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Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz
STRAIT OF HORMUZ: A Thai-flagged bulk carrier was struck by Iranian missiles near the Strait of Hormuz yesterday (Mar 11), with 20 Thai crew rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman and three still on board, according to the Royal Thai Navy.
Ratsada raid nets armed suspect
Ratsada raid nets armed suspect
PHUKET:A 25-year-old man was arrested with an illegal handgun and ammunition at a house in Ratsada and later tested positive for drug use, police have confirmed.
Fears grow over rising cost of goods
Fears grow over rising cost of goods
BANGKOK: Consumers across the country are worried about the rising cost of goods as global energy prices and supply chains have been hit by the war in the Middle East, pushing up prices for everyday necessities.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 2 CRUSHED Under Phuket Bridge, Phuket Shopowner Ejects Tourist, Ex-Officer Jailed || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: 2 CRUSHED Under Phuket Bridge, Phuket Shopowner Ejects Tourist, Ex-Officer Jailed || Thailand News
PHUKET XTRA - March 11 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Two killed riding prefab house under Phuket pedestrian bridge
Two killed riding prefab house under Phuket pedestrian bridge
PHUKET: Two Myanmar nationals were killed after a truck transporting a prefabricated house passed under a pedestrian overpass in Thalang this morning (Mar 11), causing the men riding on top of the structure to be fatally injured.
All safe after Air India hard landing in Phuket
All safe after Air India hard landing in Phuket
PHUKET: An Air India Express passenger aircraft made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport late this morning (Mar 11), damaging its nose landing gear and forcing authorities to temporarily close the airport’s only runway. All 133 people on board were reported safe.
Kunlavut reclaims world top spot
Kunlavut reclaims world top spot
BADMINTON: Kunlavut Vitidsarn was officially confirmed as world No.1 after the latest world rankings were announced by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on yesterday (Mar 10).
No new Cambodian workers allowed in Thailand
No new Cambodian workers allowed in Thailand
BANGKOK: The Thai government has reaffirmed that no new Cambodian migrant workers will be allowed into the country due to security concerns, despite pressure from the private sector.
Former Phuket Immigration officer sentenced for child porn
Former Phuket Immigration officer sentenced for child porn
PHUKET: A former Phuket Immigration officer has been sentenced to more than four years in prison, with the sentence suspended, after being convicted of possessing and distributing child pornography online.
Thai tourism faces B40bn revenue collapse
Thai tourism faces B40bn revenue collapse
BANGKOK: Thailand could lose more than B40 billion in tourism revenue in the worst-case scenario, assuming the Middle East airspace closure lasts for eight weeks, says the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil
Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil
TEHRAN: Iran vowed yesterday (Mar 10) that not one litre of oil would be exported from the Gulf while its war with the United States and Israel continues, in a stark rebuke to President Donald Trump’s boast that the conflict was all but over.
Phuket shopowner ejects Israeli tourist, shouts ‘Free Palestine’
Phuket shopowner ejects Israeli tourist, shouts ‘Free Palestine’
PHUKET: A video circulating widely on social media shows a shopowner in Phuket ordering a foreign tourist, believed to be Israeli, out of his premises while shouting political slogans, sparking heated debate online about the incident and concerns over its potential impact on Thailand’s tourism image.
No fuel crisis, no need to hoard, says energy minister
No fuel crisis, no need to hoard, says energy minister
BANGKOK: Thailand does not face a fuel crisis as a consequence of the Mideast war, Energy Minister Atthapol Rerkpiboon said yesterday (Mar 10).
Two arrested in Kathu gun and ammunition raid
Two arrested in Kathu gun and ammunition raid
PHUKET: Two men have been arrested and illegal firearms and ammunition seized during a police crackdown launched in Kathu earlier this week.
Finding Practical Paper Writing Help When Deadlines Stack Up
Finding Practical Paper Writing Help When Deadlines Stack Up
College can get chaotic fast. One week, everything feels manageable, and the next, you suddenly have three essays, a research project, and a presentation all due within days. Between classes, part-time jobs, and trying to maintain some kind of social life, many students eventually look for paper help when the workload becomes too much to juggle alone.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boat-Towing Truck Smashes Patong Massage Shop, Phuket Ladyboy Robbery || March 10
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Boat-Towing Truck Smashes Patong Massage Shop, Phuket Ladyboy Robbery || March 10
PHUKET XTRA - March 10 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Immigration urges patience
Phuket Immigration urges patience
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has urged foreigners to remain patient as long queues form at its office, driven partly by travellers stranded in Thailand following flight disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Skål Phuket - March Dinner
Skål Phuket - March Dinner
Skål Phuket Rooftop Dinner at Kee Sky Lounge. Our host of the month of March, Doeke Bonga, extends a warm invitation to all Skalleagues and friends of Skål for an great evening at The Kee Resort and Spa. The night starts at 6pm with networking drinks at Sky Bar, overlooking Patong Bay, followed by Al fresco dinner at The Kee Sky Lounge rooftop (weather permitted). Members B1300 - Non-Members B1700. Bookings - contact@skalphuket.org, more info at facebook.com/SkalPhuket
Grigorian vs Kaito rebooked for ONE Samurai 1 in Tokyo
Grigorian vs Kaito rebooked for ONE Samurai 1 in Tokyo
MMA: ONE Championship has rebooked the long-delayed featherweight kickboxing bout between Marat Grigorian and Kaito for ONE Samurai 1 on Apr 29 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.
Pickup towing boat slams into tuk-tuk, massage shop in Patong
Pickup towing boat slams into tuk-tuk, massage shop in Patong
PHUKET: A pickup truck towing a speedboat lost control and crashed into a parked tuk-tuk before ploughing into a massage shop in Patong yesterday evening (Mar 9), injuring six people and causing damage to several vehicles and property.