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Indonesia beat Thais in bad-tempered SEA Games football final
Indonesia beat Thais in bad-tempered SEA Games football final
SEA GAMES: Indonesia won footballing gold at the Southeast Asian Games yesterday (May 16), beating Thailand in a hot-tempered match that had seven goals, four players sent off, two mass brawls and even one goal by a player called Beckham.
Senators slow to warm to Pita’s PM bid
Senators slow to warm to Pita’s PM bid
BANGKOK: Senators have expressed mixed opinions on whether to support Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party, which won the most House seats in Sunday’s election, to become the next prime minister.
Man in hospital as car slams garbage truck
Man in hospital as car slams garbage truck
PHUKET: A garbage collector is in hospital with injuries to both legs after a car slammed into the back of a garbage truck on the bypass road late last night (May 16).
Cruise liner ‘Mein Schiff 5’ stops off in Phuket
Cruise liner ‘Mein Schiff 5’ stops off in Phuket
PHUKET: The cruise liner ‘Mein Schiff 5’, operated by TUI Cruises, arrived in Phuket yesterday (May 15), bringing more than 2,000 tourists to the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hopes for Phuket to elect own governor and more, Promthep Cape safety a concern || May 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Hopes for Phuket to elect own governor and more, Promthep Cape safety a concern || May 16
PHUKET XTRA - May 16 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Grow Boating Evening
Grow Boating Evening
We look forward to seeing you at the Grow Boating Evening at the Boardwalk Bistro and Bar at the Phuket Boat Lagoon from 5pm on Friday the 2nd of June. We are delighted to announce that Phuket Boat Lagoon will be sponsoring both the drinks and the food for the evening. See www.phuketboatlagoon.com There will be a delicious finger food buffet for all attendees and if you are still hungry then there will be burgers for just 100 baht. As always, all your favourite beverages will be available from the bar. Come and join in the fun, everyone is welcome and there is no entry fee and if you know anyone you think would be interested in coming, please invite them along. A special thanks to our Media Partners - The Phuket News and Live 89.5 Radio
Leaders of wider Europe unite against Russia
Leaders of wider Europe unite against Russia
REYKJAVIK: A year after kicking Russia out of the Council of Europe (CoE), the leaders of the 46-nation pan-continental rights body gather today (May 16) in Iceland to show a united face against Moscow.
Cops to arrest abettors of ‘Aem’ Cyanide
Cops to arrest abettors of ‘Aem’ Cyanide
BANGKOK: Police will request arrest warrants from the court for associates of alleged serial killer Sararat “Aem” Rangsiwuthaporn, who advised and helped her destroy evidence of her crimes, according to the deputy national police chief.
Proposed coalition government faces senate hurdle
Proposed coalition government faces senate hurdle
BANGKOK: Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of The Move Forward Party (MFP), announced a plan yesterday (May 15) to form a coalition government comprising five former opposition parties and one new party, with a combined 310 MPs and himself as prime minister.
Rawai expat faces B250k bill to fix driveway thanks to street paving
Rawai expat faces B250k bill to fix driveway thanks to street paving
PHUKET: A long-term expat in Rawai can now barely access his home after his driveway was cut to a vertical drop of nearly one metre as the local municipality finally has the street paved.
SAT governor ‘happy’ with Thai haul
SAT governor ‘happy’ with Thai haul
SEA GAMES: Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) governor Gongsak Yodmani said yesterday (May 15) he was happy with his athletes’ performances in “international disciplines” at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia, although it is unlikely that they will top the medal standings.
Power outage to affect area near airport
Power outage to affect area near airport
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a power outage that will affect homes and businesses south of Phuket International Airport on Thursday (May 18).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand general election results, Move Forward sweeps Phuket, Russian’s body found || May 15
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Thailand general election results, Move Forward sweeps Phuket, Russian’s body found || May 15
PHUKET XTRA - May 15 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Phuket Move Forward MPs elect say ‘thank you’
Phuket Move Forward MPs elect say ‘thank you’
PHUKET: The three Move Forward Party candidates elected to represent Phuket as members of Parliament in the House of Representatives have given their thanks to those who voted for them, and vowed to ‘do their best’ for the island’s residents.
Officials look to ramp up safety at Promthep Cape
Officials look to ramp up safety at Promthep Cape
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality is considering stronger measures to prevent people from descending onto the rocks at Phromthep Cape following the death of a Russian tourist who was swept off rocks by a large wave at the cape last Friday (May 12).
Panipak stars as Thai taekwondo team hits goldmine
Panipak stars as Thai taekwondo team hits goldmine
SEA GAMES: Thailand’s taekwondo team, led by Tokyo Olympic champion Panipak Wongpattanakit, added three gold medals to the haul at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia yesterday (May 14).
Government offices to close for Royal Ploughing Ceremony day
Government offices to close for Royal Ploughing Ceremony day
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration Chief Col Thanet Sukchai has confirmed that all Immigration offices on the island will be closed on Wednesday (May 17) as the country marks the traditional Royal Ploughing Ceremony.
Power outage to affect south of Heroines Monument
Power outage to affect south of Heroines Monument
PHUKET: The Thalang branch of the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Thalang) has announced a power outage that will affect homes and businesses south of the Heroines Monument tomorrow (May 16).
Move Forward Party sweeps Phuket
Move Forward Party sweeps Phuket
PHUKET: The Move Forward Party swept all three seats for Phuket in the national election for Members of Parliament yesterday, according to unofficial results announced early this morning (May 15).
Political party leaders kick off nationwide vote
Political party leaders kick off nationwide vote
BANGKOK: Party leaders were among throngs of Thai voters appearing at polling stations nationwide yesterday (May 15) to cast ballots in an election that will decide whether Prayut Chan-o-cha will be ousted and replaced as prime minister after eight years in power.