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TAT puts on maritime safety show for Thai, Chinese media
TAT puts on maritime safety show for Thai, Chinese media
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) yesterday (July 18) led Thai and Chinese media to review steps being taken to assist those impacted by the recent boat sinking in Phuket waters, the National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT) has reported.
B150mn Chinese call centre scam busted in Patong, B13mn in cash seized
B150mn Chinese call centre scam busted in Patong, B13mn in cash seized
PHUKET: Tourist Police Deputy Commander Gen Surachet Hakpan was in Phuket yesterday to announce co-ordinated raids staged with Chinese Police that ended a call centre scam operation based in Patong that had defrauded victims of a reported B150 million.
Usain Bolt poised to trial with A-League’s Central Coast Mariners
Usain Bolt poised to trial with A-League’s Central Coast Mariners
FOOTBALL: Usain Bolt is on the verge of sealing a deal to trial with the A-League’s Central Coast Mariners, the Australian club said on Tuesday (July 17), as the sprint legend pursues his dream of playing professional football.
Tourists storm-stranded on Koh Racha safely returned to Phuket
Tourists storm-stranded on Koh Racha safely returned to Phuket
PHUKET: A Marine Police boat was dispatched to safely recover 33 tourists stranded on Koh Racha Yai late yesterday (July 18) due to the strong storm conditions.
Court jails five in sex trafficking case
Court jails five in sex trafficking case
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court yesterday (July 18) sentenced an Australian pub owner to 19 years in prison and four foreign and Thai accomplices to 16 years each for sex-trafficking four Moroccan women.
Cave boys speak of ‘miracle’ rescue after hospital discharge
Cave boys speak of ‘miracle’ rescue after hospital discharge
CHIANG RAI: Twelve Thai boys and their football coach who were rescued by divers after being trapped in a flooded cave for over two weeks spoke publicly yesterday (July 18) of their incredible ordeal.
Bus backs over Chinese boy, 6, at Chonburi temple
Bus backs over Chinese boy, 6, at Chonburi temple
CHONBURI: A 6-year-old Chinese boy was killed while chasing a cat as he ran behind a tour coach as it was backing up in the parking area of a temple in Bang Lamung district today (July 18).
Anger at plan to curb surfing on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach
Anger at plan to curb surfing on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach
SURFING: A proposal to ban surfing on most of Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach has triggered anger among the local boardriding community.
Live grenade found dumped in roadside rubbish
Live grenade found dumped in roadside rubbish
PHUKET: An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was called to a quiet street in Karon early this morning (July 18) to safely remove a live grenade found dumped among roadside rubbish.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Holy water’ death? Khao San vendors moving! Phoenix boat update || July 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: ’Holy water’ death? Khao San vendors moving! Phoenix boat update || July 18
PHUKET XTRA - July 18 Former monk cuffed over ’holy water’ death |:| Phoenix Update: Owner bailed out? |:| Another body found floating |:| Search continues for jet-ski rider |:| Khao San Road vendors to move? Hosted : JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Elon Musk apologises to British caver for ’pedo’ slur
Elon Musk apologises to British caver for ’pedo’ slur
BANGKOK: Elon Musk has apologised for calling a British caver who helped rescue 12 Thai boys from a cave a “pedo”, retracting a comment that had drawn widespread outrage and briefly sent shares in Tesla tumbling.
Positive trend in local adoption
Positive trend in local adoption
Phuket has seen a positive trend in the number of adoption from locals and Thai citizens over the years, which is encouraging as Thai people used to be only interested in pure breed; sometimes even choosing dogs that are not comfortable in the climate of Thailand.
Weather warning remains in force for Phuket, Andaman
Weather warning remains in force for Phuket, Andaman
PHUKET: The heavy weather warning for Phuket and along the Andaman seaboard remains in effect, with the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) reissuing its caution again this morning (July 18).
Thai riders Suzuka-bound
Thai riders Suzuka-bound
MOTORCYCLING: AP Honda will send Thai riders to take part in the Suzuka 4 Hours endurance race in Japan for a second consecutive year, the company said yesterday (July 17).
Propose whilst orbiting the moon for a mere $145m
Propose whilst orbiting the moon for a mere $145m
Traditionally an engagement ring of sufficient value to show your commitment to a future partner was deemed to cost three months’ pay. Yikes! Well, prepare to ‘level up’ to entice your loved one to accept your romantic advances.
Search resumes for Phuket jet-ski rider missing in storm
Search resumes for Phuket jet-ski rider missing in storm
PHUKET: Rescue teams this morning (July 18) resumed their search for 25-year-old Koset ‘Oat’ Deebukdam, who disappeared while riding a jet-ski off Naka Yai Island, off Phuket’s east coast, after he was caught in the storm that hit Phuket late yesterday afternoon.
Myanmar Reuters reporter says he was hooded, deprived of sleep
Myanmar Reuters reporter says he was hooded, deprived of sleep
MYANMAR: Two Reuters journalists in Myanmar were hooded and deprived of sleep after they were arrested while investigating a massacre of Rohingya Muslims, one of them told a court yesterday (July 17) in startling testimony.
Street vendors to get kicked off Khao San Rd
Street vendors to get kicked off Khao San Rd
BANGKOK: Street vendors will be banned from pavements and roads on Khao San Rd, Bangkok’s top tourist destination, and two other locations in the city, starting from Aug 1, Bangkok deputy governor Sakoltee Phattiyakul said yesterday (July 17).
Time for cave boys to meet the press
Time for cave boys to meet the press
CHIANG RAI: The 12 rescued Wild Boars and their football coach will meet the press for the first time today (July 18), on the eve of their hospital discharge to return home to their families.
Phuket police refuse to confirm or deny bail for Phoenix boat owner
Phuket police refuse to confirm or deny bail for Phoenix boat owner
PHUKET: The leading police investigator for the Phoenix tour boat disaster today told the The Phuket News that he was unable to confirm or deny whether or not the registered owner of the Phoenix, Phuket resident Woralak Rerkchaikarn, 26, and the chief construction engineer for the boat, Onchan Kanhayote, 56, of Phetchabun Province, had been denied bail by the Phuket Provincial Court.