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Motorcyclist killed while exiting Phuket underpass
Motorcyclist killed while exiting Phuket underpass
PHUKET: A 43-year-old man died while riding his motorbike out of the tunnel at the Bang Khu Underpass, at the northern end of the bypass road, this afternoon (June 21).
First Phuket monkeys relocated to Koh Payu
First Phuket monkeys relocated to Koh Payu
PHUKET: The first of the monkeys to be relocated under the island’s campaign to have specific troupes of wild monkeys across Phuket sterilised or sterilised and relocated in accordance with feedback from local residents have today been transported to Koh Payu, directly offshore from the site of the controversial Ao Kung Marina project.
Hunt for foreigners videoed stealing gold bracelet
Hunt for foreigners videoed stealing gold bracelet
SURAT THANI: Police are hunting two foreign men who stole a bracelet worth B102,000 from a gold shop in Muang district of Surat Thani province yesterday (June 20).
NSW and Queensland add new players for State of Origin II
NSW and Queensland add new players for State of Origin II
RUGBY LEAGUE: A New South Wales (NSW) side featuring 11 débutantes took first blood in Australia’s State of Origin rugby league series with an impressive 22-12 win over Queensland in Melbourne on June 6.
Japan worker’s pay docked for taking lunch three mins early
Japan worker’s pay docked for taking lunch three mins early
JAPAN: A Japanese city official has been reprimanded and fined for repeatedly leaving his desk during work hours – but only for around three minutes to buy lunch.
AccorHotels to launch Pullman Khao Lak Resort
AccorHotels to launch Pullman Khao Lak Resort
PHUKET: AccorHotels has signed an agreement with Thailand-based real estate developer Khaolak Inter Co Ltd to launch the brand-new 251-room Pullman Khao Lak Resort opening in 2021.
All you can eat Thai Tapas menu
All you can eat Thai Tapas menu
An array of unlimited tapas-size table serving of traveler and local's favorite Thai dishes, Kantok is the perfect place to devour the best of the best Thai cuisine at once, from mouth-watering appetizers and savor soup of Phuket specialties and soul satisfying desserts. Only THB 750-net per person. Serving daily from 11am-11pm.
Boy, 1, safe after Thai Navy medevac amid wild storm conditions
Boy, 1, safe after Thai Navy medevac amid wild storm conditions
PHUKET: A 1-year-old boy suffering from severe pneumonia is in hospital recovering after the Commander of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, based in Phuket, deployed a large patrol boat to transport the boy from a speedboat overpowered by large waves off Koh Adang to the mainland amid the storm conditions that battered the Andaman Coast on Tuesday night.
Soi Dog Goes Green!
Soi Dog Goes Green!
To celebrate the World Environment Day on June 5, the Soi Dog Foundation has implemented a series of actions to reduce its carbon footprint as well as improve its Corporate Social Responsibility best practice.
Strike a pose: International Yoga Day stretches around world
Strike a pose: International Yoga Day stretches around world
Downward-facing dogs, cobras and warriors sprouted all over Asia today (June 21), as the fourth annual International Yoga Day got under way.
Go Live Sunday Seafood Brunch - Only July and August
Go Live Sunday Seafood Brunch - Only July and August
The Banyan Tree Brunch experience offers a generous selection of live fresh, local and imported seafood with exceptional Lobsters dishes, Japaneses starters, mouth-watering meats, Asian wok and Western grill treats. Gourmet cuisine, exceptional service, Live Jazz and tranquil surroundings, The Banyan Tree Brunch has something for everyone! Every Sunday 12.00 - 15.30, Prices start from THB 2,800 net per person. **Come 4 pay 2 so 50% off or come 2 and get 25% off.
Depa Phuket joins ‘Towards Asean Smart City Network Development’ seminar
Depa Phuket joins ‘Towards Asean Smart City Network Development’ seminar
PHUKET: Officials from the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) Phuket Branch recently joined the “Thailand-Japan Collaboration Seminar: Towards Asean Smart City Network Development” where the collaboration between Thailand and Japan in developing smart cities in Thailand and elsewhere in the Asean region was discussed.
Uruguay, Russia reach World Cup knockout phase
Uruguay, Russia reach World Cup knockout phase
WORLD CUP: Uruguay and host nation Russia progressed to the World Cup knockout rounds yesterday (June 20) as Cristiano Ronaldo took an early lead in the race for the Golden Boot.
Kratom tops arrest concerns
Kratom tops arrest concerns
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Snith Sriwihok has voiced his concern over the growing incidence of kratom in local drug arrests and called for local officials and law enforcement to step up their efforts against illegal use of the indigenous plant.
Pattaya vendor fined for threatening to shoot Chinese tourists
Pattaya vendor fined for threatening to shoot Chinese tourists
CHONBURI: A hot-tempered vendor of crocodile leather goods at a beach in Pattaya was seen on video threatening to shoot Chinese tourists for refusing to pay for a wallet after agreeing to a bargained price.
Thai man, 33, beaten, dumped dead in Sydney ditch
Thai man, 33, beaten, dumped dead in Sydney ditch
BANGKOK: The family of a Thai man whose body was found dumped on the side of a busy Sydney road this month is asking the Royal Thai Police (RTP) to send Australian police his fingerprints so they can receive the body for funeral rites.
The luck of the Irish
The luck of the Irish
GOLF: The team from Irish Times at Jungceylon in Patong took the winners’ title at the third annual Laguna Phuket Hospitality Challenge Charity golf tournament held at Laguna Golf Phuket last Friday (June 15) finishing with a Net score of 57.
Dead dolphin found washed up on Phuket beach
Dead dolphin found washed up on Phuket beach
PHUKET: A striped dolphin was found washed up at Surin Beach this morning (June 20) and Cherng Talay officials are now waiting for experts to confirm what caused the death of the animal.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Missing expat found! Fake cop pimp? #5 restaurant in the world! || June 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Missing expat found! Fake cop pimp? #5 restaurant in the world! || June 20
PHUKET XTRA - June 20 Expat found safe after missing at sea |:| #5 restaurant in the world in Bangkok! |:| Fake cop pimps underage girls |:| Death penalty debate |:| Two years in jail for passport |:| Coronation before elections Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket residents happy with wild monkey campaign, says wildlife chief
Phuket residents happy with wild monkey campaign, says wildlife chief
PHUKET: The wildlife official tasked with leading the campaign targetting the growing populations of wild monkeys in Phuket has reported a near-instant positive result of the mass sterilsation project in the Rassada area, where the first neutered wild monkeys were released on Monday (June 18).