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Britain expels Russian diplomats over spy poisoning
Britain expels Russian diplomats over spy poisoning
UNITED KINGDOM: Britain expelled 23 Russian diplomats over the nerve agent poisoning of a former spy, and suspended high-level contacts, including for the World Cup, as the US joined it in blasting Moscow at the UN yesterday (Mar 14).
Phuket aircraft crash survivor released from ICU, other remains comatose
Phuket aircraft crash survivor released from ICU, other remains comatose
PHUKET: One of the two students seriously ijured in the small aircraft crash near the Phuket Airpark last Saturday (Mar 10) has been discharged from the intensive-care unit (ICU) at Vachira Phuket Hospital. The other, however, remains comatose.
Premchai denies fresh charges, including bribery
Premchai denies fresh charges, including bribery
BANGKOK: Italian-Thai Development president Premchai Karnasuta denied all three new charges levelled against him after being informed of the fresh accusations by police.
Anti-graft panel split over summoning Prawit
Anti-graft panel split over summoning Prawit
BANGKOK: A fact-finding committee on a collection of luxury watches worn by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon is divided over whether to summon the deputy premier to make a statement.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Wanted: lifeguards! Phuket drought prep? Thailand's CIA connection || March 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Wanted: lifeguards! Phuket drought prep? Thailand's CIA connection || March 14
PHUKET XTRA - March 14 Wanted: Phuket lifeguards! Players, refs, sponsors named in match-fixing probe! Armed robber stole B1,000? Thailand's connection to new CIA head! Phuket Town prepares for drought! Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Light and sound extravaganza for Phuket’s heroines
Light and sound extravaganza for Phuket’s heroines
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong presided over the opening night of the light and sound show and historical play held by Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (PPAO, or OrBorJor) together with Phuket Province and relevant agencies at Thalang Historical Park at 7:30pm yesterday (Mar 13).
Army removes volunteer lifeguards from Phuket beaches
Army removes volunteer lifeguards from Phuket beaches
PHUKET: The commanding officer of the Royal Thai Army contingent stationed in Phuket has confirmed that soldiers under his command last Tuesday (Mar 6) “asked” volunteer lifeguards at Kamala to leave the beach and no longer provide lifeguard patrols for tourists.
British scientist Stephen Hawking dead at age 76
British scientist Stephen Hawking dead at age 76
UNITED KINGDOM: Renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking, whose mental genius and physical disability made him a household name and inspiration across the globe, has died at age 76, his family said today (Mar 14).
Phuket Town prepares for drought
Phuket Town prepares for drought
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupana has called on residents to conserve water as Phuket heads into the hot season, with little rain forecast until the rainy season begins in May.
Premchai reports to police to hear more charges
Premchai reports to police to hear more charges
BANGKOK: Italian-Thai Development president Premchai Karnasuta reported to police today (Mar 14) to hear additional charges, including bribery, in connection with alleged illegal hunting inside the Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary.
Age not an issue in Phuket light aircraft crash, say police
Age not an issue in Phuket light aircraft crash, say police
PHUKET: Thalang Police have confirmed that the 68-year age of the captain flying the light aircraft which crashed on Saturday (Mar 11), killing him and a Flying Officer, is not an issue of legal concern.
Security guard charged after B1k Family Mart BB gun armed robbery
Security guard charged after B1k Family Mart BB gun armed robbery
PHUKET: Police apprehended a 50-year-old man who robbed a Cherng Talay Family Mart at gunpoint yesterday (Mar 13) and made off with only about B1,000.
Russia warns of reprisals if UK acts over spy attack
Russia warns of reprisals if UK acts over spy attack
UNITED KINGDOM: Russia yesterday (Mar 13) warned Britain to expect reprisals if it announces sanctions over the poisoning of a former double agent, as the US and other allies joined London in demanding answers on how a Soviet-designed nerve agent was used in the attack.
Players, refs, sponsors implicated in match-fixing
Players, refs, sponsors implicated in match-fixing
FOOTBALL: Prosecutors have been requested for indictments for 15 men including top-flight footballers, referees and a club director on suspicion of match-fixing in the domestic league.
Supreme Court upholds compensation for Karens
Supreme Court upholds compensation for Karens
BANGKOK: The Supreme Administrative Court yesterday (Mar 13) upheld the lower court’s ruling that ordered authorities to pay B10,000 in compensation to each of six Karen villagers for burning down their shelters while evicting them from Phetchaburi’s Kaeng Krachan National Park seven years ago.
Real Estate Promoter Needed
Real Estate Promoter Needed
Taiyang Property is urgently seek a Thai National with FLUENT Chinese to join our team. Best promoters get up to 100 000 baht per month.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 45-chili som tam champ! Crypto tax? Thai Elephant Day! || March 13
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 45-chili som tam champ! Crypto tax? Thai Elephant Day! || March 13
PHUKET XTRA - March 13 Thai Elephant Day! Wheechair activists slams transport agencies! Tycoon to face bribery charge! French suspects remain in jail after €5,000 ransom? 10% gains tax on cryptocurrency? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Phuket’s Soi Dog Foundation joins free sterilisation, rabies vaccination campaign
Phuket’s Soi Dog Foundation joins free sterilisation, rabies vaccination campaign
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality and the Soi Dog Foundation have joined forces to provide free sterilisation of dogs and cats and free rabies vaccinations.
Police hand Premchai poaching case to prosecutors
Police hand Premchai poaching case to prosecutors
BANGKOK: Police today (Mar 13) recommended public prosecutors arraign construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta and three others each on nine charges for alleged hunting in the Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary in Kanchanaburi province early last month.
Wreaths laid for Phuket’s heroines, festival finale gets underway tonight
Wreaths laid for Phuket’s heroines, festival finale gets underway tonight
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong this morning led a wreath-laying and praising ceremony in honour of Phuket’s two heroines at the Heroines Monument in Thalang.