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Phuket officials recognise two dead, 40 injured in ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year
Phuket officials recognise two dead, 40 injured in ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat today (Jan 5) confirmed that the Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year, from Dec 29 to Jan 4, concluded officially with two people killed and 40 admitted to hospital for injuries sustained in 40 accidents recognised by officials.
New minimum wage rates come into effect
New minimum wage rates come into effect
PHUKET: Phuket now has the solely highest minimum wage in the country, with the new minimum wage rates coming into effect on Monday (Jan 1).
Rajabhat launches project to boost entrepreneurial spirit
Rajabhat launches project to boost entrepreneurial spirit
PHUKET: Phuket Rajabhat University launched a project yesterday (Jan 4) in a bid to cultivate entrepreneurial skills among its students and inspire the spark of innovation in the community, 
Showjumper Janakabhorn qualifies for Paris Olympics
Showjumper Janakabhorn qualifies for Paris Olympics
OLYMPICS: Janakabhorn Karunayadhaj has made history by becoming the first Thai to earn a slot in the Olympic Games individual show jumping competition in Paris later this year.
Government military budget slammed
Government military budget slammed
BANGKOK: The opposition parties yesterday (Jan 4) took aim at budget allocations for the nation’s military, saying they ran counter to Pheu Thai Party’s policy statements on downsizing and reforming the armed forces.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nightclub, liquor excise taxes reduced for 2024, Attempted murder charges in shooting || Jan 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Nightclub, liquor excise taxes reduced for 2024, Attempted murder charges in shooting || Jan 4
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Reginald D Hunter Stand up
Reginald D Hunter Stand up
We start 2024 with legendary US/UK comedian Reginald D. Hunter! You have seen him on QI, Live at the Apollo, and on his own series for the BBC: Songs of the South and Songs of the Border. Now you get to see him LIVE doing a full comedy set at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach. Free for hotel guests, THB 1,000 on the door for non hotel guests.
Phuket officials recognise seven accidents on penultimate road safety day
Phuket officials recognise seven accidents on penultimate road safety day
PHUKET: Officials declared a total of six injuries arising from seven accidents on the penultimate day of this year’s ‘Seven Days’ road safety campaign yesterday (Jan 3).
TAT points to shortfall in marketing budget
TAT points to shortfall in marketing budget
BANGKOK: As the fiscal budget 2024 for tourism marketing has been set at a much lower rate than the benchmark in 2019, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) admitted that it would be challenging to stimulate foreign arrivals from 28 million in 2023 to 40mn within this year.
Two arrested for meth pills in Srisoonthorn
Two arrested for meth pills in Srisoonthorn
PHUKET: While Phuket officials are recommending boat operators testing positive for meth use for treatment, Thalang Police have confirmed the arrests of two for illegal possession of methamphetamine pills (ya bah) with intent to sell.
Five boatmen test positive for drugs at Ao Por Pier
Five boatmen test positive for drugs at Ao Por Pier
PHUKET: Five boat operators at Ao Por Pier in Pa Khlok, on Phuket’s east coast, have tested positive for methamphetamine use in snap tests conducted by Tourist Police.
Two injured in teen street shootout in Phuket Town
Two injured in teen street shootout in Phuket Town
PHUKET: Two teenagers have been charged with attempted murder after a street shootout near Saphan Hin left one teen in hospital with a gunshot wound to the head and an innocent bystander shot in the shoulder. 
Oscar Pistorius released on parole
Oscar Pistorius released on parole
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s ex-Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius will face a ban on talking to the media when he is released on parole tomorrow, almost 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, prison authorities said yesterday (Jan 3).
Power outage to affect Layan Soi 1
Power outage to affect Layan Soi 1
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a scheduled power outage tomorrow (Jan 5) that will affect several housing, villa and condo estates along Layan Soi 1, in Moo 6, Cherng Talay.
Thai athletes and fans brace for stellar year
Thai athletes and fans brace for stellar year
ALL SPORTS: An exciting year ahead is expected for both Thai athletes and fans with the Olympic Games in Paris and the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games at home set to take place.
National New Year road deaths down 23%
National New Year road deaths down 23%
BANGKOK: Road accidents over the New Year holiday killed 212 people and injured 1,860 others, with both figures substantially down on those from last year, according to official statistics.
Officials admit Maithon speedboat captain tested positive for meth use
Officials admit Maithon speedboat captain tested positive for meth use
PHUKET: Phuket officials have admitted in a public report that the captain of the speedboat that slammed into rocks at Koh Maithon last Sunday tested positive for meth use after the accident.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket welcomes 2024, Speedboat crash investigation, Fatal wipeouts, New Year slaying || Jan 3
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Phuket welcomes 2024, Speedboat crash investigation, Fatal wipeouts, New Year slaying || Jan 3
PHUKET XTRA - Jan 3 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Officials mark Phuket’s first death in ’Seven Days’ campaign for New Year
Officials mark Phuket’s first death in ’Seven Days’ campaign for New Year
PHUKET: Phuket officials have recognised the first death in a road accident during this year’s ‘Seven Days’ safety campaign for the New Year, which began last Friday (Dec 29) and will continue through to midnight tomorrow night (Jan 4).
Two killed as motorbike rider wipes out in Kathu, pickup wipes out in Mai Khao
Two killed as motorbike rider wipes out in Kathu, pickup wipes out in Mai Khao
PHUKET: Two people have died in Phuket road accidents following a motorbike rider wiping out on a curve in Kathu this morning (Jan 3) and a pickup wiping out on Thepkrasattri Rd in Mai Khao last night.