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Tokyo police arrest taxi driver after running over pigeon
Tokyo police arrest taxi driver after running over pigeon
TOKYO: A Tokyo taxi driver was arrested for deliberately driving into a flock of pigeons and killing one, police said yesterday (Dec 5), reportedly because he was angry that the birds were on the road.
Great racing conditions on day two of King’s Cup Regatta
Great racing conditions on day two of King’s Cup Regatta
SAILING: Blue skies, warm water and nice breezes greeted sailors yesterday (Dec 5) as they gathered off of Cape Promthep to compete in the second day of sailing at the prestigious 35th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta.
Pa Khlok meth distributor arrested
Pa Khlok meth distributor arrested
PHUKET: Officers operating under new Thalang Police chief Pol Col Nikorn Chuthong arrested a man on Monday (Dec 4) after two bags of ya ice ‒ one weighing 97.43g, the other weighing 89.13g ‒ were found at his home in Baan Para, Pa Khlok.
Government nod for ‘CEO governors’
Government nod for ‘CEO governors’
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has agreed in principle to grant all provincial governors authority broadly equivalent to that of a company CEO, as part of the government’s decentralisation policy.
Nualphan joins the race for top FAT office
Nualphan joins the race for top FAT office
FOOTBALL: Thailand national team manager Nualphan Lamsam has claimed she has the support of 60 Thai league clubs in her bid to become the next president of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT).
SSP Weihnachtsfeier | La fête de Noël du SSP
SSP Weihnachtsfeier | La fête de Noël du SSP
Am Samstag, den 16. Dezember 2023, laden wir herzlich alle Schweizer:innen (und Freunde der Schweiz) zu unserem SSP Weihnachtsfest ein, welches ab 17.15 Uhr im Amari Patong Resort stattfindet. On Saturday, December 16, 2023, we cordially invite all Swiss People and friends of Switzerland to our SSP Christmas party, which will take place from 5.15 pm at the Amari Patong Resort.
Phuket honours Rama IX, Thailand National Day
Phuket honours Rama IX, Thailand National Day
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat this morning (Dec 5) led a series of ceremonies to honour the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), a day long honoured in Thailand as Father’s Day and now commemorated as Thailand National Day.
Documentary rocks Pattaya tourism
Documentary rocks Pattaya tourism
PATTAYA: With the image of Pattaya as a sex tourism destination being amplified by a German media organisation, the private sector is concerned about the consequences as it could impact the overall tourism market.
White House warns Putin could win if Ukraine aid dries up
White House warns Putin could win if Ukraine aid dries up
WASHINGTON: The White House issued a dire warning yesterday (Dec 4) that US aid for Ukraine will run out by the end of the year, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin could win the war if Congress fails to agree fresh funding.
Fresh market vendors appeal against new shopping mall
Fresh market vendors appeal against new shopping mall
PHUKET: Vendors at the Phuket City Municipality Fresh Market 2, located on Ong Sim Phai Rd in Phuket Town, have filed a formal appeal against the construction of a new shopping mall across the road from the market.
Team Hollywood start well at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
Team Hollywood start well at Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
SAILING: All eyes are on the four-boat IRC Zero class where Kevin Whitcraft’s THA72 renew their epic battle with Ray Roberts’ Team Hollywood as the 35th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta started yesterday (Dec 4) off Kata Beach.
Bang Tao taxi thugs surrender
Bang Tao taxi thugs surrender
PHUKET: The two men wanted for beating a Grab taxi driver at Bang Tao last Saturday night (Dec 2) have surrendered to police.
Sell the land 400 sqm.
Sell the land 400 sqm.
Land for sell at Saiyuan near Rawai beach 400 Sqm.(100 Sqwah) have permission to build house already. Soi lucky lek 2 next to soi saiyuan 18. If interested contact Tel. 0849330483 (Gan)
Officials land 9,000 meth pills, 1.1kg of ice in raids
Officials land 9,000 meth pills, 1.1kg of ice in raids
PHUKET: A Phuket Provincial Administrative Special Operations Team bolstered by 12 soldiers from the Royal Thai Army have arrested two men found with 1.1kg of crystal meth (ya ice) and 9,000 methamphetamine pills (ya ice).
Suteepat wins maiden Asian Tour crown
Suteepat wins maiden Asian Tour crown
GOLF: Thailand’s Suteepat Prateeptienchai cantered to a four-shot victory in the US$400,000 (B14 million) Taiwan Glass Taifong Open on Sunday (Dec 3) to secure his first victory on the Asian Tour.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Royal visit for King’s Cup Regatta, App taxi driver beaten, Phuket Immigration chief out || Dec 4
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Royal visit for King’s Cup Regatta, App taxi driver beaten, Phuket Immigration chief out || Dec 4
PHUKET XTRA - Dec 4 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
The 35th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta gets underway
The 35th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta gets underway
SAILING: The 35th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta officially got underway yesterday (Dec 3) in the waters off of the island’s Kata Beach.
Phuket readies for royal visit for King’s Cup Regatta
Phuket readies for royal visit for King’s Cup Regatta
PHUKET: Her Majesty Queen Suthida will be in Phuket to take part in racing in the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta and to officiate the handing out of awards to winners this Saturday (Dec 9).
Grab taxi driver beaten in Bang Tao
Grab taxi driver beaten in Bang Tao
PHUKET: A Grab taxi driver has filed a formal complaint with Cherng Talay Police after he was punched, slapped, pushed and beaten with a stick by two men for picking up passengers outside Maya Beach Club on Saturday night (Dec 2).
Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers
Ukraine accuses Russia of killing surrendering soldiers
KYIV: Ukraine launched an enquiry yesterday (Dec 3) into what it said was an “execution” by Russia forces of two unarmed Ukrainian soldiers who had signalled their intention to surrender.