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Heavy rains to come see nationwide flash-flood warning issued
Heavy rains to come see nationwide flash-flood warning issued
BANGKOK: Residents in 48 provinces, including Bangkok and Phuket, have been warned of likely heavy rain and possible flash floods from Friday (Sept 13) until next Wednesday (Sept 18).
Gumball Rally comes to Krabi
Gumball Rally comes to Krabi
PHUKET: More than 100 classic, vintage and modern supercars will arrive in Krabi next week as the famous Gumball Rally makes its way this year along the 3,000km route from “Saigon to Singapore”.
Five-pier plan to boost marine transport in ‘Andaman Triangle’
Five-pier plan to boost marine transport in ‘Andaman Triangle’
BANGKOK: The Transport Ministry has ordered the Marine Department to expedite its projects to improve maritime connectivity across the Andaman Sea provinces in an effort to boost economic activities in the region.
Trump, Harris clash in fiery presidential debate
Trump, Harris clash in fiery presidential debate
PHILADELPHIA: Kamala Harris savaged Donald Trump as “extreme” and the friend of dictators, while the Republican branded her a “Marxist” in a bitter televised debate yesterday (Sept 10) that poured fuel on an already explosive US presidential election.
Eight plead not guilty in Red Bull scion case fiasco
Eight plead not guilty in Red Bull scion case fiasco
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has scheduled a seven-month trial period for the alleged mishandling of the 2012 fatal hit-and-run case involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya.
Workshop held to bolster road safety measures
Workshop held to bolster road safety measures
PHUKET: Phuket officials held a workshop yesterday (Sept 10) aimed at boosting road safety measures across provincial government agencies as part of a larger project to bolster road safety initiatives throughout the province.
Thai Paralympic athletes set for cash rewards
Thai Paralympic athletes set for cash rewards
PARALYMPICS: Thailand’s Paralympic athletes are set to receive at least B135 million in cash rewards for their medal-winning performances at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B10,000 handout is now cash and will go to ‘vulnerable’ groups, Bangla meth arrests || Sep 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: B10,000 handout is now cash and will go to ‘vulnerable’ groups, Bangla meth arrests || Sep 10
PHUKET XTRA - September 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Market vendors petition for parking fee reprieve, extended hours for new produce mall
Market vendors petition for parking fee reprieve, extended hours for new produce mall
PHUKET: Vendors from Phuket City Municipality Fresh Market 2 in Phuket Town submitted a formal request at Phuket Provincial Hall today (Sept 10) calling for officials to waive parking fees in the area and to extend the operating hours of the new Go Wholesale fresh produce mall set to open nearby.
Brazen motorbike theft thwarted
Brazen motorbike theft thwarted
PHUKET: A woman was left frightened when a ladyboy, seemingly under the influence of drugs, entered her home uninvited and asked for her motorbike key. When she refused, the ladyboy stole the key and, after being confronted by a group of young males, fled the scene for safety.
Meth dealer suspects arrested on Bangla
Meth dealer suspects arrested on Bangla
PHUKET: Patong Police have arrested three suspects caught with 55 methamphetamine (ya bah) pills and nearly five.grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) on Bangla Rd early this morning (Sept 10). In making the arrests officers seized assets believed to be related to drug offenses totaling some B240,000
Phuket wins third in category at Clean Province Awards
Phuket wins third in category at Clean Province Awards
PHUKET: Phuket has been awarded third place in the small-province category of the national ‘Clean Province Awards’ conducted by the Ministry of Interior. The award was announced at the Community Waste Management Awards for ‘Clean Province 2024’ and the ‘National Outstanding Local Volunteers for the World Awards 2024’ held yesterday (Sept 9) at the Rama Gardens Hotel in Bangkok.
Australia plans age limit to ban children from social media
Australia plans age limit to ban children from social media
SYDNEY: Australia will ban children from using social media with a minimum age limit as high as 16, the prime minister said today (Sept 10), vowing to get kids off their devices and “onto the footy fields”.
Orient Express eliminated in America’s Cup qualifying
Orient Express eliminated in America’s Cup qualifying
SAILING: French boat Orient Express became the first America’s Cup challenger eliminated from the Louis Vuitton Cup as they lost their last race in the round-robin phase to Ineos Britannia yesterday (Sept 9).
Fresh petition to disband government
Fresh petition to disband government
BANGKOK: A fresh petition was lodged yesterday (Sept 9) with the Election Commission (EC) seeking the disbandment of the ruling Pheu Thai Party and five coalition partners for allegedly allowing themselves to be influenced by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket monkey warning, Machete brawl among Patong workers, Heavy rain on the way || Sep 9
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket monkey warning, Machete brawl among Patong workers, Heavy rain on the way || Sep 9
PHUKET XTRA - September 9 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
PLTO road-safety campaign targets youths
PLTO road-safety campaign targets youths
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) has launched a project aimed at raising road-safety awareness among children and youths on the island.
Paris Paralympics close with a party after ‘historic summer’
Paris Paralympics close with a party after ‘historic summer’
PARALYMPICS: The Paralympics closed yesterday (Sept 8) with a giant music-fuelled party as chief Paris 2024 organiser Tony Estanguet said the Games and the Olympics had created a “historic summer”.
Khao Rang visitors warned as monkey rips apart motorbike seat
Khao Rang visitors warned as monkey rips apart motorbike seat
PHUKET: An assistant village headman in Thalang District has warned people to beware the monkeys on Khao Rang (“Monkey Hill”) in Phuket Town after a large monkey ripped the seat of his parked motorbike apart to see what was under it.
Chalong restaurant fire caused by staffer leaving cooking gas on
Chalong restaurant fire caused by staffer leaving cooking gas on
PHUKET: A Myanmar employee accidentally leaving the gas on after frying an egg started a fire at a noodle shop on the road from Chalong to Kata on Saturday (Sept 7).