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American charged with hitting parked car with brick
American charged with hitting parked car with brick
PHUKET: An American man has been charged with causing damage to private property after he struck a parked car repeatedly with a brick in the mistaken belief that his female partner and mobile phone were inside.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Student’s "motorbike cooked shrimp" a hit on TikTok || April 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Student’s "motorbike cooked shrimp" a hit on TikTok || April 11
PHUKET XTRA - April 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #thailand 1 - Lost tourists safely recovered at Laem Krathing  2 - Motorbike convoy marks "Wear a helmet" campaign launch 3 - Governor issues hard deadline for Phuket water plan  4 - Student’s "motorbike cooked shrimp" a hit on TikTok   
Youth stabbed in Saphan Hin brawl
Youth stabbed in Saphan Hin brawl
PHUKET: One youth was stabbed in a brawl between two groups of youths at Saphan Hin early this morning (Apr 11).
Myanmar troops withdraw from border town following clashes
Myanmar troops withdraw from border town following clashes
MAE SOT: Myanmar junta troops stationed in an embattled border town have withdrawn from their positions, a spokesman for a Myanmar ethnic armed group and a Thai official told AFP today (Apr 10).
’Ghostbusters’ is back
’Ghostbusters’ is back
When you think of iconic film franchises, ‘Ghostbusters’ needs to be mentioned alongside series such as ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Batman’. Like most franchises, the road for ‘Ghostbuster’ fans has not always been an easy one.
Ministry confident of hitting plastic recycling goals
Ministry confident of hitting plastic recycling goals
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has expressed confidence that Thailand is on track to recycle all plastic waste by the year 2027.
Jutatip wins Women’s Tour of Thailand
Jutatip wins Women’s Tour of Thailand
CYCLING: Thai cyclist Jutatip Maneephan was crowned the individual champion of the Women’s Tour of Thailand 2024 in Phetchabun yesterday (Apr 10).
Phuket Governor: Fehr ‘visa’ appeal will be heard
Phuket Governor: Fehr ‘visa’ appeal will be heard
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has issued a statement confirming that an appeal will be heard on whether or not Swiss expat Urs Fehr will be allowed to stay in the country.
All imported goods face VAT
All imported goods face VAT
BANGKOK: Following a mandate from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the government looks set to impose a 7% value-added tax (VAT) on imported goods valued from B1 up, commencing in May.
Russians jailed for Phuket kidnap, extortion
Russians jailed for Phuket kidnap, extortion
PHUKET: Five Russian men charged with kidnap and extortion of a Russian couple in Phuket Town in January have each been sentenced to serve two years in jail.
Water management agencies told to boost preparedness for floods
Water management agencies told to boost preparedness for floods
BANGKOK: Water management agencies have been told to regularly report their progress in implementing 10 key measures to cope with this year’s rainy season, which forecasters have said would be an unusually wet one.
Scheffler and McIlroy start side-by-side in Masters showdown
Scheffler and McIlroy start side-by-side in Masters showdown
GOLF: Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy, each chasing a milestone Masters victory, will be playing partners in the first two rounds starting today (Apr 11) at Augusta National.
Governor issues hard deadline for Phuket water plan
Governor issues hard deadline for Phuket water plan
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has given officials until Wednesday next week (Apr 17) to submit their plans for water management for the coming wet season ‒ and to make sure there is enough water supply for the dry season next year.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Annual road and water safety campaign for Songkran, ‘Seven Days’ campaign, Apr 11-17 || April 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Annual road and water safety campaign for Songkran, ‘Seven Days’ campaign, Apr 11-17 || April 10
PHUKET XTRA - April 10 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #thailand 1 - House fire in Srisoonthorn 2 - Police move to prevent more "hoons" on Kamala Beach 3 - All safe, but documents destroyed in Ratsada Municipality fire 4 - Phuket Immigration joins illegal business raids 5 - Phuket Songkran "Seven Days" safety campaign to get underway      
Motorbike convoy marks ‘Wear a helmet’ campaign launch
Motorbike convoy marks ‘Wear a helmet’ campaign launch
PHUKET: A motorbike convoy through the streets of Phuket Town marked the launch of a ‘Wear a hemet 100%’ campaign now underway by Phuket City Police and provincial disaster officials.
Casino report wins Cabinet endorsement
Casino report wins Cabinet endorsement
BANGKOK: A special House committee report on legalising entertainment complexes with casinos in Thailand was endorsed by the Cabinet yesterday (Apr 9).
Student’s ’motorbike cooked shrimp’ a hit on TikTok
Student’s ’motorbike cooked shrimp’ a hit on TikTok
PHUKET: A local vocational college student has had a hit on the TikTok platform with a video explaining how he accidentally left a packet of fresh shrimp under the seat of a motorbike that was parked in the sun, and he returned hours later to find the shrimp cooked through.
US warns to hold China accountable if Russia gains in Ukraine
US warns to hold China accountable if Russia gains in Ukraine
WASHINGTON: The United States warned yesterday (Apr 9) that it will hold China responsible if Moscow makes gains in Ukraine, after Beijing renewed pledges of cooperation during a visit by Russia’s top diplomat.
Nguyen rules day two to keep hold of yellow jersey
Nguyen rules day two to keep hold of yellow jersey
CYCLING: Nguyen Thi That of the Vietnam National Team retained the overall leader’s yellow jersey for the second successive day after winning the second stage of Women’s Tour of Thailand 2024 on Tuesday at Sukhothai Historical Park in Sukhothai.
Lost tourists safely recovered at Laem Krathing
Lost tourists safely recovered at Laem Krathing
PHUKET: Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos has urged tourists to not stray from the popular trail at Laem Krathing after a group of tourists became lost and needed a search party to locate and safely recover them yesterday (Apr 9).