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DSI investigate B225mn land grab in Sirinath National Park
DSI investigate B225mn land grab in Sirinath National Park
PHUKET: Pol Capt Piya Raksakul, Deputy Director General of the Department of Special Investigation, arrived in Phuket yesterday (Aug 22) to inspect a parcel of land valued at B225 million that is under investigation for encroaching on Sirinath National Park.
Water outages to affect Chao Fa East, Cape Panwa areas
Water outages to affect Chao Fa East, Cape Panwa areas
PHUKET: The Phuket branch of the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced a mains water supply outage to affect homes and businesses on Chao Fa East Rd in Chalong and in the Cape Panwa area tomorrow (Aug 24).
Japan to release water from stricken Fukushima nuclear plant
Japan to release water from stricken Fukushima nuclear plant
TOKYO: Japan will release water from the stricken Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean from tomorrow (Aug 24), 12 years after one of the world’s worst nuclear disasters.
Thailand ease past Cambodia in U23 Championship
Thailand ease past Cambodia in U23 Championship
FOOTBALL: Hosts Thailand sealed the top spot in Group A and booked their place in the semi-finals of the AFF U23 Championship after a 2-0 victory over Cambodia on Monday night (Aug 21).
PM-elect vows to improve Thais’ lives
PM-elect vows to improve Thais’ lives
BANGKOK: Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin said yesterday (Aug 22) he was ready to work to his utmost to improve the living conditions of Thai people.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Prime Minister! Thaksin returns and goes to jail, Phuket cannabis inspections || August 22
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: New Prime Minister! Thaksin returns and goes to jail, Phuket cannabis inspections || August 22
PHUKET XTRA - August 22 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Man arrested for airgun shooting in Thalang
Man arrested for airgun shooting in Thalang
PHUKET: A 33-year-old man has been arrested for shooting and wounding another man with an airgun after an argument had ensued over the man stealing fruit and vegetables from a private garden.
Turtle caught in fishing net has flipper amputated
Turtle caught in fishing net has flipper amputated
PHUKET: A turtle rescued at Sai Kaew beach in Mai Khao has had to have most of its front right flipper amputated due to the injury suffered by the turtle by being entangled in discarded ropes and fishing net.
Bypass reopens after gas-cylinder truck overturns at underpass
Bypass reopens after gas-cylinder truck overturns at underpass
PHUKET: An alarming incident occurred as a truck carrying cooking gas cylinders overturned on the southbound lanes leading into the Samkong Underpass on the bypass road at around 10:20am today (Aug 22).
Thaksin jailed on return after 15 years in exile
Thaksin jailed on return after 15 years in exile
BANGKOK: Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra returned from 15 years in exile today (Aug 22) and was immediately jailed for eight years, but his time behind bars could be cut short with his party on the cusp of winning back power.
Cambodian lawmakers elect Hun Sen’s son as next leader
Cambodian lawmakers elect Hun Sen’s son as next leader
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s parliament elected long-time ruler Hun Sen’s eldest son as the new prime minister today (Aug 22), sealing a dynastic handover of power after last month’s one-sided polls.
Thaksin returns to face arrest
Thaksin returns to face arrest
BANGKOK: Thailand’s divisive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the kingdom today (Aug 22), after 15 years in exile and hours before parliament votes for a new prime minister.
Arsenal sink Palace to extend perfect start despite Tomiyasu red card
Arsenal sink Palace to extend perfect start despite Tomiyasu red card
FOOTBALL: Arsenal shrugged off Takehiro Tomiyasu’s red card to extend their perfect start to the Premier League season as Martin Odegaard sealed a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace yesterday (Aug 21).
Pheu Thai announces 11-party coalition
Pheu Thai announces 11-party coalition
BANGKOK: Pheu Thai and 10 other parties, two linked to the military, announced a coalition with 314 votes in the House and Pheu Thai’s Srettha Thavisin as their candidate for prime minister yesterday (Aug 21).
Campaign to clean up Phuket’s cannabis trade
Campaign to clean up Phuket’s cannabis trade
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) PPHO Chief Dr Kusak Kukkiattikoon has announced that health officials will conduct weekly random inspections of cannabis shops and venues across the island as part of a campaign to clean up the island’s cannabis industry.
Students rescued after PRU elevator fails
Students rescued after PRU elevator fails
PHUKET: Sixteen students were rescued after spending an hour and a half stuck in an elevator at Phuket Rajabhat University today (Aug 21).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Minister: Jail upon arrival for Thaksin, New majority coalition, Phuket pledges vape limits || August 21
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Minister: Jail upon arrival for Thaksin, New majority coalition, Phuket pledges vape limits || August 21
PHUKET XTRA - August 21 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
MP Somchart calls for people to report taxi app rip-offs
MP Somchart calls for people to report taxi app rip-offs
PHUKET: Phuket MP Somchart Techathavorncharoen, the successful Move Forward Party candidate for Phuket District 1, has called for people to report taxi app drivers who do not charge the correct fares according to the government mandated rates.
Corals damaged by derelict cargo boat
Corals damaged by derelict cargo boat
PHUKET: The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) is conducting a survey to determine how much damage was done to corals at Ao Makham, off Phuket’s east coast, by a derelict cargo boat that drifted onto the reef.
Kusoldharm Phuket hands out more than 3,000 ‘survival bags’ for Por Tor festival
Kusoldharm Phuket hands out more than 3,000 ‘survival bags’ for Por Tor festival
In a heartwarming display of community solidarity, well-known local charitable organisation Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation has distributed more than 3,000 survival bags to individuals and families in need as part of the annual Por Tor Festival celebrations.