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Chalong Police press defamation charge over TikTok post
Chalong Police press defamation charge over TikTok post
PHUKET: Chalong Police have charged a man with criminal defamation over a TikTok post that accused Chalong Traffic Police officers of stopping motorists at a traffic checkpoint only to get money, and not for improving road safety.
Trump arrested in election case, mug shot released
Trump arrested in election case, mug shot released
ATLANTA: Former US president Donald Trump was arrested at a Georgia jail yesterday (Aug 24) on racketeering and conspiracy charges and released on a US$200,000 (B7 million) bond after having a historic mug shot taken.
Liverpool face Newcastle test, Man Utd seek Premier League lift off
Liverpool face Newcastle test, Man Utd seek Premier League lift off
FOOTBALL: Liverpool’s new-look midfield faces a stern examination as the Reds put their Premier League title aspirations to the test at Newcastle on Sunday (Aug 27), while Manchester United aim to kickstart their campaign against Nottingham Forest.
PT’s digital wallet plan to start before April
PT’s digital wallet plan to start before April
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party said yesterday (Aug 24) the B10,000 digital wallet policy would be implemented before April next year and warned people not to fall victim to scammers luring them to click malicious links to access the handout.
Pheu Thai touts new airports for Chiang Mai, Phuket
Pheu Thai touts new airports for Chiang Mai, Phuket
BANGKOK: The Pheu Thai Party is looking to refurbish airports all over the country and also build two new airports ‒ one in Chiang Mai and the other in Phuket ‒ as part of its aim to boost tourism, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday (Aug 24).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Five rescued from sinking boat, Phuket earthquake response drills, Royal endorsement || August 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Five rescued from sinking boat, Phuket earthquake response drills, Royal endorsement || August 24
PHUKET XTRA - August 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Humpback whale spotted off coast of Phuket
Humpback whale spotted off coast of Phuket
PHUKET: An extremely rare sighting of a humpback whale was reported off the coast of Phuket this morning (Aug 24) by the owner of a tour boat company.
Five rescued from sinking fishing speedboat
Five rescued from sinking fishing speedboat
PHUKET: Five people on a fishing trip are safely ashore after their speedboat started taking on water off Koh Mai Thon last night (Aug 23).
Grab driver smashes tour bus window in road rage dispute
Grab driver smashes tour bus window in road rage dispute
PHUKET: Local police were called to defuse a road rage incident between a tour bus driver and a Grab motorcycle driver on the main road through Pa Khlok (Route 4027) yesterday (Aug 23).
Phuket holds earthquake response drill
Phuket holds earthquake response drill
PHUKET: Phuket disaster officials conducted an earthquake response drill yesterday (Aug 23) as part of the national plan for the country to be prepared for major earthquakes.
Red Bull reaches for the unreachable in second half of season
Red Bull reaches for the unreachable in second half of season
FORMULA ONE: Max Verstappen is en route to his third world championship in as many seasons, but the scale of his and his Red Bull Racing team’s domination is bringing with it a new type of challenge.
Wagner chief Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash
Wagner chief Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash
KUZHENKINO: The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia’s military leadership, was on board a plane that crashed yesterday (Aug 23), with all passengers killed, Russian officials have said.
Srettha royally appointed as PM
Srettha royally appointed as PM
BANGKOK: New Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday (Aug 23) pledged to bring unity to Thailand and promote policies that would solve crises and move the country forward.
Chinese economic slowdown set to impact Thai tourism
Chinese economic slowdown set to impact Thai tourism
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism and exports of chemical products and plastic pellets are expected to decline because of the Chinese economic slowdown, according to the latest study by the Commerce Ministry’s planning unit.
Power outages to affect Cherng Talay, Srisoonthorn areas
Power outages to affect Cherng Talay, Srisoonthorn areas
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced power outages that will affect homes in Cherng Talay and Srisoonthorn tomorrow (Aug 25).
Road safety campaign inches forward
Road safety campaign inches forward
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM-Phuket) is to create a map to be handed out to tourists highlighting the main roads across the island and the locations of the “high risk” points. The map is to be featured in three languages, the Phuket Road Safety Committee has announced.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thaksin in hospital, Airgun shooting gets Phuketian arrested, B225 million land probe || August 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thaksin in hospital, Airgun shooting gets Phuketian arrested, B225 million land probe || August 23
PHUKET XTRA - August 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Injured dolphin found beached at Thai Mueang
Injured dolphin found beached at Thai Mueang
PHUKET: An injured dolphin has been taken into care after it was found beached at Thai Mueang, north of Phuket, yesterday (Aug 22).
Impact study due for ‘Andaman road’
Impact study due for ‘Andaman road’
BANGKOK: An impact study will be carried out on a proposed Andaman coastal road project linking Ranong and Satun provinces, according to the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP).
English complaint form launched on Traffy Fondue
English complaint form launched on Traffy Fondue
PHUKET: There is now a form in English for foreigners to use to file complaints through the Traffy Fondue app, Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has announced.