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Australian 95-year-old woman tasered by police dies
Australian 95-year-old woman tasered by police dies
SYDNEY: A 95-year-old great-grandmother died yesterday (May 24) a week after being tasered by an Australian police officer inside her nursing home, police said.
Weed farms fret as MFP mulls U-turn
Weed farms fret as MFP mulls U-turn
NAKHON RATCHSIMA: Community enterprises that grow cannabis on plantations in Nakhon Ratchasima are urging the next government, to be led by the Move Forward Party (MFP), to list only cannabis buds as narcotic drugs.
Patong alcohol ban for local election confirmed
Patong alcohol ban for local election confirmed
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has confirmed there will be a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol in key areas of Patong as local residents go to the polls to elect a new councillor on June 11.
Phuket readies for royal birthday visit
Phuket readies for royal birthday visit
PHUKET: Officials across the island have been asked to make preparations for a royal visit by His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty the Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on Her Majesty’s birthday, June 3.
Blood bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital celebrates 56th anniversary
Blood bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital celebrates 56th anniversary
PHUKET: The blood bank at Vachira Phuket Hospital celebrated its 56th anniversary yesterday (May 23) with a formal ceremony at Phuket Provincial Hall chaired by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew and joined by 337 guests.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand tourism fee now up in the air, No injuries in Rawai motorbike collision || May 24
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand tourism fee now up in the air, No injuries in Rawai motorbike collision || May 24
PHUKET XTRA - May 24 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Move Forward MPs-elect tackle Phuket taxi drivers, corrupt police, landslides
Move Forward MPs-elect tackle Phuket taxi drivers, corrupt police, landslides
PHUKET: Move Forward MPs-elect for Phuket have started tackling critical issues facing tourists and island residents, including police corruption and intimidation by Phuket taxi drivers allegedly operating as ‘mafia’.
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Thai FA imposes stiff penalties for SEA Games brawls
Thai FA imposes stiff penalties for SEA Games brawls
SEA GAMES: The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) yesterday (May 23) handed out lengthy bans to two players, two officials and a coach over the brawls that marred the men’s final at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Phnom Penh last week.
World ‘failing’ to protect civilians in combat zones, UN chief says
World ‘failing’ to protect civilians in combat zones, UN chief says
NEW YORK: The world is failing to protect civilians as the number of people caught up in conflicts and their humanitarian aftershocks skyrocketed last year, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said yesterday (May 23).
Prayut allays fears over transfer of power
Prayut allays fears over transfer of power
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (May 23) assured the nation of a smooth transition from the caretaker government to the new government, adding that sufficient measures are being maintained to shore up the economy during the process.
B300 tourism fee remains in limbo
B300 tourism fee remains in limbo
BANGKOK: The new government is expected to decide the fate of the B300 tourism fee, which remains uncertain because of roadblocks from unclear implementation.
More than 5k meth pills seized in raid
More than 5k meth pills seized in raid
PHUKET: Police have arrested a man in Ratsada found with more than 5,000 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah).
Bangkok Pride parade set for June 4
Bangkok Pride parade set for June 4
BANGKOK: A Pride parade is planned for June 4 in Bangkok under the theme of “Door to Equal Asia” as Thailand aims to host World Pride 2028.
Two nests with more than 200 turtle eggs found at Similans in two days
Two nests with more than 200 turtle eggs found at Similans in two days
PHUKET: Wildlife officers at the Similans National Park have found two turtle nests containing more than 200 eggs in two days.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kamala landslide concerns, Tourists rescued after longtail capsizes || May 23
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Kamala landslide concerns, Tourists rescued after longtail capsizes || May 23
PHUKET XTRA - May 23 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Expat, 73, escapes serious injury in motorbike collision
Expat, 73, escapes serious injury in motorbike collision
PHUKET: A 73-year-old expat on a motorbike escaped serious injury after he pulled out across oncoming vehicles on Wiset Rd in Rawai this morning (May 23) and was struck by a motorbike.
Tourists rescued after longtail capsizes
Tourists rescued after longtail capsizes
PHUKET: Five tourists and their tour guide had an alarming return to shore in Phang Nga after visiting James Bond Island and Koh Panyee yesterday (May 22) when the longtail boat they were travelling in was hit by strong wind and capsized.
Safety measures implemented at Tham Luang cave ahead of reopening
Safety measures implemented at Tham Luang cave ahead of reopening
CHIANG RAI: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation confirmed yesterday (May 22) that safety measures are to be implemented in preparation for the reopening of Chiang Rai’s Tham Luang Cave in July.
Coalition hopefuls unveil pact
Coalition hopefuls unveil pact
BANGKOK: The Move Forward Party (MFP) has given assurances that its government’s policies will not harm the country’s constitutional monarchy.