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Motorbike rider crushed to death by trailer truck
Motorbike rider crushed to death by trailer truck
PHUKET: A 52-year-old man riding a motorbike was crushed to death by a trailer truck on the Khao Lan-Bang Jo road in Srisoonthorn yesterday evening (May 16).
Navy sub deal back on track
Navy sub deal back on track
BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is pressing ahead with its plan to procure a B13.5-billion submarine from China after the two sides reached an agreement on the matter earlier this week, according to a navy source.
Swiatek to face Sabalenka for Rome title and Serena record
Swiatek to face Sabalenka for Rome title and Serena record
TENNIS: Iga Swiatek swept past Coco Gauff to reach the Rome Open final on Thursday (May 16) where Aryna Sabalenka will stand in her way of a third title and her bid to match a Serena Williams record.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Another trans attack on Bangla, Probe on expensive Phuket Uni. building fiasco || May 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Another trans attack on Bangla, Probe on expensive Phuket Uni. building fiasco || May 16
PHUKET XTRA - May 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Security guard killed in apparent home robbery
Security guard killed in apparent home robbery
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 37-year-old security guard who died from injuries sustained in a severe beating that appears to have happened during a home robbery.
Swedish-Russian dual national arrested over B100k extortion
Swedish-Russian dual national arrested over B100k extortion
PHUKET: A 25-year-old man who holds Swedish-Russian dual nationality has been arrested for his role in the extortion of more than B100,000 from a Russian woman after offering to provide the woman with currency exchange services.
Thalang Police seize cache of illegal firearms in Srisoonthorn
Thalang Police seize cache of illegal firearms in Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested a man in Srisoonthorn found in illegal possession of a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition.
Thunderstorm warning as palm tree falls on car
Thunderstorm warning as palm tree falls on car
PHUKET: Phuket motorists are urged to beware driving during thunderstorms after strong winds felled a palm tree onto a passing car on Thepkrasattri Rd yesterday evening (May 15).
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister
SINGAPORE: Singapore swore in Lawrence Wong as its new prime minister on Wednesday (May 15), replacing Lee Hsien Loong following two decades in office, with the new leader warning that the trade-dependent city-state faced a riskier, more conflict-ridden world.
AoT profits surge 400%
AoT profits surge 400%
BANGKOK: Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has reported a net profit of B10.35 billion for the first six months of its 2004 fiscal year, a jump of nearly 400% from the same period a year earlier.
Russian cocaine arrest leads to Nigerian drug dealers
Russian cocaine arrest leads to Nigerian drug dealers
PHUKET: The arrest of one Russian man in Wichit for cocaine has led to the arrests of three Nigerian nationals found to be major dealers on the island.
PM wants answers about activist’s death
PM wants answers about activist’s death
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday (May 15) expressed his deep sorrow for the death of political activist Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom, and vowed to ensure transparency and justice.
Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR
Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR
FOOTBALL: Premier League clubs will be given the chance to scrap VAR from next season when they vote on the controversial review system at their annual general meeting next month.
Governance probe reviews Rajabhat building fiasco
Governance probe reviews Rajabhat building fiasco
PHUKET: During a visit to Phuket yesterday (May 14), Ruenwadee Suwanmongkol, Inspector-General of the Prime Minister’s Office Government Inspection Area 6 office, stopped by to inspect firsthand the multipurpose building at Phuket Rajabhat University that remains incomplete despite more than B200 million spent on it.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Senate set for selection, 10-Year EEC visa approved, Jailed activist dies || May 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Senate set for selection, 10-Year EEC visa approved, Jailed activist dies || May 15
PHUKET XTRA - May 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Ladyboys fined B1,000 each for assault on visiting katoey from Pattaya
Ladyboys fined B1,000 each for assault on visiting katoey from Pattaya
PHUKET: Six ladyboys have been fined B1,000 each for an assault on Bangla Rd, Patong, that started between two visiting ladyboys from Pattaya and a group of local transgenders.
Governor to lead Phuket Senator selection
Governor to lead Phuket Senator selection
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, a Bangkok-appointed official, will chair the selection committee for the so-called “election” of Phuket’s next senator.
Cabinet okays 10-year EEC visa for foreigners
Cabinet okays 10-year EEC visa for foreigners
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a special 10-year visa for executives and experts working in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to support the development of targeted industries in the country.
Forest rangers called on to help prevent Phuket deforestation
Forest rangers called on to help prevent Phuket deforestation
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong has ordered all forest rangers on the island to ramp up efforts to prevent illegal encroachment and deforestation in their respective areas.
Power outage to affect north of Heroines Monument
Power outage to affect north of Heroines Monument
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage that will affect the area around the Shell petrol station north of the Heroines Monument tomorrow (May 16).