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2014 Honda Mobilio- 7 seater
2014 Honda Mobilio- 7 seater
2014 Honda Mobilio -7 seater, 44,000 miles (71,000km) one-owner (foreigner) garage, automatic, non-smokers dealer-serviced, great condition.
Police uncover Russian money laundering in ‘fake company’ network raid
Police uncover Russian money laundering in ‘fake company’ network raid
PHUKET: Police have raided eight locations in Phuket as part of an investigation into a suspected money-laundering network of no less than 38 fake companies which were discovered during investigation into a Russian man for scamming a victim out of B500,000.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Austrian allegedly chokes driver, Ukrainian allegedly threatens driver with knife || April 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Austrian allegedly chokes driver, Ukrainian allegedly threatens driver with knife || April 4
PHUKET XTRA - April 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Overnight ferry to Koh Tao catches fire
Overnight ferry to Koh Tao catches fire
SURAT THANI: A night ferry carrying almost 100 Thai and foreign passengers caught fire off Koh Tao in Surat Thani this morning (Apr 4). All passengers and crew were rescued, and no injuries were reported.
Ministry considers health scheme for foreign tourists
Ministry considers health scheme for foreign tourists
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry and the National Institute for Emergency Medicine have confirmed plans to discuss the possibility of extending the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (UCEP) programme to cover foreign tourists.
NBTC excludes FIFA World Cup from broadcast mandate
NBTC excludes FIFA World Cup from broadcast mandate
FOOTBALL: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) of Thailand has approved the removal of the FIFA World Cup from its “must-have” rule, which mandates that major sporting events be accessible on free TV channels.
‘Electra dolphin’ rescued at Patong
‘Electra dolphin’ rescued at Patong
PHUKET: Tourists at Patong Beach were abuzz with excitement yesterday (Apr 3) as lifeguards rushed to rescue a melon-headed whale, less commonly called the ‘electra dolphin’, that had washed ashore.
Russian illegal tour guides arrested
Russian illegal tour guides arrested
PHUKET: Two more Russian nationals have been arrested for working illegally as tour guides; one at the iconic Laem Phromthep viewpoint at the southern tip of the island, the other at the Big Buddha viewpoint in Karon.
PHUKET BIKE WEEK 2024 Amazing Experience Ride Together
PHUKET BIKE WEEK 2024 Amazing Experience Ride Together
One of the biggest motorcycle events in Asia, will celebrate the 28th Anniversary on 19th-20th April 2024 at Patong Beach. This event will be bring together riders and motorcyclists, expecting to draw over 5,000 motorcycles, 50,000 visitors from all around the world. The highlights of this year’s event include Motorcycle Exhibition feathering " Green Energy " High-speed Electric Motorcycle , a blend of power and eco-innovation from various leading brands, International Bike Parades “Ride for Peace”, Custom Bike contest, Miss Phuket Bike Week contest , Live Entertainment, Motorcycle accessories local and international venders and many more. Join us for the motorcycle convoy, the activities that promote Safe Riding campaign – Helmets on heads; lights on bikes, and Donations. More at facebook.com/phuketbikeweek
Phuket court reopens ‘tourist case division’
Phuket court reopens ‘tourist case division’
PHUKET: After four years, the Phuket Provincial Court has reopened its special division assigned specifically to hear cases involving tourists.
Ageing Thai ace tames field to grab lead
Ageing Thai ace tames field to grab lead
CYCLING: Thai rider Peerapol Chawchiangkwang won the third stage of the 2024 Tour of Thailand and took the overall leader’s yellow jersey yesterday (Apr 3).
Court accepts petition for dissolution of Move Forward Party
Court accepts petition for dissolution of Move Forward Party
BANGKOK: The Constitutional Court has accepted for hearing a petition by the Election Commission (EC) for the dissolution of the Move Forward Party (MFP), and given the main opposition party 15 days to file its defence.
Austrian charged for assault over no smoking in taxi
Austrian charged for assault over no smoking in taxi
PHUKET: An Austrian man faces a charge of assault after he started choking his taxi driver for being told not to smoke in the taxi, causing the taxi driver to rear-end a car in front of him.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fehr case scheduled for mid-April || April 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Fehr case scheduled for mid-April || April 3
PHUKET XTRA - April 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: Chris Howson || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket meth bust lands 42.000 pills
Phuket meth bust lands 42.000 pills
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have arrested a man in Krabi after a raid in Ratasda, Phuket, landed more than 42,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah).
Popular liveaboard tour boat consumed by fire
Popular liveaboard tour boat consumed by fire
PHUKET: A popular liveaboard dive tour boat suffered extensive damage by fire at Thap Lamu in Thai Mueang District, Phang Nga, north of Phuket, late yesterday (Apr 3).
Myanmar man steps on the gas
Myanmar man steps on the gas
PHUKET: Police have yet to contact the owners of two pickups trucks that were rammed by a six-wheeled SuperCheap delivery truck in the car park at the at the Eua-Athorn Housing Authority estate in Moo 1, Srisoonthorn, yesterday (Apr 2).
Russian arrested as illegal tour guide
Russian arrested as illegal tour guide
PHUKET: As the police crackdown on foreigners working illegally in Phuket continues, the Phuket Tourist Police have announced the arrest of a Russian man for working illegally as a tour guide at Pak Phra Beach, beside the Chong Pak Phra Channel, which separates Phuket from the mainland.
‘Big Joke’ turns himself in
‘Big Joke’ turns himself in
BANGKOK: Deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn turned himself in to police to answer charges of money laundering, just hours after after investigators obtained a warrant for his arrest yesterday (Apr 2).
Major Taiwan earthquake triggers tsunami warnings across region
Major Taiwan earthquake triggers tsunami warnings across region
TAIPEI: A major 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan’s east this morning (Apr 3), prompting tsunami warnings for the self-ruled island as well as parts of southern Japan and the Philippines.