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Darasamut Underpass to close tomorrow for signal light maintenance
Darasamut Underpass to close tomorrow for signal light maintenance
PHUKET: The Phuket Highway Department has announced that the Darasamut Underpass, near the Central Festival shopping centre, will be closed temporarily northbound towards Bang Ku from 10pm on Friday (Feb 23) as works are carried out on exit and entry signal lights.
Phuket wastewater-treatment plant to empty into Nai Harn Lake
Phuket wastewater-treatment plant to empty into Nai Harn Lake
PHUKET: Officials say local residents should not be worried about a wastewater-treatment plant under construction beside the scenic Nai Harn Lake as they claim that the wastewater that will be emptied into the lake – once treated – will not pose any health risks or detract from the lake’s natural beauty.
Premchai again ‘too busy’ to see police
Premchai again ‘too busy’ to see police
KANCHANABURI: Accused poacher Premchai Karnasuta, one of the wealthiest men in Thailand, has managed to postpone his meeting with police interrogators today (Feb 22) in Kanchanaburi province until March 5. His lawyer said he was far too busy to attend.
Phuket Chinese New Year festivities get underway
Phuket Chinese New Year festivities get underway
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality officially opened the island’s Chinese New Year celebrations yesterday (Feb 21) with an event titled “Back to the Past of Phuket”.
Phuket RendezVous lands B727mn in yacht sales
Phuket RendezVous lands B727mn in yacht sales
PHUKET: Organisers of the Phuket RendezVous luxury lifestyle boating event, held at Royal Phuket Marina last month, have revealed that the event landed a healthy sales volume with transactions exceeding US$23 million (B727.72mn) and more sales expected post-event.
New President of the Federation of Phuket Industries announced at AGM
New President of the Federation of Phuket Industries announced at AGM
PHUKET: The new President of the Federation of Phuket Industries was announced yesterday (Feb 20) at the Phuket Provincial Industry Office’s Annual General Meeting held at the Pearl Hotel in Phuket Town.
Phuket man, 19, injured in high speed collision with power pole
Phuket man, 19, injured in high speed collision with power pole
PHUKET: A 19-year-old Phuket man sustained injuries to his legs, arms and face yesterday night when he drove his motorbike into a power pole at high speed in Srisoonthorn.
Phuket Yacht Club to launch new home-grown ‘Sailor’s Regatta’
Phuket Yacht Club to launch new home-grown ‘Sailor’s Regatta’
PHUKET: Phuket will be hosting a new home-grown regatta next month as the Phuket Yacht Club (PYC) stages its inaugural “Sailor’s Regatta” from Mar 9-11.
Forty-four dead after bus tumbles from Peru mountain road
Forty-four dead after bus tumbles from Peru mountain road
PERU: A double-decker bus veered off a mountain road and plunged into a ravine in southern Peru yesterday (Feb 21), killing at least 44 people.
Small comfort in new graft rank
Small comfort in new graft rank
BANGKOK: Thailand is doing a little better in the fight against graft, going to 96th place in the latest Corruption Perception Index from 101st place a year ago.
As watch saga drags on, all eyes on NACC
As watch saga drags on, all eyes on NACC
BANGKOK: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will write to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon in the next few days, demanding he provide specific details on how he acquired 25 luxury watches he was seen wearing in pictures shared online.
First day of traffic lights sees slew of accidents
First day of traffic lights sees slew of accidents
PHUKET: Police have issued a public warning for motorists to exercise caution at the “Kuan Dindaeng Intersection” on Thepkrasattri Rd in Rassada, north of Phuket Town, after a slew of accidents caught unwary road users off-guard today (Feb 21) during the first day that traffic lights were in use at the junction.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Buried alive! Traffic tantrum? Murder confession recanted! || February 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Buried alive! Traffic tantrum? Murder confession recanted! || February 21
PHUKET XTRA - February 21 Buried alive in Phuket landslide! Suspected murderer recants confession! Protests against coal-fired power plants halted! Fugitive siblings, former prime ministers in Singapore? Traffic tantrum in Chalong? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Car impaled at Chalong Underpass construction site
Car impaled at Chalong Underpass construction site
PHUKET: Police have yet to confirm whether the driver of a white Mazda 2 “Elegance” sedan found impaled on steel re-inforcement rods, or “rebar”, at the Chalong Underpass early this morning (Feb 21).
Preaw in court, now denies killing karaoke bar girl
Preaw in court, now denies killing karaoke bar girl
KHON KAEN: Preeyanuch “Preaw” Nonwangchai, on trial for the murder and dismemberment of a karaoke bar worker, has changed track in court and denied killing the young woman. She and the four other defendants earlier confessed to the charges, which include premeditated murder.
Phuket Town roads to close for Chinese New Year ‘Back to the Past’ festival
Phuket Town roads to close for Chinese New Year ‘Back to the Past’ festival
PHUKET: Several roads in heart of Phuket Town will be closed in the afternoons and at night during the three days of the “Chinese New Year – Back to the Past” festival, which begins today (Feb 21).
Laguna Phuket Marathon to provide authentic Phuket experience for 8,000+ athletes
Laguna Phuket Marathon to provide authentic Phuket experience for 8,000+ athletes
MARATHON: Organisers of South East Asia's leading destination marathon, Laguna Phuket Marathon, will put Phuket food front and centre at this year's event when the 8,000+ athletes will literally get a taste of Phuket from locally grown fruits that will be available at stations on the half marathon and full marathon courses.
Phuket court issues arrest warrant for man who cut off wife’s hand
Phuket court issues arrest warrant for man who cut off wife’s hand
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Court on Monday (Feb 19) issued an arrest warrant for a man who last Friday cut off his wife’s hand during a heated argument.
Phuket Town landslide buries construction workers
Phuket Town landslide buries construction workers
PHUKET: One worker has died and another remains in hospital after the pair were buried in a landslide at a construction site near Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town this morning (Feb 21).
Charity run for mobile blood donation vehicle
Charity run for mobile blood donation vehicle
PHUKET: A charity fun run titled “1st Run 4 Blood” is being held by Vachira Phuket Hospital on Mar 18 with the aim of raising B6 million for a mobile blood donation vehicle.