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Aussie arrested at Phuket airport, arrives with cocaine in passport
Aussie arrested at Phuket airport, arrives with cocaine in passport
PHUKET: A 26-year-old Australian man has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after immigration officers found a small packet of cocaine hidden in his passport.
Dept of Tourism head hears Phuket operators’ woes
Dept of Tourism head hears Phuket operators’ woes
PHUKET: Price  controls on Phuket boat tours and marine transport was just one of the requests levelled at Jaturon Phakdeewanit, Director-General of the Department of Tourism, during a meeting in Phuket Town yesterday (Nov 14).
Two arrested for break-and-enter thefts
Two arrested for break-and-enter thefts
PHUKET: Thalang Police have arrested two men in Thepkrasattri for a series of break-and-enter thefts.
Baby bitten by macaque rushed to Phuket
Baby bitten by macaque rushed to Phuket
PHUKET: A 3-month-old baby boy is in intensive care at Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town after a group of macaques entered the house where he was being cared for near Koh Panyee, with one of the macaques biting him several times on the head.
Loy Krathong Thai Festival of Lights
Loy Krathong Thai Festival of Lights
Immerse yourself in the cultural significance of Loy Krathong and join us at the Spa Sala as you learn the art of crafting your masterpiece Kratong in the afternoon followed by a Thai Buffet dinner at Firefly. 2023 KRATHONG WORKSHOP 2:00 – 4:00 pm at The Pavilions Spa BUFFET AND EVENING ENTERTAINMENT 6:00- 10:00 PM AT FIREFLY Priced at THB 1,400 ++ / Person
Phuket remembers its road accident victims
Phuket remembers its road accident victims
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led an event yesterday (Nov 14) to remember Phuket’s road-accident victims as part of provincial efforts to commemorate ‘World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims’.
China, US to launch working group on climate action
China, US to launch working group on climate action
SAN FRANCISCO: China and the United States will launch a working group on climate cooperation, both countries said today (Nov 15), as the two sides work to deepen communication and mend fractured ties with a leaders’ meeting in San Francisco just hours away.
F1 hopes what happens in Vegas won’t just stay there
F1 hopes what happens in Vegas won’t just stay there
FORMULA ONE: The Las Vegas Grand Prix is the most hotly anticipated race of the 2023 Formula 1 season, but can it possibly live up to the monumental hype?
Patong 4am closing gets unanimous support
Patong 4am closing gets unanimous support
PHUKET: More than 800 people turned out for a public forum held at Kathu Wittaya School yesterday (Nov 14) to hear public opinion on nightlife venues being allowed to remain open until 4am in specified zones, with a unanimous show of hands in support of the move.
THAI sees B16Bbn profit amid tourism revival
THAI sees B16Bbn profit amid tourism revival
BANGKOK: Thai International Airways Plc (THAI) has reported a comeback with a net profit of B16.31 billion in the first nine months of 2023, driven by the recovery of the tourism sector.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hiding more Phuket Town power cables, No Chinese cops on Thai streets || Nov 14
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hiding more Phuket Town power cables, No Chinese cops on Thai streets || Nov 14
PHUKET XTRA - Nov 14 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Brit arrested over gun dropped outside Rawai nightclub
Brit arrested over gun dropped outside Rawai nightclub
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested a British man wanted for illegal possession of a firearm that he dropped outside a night venue in Rawai after the man had fled the country, then returned to Phuket.
More Phuket Town cables to go underground
More Phuket Town cables to go underground
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has signed an agreement to expand its project to have power cables moved underground along sections of three key roads in Phuket Town.
Tawanchai, Superbon face off on Dec 22 for world title
Tawanchai, Superbon face off on Dec 22 for world title
MMA: The highly-anticipated showdown between Tawanchai PK Saenchai and Superbon Singha Mawynn finally has a date.
Ex-PM Cameron makes shock return to UK government
Ex-PM Cameron makes shock return to UK government
LONDON: Former UK leader David Cameron sensationally returned to the British government as foreign secretary yesterday (Nov 13), as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shook up his top team before an expected general election next year.
No Chinese cops on Thai streets, says police chief
No Chinese cops on Thai streets, says police chief
BANGKOK: National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukwimol has denied that Thai police have sought Chinese counterparts’ patrols in the country, saying that would raise security issues.
Karon hotel employee charged for joint attempted murder
Karon hotel employee charged for joint attempted murder
PHUKET: An employee at a hotel in Karon has been arrested for “joint attempted murder” for his part in a gang attack on a rival in Phuket Town in August.
Russian escapes injury as car flies offroad in Trang
Russian escapes injury as car flies offroad in Trang
PHUKET: Phuket Tourist Police reported earlier today (Nov 13) that a Russian tourist had escaped injury after his rental car flew off a main road in Trang and landed in a deep road-side ditch.
Rotary Club Patong Beach/CanCham Charity Golf Outing
Rotary Club Patong Beach/CanCham Charity Golf Outing
Rotary Club of Patong Beach/CanCham Thailand is holding its first annual charity golf outing at Aquella Golf Club on Sunday, November 26th, 12pm shotgun start. Individual stableford competition using system 36 scoring. 3000 THB includes green fee, caddy, cart and 1 tray of driving range balls, Tournament and lucky draw, Premium dinner buffet & 1 complimentary drink. Come join us to raise funds for Rotary Club of Patong Beach (RCoPB) for their Save a Child Swim program. The Swim program, originating in Patong, now extends its reach to over five schools annually, offering a vital 10-week curriculum that imparts essential swimming skills and water safety knowledge to children. Over the past five years, the Rotary Club of Patong Beach has proudly supported more than 1,000 students through this life-saving initiative, fully funding the program’s operations.
3BB, AIS merger approved
3BB, AIS merger approved
BANGKOK: The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has approved the merger of internet service provider 3BB with Advanced Wireless Network (AWN), a subsidiary of AIS.