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Thai women ‘married’ by Indian gangsters
Thai women ‘married’ by Indian gangsters
BANGKOK: Eight Indian nationals have been arrested for involvement in a scam that used the names of 300 Thai women in forged marriage licences. None of the women were aware that they were ‘married’.
Japanese veteran director Hirokazu Kore-eda, wins top prize at Cannes
Japanese veteran director Hirokazu Kore-eda, wins top prize at Cannes
Shoplifters, a heart-wrenching family tale by Japanese veteran director Hirokazu Kore-eda, won the Palme d’Or top prize at the Cannes film festival last Saturday (May 19), at a ceremony marked by an emotional speech from a Harvey Weinstein accuser.
Phuket public hearing calls for wild monkey population control, relocation
Phuket public hearing calls for wild monkey population control, relocation
PHUKET: The first public meeting to gain feedback from local residents on what to do with the ever-growing populations of wild monkeys on Phuket was held yesterday (May 22), with residents calling for “population control” steps to be taken as well as forced relocation of the main troupes to other areas.
Boats banned from passing under Phuket bridges as water mains installed
Boats banned from passing under Phuket bridges as water mains installed
PHUKET: All boats have been banned from passing under the bridges joining Phuket to the mainland while workers install a water mains pipe from Phang Nga to the small community of Baan Tha Chatchai on the shores of the northernmost tip of the island.
Man, 66, found dead in Phuket lagoon
Man, 66, found dead in Phuket lagoon
PHUKET: A 66-year-old man who apparently went to feed fish in a lagoon near his home in Rassada at about midday yesterday (May 22) was found dead in the lagoon yesterday evening (May 22).
Phuket-Hong Kong Kong Hitmen take Gulf of Siam Consolation Final
Phuket-Hong Kong Kong Hitmen take Gulf of Siam Consolation Final
ICE HOCKEY: Four players from the local ice hockey team the Phuket Jets traveled to Pattaya this past weekend to play in the second annual Gulf of Siam Ice Hockey Classic, staged at The Rink, on the 5th floor of Pattaya’s Harbor Mall on Pattaya Klang Rd. The 4-on-4 competition proved to be a thrilling format for fans and players alike.
Minuscule font bus routes to go large
Minuscule font bus routes to go large
BANGKOK: City Hall is going to spend up to B1 million on redesigning bus route boards after existing ones came under fire from commuters.
Police officers bribed fake ‘Big Joke’ for promotions
Police officers bribed fake ‘Big Joke’ for promotions
BANGKOK: Several police officers face investigation and possibly serious disciplinary action after paying about B5 million for promotions to a person they believed to be the high-profile deputy tourist police chief Surachet Hakpan, aka “Big Joke”.
Chalong Circle closed to turns from early next month
Chalong Circle closed to turns from early next month
PHUKET: Motorists will no longer be able to make turns at Chalong Circle starting early next month while workers continue their excavation of the Chalong Underpass under the busy five-way intersection.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Move the monkeys? Officials excuses! Bangkok protests! || May 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Move the monkeys? Officials excuses! Bangkok protests! || May 22
PHUKET XTRA - May 22 What should we do with these monkeys? |:| Bangkok protests on 4th anniversary of coup |:| 1.4 tonnes of meth |:| Lifeguard fiasco |:| B10 million ransom! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Truck found abandoned with 1.4 tons ‘ya bah’
Truck found abandoned with 1.4 tons ‘ya bah’
CHIANG RAI: An abandoned pickup truck loaded with 1.4 tons of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) found in Wing Chiat district is believed to be linked to the lethal ambush of a Hmong leader and his family in April.
Police block marchers from leaving Thammasat
Police block marchers from leaving Thammasat
BANGKOK: Police blocked the Na Phra Lan Rd in front of Thammasat University late this morning (May 22) to prevent anti-military regime demonstrators leaving for a march to Government House.
C&C Marine cricket league see wins for Kashmiri and Patong
C&C Marine cricket league see wins for Kashmiri and Patong
CRICKET: The C&C Marine 8 by 20 League continued at the ACG last Sunday (May 20) with a double-header, and the Goan Panthers taking on the formidable Kashmiri CC.
Phuket’s haphazard lifeguard coverage flamed, comprehensive plan blanked
Phuket’s haphazard lifeguard coverage flamed, comprehensive plan blanked
PHUKET: The continuing fragmented state of lifeguard coverage at Phuket’s beaches has come under harsh criticism for failing to provide a framework that will ensure skilled lifeguards will remain on our beaches, while a comprehensive plan to have trained, professional lifeguards patrolling Phuket’s beaches has fallen on deaf ears.
Thai Airways set to broadcast World Cup matches in flight
Thai Airways set to broadcast World Cup matches in flight
FOOTBALL: Passengers on Thai Airways’ (THAI) international flights will be able to enjoy live World Cup broadcasts on board from June 14 to July 15.
Myanmar drug woes to spur on peace deals
Myanmar drug woes to spur on peace deals
MYANMAR: Myanmar has promised to speed up peace efforts with ethnic minority groups in order to better tackle drug trafficking across its borders.
Marchers vow ‘barriers won't stop us’
Marchers vow ‘barriers won't stop us’
BANGKOK: Anti-regime activists have vowed not to let barriers erected by security forces prevent them marching on Government House today (May 22).
 
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Phuket official blames ‘official processes’ for lifeguard fiasco
Phuket official blames ‘official processes’ for lifeguard fiasco
PHUKET: Pressed by the media over the ongoing lifeguard debacle at Phuket’s beaches, a leading local official at the centre of the fiasco today blamed “official processes” for causing the current state of lifeguard coverage at Phuket’s beaches.
Chinese woman safe after two-week abduction
Chinese woman safe after two-week abduction
BANGKOK: A Chinese woman abducted by five people after arriving at Suvarnabhumi airport from Hong Kong and held for B10 million ransom was found safe on a roadside in Bang Na, Bangkok, 14 days later.