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German nabbed for overstay, violent behaviour
German nabbed for overstay, violent behaviour
PHUKET: Police in Chalong have confirmed they have apprehended a German national who was found to have overstayed his visa by 500 days and who threatened neighbours and officers with weapons.
Liverpool face Man Utd title test as top four battle heats up
Liverpool face Man Utd title test as top four battle heats up
FOOTBALL: Premier League leaders Liverpool head to Manchester United tomorrow (Apr 7) looking to move a step closer to equalling their bitter rivals’ record of 20 English titles.
John Legend and family visit Phuket
John Legend and family visit Phuket
PHUKET: Superstar entertainer John Legend and his family were in Phuket yesterday (Apr 5) as part of a spring break holiday to Thailand.
Philippines, US, Australia, Japan to hold joint drills in disputed sea
Philippines, US, Australia, Japan to hold joint drills in disputed sea
MANILA: The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air operations in the disputed South China Sea tomorrow, their defence chiefs said in a statement, as they seek to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the region.
No Meshing around as Carl wins singles title
No Meshing around as Carl wins singles title
BOWLS: Kamala resident Carl “The Mesh” Mesham showed he meant business by winning the Phuket Open Singles Championship at Kamala Lawn Bowls Club on Mar 22.
Nati seizes fifth stage victory at Tour of Thailand
Nati seizes fifth stage victory at Tour of Thailand
CYCLING: Thailand’s Nati Samansanti of the Grant Thornton Cycling team won the fifth stage while Dutch cyclist Adne Van Engelen of Roojai Insurance maintained the yellow jersey for the second consecutive day at the 2024 Tour of Thailand yesterday (Apr 5).
Songkran confusion leaves tourism promoters red-faced
Songkran confusion leaves tourism promoters red-faced
BANGKOK: The sight of a bewildered Chinese tourist in full Songkran regalia - floral shirt and water gun - has put the government on the defensive, as it seeks to clarify that the main water-splashing festival will take place for three days and not three weeks.
New incinerator to burn at least 500 tons of solid waste a day
New incinerator to burn at least 500 tons of solid waste a day
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality last week held its first public meeting on a project to build a new incinerator at the solid waste disposal facility at Saphan Hin to cope with the increasing volume of trash generated on the island.
Kuan Yak curve claims another life
Kuan Yak curve claims another life
PHUKET: A man from Udon Thani has died following a single-vehicle motorbike accident at the notorious Kuan Yak curve on the Patong-Kamala road, raising this year’s road toll to 53 fatalities.
Tech Innovations in Phuket: From Blockchain to Smart Cities
Tech Innovations in Phuket: From Blockchain to Smart Cities
The recent years saw Phuket turn into the very place where innovations in technology are created, changing the city’s outlook and building it with fancy technology. From upgrading the existing sectors to taking the lead in the implementation of smart city solutions, the island of Phuket is keen to incorporate the digital revolution into its growth strategy.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 38 fake companies discovered in Phuket || April 5
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 38 fake companies discovered in Phuket || April 5
PHUKET XTRA - April 5 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
US Ambassador meets Phuket Governor, police top brass
US Ambassador meets Phuket Governor, police top brass
PHUKET: Ambassador of the United States of America, Robert Godec, held a meeting with Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat as part of the US Embassy’s Consular Outreach Visit to Phuket yesterday (Apr 4). Topics ranged from tourist safety to Phuket’s effort to become a special administrative area.
Ireland’s Ewart triumphs in thrilling finish
Ireland’s Ewart triumphs in thrilling finish
CYCLING: Jesse Ewart of Terengganu Cycling team won the fourth stage of the 2024 Tour of Thailand while Roojai Insurance’s Adne Van Engelen claimed the overall leader’s yellow jersey yesterday (Apr 4).
Phuket stunned by Burrows paedophile arrest
Phuket stunned by Burrows paedophile arrest
PHUKET: The arrest of Richard Burrows, better known in Phuket as Peter Smith, for paedophile charges after arriving in the UK last week has stunned many of those who knew him, as he had lived on the island in plain sight for decades.
Srettha outlines vision to ‘Ignite Tourism Thailand’
Srettha outlines vision to ‘Ignite Tourism Thailand’
BANGKOK: Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin has outlined his vision to ‘Ignite Tourism Thailand’ in 2025 with a multifaceted approach to establish the country as a tourism hub.
No change to ‘five-pill rule’, says minister
No change to ‘five-pill rule’, says minister
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew insists no more changes will be made to a new regulation that specifies the maximum amounts of certain drugs that will be considered for personal use if found on someone’s person.
Five arrests in Octopus restaurant ’nominee’ raid
Five arrests in Octopus restaurant ’nominee’ raid
PHUKET: Police have raided the Russian-owned Octopus restaurant in Cherng Talay and arrested five suspects, including three Russian nationals, for illegally operating a business through a nominee shareholder.
Verstappen poised to bounce back in Japan but Ferrari threaten
Verstappen poised to bounce back in Japan but Ferrari threaten
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen is hot favourite for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix after failing to finish in Australia, but Ferrari are primed to exploit any slip-ups.
Cherng Talay, Rawai gear up for Songkran celebrations
Cherng Talay, Rawai gear up for Songkran celebrations
PHUKET: Authorities yesterday (Apr 4) revealed two significant events scheduled for Cherng Talay and Rawai as part of Phuket’s upcoming Songkran festival celebrations.
Taiwan rescuers try to reach scores trapped in tunnels after quake
Taiwan rescuers try to reach scores trapped in tunnels after quake
HUALIEN: Taiwanese rescuers worked yesterday (Apr 4) to reach scores of people trapped in highway tunnels as engineers began a massive clear-up operation a day after the island’s biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century.