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Unleashed: It’s ok, my dog is friendly!
Unleashed: It’s ok, my dog is friendly!
Picture the scene: You’re out enjoying a walk with your dog, when up ahead, is an out-of-control dog that’s heading towards you at pace. Some way further back is an owner shouting “It’s ok, he’s friendly, he just wants to play!”
Too old for healthcare? Phuket expats push for health insurance for retirees
Too old for healthcare? Phuket expats push for health insurance for retirees
A handful of retired Swedish expats living in Phuket, Hua Hin, Bangkok and Udon Thani, and elsewhere in the country, are on the forefront of a project to push for health insurance coverage for retirees living or staying long-term in Thailand.
Phuket Opinion: That sinking feeling
Phuket Opinion: That sinking feeling
PHUKET: The ongoing saga of Phuket’s lifeguards, or widespread lack thereof, further descended into farce last Thursday (Apr 5) with a comically inept performance by the key players aimed at reassuring the public.
Chinese tourist dies of suspected heat stroke
Chinese tourist dies of suspected heat stroke
PHUKET: A Chinese tourist was found dead on a day trip to Naka Yai Island earlier today (April 14) after succumbing to what police at this stage believe to be a fatal case of heat stroke.
Songkran death toll rises to 188 after three days
Songkran death toll rises to 188 after three days
NATIONWIDE: The first three days of Songkran's “seven dangerous days’’ saw 188 deaths and 1,934 people hospitalised in 1,846 road accidents across the country.
Vettel steals pole from Raikkonen in China
Vettel steals pole from Raikkonen in China
FORMULA ONE: Sebastian Vettel has sensationally snatched pole from Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen in a thrilling end to qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix today (Apr 14).
Phuket passes Day 3 of Songkran holidays with zero road deaths
Phuket passes Day 3 of Songkran holidays with zero road deaths
PHUKET: Phuket concluded Day 3 of this year’s Songkran Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign at midnight last night with zero deaths on the island’s roads in the 24-hour period.
Big names confirmed for Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
Big names confirmed for Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival
Top restaurants in Phuket as well as popular music acts have confirmed to participate in this year’s “East-Meets-West” Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival.
Convicted murderer kills again in public toilet
Convicted murderer kills again in public toilet
CHUMPHON: Police arrested a 26-year-old man yesterday (April 13) and charged him with murdering and robbing a 56-year-old woman in a toilet at a Tesco Lotus store in Muang district on Wednesday (April 11).
Take a bow Mai Khao! Northwest Phuket delivers natural charm, serene cycling scenery
Take a bow Mai Khao! Northwest Phuket delivers natural charm, serene cycling scenery
The Mai Khao region in Phuket’s northwest has long been home to breeding Andaman sea turtles, plus an abundance of other species of flora and fauna, although “Homo Touristicus” remained noticeable by its absence until just a few years ago.
Phuket Hotels Association Benefit: A night of 'Glam, Glitz and Glitter'
Phuket Hotels Association Benefit: A night of 'Glam, Glitz and Glitter'
The Phuket Hotels Association, a non-profit group of hoteliers focused on promoting a positive image for Phuket while supporting community-based projects, is hosting a benefit gala dinner on Saturday, April 28 to raise funds for 20 or more hospitality scholarships and traineeships for local residents.
Phuket Police ramp up Songkran safety campaign after 30% jump in road-accident deaths
Phuket Police ramp up Songkran safety campaign after 30% jump in road-accident deaths
PHUKET: Drunk drivers will be high on the list of offenders targeted by police during the Songkran holidays following the news that road-accidents deaths in Phuket jumped by more than 30% last year, with alcohol playing a crucial, deadly factor.
Neighborhood lingerie thief undone by full facial CCTV
Neighborhood lingerie thief undone by full facial CCTV
PHUKET: Cherng Talay Police today revealed that they have caught a serial underwear thief who they have been chasing since March.
Tour speedboat catches fire from crewman’s cigarette
Tour speedboat catches fire from crewman’s cigarette
PHUKET: A crewman on a Phuket tour speedboat suffered burns from a flash fire started by a cigarette he was smoking soon after refueling the boat this afternoon (April 13).
Mercedes, Ferrari closely matched at Shanghai Friday practice
Mercedes, Ferrari closely matched at Shanghai Friday practice
FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has bettered Kimi Raikkonen by the slimmest of margins during Friday free practice for the Chinese Grand Prix today (Apr 13).
Messi really does make the Earth tremble
Messi really does make the Earth tremble
FOOTBALL: It’s a scientific fact: when living football legends Neymar or Lionel Messi scores a goal, the Earth moves and the ground shakes.
Songkran toll: 99 dead, 1,085 injured on roads
Songkran toll: 99 dead, 1,085 injured on roads
NATIONWIDE: In the first two days of the Songkran travel week, 1,026 road accidents killed 99 people and injured 1,085, with about 1,500 motorbikes and cars impounded from drunk drivers.
Phuket survives Day 2 with zero deaths
Phuket survives Day 2 with zero deaths
PHUKET: Phuket concluded Day 2 of this year’s Songkran Seven Days of Danger road-safety campaign at midnight last night with zero deaths on the island’s roads in the 24-hour period.
Man caught with drugs, fake banknotes in suitcase at Phuket airport
Man caught with drugs, fake banknotes in suitcase at Phuket airport
PHUKET: Police arrested a man at Phuket International Airport with a haul of drugs found in his suitcase along with 53 fake B1,000 banknotes last night (April 12).
Phuket Governor ushers in Songkran at historic field
Phuket Governor ushers in Songkran at historic field
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong led the official opening of the Songkran celebrations at the traditional Pracharat Market at Thalang History Park last night (April 12).