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Swedish tourist among injured in Phang Nga minivan crash
Swedish tourist among injured in Phang Nga minivan crash
PHUKET: Three people were injured this morning when a minivan collided with 10-wheeled truck and a power pole in Phang Nga.
Phuket Governor visits Chinese tourist survivors of horrific minivan crash
Phuket Governor visits Chinese tourist survivors of horrific minivan crash
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong visited the Chinese tourists still recovering at Bangkok Hospital Phuket after the horrific minivan crash in Phang Nga yesterday (Mar 20) that killed the driver and one Chinese tourist.
Phuket Touch Rugby comp the closest in history
Phuket Touch Rugby comp the closest in history
TOUCH RUGBY: This year’s Outrigger Touch Rugby Competition at the Alan Cooke Ground has been the closest in living memory with all five teams separated by just two points on the ladder.
US officer charged with murder of unarmed Australian woman
US officer charged with murder of unarmed Australian woman
UNITED STATES: A police officer in the US state of Minnesota who shot dead an unarmed Australian woman last July was yesterday (Mar 20) charged with murder, in a case that sparked an international outcry.
Safeway Asia
Safeway Asia
Due to the owner and founder retiring, Safeway Asia is now for sale.
Official probed over embezzled B88mn
Official probed over embezzled B88mn
BANGKOK: The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) resolved yesterday (Mar 20) to set up a sub-committee to investigate a senior official at the Education Ministry for allegedly embezzling more than B88 million from a protection fund designed to help vulnerable young women.
Plan calls for mandatory re-registration of all SIM cards
Plan calls for mandatory re-registration of all SIM cards
NATIONWIDE: The telecom regulator plans to force all mobile firms to re-register their entire customer bases, despite widespread concerns over its harm to consumer data privacy and the burden it will place on operators.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boys tied to tree? Grandmother dies in crash! Drug kingpin gets life! || March 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boys tied to tree? Grandmother dies in crash! Drug kingpin gets life! || March 20
PHUKET XTRA - March 20 Woman dies while taking granddaughter to school! Two dead, several injured in tourist van crash! Boys tied to tree for 'stealing'? Laotian drug lord gets life in prison! Cache of practice bombs found! Pattaya cabbie returns $3,100! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Hertz upsets AWARE to capture SHL title
Hertz upsets AWARE to capture SHL title
ICE HOCKEY: In a stunning upset, Hertz, who won only a third of their regular-season games, defeated top-seeded AWARE 5-3 in dramatic fashion to take the one-game winner-take-all Sport Corner SHL 2017-18 championship final.
Phuket’s Soi Dog speaks out on rabies: Genuine outbreak or misinformed panic?
Phuket’s Soi Dog speaks out on rabies: Genuine outbreak or misinformed panic?
PHUKET: Over the past few weeks, rabies has dominated social media in Thailand. The debate has been covered – and in some cases inflamed – by the traditional print and broadcast media across the country.
Lao drug kingpin Xaysana gets life imprisonment
Lao drug kingpin Xaysana gets life imprisonment
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court handed down life imprisonment to drug ring leader Xaysana Keopimpha today (Mar 20) on charges of smuggling 1.2 million methamphetamine pills (ya bah) into Thailand.
Alcohol ban in Phuket this weekend for local election day
Alcohol ban in Phuket this weekend for local election day
PHUKET: For the first time since May 2014, an alcohol ban will be in force in Phuket this weekend as required under laws governing elections as the residents of Moo 1 (“Village 1”) in Chalong vote for a new Phu Yai Baan (“Village headman”).
Driver, Chinese tourist dead, three tourists seriously injured in Phang Nga minivan crash
Driver, Chinese tourist dead, three tourists seriously injured in Phang Nga minivan crash
PHUKET: A minivan driver and a female Chinese tourist died while three Chinese tourists sustained serious injuries when a minivan heading from Phuket collided with an 18-wheeler truck in Phang Nga earlier today.
New strategy called to counter Phuket drug epidemic
New strategy called to counter Phuket drug epidemic
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Office Chief Administrative Officer (Palad) has again called for extra effort in the fight against drugs to stave off an epidemic of drug use across the island.
Phuket grandmother’s head crushed under 10-wheeler juggernaut
Phuket grandmother’s head crushed under 10-wheeler juggernaut
PHUKET: A 64-year-old woman driving a motorbike with her 11-year-old granddaughter as passenger died this morning (Mar 20) when her head was crushed under a 10-wheeled truck in rush-hour traffic in Rassada, north of Phuket Town.
Ting Tong excel to regain 2nd place in PPL
Ting Tong excel to regain 2nd place in PPL
POOL: The 13th round of Patong Pool League ( PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, was played last Thursday (Mar 18) with Ting Tong Bar picking up the biggest win of the week and regaining 2nd place in the league table.
STONEFISH WINEMAKER’S DINNER
STONEFISH WINEMAKER’S DINNER
Enjoy a delightful evening featuring fine food paired with a selection of exquisite vintages winemaker Peter Papnikitas Stonefish typifies the very best of Australian viticulture, with varietals from carefully selected vineyards from across Australia. Price: THB 3,500++ per person.
Phuket Poll: How should Phuket’s lifeguards be provided?
Phuket Poll: How should Phuket’s lifeguards be provided?
PHUKET: The fiasco of Phuket’s authorities providing lifeguards at the island’s key beaches has dragged on from last year into 2018, with no end in sight.
Thailand's first Michelin-Star Chef
Thailand's first Michelin-Star Chef
Saffron restaurant presents Thailand's first Michelin-Star Chef, exclusive 6 course set dinner 3,500 net per person food only, 4,800 per person with premium beverage pairing.
Residents get first look at town devastated by Australia bushfire
Residents get first look at town devastated by Australia bushfire
AUSTRALIA: Residents got their first look today (Mar 20) at the devastation wrought by a bushfire that ravaged a town in Australia, but fears over asbestos and unstable structures mean even those with houses still standing cannot move back.