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War Elephants win Asian Cup opener
War Elephants win Asian Cup opener
FOOTBALL: Supachai Chaided scored two goals as Thailand registered their first win over higher-ranked Kyrgyzstan in their first Group F game of the Asian Cup in Qatar last night (Jan 16).
Officials rush to clean up Karon black water
Officials rush to clean up Karon black water
PHUKET: Officials are working hard to help clean up the black water flowing across Karon Beach and into the sea, with hopes of the water clearing in the next few days.
Small snake causes commotion on Phuket flight
Small snake causes commotion on Phuket flight
PHUKET: Passengers on a flight from Bangkok to Phuket last Saturday (Jan 13) were startled to learn that they had an extra passenger on board, a small non-venomous snake climbing above them.
Authorities say ‘polluted’ Phuket water is just sediment
Authorities say ‘polluted’ Phuket water is just sediment
PHUKET: Karon Mayor Jadet Wicharasorn has denied that a black stream running from Karon Beach into the sea is polluted water, saying it is the colour of sediment while the water is actually crystal clear.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket minibus crash sends 17 to hospital, Shaman says he’ll stop casting genital spells || Jan 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket minibus crash sends 17 to hospital, Shaman says he’ll stop casting genital spells || Jan 16
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Police arrest Chinese man for street begging
Police arrest Chinese man for street begging
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have warned people to beware foreigners begging on the street after a Chinese man was arrested for soliciting donations with claims that the money would help a disabled child.
Chinese tourists injured as Phuket bus overturns
Chinese tourists injured as Phuket bus overturns
PHUKET: A bus carrying 17 Chinese tourists overturned in Tha Chatchai, at the northern end of Phuket, this morning (Jan 16) as they were heading to Phang Nga for a boat trip to the Similan Islands.
Trump passes major US election test with win in Iowa
Trump passes major US election test with win in Iowa
DES MOINES: Donald Trump swept to victory yesterday (Jan 15) in Iowa’s caucuses - the first vote in the US presidential race - cementing his status as the presumptive Republican standard-bearer to challenge President Joe Biden in November’s election.
Phuket marine industry moves forward on safety
Phuket marine industry moves forward on safety
PHUKET: More than 130 key figures signed a commitment to improve safety in Phuket’s marine tour industry at the first-ever Phuket Marine Safety Event held at Phuket Boat Lagoon in Koh Kaew yesterday (Jan 15).
Upbeat Thais ready to kick off Asian Cup campaign
Upbeat Thais ready to kick off Asian Cup campaign
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Masatada Ishii has urged the War Elephants to put in their best effort when they take on higher-ranked Kyrgyzstan in their first Group F game of the Asian Cup in Qatar today (Jan 16).
Army drug rehab plan sparks rights concerns
Army drug rehab plan sparks rights concerns
BANGKOK: A government initiative to open rehabilitation centres for drug addicts, also known as rakjai centres, in 52 army barracks nationwide is sparking human rights concerns among civil society groups.
Phuket officials launch debt resolution market
Phuket officials launch debt resolution market
PHUKET: To address the rising issue of informal debt problems, the Phuket Provincial Office has launched its now-monthly ‘Debt Resolution Market’.
Grow Boating Evening
Grow Boating Evening
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening which is in 2 weeks time at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm on Friday the 9th of February. We are delighted to confirm that our joint drinks sponsors for the evening will be the Thailand Marine Guide and Lalizas Thailand.See thailandmarineguide.com and lalizasthailand.com Limestone adventures will also be sponsoring a free prize draw to win a half day longtail trip to Ko Rang Yai for four people including food and soft drinks valued at 24,000 baht. See limestoneadventures.com There will be a delicious buffet sponsored by the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar for all attendees and as always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee. If you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GrowBoatingPhuket Grow Boating is kindly supported by our media partner The Phuket News, Live 89.5 radio and Phuket News TV.See www.thephuketnews.com To join our mailing list please send an email to growboatingphuket@gmail.com or use the sign up form at http://eepurl.com/c9UJib    
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Muay Thai visa in the works, Thieving Patong maid, Booze ban complaints || Jan 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Muay Thai visa in the works, Thieving Patong maid, Booze ban complaints || Jan 15
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Lovable Phuket expat Harold Schwarz of Tatonka passes away
Lovable Phuket expat Harold Schwarz of Tatonka passes away
PHUKET: Harold Schwarz, founder and chef of Phuket’s renowned restaurant Tatonka, in Cherng Talay, has passed away. He was just 55 years old.
Officials sued for lost B2bn deposit on huge gloves order
Officials sued for lost B2bn deposit on huge gloves order
BANGKOK: The Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) is suing its former chief and six other officials for return of a B2 billion deposit made on a B112bn purchase of rubber gloves which were not delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kathu polls close with new official mayor
Kathu polls close with new official mayor
PHUKET: Wannayut ‘Beng’ Suthikul has been declared the unofficial winner of the election held yesterday (Jan 14) for the office of Kathu Mayor.
World’s richest five men double fortune since 2020
World’s richest five men double fortune since 2020
DAVOS: The world’s wealthiest five men have more than doubled their fortune since 2020, the charity Oxfam said today (Jan 15), as it called on nations to resist the ultra-rich’s influence over tax policy.
Spurs spoil Ratcliffe’s first visit as Man Utd co-owner
Spurs spoil Ratcliffe’s first visit as Man Utd co-owner
FOOTBALL: Manchester United failed to welcome the club’s new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe to Old Trafford with a win as Tottenham twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw yesterday (Jan 14).
Colombian arrested for Patong bag snatch
Colombian arrested for Patong bag snatch
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Colombian man for committing a bag snatch from a Russian woman in Patong on Friday (Jan 12).