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Thaksin ‘met with Malaysia’s Anwar’ in Phuket
Thaksin ‘met with Malaysia’s Anwar’ in Phuket
BANGKOK: Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during his trip to Phuket last week, sources say. Topics under discussion are believed to have included the unrest in the deep South as well as the fighting in Myanmar.
Joselu inspires Madrid comeback to beat Bayern, reach Champions League final
Joselu inspires Madrid comeback to beat Bayern, reach Champions League final
FOOTBALL: Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback with “heart” against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday (May 8) with Joselu striking twice in the dying minutes, earning them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Outrage over fatal Kamala crash, Acid attack in Chalong, Phi Phi stares as drought || May 8
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Outrage over fatal Kamala crash, Acid attack in Chalong, Phi Phi stares as drought || May 8
PHUKET XTRA - May 8 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Outrage over van running red light, killing British woman in Kamala
Outrage over van running red light, killing British woman in Kamala
PHUKET: Local residents in Kamala have expressed outrage over the lack of action taken against a Phuket van driver who struck and killed a 65-year-old British woman on Saturday night (May 5).
Jealousy blamed for acid attack on Soi Ta-iad
Jealousy blamed for acid attack on Soi Ta-iad
PHUKET: Police are searching for a woman wanted for throwing acid into the face of her ex-girlfriend on Soi Ta-iad, in Chalong, last night (May 7).
Man confesses he shot friend after mistaking him for mouse deer
Man confesses he shot friend after mistaking him for mouse deer
PHUKET: A 40-year-old man whose body was found in the jungle behind the Karon View Point late on Sunday night (May 5) was shot by a friend who thought he was a mouse deer.
Wilson survives Jones fightback to win World Snooker final
Wilson survives Jones fightback to win World Snooker final
SNOOKER: Kyren Wilson held his nerve on Monday (May 6) as he overcame an impressive fightback from qualifier Zak Jones to win snooker’s World Championship title for the first time.
China’s Xi in Serbia for talks to boost economic ties
China’s Xi in Serbia for talks to boost economic ties
SERBIA: Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade on Wednesday, as Beijing seeks to deepen its political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe.
Uzbek man drowns at Kata Noi
Uzbek man drowns at Kata Noi
PHUKET: A 41-year-old tourist from Uzbekistan has died after being caught in a strong rip current at Kata Noi Beach.
Ministers in reshuffled govt now assigned tasks
Ministers in reshuffled govt now assigned tasks
BANGKOK: The new tasks for the reshuffled government have now been designated, with Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai assigned to oversee the Ministry of Defence, Deputy Prime Minister’s Office spokeswoman Kenika Ounjit said on Tuesday (May 7).
Two killed as pickup wipes out, hits motorbike
Two killed as pickup wipes out, hits motorbike
PHUKET: Two people were killed and several more injured when a pickup truck carrying workers in the back crossed the central reservation on Phra Baramee Rd on the Kathu side of Patong Hill and struck a motorbike yesterday evening (May 7).
Russian man arrested for providing massage therapy services
Russian man arrested for providing massage therapy services
PHUKET: A 37-year-old Russian man has been arrested for working illegally by providing massage therapy services, an occupation reserved by law for Thai nationals.
Australian PM mourns ’tragic’ deaths of surfers killed in Mexico
Australian PM mourns ’tragic’ deaths of surfers killed in Mexico
AUSTRALIA: Australia’s prime minister on Tuesday (May 7) lamented the “tragic” deaths of two Australian brothers and an American shot dead in a suspected robbery in Mexico.
Govt row with bank heats up
Govt row with bank heats up
BANGKOK: The dispute between the government and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) intensified last Sunday (May 5) when Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin stood by Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who recently criticised the central bank’s stance on interest rates.
Moyes to leave West Ham at end of the season
Moyes to leave West Ham at end of the season
FOOTBALL: West Ham manager David Moyes will leave “by mutual consent” when his contract expires at the end of the season, the Premier League club said Monday (May 6).
LIV’s Gooch Says He’s Getting Special Invite To PGA Championship
LIV’s Gooch Says He’s Getting Special Invite To PGA Championship
GOLF: Talor Gooch, last year’s LIV Golf League season champion, said Monday (May 6) he has received a special invitational to next week’s PGA Championship.
Man, 40, found dead in forest near Karon View Point
Man, 40, found dead in forest near Karon View Point
PHUKET: Police are trying to confirm what caused the death of a 40-year-old man whose body was found at the bottom of the hill on the coastal side of the Karon View Point late Sunday night (May 5).
Thai Chamber of Commerce blasts govt wage hike plan
Thai Chamber of Commerce blasts govt wage hike plan
BANGKOK: The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is opposing the government’s plan to increase the minimum daily wage to B400 for workers nationwide, expected in October.
Phi Phi Island drought could lead to closures
Phi Phi Island drought could lead to closures
KRABI: Locals on Phi Phi Island have not had enough fresh water for their needs for over two months, leading to the consideration of temporary closures of some business operations should the dry spell continue.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cleaner Kamala canal? Phuket road improvements, Housemaid bequeathed B100mn || May 6
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cleaner Kamala canal? Phuket road improvements, Housemaid bequeathed B100mn || May 6
PHUKET XTRA - May 6 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand