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Police warn against April Fools stories
Police warn against April Fools stories
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Police have issued a warning against any April Fool’s Day stories, calling Apr 1 the ‘Day of Lies’. Any stories that deceive the public or cause harm in any way may incur fines of hundreds of thousands of baht, or even up to five years in jail for the most serious cases, police have warned.
Concerns raised over krill washed ashore at Mai Khao
Concerns raised over krill washed ashore at Mai Khao
PHUKET: Local villagers have raised concern over millions of krill washing ashore at Mai Khao Beach over the weekend.
New deal to improve access to health screening
New deal to improve access to health screening
BANGKOK: Starting today (Apr 1), all social security subscribers can get their annual medical check-up at any healthcare facility which is registered with the Social Security Office (SSO) and/or the Health Security Office (NHSO).
Italian man arrested for early morning drunk driving in Patong
Italian man arrested for early morning drunk driving in Patong
PHUKET: An Italian national was arrested by Patong Police for drunk driving on Sunday morning (Mar 31). According to the police report, the man’s blood alcohol content (BAC) measured 95mg/dL on a breathalyzer, which is twice above the legal limit.
Guns and drugs suspects arrested in Patong
Guns and drugs suspects arrested in Patong
PHUKET: Three men and one woman were arrested by Patong Police this weekend (Mar 29-31) on charges related to firearms and drugs.
Rotary clubs join hands to support early child development in Phuket
Rotary clubs join hands to support early child development in Phuket
PHUKET: In a united effort to support early child development services in Phuket, three Rotary Clubs from Thailand and Japan have organised workshops and donated equipment to relevant organisations on the island. The donation included kits for assessing child development at an early stage (DSPM/DAIM) and tools for countering early childhood development delays (TEDA4I).
Karaoke with underage sex workers raided in Phuket
Karaoke with underage sex workers raided in Phuket
PHUKET: A female karaoke operator was arrested in Phuket as part of a police effort targeting individuals procuring minors for sexual services. The woman’s entertainment venue in Rassada was found to offer its patrons illegal sex services provided by girls as young as 13 years old, according to a report by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
Russian, Belarusian athletes ‘not welcome’ at Olympics, says Paris mayor
Russian, Belarusian athletes ‘not welcome’ at Olympics, says Paris mayor
OLYMPICS: Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said yesterday (Mar 30) Russian and Belarusian athletes “were not welcome” at the Olympics being staged in the French capital this year.
Still living in ‘Natural Phuket’
Still living in ‘Natural Phuket’
So many people when deciding on where to go for their holidays look at the photos in a brochure or on the internet. What do they have to go on? Well, they have the reviews written by others who have been there. They have the photos from the tourism department of that country or destination, the word of mouth from others who have been there, or stories from people who know someone who has been there.
Python, monitor lizard caught in Wichit
Python, monitor lizard caught in Wichit
PHUKET: Despite the rainy season yet to begin, reptiles on the move are already among the main daily tasks for rescue workers at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation branch in Wichit Municipality (DDPM-Wichit).
Step by Step: The Phuket transformation
Step by Step: The Phuket transformation
OPINION: Phuket has shed its image as a serene haven for retirees and embraced a vibrant spirit, transforming into a playground for the thrill-seeking and party-loving crowd. Gone are the days of quiet contemplation; instead, you can’t help but stumble into a ubiquitous beach club named after a random female name (Nora, Xana, Maya) pulsating with music, where podium dancers grace stages amidst white linen-clad clientele indulging in overpriced cocktails.
Blood donation drive continues in Phuket
Blood donation drive continues in Phuket
PHUKET: Foreign tourists and expat residents in Phuket are urged to make blood donations at the variety of locations to be served by the Phuket branch of the Thai Red Cross Society throughout April.
Free rabies vaccination for pets offered in Chalong
Free rabies vaccination for pets offered in Chalong
PHUKET: Chalong Municipality is inviting residents to vaccinate their pets against rabies for free. Dogs, cats, monkeys, and other animals are all welcome, local officials said in a notice posted on Facebook.
Tourism Bloom with Flowers of Thailand
Tourism Bloom with Flowers of Thailand
“Flowers of Thailand” the new music video from “The Isan Project” was launched today by the former Minister of Tourism and Sports “Senator Weerasak Kowsurat” at a private luncheon in Spectrum lounge, Hyatt Regency, Bangkok.
Godzilla vs Kong: Who’s the real winner?
Godzilla vs Kong: Who’s the real winner?
After the critical and award-winning success of Japanese film ‘Godzilla: Minus One’, fans of the giant creature have been fairly excited to see whether or not it would see a change in the blockbuster Hollywood-led Kong/Godzilla franchise that has so far left fans with mixed emotions.
NFTs and their Influence on Currency Trading: Exploring the Intersection of Digital Assets and Traditional Forex Markets
NFTs and their Influence on Currency Trading: Exploring the Intersection of Digital Assets and Traditional Forex Markets
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are digital assets that represent ownership of unique items like art, collectibles, and more.
Arsenal face Man City in Premier League summit meeting
Arsenal face Man City in Premier League summit meeting
FOOTBALL: Arsenal travel to Manchester City tomorrow (Mar 31) seeking to complete a rare double over Pep Guardiola’s men in a match that could prove decisive in the three-way Premier League title race.
Firms to get tax cuts for forest fire donations
Firms to get tax cuts for forest fire donations
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is seeking the private sector’s cooperation to financially support the ministry’s forest fire operation by offering a lucrative package of reduced taxes in exchange for their assistance.
Russian man arrested for illegal motorbike rentals
Russian man arrested for illegal motorbike rentals
PHUKET: A Russian national was arrested in Phuket for illegal vehicle rentals, Sakhu Police Station reported yesterday (Mar 29). The arrest marks the first of its kind following police’s announcement of a crackdown on foreign-owned and operated rental businesses and a raid on a vehicle rental company in Srisoonthorn on Mar 19.
Thai sailors looking to shine at SE Asia Parasailing Championship
Thai sailors looking to shine at SE Asia Parasailing Championship
PARASAILING: A delegation of sailors from Thailand are competing against some of the best parasailing talent across the region at the 2nd South East Asia Parasailing Championship, which is currently taking place in Hong Kong.