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Phuket lifeguard crisis leads to request for US ‘Level 3’ Travel Advisory warning
Phuket lifeguard crisis leads to request for US ‘Level 3’ Travel Advisory warning
PHUKET: The International Surf Lifesaving Association has issued a resolution to formally request the US Department of State to issue a “Level Three Advisory” warning American tourists of the dangers of swimming in Phuket without trained lifeguards on the beaches.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lifeguards to return! More public funds disappear! Meth-ed up driver? || March 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Lifeguards to return! More public funds disappear! Meth-ed up driver? || March 23
PHUKET XTRA - March 23 Lifeguards to return April 1st! Driver took METH before 18 died in crash! Even more public funds disappear? Phuket plane crash victims making progress! Embezzling scholarship funds! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
A Taste of Malaysia
A Taste of Malaysia
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Phuket signs three-year foam container-free MoU
Phuket signs three-year foam container-free MoU
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Thawornwat Kongkaew yesterday (Mar 22) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with various private sector and government agencies to stop using foam packaging.
Success for BISP at Fobisia Golf at Black Mountain Golf Club, Hua Hin
Success for BISP at Fobisia Golf at Black Mountain Golf Club, Hua Hin
GOLF: BISP golfers produced a magnificent performance last week at the Fobisia Golf Championships, Black Mountain GC, Hua Hin. With the championship course in superb condition and the greens very fast, our golfers adapted well and achieved some outstanding results.
Phuket water shut-offs announced for Monday
Phuket water shut-offs announced for Monday
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) today (Mar 23) announced that the water supply will be shut-off in Wichit on Monday (Mar 26) while repairs are carried out to mains pipes.
Mercedes leads the way in Australian practice
Mercedes leads the way in Australian practice
FORMULA ONE: Mercedes has started its fourth consecutive championship defence on the right foot, with reigning titleholder Lewis Hamilton topping Friday practice time sheets at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Royal Thai Police deputy chief outlines policies to Region 8 Police
Royal Thai Police deputy chief outlines policies to Region 8 Police
PHUKET: The deputy national police chief Gen Chalermkiat Sriworakan travelled to Phuket yesterday (Mar 22) to chair a meeting with officers of the Provincial Police Region 8 at the Provincial Police Region 8 headquarters in Mai Khao, Thalang to outline and update on police policies.
NLA member’s son convicted of up-skirting in London
NLA member’s son convicted of up-skirting in London
BANGKOK: The son of National Legislative Assembly member Youdtana Tupchareon has been convicted by a court in London, England, of taking up-skirt videos of unsuspecting shoppers in a women’s clothing store, the Daily Mail reported.
Phuket light airplane crash victims making progress in recoveries
Phuket light airplane crash victims making progress in recoveries
PHUKET: It has been confirmed that one of the students involved in the light airplane crash near the Phuket Airpark in Pa Khlok Both on Mar 10 is making good progress with her recovery and that she is now getting physiotherapy to help her start walking again.
Phuket Governor orders lifeguards on beaches by April 1
Phuket Governor orders lifeguards on beaches by April 1
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has ordered that lifeguards be back on patrol at Phuket’s beaches by April 1, reports the state news agency National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT).
List of ‘rabies provinces’ reduced
List of ‘rabies provinces’ reduced
PHUKET: The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) has taken 14 provinces off its list of rabies outbreak zones, including Krabi.
Phuket police continue investigation into man who killed phone robber
Phuket police continue investigation into man who killed phone robber
PHUKET: Thalang Police have confirmed that the 33-year-old man who stabbed to death a robber armed with a knife and a gun who was trying to steal his mobile phone on Mar 6 has not been charged for the killing, although the investigation is ongoing.
Thailand, Slovakia reach King’s Cup final
Thailand, Slovakia reach King’s Cup final
FOOTBALL: Thailand will meet Slovakia in the 46th King’s Cup final at Rajamangala National Stadium on Sunday (Mar 25).
Students spearhead largest-ever US protest for gun control
Students spearhead largest-ever US protest for gun control
UNITED STATES: Florida high school student Aalayah Eastmond will join a massive crowd of Americans – expected to number in the hundreds of thousands – taking part in nationwide protests for gun control tomorrow (Mar 24).
MontAzure marks construction milestone for twinpalms residences MontAzure in Phuket
MontAzure marks construction milestone for twinpalms residences MontAzure in Phuket
PHUKET: The developers of MontAzure, the upscale residential resort community on the west coast of Phuket gathered in Kamala with the joint venture partners to celebrate the completion of the main structure at its unique beachfront condominium development, Twinpalms Residences MontAzure.
PM tightens bus inspections after crash horror
PM tightens bus inspections after crash horror
BANGKOK: The double-decker bus that plunged off a winding road in Nakhon Ratchasima, killing 18 passengers including three children on Wednesday night (Mar 21), has led Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to once again demand stricter checks on the condition of buses and drivers.
Prawit insists it’s not time to go yet
Prawit insists it’s not time to go yet
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon yesterday (Mar 22) brushed aside former National Reform Council (NRC) member and human rights activist Thicha Nanakorn's call for his resignation over his luxury watch scandal.
Maya Bay protection not enough to save corals, says marine expert
Maya Bay protection not enough to save corals, says marine expert
PHUKET: Maya Bay near Thailand’s famed Phi Phi Island, east of Phuket, needs to be closed off to tourists entirely in order for corals and the marine ecosystem to recover comprehensively, marine life expert Dr Thon Thamrongnawasawat has told The Phuket News.
Lottery case teacher accuses police, turns to DSI
Lottery case teacher accuses police, turns to DSI
BANGKOK: Kanchanaburi teacher Preecha Kraikruan today (Mar 22) asked the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to take over the B30-million lottery dispute case, accusing police of forcing him to confess he did not own the jackpot tickets.