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Ya bah, ya ice worth B1.7bn seized in Chiang Rai
Ya bah, ya ice worth B1.7bn seized in Chiang Rai
CHIANG RAI: A cargo of 9.4 million methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 788 kilograms of crystal meth (ya ice) was found on the back of pickup truck after the driver abandoned it and fled near the Mekong River in Wiang Kaen district late yesterday night (Apr 2).
Songkran Pool Party
Songkran Pool Party
On 13th April 2018, Its Songkran’s day, so let\'s get wet ‘n’ wild at our fantastic pool party. Experience the fresh seafood on the ice including oysters, prawns, and New Zealand Mussel. Follow by the sumptuous grilled meats, seafood and much more. Complete the delightful meal at the dessert stations serving both Thai and international favorites. The party atmosphere is enhanced with Live Band and Live DJ. Price at THB 1,500++ per person at 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm. Special promotions: Come 3 Pay 2! Reserve your seat at fb@crowneplazaphuket.com or call 076 302 900.
Phuket executives encouraged to reiterate importance of road safety to staff
Phuket executives encouraged to reiterate importance of road safety to staff
PHUKET: A road safety event was held yesterday where employers and executives from across the island were encouraged to reiterate the importance of road safety issues to their staff members in an attempt to reduce the number of road traffic accidents on the island.
Phuket’s new ‘lifeguards’ late, to go on show
Phuket’s new ‘lifeguards’ late, to go on show
PHUKET: The unfolding saga of simply getting qualified lifeguards to patrol Phuket’s beaches passed another embarrassing milestone on Sunday (April 1), with The Phuket News having to independently confirm that lifeguards hired under a new contract with Bangkok-based consultancy LP Laikhum Co Ltd actually turned up for work over the weekend as ordered by the Phuket Governor last month.
Happy Songkran Festival
Happy Songkran Festival
Festive Thai New Year celebrations by the beach. Celebrate Songkran in style with an evening full of entertainment and epicurean experiences. From pre-dinner cocktails to a Thai inspired Seafood Barbecue Buffet, revel in the fire and flair of live cooking stations, featuring an unrivaled bounty, brimming with the Andaman\\\'s freshest fish and seafood and even a whole sucking pig. With myriad mouthwatering food options as well as a live DJ, traditional Thai performances and fire dance, this new year will surely be one of remember.
Songkran Thai Dinner Buffet
Songkran Thai Dinner Buffet
Celebrate the magic of Songkran. Thailand's New Year, with our tempting Thai dinner buffet at The Andaman Kitchen. This fantastic festive feast includes well-known dishes from all four corners of Thailand! The evening will be accompanied by traditional Thai performances and Serng Pong-Lang dance.
Top of the Gulf Regatta to increase accessibility to sailing
Top of the Gulf Regatta to increase accessibility to sailing
SAILING: Organisers of the Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina have been promoting sailing in the Gulf of Thailand for 13 years and as the award-winning regatta enters its 14th edition, held Apr 27 to May 1 at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, organisers are looking to make the sport more accessible with a demonstration of the all-new S\V14 – a boat designed especially for people with disabilities and built in Thailand.
Winnie Mandela, activist ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, dies
Winnie Mandela, activist ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, dies
SOUTH AFRICA: Winnie Mandela, the former wife of South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, died yesterday (Apr 2) aged 81, triggering an outpouring of tributes to one of the country’s defining and most divisive figures.
Fishing sector ‘shipshape’ ahead of EU scrutiny
Fishing sector ‘shipshape’ ahead of EU scrutiny
BANGKOK: In a bid to get the European Union’s yellow card lifted from the lucrative fishery sector, Thai authorities have completed the registration of migrant workers ahead of a visit by an EU inspection team.
Songkran bus safety checks ordered
Songkran bus safety checks ordered
NATIONWIDE: All private bus operators providing passenger services during Songkran must pass a newly-introduced vehicle safety check with the Department of Land Transport, officials announced yesterday (Apr 2).
Phuket’s main offices to close for Chakri Day
Phuket’s main offices to close for Chakri Day
PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket will close this Friday (April 6) as the nation celebrates the founding of the Chakri Dynasty with the annual Chakri Memorial Day public holiday.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Army vs Patong hotel? Human trafficking parlour? Phone charger sparks fire! || April 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Army vs Patong hotel? Human trafficking parlour? Phone charger sparks fire! || April 2
PHUKET XTRA - April 2 Army vs Patong hotel over 'defamation'? Phone charger sparks van fire? Victoria's Secret human trafficking case heads to prosecution! Police yready for Songkran! Gen Prawit: It's a conspiracy! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Amid slew of complaints, Phuket airport chief says ‘everything’s fine’
Amid slew of complaints, Phuket airport chief says ‘everything’s fine’
PHUKET: Following a slew of complaints about the lack of seating and long queues to clear immigration, Phuket International Airport General Manager Petch Chancharoen yesterday (April 1) went public to claim that “everything is fine” at the facility.
Police seize 651kg of ‘ya ice’ worth B520mn
Police seize 651kg of ‘ya ice’ worth B520mn
SONGKHLA: Police have arrested a man with 651 kilograms of Malaysia-bound crystal meth (ya ice) worth B520 million in Songkhla province and then caught his accomplice in Phitsanulok province.
Patong police transferred amid hotel boss private bodyguard probe
Patong police transferred amid hotel boss private bodyguard probe
PHUKET: Two Phuket police officers have been transferred to a training academy in Surat Thani amid an investigation into why they were allegedly providing private protection services for a hotel executive in Patong.
Phuket hotel faces defamation charges over Army extortion claims
Phuket hotel faces defamation charges over Army extortion claims
PHUKET: The Commander of Royal Thai Army Region 4 base, which covers all of Southern Thailand, has confirmed that he has ordered army litigation officers to move ahead with filing a complaint of defamation with police against the management of a hotel in Patong.
Hole in One edge ever closer to Natalie Bar in PPL
Hole in One edge ever closer to Natalie Bar in PPL
POOL: The 15th round of Patong Pool League ( PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, was played last Thursday (Mar 29) with Hole in One bar moving within six points of league leaders Natalie Bar.
Phuket police ready for Songkran
Phuket police ready for Songkran
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Teeraphol Thipjaroen yesterday evening (April 1) addressed a huge assembly of officers from a wide range of police branches gathered at Phuket City Police Station to relay his order for them to do their utmost to keep Phuket safe during the upcoming Songkran festival.
Defunct Chinese space lab plunges back to Earth over Pacific
Defunct Chinese space lab plunges back to Earth over Pacific
CHINA: A defunct Chinese space lab broke apart as it hurtled through Earth’s atmosphere today (Apr 2) and plunged towards a watery grave in the South Pacific, Chinese officials said.
Boat carrying Rohingya stops on Thai island: official
Boat carrying Rohingya stops on Thai island: official
KRABI: A boat carrying dozens of Rohingya refugees trying to reach Malaysia briefly stopped on a Thai island, an official said yesterday (Apr 1), as fears grow about overcrowded camps for the stateless minority fleeing violence in Myanmar.