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Woman in custody after Benz ploughs into Veg Fest crowd
Woman in custody after Benz ploughs into Veg Fest crowd
PHUKET: A 62-year-old woman was taken into custody late yesterday afternoon (Oct 12) after the Mercedes-Benz she was driving ploughed into roadside stalls set up for the Vegetarian Festival near the Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town, one of the oldest Chinese shrines on the island and one of the main shrines taking part in the festival.
Ministry seeks venues to open until 4am
Ministry seeks venues to open until 4am
BANGKOK: The Interior Ministry is working with related parties to find suitable locations as pilot areas for the government’s plan to allow night entertainment venues to stay open until 4am.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ex-Phuket politico sentenced to prison, Veg Fest fireworks rules as B9bn expected || Oct 12
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Ex-Phuket politico sentenced to prison, Veg Fest fireworks rules as B9bn expected || Oct 12
PHUKET XTRA - October 12 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
One killed as car hits parked cars, motorbikes at Jui Tui
One killed as car hits parked cars, motorbikes at Jui Tui
PHUKET: Police are investigating what led to a car slamming into parked cars and motorbikes, and pedestrians, near Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town, killing one person and injuring many others, this afternoon (Oct 12).
‘We are ready’, says Phuket Town Mayor
‘We are ready’, says Phuket Town Mayor
PHUKET: Phuket Town Mayor Saroj Angkanapilas has declared his confidence in the preparations completed in time to welcome visitors for the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which begins on Sunday (Oct 15).
Governor sets out Veg Fest fireworks ground rules
Governor sets out Veg Fest fireworks ground rules
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat has ordered a crackdown on the use of illegal fireworks, or the dangerous use of fireworks that endanger people, during the Vegetarian Festival under laws that can incur up to three years in prison or fines of up to B50,000.
Family involved in hit-and-run seek guilty party
Family involved in hit-and-run seek guilty party
PHUKET: A Phuket man has come forward to share with the media an account of a hit-and-run accident involving his family and a pickup truck last Sunday (Oct 8) in the hope the guilty party can be identified.
Phuket set for Woodball competition
Phuket set for Woodball competition
WOODBALL: Officials have confirmed the 2023 Phuket City Municipality Open Woodball Competition will take place between Oct 20-22 at the Woodball Stadium in Saphan Hin.
Phuket Town takes pre-emptive flood measures
Phuket Town takes pre-emptive flood measures
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has conducted a series of site inspections to determine where pumps are to be set up to help drain any excess runoff and rainwater from throughout Phuket Town during the coming week.
Joint Chambers Member Briefing on How Engineering Excellence can SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE your hotel facility
Joint Chambers Member Briefing on How Engineering Excellence can SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE your hotel facility
AustCham Thailand, in collaboration with Australian Alumni, British Chamber Thailand (BCCT), Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber, CanCham Thailand, Franco-Thai Chamber (FTCC), German-Thai Chamber (GTCC), Netherlands-Thai Chamber (NTCC), Phuket Chamber, Thai-Italian Chamber (TICC) and Thai-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, invite you to join us for Joint Chambers Member Briefing from 17.00 - 18.00 hrs. In this session, you will get to know more from our corporate sponsor, Meinhardt, about engineering excellence which goes beyond the initial construction phase. It’s an ongoing commitment to efficient, reliable, and sustainable practices that can have a profound and positive impact on your hotel or facility’s profitability, reliability, and sustainability over time. Free of charge for AustCham members, partner Chambers. Advance registration required - office@austchamthailand.com
Phuket to land B9bn haul from Veg Fest tourism, says TAT
Phuket to land B9bn haul from Veg Fest tourism, says TAT
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT Phuket) expects the Phuket Vegetarian Festival this year to generate a staggering B9 billion for the local economy.
80 green turtles released at Koh Racha
80 green turtles released at Koh Racha
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command provided 80 green turtles to be released to the sea under the banner of a marine life conservation event organised by the Kasetsart University Alumni Association.
Male cops can have longer hair
Male cops can have longer hair
BANGKOK: National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol has revised police regulations to allow male officers to grow their hair up to 5 centimetres long.
Chaotic start to Cricket World Cup a fresh blow for ODIs
Chaotic start to Cricket World Cup a fresh blow for ODIs
CRICKET: Poor spectator turnout, a scheduling fiasco and a dubious outfield have cast a shadow over the Cricket World Cup in India, as the 50-over game itself faces an existential crisis.
Phuket ready to honour Bhumibol Memorial Day
Phuket ready to honour Bhumibol Memorial Day
PHUKET: The Phuket Province has invited people to join ceremonies to be held tomorrow (0ct 13) in remembrance of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, now called King Bhumibol The Great.
Israel conflict claims lives of more Thais
Israel conflict claims lives of more Thais
BANGKOK: Two more Thais working in Israel have been killed during Hamas attacks, while more reports of Thais being abducted or injured have also been made, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has said.
MaAnn sentenced to 2 years’ jail for corruption
MaAnn sentenced to 2 years’ jail for corruption
PHUKET: MaAnn Samran, the former Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor), has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for corruption without the option of parole.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Restaurant worker confesses to fatal stabbing, Patong modified gun dealers arrested || Oct 11
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Restaurant worker confesses to fatal stabbing, Patong modified gun dealers arrested || Oct 11
PHUKET XTRA - October 11 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Pita coming to Phuket
Pita coming to Phuket
PHUKET: Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward Party leader who was prevented from becoming prime minister earlier this year, will visit Phuket this Sunday (Oct 15).
Police hold ’active shooter’ training
Police hold ’active shooter’ training
PHUKET: Officers from police stations across Phuket took part in ‘active shooter’ training yesterday (Oct 10) conducted by Region 8 Police to boost people’s confidence in police response to such emergency situations.