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Cops swoop on Bangkok ‘bomb plotter’
Cops swoop on Bangkok ‘bomb plotter’
SONGKHLA: The Crime Suppression Division has arrested a suspected bomb maker, who is thought to have conspired with four others to conduct an aborted bombing campaign in Bangkok in 2016.
Prosecution panel prepares Premchai’s poaching case
Prosecution panel prepares Premchai’s poaching case
BANGKOK: A four-member prosecution panel appointed to examine the 857-page report of a full police investigation into the Premchai Karnasuta wildlife poaching case formally began working on it yesterday (Mar 19).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop turned alleged 'hitman'! Drug delivery services? Wastewater, everywhere! || March 19
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop turned alleged 'hitman'! Drug delivery services? Wastewater, everywhere! || March 19
PHUKET XTRA - March 19 CAUGHT: Cop turned alleged "hitman"! Wastewater... wastewater everywhere and what's getting done! FREE vaccines for dogs, cats! Drug deliveries over Thai Post? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket Gov announce plans to turn Historical Park into floating market
Phuket Gov announce plans to turn Historical Park into floating market
PHUKET: It has been announced that the Phuket Historical Park will be develop to become a cultural floating market creating a new landmark for Phuket.
The Pool Linner at Hyatt Regency
The Pool Linner at Hyatt Regency
Revolutionizing Phuket's Brunch scene, here is how you brunch Hyatt Regency Phuket style! Wake up late or get active early, then spend your entire Sunday afternoon relaxing, dining and indulging by the pool, in great company or solo! Features: Six hours of free-flow beverages and buffet by the pool; Tunes by our resident DJ & live music; Complimentary shoulder & neck massages; Exciting kids' entertainment; And a lucky draw. Take part in our Charity Auction to support Phuket’s unprivileged children, with the chance to throw our Executive Chef into the pool! Price: THB 1,950 net per person includes free flow fruit juices and soft drinks, THB 2,850 net per person includes free flow of selected beverages.    
Phuket residents call for end to black wastewater on Surin Beach
Phuket residents call for end to black wastewater on Surin Beach
PHUKET: Local residents have yet again voiced their angry complaints about black wastewater – complete with a foul stench – fouling the tourist-popular Surin Beach, on Phuket's west coast.
Man caught in park with dismembered black bear
Man caught in park with dismembered black bear
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: Forest rangers have arrested a 52-year-old man in possession of the dismembered carcass of an Asian black bear, a dead civet and a long-barrelled shotgun and ammunition.
Phuket’s Soi Dog continues free sterlisation, rabies vaccination campaign
Phuket’s Soi Dog continues free sterlisation, rabies vaccination campaign
PHUKET: The Soi Dog Foundation (SDF) is continuing its free sterlisation and rabies vaccination campaign in Phuket with teams to provide the free services to pet owners in Wichit and Rawai over the coming month.
Iranian woman caught shoplifting from Phuket supermarket
Iranian woman caught shoplifting from Phuket supermarket
PHUKET: Chalong Police were yesterday called to arrest a woman who had been caught walking out of Tesco Lotus department store in Moo 7, Chalong, without paying for around B4,600 of cosmetic creams.
Del Potro outlasts Federer to win Indian Wells final
Del Potro outlasts Federer to win Indian Wells final
TENNIS: Former US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro stunned top-ranked Roger Federer 6-4, 6-7 (8/10), 7-6 (7/2) today (Mar 19) to win his first Indian Wells title and second consecutive ATP crown.
Putin cruises to landslide election win
Putin cruises to landslide election win
RUSSIA: Vladimir Putin cruised to victory in Russia’s presidential election today (Mar 19), giving him at least another six years in power as Moscow’s relations with the West become increasingly strained.
Breaking the sound barrier
Breaking the sound barrier
BANGKOK: Strumming his guitar with ease and backed by a drummer, Singhkum Boonriang belts out covers of Thai ballads as strangers pass by on a busy Bangkok afternoon.
Cops nab infamous hitman Ja Hin
Cops nab infamous hitman Ja Hin
BANGKOK: Police have apprehended a former officer who goes by the nickname Ja Hin Muang Phet and who has been on their wanted list for years on murder charges after he left the force and became a hitman working for criminal elements.
The joys of surfing, health and fitness
The joys of surfing, health and fitness
SURFING: As surfers we are a pretty lucky bunch. When I say surfers, I mean anyone that loves to ride a board.
Pretty pollies or pests?
Pretty pollies or pests?
NETHERLANDS: To their detractors, they’re dirty alien invaders whose incessant chatter ruins Sunday morning lie-ins. To their supporters, they’re beautiful, cheerful reminders of warmer climes amid the winter chill.
Green Thoughts: Monsieur de Bougainville’s brilliant bounty
Green Thoughts: Monsieur de Bougainville’s brilliant bounty
For flower power alone, the bougainvillea would come high up any list of plants to include in your tropical garden. Of all the ornamental shrubs available to gardeners in Phuket, the bougainvillea is deservedly one of the most popular.
Russia goes to polls with Putin set for fourth term
Russia goes to polls with Putin set for fourth term
RUSSIA: Russians head to the polls today (Mar 18) in elections set to hand President Vladimir Putin a historic fourth Kremlin term, as the country faces increasing isolation over a spy poisoning in Britain and a fresh round of US sanctions.
Living on a knife edge
Living on a knife edge
AFGHANISTAN: Afghanistan’s Jogi tribe live on a knife edge: forced to abandon their nomadic lives after violence wrecked their traditional wandering grounds, they still face daily discrimination trying to carve a more sedentary existence in a country that does not recognise them as proper citizens.
‘Special’ Ireland down England to seal St Patrick’s Day Grand Slam
‘Special’ Ireland down England to seal St Patrick’s Day Grand Slam
RUGBY: Six Nations kings Ireland made it a St Patrick’s Day to remember by beating England 24-15 at Twickenham on Saturday (Mar 16) to seal just their third Grand Slam.
Chinese ‘zero-baht’ tour mogul’s wife arrested as OA Transport hunt moves to B7.7bn tax evasion
Chinese ‘zero-baht’ tour mogul’s wife arrested as OA Transport hunt moves to B7.7bn tax evasion
BANGKOK: An executive of a business under the OA Transport group of companies accused of profiting from “zero dollar” tours has been arrested at a house in Taling Chan district of Bangkok for alleged tax evasion worth at least B7.7 billion.