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Phuket mops up after storm, damage cost rises
Phuket mops up after storm, damage cost rises
PHUKET: Residents and tourists across Phuket will be breathing a collective sigh of relief this weekend as extended periods of sunshine are forecast to return after the island was pummelled by a week of heavy downpours and strong winds that gusted upwards of 40 knots – bringing down trees, power lines and causing storm damage to nearly 100 homes across the island.
Frustrated farmers give away pineapples to animals
Frustrated farmers give away pineapples to animals
RATCHABURI: Frustrated by the plunging price of pineapples, two local growers have found a way to ease their desperation – by giving the fruit away to animals.
Phuket landslide risk areas hit new map
Phuket landslide risk areas hit new map
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM-Phuket) has created a map available to the public showing landslide risk areas across the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Monkeys relocated! Vendor leaps for life? Jet-ski mechanic drowns! || June 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Monkeys relocated! Vendor leaps for life? Jet-ski mechanic drowns! || June 22
PHUKET XTRA - June 22 Jet-ski mechanic drowns during test drive |:| Monkeys relocated to Koh Payu! |:| Two tourists saved, one drowns |:| Fatal underpass crash |:| Vendor leaps for life Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket vendor leaps for life as gas-canister fireball engulfs sidecar
Phuket vendor leaps for life as gas-canister fireball engulfs sidecar
PHUKET: A mobile salapao vendor had to jump for his life after the gas canister on his motorbike with sidecar burst into flames in the heart of Kathu earlier today (June 22).
F1 teams to be tested with triple-header
F1 teams to be tested with triple-header
FORMULA ONE: When lights go out at the Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet this Sunday (June 24), Formula One will be embarking on more than just the first French Grand Prix in a decade – it will begin a marathon three grands prix in three weekends.
More foreigners rounded up for visa offences
More foreigners rounded up for visa offences
NATIONWIDE: Police arrested 107 foreigners for visa offences and illegal entry during coordinated raids at 83 locations across the country early today (June 22).
Phuket raid at Patong plaza catches lone fake brand-name bag vendor
Phuket raid at Patong plaza catches lone fake brand-name bag vendor
PHUKET: A raid on a locked stall in SB Plaza in Patong yesterday (June 21) uncovered a stash of counterfeit bags that police estimate were worth “many hundreds of thousands of baht”.
Badminton big guns to blaze at Thailand Open
Badminton big guns to blaze at Thailand Open
BADMINTON: Badminton’s Olympic champion Chen Long of China and world No.2 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan will lead a star-studded line-up at next month’s Toyota Thailand Open at Bangkok’s Nimibutr Stadium, organisers said yesterday (June 21).
Two Pakistani men arrested for gold bracelet theft
Two Pakistani men arrested for gold bracelet theft
SURAT THANI: Two Pakistani nationals have been arrested in Bangkok and charged with the theft of a bracelet worth B102,000 from a gold shop in Surat Thani on Wednesday (June 20).
GREG FLEET - AUSTRALIA’S FUNNIEST COMEDIAN (with guests)
GREG FLEET - AUSTRALIA’S FUNNIEST COMEDIAN (with guests)
One of Australia’s most highly respected stand up comedians, he has performed in twenty six Melbourne International Comedy festivals. He starred as Dave Summers in Australia's popular soap-opera, Neighbors. He has been on screen with Nicole Kidman, made Netflix shows with Jim Jeffries and toured all over the world getting 5-star reviews. The Scotsman wrote, 'Brilliant... inspired nonsense, utterly fresh, utterly hilarious' - ★★★★★ Now he comes to Phuket at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach as part of Stand Up Asia's monthly comedy tour.  They brought Doug Stanhope and Bill Bailey to Thailand and promise to bring the best international comedian to Phuket every month.  Do not miss this fascinating, Australia comedy genius with special guests Matt Wharf (Australia) and Dusty Moore (South Africa) and local comic Joey Lee (USA). Sunday 29 July. Buffet 6pm , Doors 7pm and Show 8pm. Early bird tickets from only 500baht or with buffet for only 1200baht.
Chinese tourist, 30, drowns off Phuket, two saved
Chinese tourist, 30, drowns off Phuket, two saved
PHUKET: One Chinese tourist drowned and another two were saved during a trip to Koh Racha, east of Phuket, yesterday afternoon.
Phuket jet-ski mechanic drowns in lake test drive
Phuket jet-ski mechanic drowns in lake test drive
PHUKET: A jet-ski mechanic was found drowned in a lake in Srisoothorn last night (June 21) after he took a jet-ski that he had serviced for a test drive.
Argentina staring at World Cup exit after Croatia humbling
Argentina staring at World Cup exit after Croatia humbling
WORLD CUP: Lionel Messi’s Argentina were on the brink of a humiliating World Cup exit today (June 22) after they were humbled 3-0 by Croatia on a dramatic day at the World Cup that saw the European side join France in the knockout rounds.
Thailand threatens to quit Pisa test
Thailand threatens to quit Pisa test
BANGKOK: Thailand may boycott the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) this August if the test organiser refuses to allow the Education Ministry to proof-read the translated examination papers in advance.
Yingluck returns to Facebook for birthday
Yingluck returns to Facebook for birthday
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has returned to Facebook after almost a year to thank her brother and supporters on her birthday yesterday (June 21).
Captain, crew in deadly Indonesia ferry disaster detained
Captain, crew in deadly Indonesia ferry disaster detained
INDONESIA: The captain and two crew of an overloaded Indonesian ferry that sank into the depths of a volcanic lake have been detained for questioning over the deadly disaster, police said yesterday (June 21).
Drugs worth B13bn to get torched
Drugs worth B13bn to get torched
BANGKOK: The door of the narcotic treasury room at the Food and Drug Administration office is made of heavy steel with a combination lock, like the ones used to store valuables at a bank deposit room.
CHATTHA Property and Rental Management Service in Phuket
CHATTHA Property and Rental Management Service in Phuket
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sophia, the robot! Toddler saved during storm? Surin Beach dolphin! || June 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Sophia, the robot! Toddler saved during storm? Surin Beach dolphin! || June 21
PHUKET XTRA - June 21 Sophia the robot in Bangkok |:| What killed the Surin Beach dolphin? |:| Thai man beaten to death in Sydney |:| 1-year-old boy saved during storms! |:| Mayor who stripped reporter jailed Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket