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Phuket airport officials face ‘royal sticker’ corruption probe
Phuket airport officials face ‘royal sticker’ corruption probe
PHUKET: Airports of Thailand (AoT) President Kerati Kijmanawat has ordered disciplinary action be taken against the Deputy Director of Phuket International Airport and three other senior employees following an investigation into alleged corrupt practices involved in a contract to install see-through stickers at the airport in honour of HIs Majesty the King.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: State to finance Patong Tunnel, Cab driver stabbed by one of his own, Cable thieves || Aug 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: State to finance Patong Tunnel, Cab driver stabbed by one of his own, Cable thieves || Aug 21
PHUKET XTRA - August 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Tourists assaulted on Bangla prompts public outcry
Tourists assaulted on Bangla prompts public outcry
PHUKET: Another incident of violence on Bangla Rd, Patong, this time early this morning (Aug 21), has drawn attention and criticism after a video clip of the incident was shared widely on social media.
China’s ‘growing authoritarianism’ won’t stop with Taiwan: Lai
China’s ‘growing authoritarianism’ won’t stop with Taiwan: Lai
TAIPEI: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te warned today (Aug 21) that China’s “growing authoritarianism will not stop with” the island and urged democratic countries to unite to curb its expansion.
Thai economy ‘nearly in crisis’
Thai economy ‘nearly in crisis’
BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy is nearly in crisis due to declining exports and uncompetitive manufacturing, caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday (Aug 20).
Police arrest underpass power cable thieves
Police arrest underpass power cable thieves
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have arrested two young men for cutting electrical wires at the Bang Khu Underpass in Koh Kaew in the early hours of this morning (Aug 21).
Locals ecstatic over dugongs spotted near Rawai Pier
Locals ecstatic over dugongs spotted near Rawai Pier
PHUKET: The sighting of two dugongs near Rawai Pier has been praised as a positive indication of the condition of the marine environment in the area.
Patong taxi dispute ends with stabbing
Patong taxi dispute ends with stabbing
PHUKET: A dispute between two taxi drivers in Patong escalated into violence early yesterday morning (Aug 20), resulting in one of the drivers being stabbed with a knife.
Ishii aiming to showcase Thailand’s young talent
Ishii aiming to showcase Thailand’s young talent
FOOTBALL: Thailand National team coach Masatada Ishii is keen on providing a stage for the country’s talented young players to showcase their talents at the three-nation LP Bank Cup in Hanoi early next month.
‘We’re going nowhere’: Pita says court interventions must stop
‘We’re going nowhere’: Pita says court interventions must stop
BANGKOK: Politicians in Thailand must reform the judiciary to prevent interventions that have the country “going around in circles”, says former Move Forward Party chief adviser Pita Limjaroenrat, after two major rulings that dissolved his party and dismissed a prime minister.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Stabbing in Phuket Town, Phuket cleans up after flood, Cabinet background checks || Aug 20
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Stabbing in Phuket Town, Phuket cleans up after flood, Cabinet background checks || Aug 20
PHUKET XTRA - August 20 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
EXAT ready to finance B16bn ‘Patong Tunnel’ project alone
EXAT ready to finance B16bn ‘Patong Tunnel’ project alone
PHUKET: The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) has confirmed its commitment to proceed with the Kathu-Patong Expressway Project in Phuket, better known locally as the ‘Patong Tunnel’ project, without altering the design or reducing the size of the proposed tunnel.
Biden says ‘I gave my best’ as he passes torch to Harris
Biden says ‘I gave my best’ as he passes torch to Harris
WASHINGTON: An emotional US President Joe Biden passed the torch to Democratic nominee Kamala Harris with a hug yesterday (Aug 19), saying he gave everything for his country in a bittersweet farewell speech at the party’s convention in Chicago.
Restaurant staffer stabbed in Phuket Town
Restaurant staffer stabbed in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Phuket City Police are hoping to track down a man wanted for stabbing a restaurant staffer in Phuket Town last night (Aug 19).
DDPM Phuket on flood watch
DDPM Phuket on flood watch
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM Phuket) has launched an urgent operation to address flooding in several areas of Thalang District, and especially Srisoonthorn, following heavy rainfall in the area.
PM calls for strict vetting
PM calls for strict vetting
BANGKOK: Thorough background checks will be conducted on candidates for Cabinet posts to ensure they meet requirements stipulated by law and avoid any legal wrangling that could land the new government in trouble, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said yesterday (Aug 19).
Thailand loses major event after failing to meet obligations
Thailand loses major event after failing to meet obligations
ALL SPORTS: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has confirmed that the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (Aimag), scheduled to be held in Bangkok and Chonburi from Nov 21-30, have been cancelled.
PHUKET XTRA:VIDEO: One arrest in fatal street shooting of teen girl, Dental clinic assault, Fehr court date || Aug 19
PHUKET XTRA:VIDEO: One arrest in fatal street shooting of teen girl, Dental clinic assault, Fehr court date || Aug 19
PHUKET XTRA - August 19 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
New Zealand population growth stalls as Kiwis flee the nest
New Zealand population growth stalls as Kiwis flee the nest
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s population growth has come to a near halt, official statistics showed today (Aug 19), as tens of thousands of people exit a spluttering economy for pastures new.
Kamala Police turn to TikTok to promote helmet safety
Kamala Police turn to TikTok to promote helmet safety
PHUKET: Kamala Police have rolled out an innovative social media campaign aimed at promoting helmet use among road users. The campaign, launched on TikTok, has quickly garnered widespread attention and praise for its creative approach to road safety.