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Phuket residents protest CPF pork-processing plant
Phuket residents protest CPF pork-processing plant
PHUKET: Local residents in Mai Khao, at the northern end of the island, yesterday (June 26) staged a protest against a pork processing plant from being built in their neighbourhood, saying that it will directly affect the local environment and their community.
Flights redirected as heavy rains belt Phuket Airport
Flights redirected as heavy rains belt Phuket Airport
PHUKET: Heavy rain and strong winds late yesterday afternoon (June 26) saw 11 flights unable to land at Phuket International Airport for safety reasons.
Patong White beat Kashmiri CC despite captain’s best efforts
Patong White beat Kashmiri CC despite captain’s best efforts
CRICKET: Escaping sporadic showers last Sunday (June 24), the C&C Marine 8 by 20 League enjoyed a double-header of what turned out to be an enthralling afternoon of highly competitive cricket at the ACG.
Argentina save World Cup hopes with last-gasp goal
Argentina save World Cup hopes with last-gasp goal
WORLD CUP: Argentina rescued their World Cup hopes in dramatic fashion today (June 26) as defender Marcos Rojo scored a stunning volley to snatch a late 2-1 win over Nigeria and set up a last-16 match against France.
Desperate search for children in Thai cave presses into fourth night
Desperate search for children in Thai cave presses into fourth night
CHIANG RAI: The desperate search for 12 children and their football coach trapped in a flooded cave in Chiang Rai pressed into its fourth night yesterday (June 26) as distraught relatives prayed and awaited news about the missing youngsters.
Airbnb pushes for Hotel Act rethink
Airbnb pushes for Hotel Act rethink
Mich Koh, head of public policy in Southeast Asia for Airbnb, said its regional team will meet with Thai officials next Tuesday (July 3) to discuss tourism growth and how the company can help drive the sector in Thailand.
Evidence mounts against ‘body chopper’
Evidence mounts against ‘body chopper’
BANGKOK: The Min Buri Provincial Court yesterday approved a police request to detain for a further 12 days a 36-year-old man who allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend.
Retired Californian police officer found dead in rented Phuket home
Retired Californian police officer found dead in rented Phuket home
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a retired California police officer whose body was found in his rented house in Koh Kaew earlier today (June 26).
Additional CCTVs, Koh Racha safety discussed at Phuket officials meeting
Additional CCTVs, Koh Racha safety discussed at Phuket officials meeting
PHUKET: The installation of an additional 499 CCTV cameras across the island and tourists’ safety at Koh Racha were high on the agenda of a meeting held by the Governor of Phuket today.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prisoner escapes hospital! Phuket squad wins world final! Cave search continues || June 26
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Prisoner escapes hospital! Phuket squad wins world final! Cave search continues || June 26
PHUKET XTRA - June 26 Prisoner escapes Phuket hospital! |:| Phuket squad win WCGC World Final! |:| Cave search continues for teen footballers |:| Political party to be dissolved? |:| Former husband shoots ex-wife Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Ride 4 Kids breaks target, sets foundation for a lifetime
Ride 4 Kids breaks target, sets foundation for a lifetime
Ride 4 Kids was founded on a seed of an idea to harness the power of the influential expat community on Phuket for the power of good. Riding 700km from Phuket back round to Phuket is not for the faint-hearted, but 12 brave souls held up their hands, squeezed into the body hugging Lycra, apologised to their posteriors in advance and set off on an adventure of a lifetime.
Myanmar sacks top general involved in Rohingya crackdown
Myanmar sacks top general involved in Rohingya crackdown
MYANMAR: Myanmar’s military said it sacked a top general who was named in fresh EU sanctions against security officials accused of serious rights violations in the Rohingya crisis, including killings and sexual violence.
Prisoner escapes from Vachira Phuket Hospital
Prisoner escapes from Vachira Phuket Hospital
PHUKET: The hunt is on for a prisoner who escaped from Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town after being taken there for treatment for a swollen leg.
VAR drama as Portugal and Spain reach World Cup last 16
VAR drama as Portugal and Spain reach World Cup last 16
WORLD CUP: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and 2010 winners Spain progressed to the World Cup knockout rounds on a morning of high drama dominated by VAR decisions, as Uruguay pipped Russia to top spot in their group.
Thaksin call faces two-week probe
Thaksin call faces two-week probe
BANGKOK: The Election Commission (EC) expects it will take two weeks to establish whether a video call made by ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra to Pheu Thai Party members likely broke the law on political parties, EC secretary-general Jarungvith Phumma said yesterday (June 25).
They’re in their ‘Prime’
They’re in their ‘Prime’
GOLF: Team Thailand – Paul Judge and Pim Surintarangoul from Phuket’s Prime Real Estate – were crowned champions of the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) World Final held This year’s Sports Legends Tournament (Former Corporate Cup) will take place at the Oitavos Dunes Golf Course and Quinta Da Marinha in Cascais, Portugal on June 22-23.
UK lawmakers approve expansion of London’s Heathrow airport
UK lawmakers approve expansion of London’s Heathrow airport
UNITED KINGDOM: British MPs yesterday (June 25) overwhelmingly approved long-awaited plans to build a third runway at London Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, after decades of acrimonious debate over its potential impact.
Rising water obstructs cave search of trapped students, coach
Rising water obstructs cave search of trapped students, coach
CHIANG RAI: Rising water levels yesterday afternoon have complicated the search of 12 young footballers and their coach who have gone missing for three days as divers are trying to move further into the cave.
Phuket airport-turnoff underpass opens one lane
Phuket airport-turnoff underpass opens one lane
PHUKET: Workers at the underpass under construction at the turnoff for Phuket International Airport yesterday (June 24) opened one lane to traffic travelling northbound as a temporary measure to ease traffic congestion at the site.
Phuket Poll: Is Thailand ready for elections?
Phuket Poll: Is Thailand ready for elections?
PHUKET: Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has confirmed the country’s readiness to strengthen trade ties with England and hold a general election early next year, the state news agency NNT has reported.