dispute over land on Koh Poda
Parks department wins dispute over land on Koh Poda
BANGKOK: The Appeal Court has ordered former Krabi Town Mayor to return a large block of land on Koh Poda in Krabi to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Truck driver blames reckless tourist for motorbike slam
Truck driver blames reckless tourist for motorbike slam
PHUKET: Police are investigating an accident at the entrance to Surin Beach yesterday (Aug 17) after a heavy dual-rear-axle crane truck failed to brake in time to avoid hitting a tourist riding a motorbike.
Rainbow Unicorns - How to make out marketers and not be influenced by them
Rainbow Unicorns - How to make out marketers and not be influenced by them
“Sure you can sell vulnerable people some total **** and make a killing. You can also shove old ladies to the ground and snatch their purses. Same thing, scumbag.” - Buster Guru (Ethical Marketing Blogger)
‘Thank you’ party on Sept 6 for Wild Boars’ saviours
‘Thank you’ party on Sept 6 for Wild Boars’ saviours
BANGKOK: The government has organised a thank you party at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok on Sept 6 for the more than 60,000 people involved in the rescue of the Wild Boars football team from flooded Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai province about two months ago.
Phuket law office raided over nominee land deals for foreigners
Phuket law office raided over nominee land deals for foreigners
PHUKET: Officers from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and Thailand’s Board of Investment (BoI) raided a legal consultancy in Phuket on Wednesday (Aug 15) on suspicion of using nominee shareholders and breach of the Foreign Business Act by transacting land transfers.
On Phuket, hotel guests check out of plastic waste
On Phuket, hotel guests check out of plastic waste
PHUKET: For the millions of sun seekers who head to Phuket each year in search of stunning beaches and clear waters, cutting down on waste may not be a top priority.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Iceman’s drug network! Central Phuket to open soon? Two pit bulls in fire! || August 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Iceman’s drug network! Central Phuket to open soon? Two pit bulls in fire! || August 17
PHUKET XTRA - August 17 Iceman gets death sentence! |:| Central Phuket opening date set |:| Two pit bulls die in fire! |:| Kindergartner found dead in school van |:| Ex-Monk’s trial woes Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Dot Property Thailand Awards honours industry’s best
Dot Property Thailand Awards honours industry’s best
BANGKOK: A total of 24 awards were bestowed upon developers, projects, real estate agents and companies during the Dot Property Thailand Awards 2018 exclusive presentation ceremony at Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok last night (Aug 16).
Phuket Town ‘unofficial parking crew’ cleared by police to collect ‘tips’
Phuket Town ‘unofficial parking crew’ cleared by police to collect ‘tips’
PHUKET: Police have pulled in for questioning a motley crew of four men who have been collecting money from people parking their cars and motorbikes near the Robinson department store in Phuket Town, but say they the men at this stage have done nothing wrong.
In Paris, eco-friendly urinals spark sniggers and seething
In Paris, eco-friendly urinals spark sniggers and seething
FRANCE: In the heart of Paris, a radical experiment in urine management is taking place: new eco-friendly urinals which are prompting titters from some and furious complaints from others.
Phuket heavy weather warning extended
Phuket heavy weather warning extended
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department has extended its heavy weather warning for Phuket and the Andaman coast through to Monday (Aug 20), with waves two to three metres tall reaching up to four metres in height in thunderstorm areas.
World’s oldest fishing net sinkers found in S. Korea
World’s oldest fishing net sinkers found in S. Korea
SOUTH KOREA: Archaeologists excavating a cave in South Korea have found evidence that suggests human beings were using sophisticated techniques to catch fish as far back as 29,000 years ago, much earlier than experts previously thought.
’Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin dies at 76
’Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin dies at 76
Aretha Franklin, the legendary singer known as the ’Queen of Soul,’ died Thursday in Detroit, US media reported. She was 76.
Force India saved from liquidation
Force India saved from liquidation
FORMULA ONE: The Force India Formula One team will keep its doors open after administrators accepted a bid led by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll to buy the factory and repay creditors.
Small Waves? Big Trouble! Enjoying our waters, and when not to go out
Small Waves? Big Trouble! Enjoying our waters, and when not to go out
’The waves don’t look that big.’ ’I will only go out up to my knees.’ ’I’m a strong swimmer. I’ll be fine.’ As a veteran ocean lifeguard, I have heard the above statements time and time again from beach-goers wanting to swim in dangerous conditions.
Storm Bebinca an ill omen as dams close to bursting
Storm Bebinca an ill omen as dams close to bursting
KANCHANBURI: Two major dams in Kanchanaburi were almost full yesterday evening (Aug 16), especially Vajiralongkorn dam where more than three times as much water is flowing in as is being discharged, according to the director of the office managing it.
Three-year-old dies after being left in school van
Three-year-old dies after being left in school van
PATTANI: A three-year-old kindergartener died after she was left behind in a hot school van in Pattani, police said yesterday (Aug 16) after arresting the driver.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla bar owner’s murder arrest! Russian expat THE mastermind? 2nd body washes up! || August 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bangla bar owner’s murder arrest! Russian expat THE mastermind? 2nd body washes up! || August 16
PHUKET XTRA - August 16 Bangla bar owner arrested for murder |:| Russian Phuket expat THE mastermind? |:| Arrest in headless man’s murder |:| 2nd body washes up on Phuket beach |:| Som tam 5th in the world! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phoenix Rising: Wind and waves delay refloating sunken tour boat
Phoenix Rising: Wind and waves delay refloating sunken tour boat
PHUKET: Strong winds and large waves have continued to delay the refloating of the sunken tour boat Phoenix, which sank in a storm on July 5 with 89 tourists on board. In total, 47 Chinese tourists were killed in the disaster.
Only Silk - Excerpt from Alan Platt’s new novel, ‘Foreign Fool’
Only Silk - Excerpt from Alan Platt’s new novel, ‘Foreign Fool’
I know a bit about silk. Literally. A bit. As in not much. Wandering around Asia, I’ve picked up a veneer of expertise. At my age, it’s more like a patina. OK, make that a crust.